They may call themselves a ‘base camp’, but that’s definitely only in spirit — not in style. Thanks to its location, Banff Aspen Lodge is favoured by those wanting to pitch up and experience all the attractions of this popular ski and spa town, from its snow sports to its famous hot springs. But its style is far from ‘base camp’. Smart and swanky, its rustic-meets-chic décor is matched by a series of extra touches that make an ‘outdoorsy’ holiday uncharacteristically comfortable, like complimentary WiFi, ski and bike storage, the coffee and cake-stocked Whitebark Café, and a steam room and sauna for soothing adventure-weary muscles. You can start your day filling up at the breakfast buffet, with its local bacon and sausages and home-baked treats. And you can end it in an outdoor hot tub with a crackling fireplace.
Amenities
Families
Ski
Free Parking
Hot tub
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Where is it
In the heart of Downtown Banff, a short stroll to local restaurants, museums, shopping and galleries. Transfer time from Calgary Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hotel information
89 rooms. All with TV, clock radio, complimentary WiFi access, kettle, coffee maker, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board and safe. with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Superior Rooms are equipped with a balcony or patio and feature 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Premium Rooms are more spacious and feature a balcony or patio, with either 1 queen-size bed and 2 single beds or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Breakfast Room serving a variety of hot and cold breakfast items including house-made granola and baked goods. Whitebark Cafe serving organic coffee and premium tea along with pastries and baked goods. 2 outdoor hot tubs with an outdoor fireplace. Steam room and sauna. Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Ski lock-up and ski and bike security. Complimentary parking.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 2371 reviews
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Recommended!
Mar 24, 2024Trip817910
Quiet, comfortable room with very comfy bed. Helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast is buffet and very good. Ski bus stop at the hotel next door, and ski storage in reception (you can rent a padlock). Bars and restaurants a couple of blocks away. Would I go back? Yes!
Banff’s best kept secret?
Mar 24, 2024acmclshMuskoka, Ontario
This boutique motel is totally awesome. Great amenities, fantastic price, super room layouts for a family of four and one block from the strip. Also, out of eight different hotels in two weeks (an epic saga along the powder highway), these beds were the most comfortable by far!
Awesome stay!
Mar 24, 2024sn0wk25
Nice hotel, comfortable beds, great service! Like that the hotel communicates through text, it is very convenient for me. Stayed here before and would definitely come back. We love the outdoor hot tubs!
Ski weekend in Banff
Mar 22, 2024CRRSMR
Very friendly and helpful staff, breakfast was very good. Enjoyed the steam room and hot tub pools. Definitely a good stay and good location. Close to all the local restaurants and pubs in the village, walking distance.
Great place.
Mar 22, 2024SuicidalPuppyFort McMurray, Canada
Hotel was pleasantly nice. Nice atmosphere. Hotel stuff very friendly and helpful. Hottub was great after a day of snowboarding. Quiet hotel. Had a patio off the room which was a nice addition. Would recommend!