The Rimrock Resort Hotel

Banff, Alberta

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Divas Lounge & Bar
Larkspur Lounge
Larkspur Lounge
Eden Restaurant
Standard Room
Grandview Room
Primrose Restaurant
Standard Room
Premium Room
Divas Lounge & Bar
Larkspur Lounge
Larkspur Lounge
Eden Restaurant
Standard Room
Grandview Room
Primrose Restaurant
Standard Room
Premium Room

The hotel

A stunning resort hotel, The Rimrock Resort Hotel combines comfort and luxury with breathtaking mountain and alpine views. Its style, décor and hospitality is unmatched, making this a very special place to enjoy a very special holiday. Exquisite French cuisine can be enjoyed at the AAA/CAA 5-Diamond Eden Dining Room with its award-winning wine list. Primrose Dining Room also offers a delicious range of steak, seafood and à la carte meals. Before dinner, enjoy a drink in the very grand surrounds of the Larkspur lounge, retiring afterwards to Divas, a martini jazz lounge whose walls are adorned with Hollywood's most famous women!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • No Smoking
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Perched above the town of Banff, across from Banff's Upper Hot Springs and within walking distance to Banff Gondola. 5-minute drive to Downtown Banff.

Hotel information

343 rooms on 9 floors in 1 building with 6 lifts. All with air-conditioning and heating, cable TV with pay-per-view films and Internet games, 2 telephones, complimentary WiFi access, safe, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, iron and board, hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Standard Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Please note: To guarantee a king-size bed, there is a $15.00 surcharge and would be based on availability.

Premium Rooms with views of the Bow and Spray valleys, bathrobes and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Grand View Rooms with views of the Canadian Rockies, turn-down service, bathrobes, complimentary valet parking and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2 restaurants and 2 bars: Eden Dining Room (fine French cuisine, open for dinner), Primrose Dining Room (Italian influenced cuisine, steak and seafood, open for breakfast and dinner), Larkspur Lounge, Divas Martini Lounge and Rimrock Café. Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, pool deck with sauna, lounge chairs and tables. Full-service spa*. Fitness centre (over 16 years only) with cardio equipment and free weights. Complimentary WiFi access in public areas. Boutiques and convenience stores on site. Laundry/dry-cleaning service* and secure ski-storage facilities. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting*. A complimentary bus service is available to Rimrock guests to downtown Banff. In winter, The Rimrock Resort also offers a complimentary Ski Connector service for guests heading to the ski hills. Concierge provides a complimentary ski connector service between the hotel and the downtown ski buses. Complimentary pick up from the ski bus back to the hotel is also available. Guests are advised to contact concierge on their arrival for more information on this service. Self-parking C$18, Valet parking C$32, both plus tax, (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: Breakfast is available at an extra supplement.

Please note: 100% Smoke-free - The Rimrock now offers a smoke free environment for all guests and staff. Designated smoking areas are located outside the Rimrock.

Please note: To guarantee a king-size bed, there is a $15.00 surcharge and would be based on availability.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (3964)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and staff

Mar 29, 2020 TonyMontreal888 Montreal, QC

Organized a 3-night conference here in November 2019 and have nothing but positive things to say about it. The Rimrock is located a 5-min drive outside of downtown Banff, so it's not really within walking distance but the secluded nature of it is what we were after, trying to keep conference attendees in one spot for great social and scientific… Read more
Organized a 3-night conference here in November 2019 and have nothing but positive things to say about it. The Rimrock is located a 5-min drive outside of downtown Banff, so it's not really within walking distance but the secluded nature of it is what we were after, trying to keep conference attendees in one spot for great social and scientific networking. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the Banff Upper Hot Springs and to the gondola. The conference floor was extremely well laid out, with spectacular views of the mountains. The room was big enough for our 250+ attendees, and ample place in the foyer for buffet and sponsors. Hotel rooms were clean and spacious, not ultra modern, but fit wth the vibe of the hotel. Commons spaces such as the lounge and bars were also quote nicely kept and decorated. Food and beverage served was excellent throughout the conference, and the staff was superb throughout the meeting. Can highly recommend if you're planning on holding a meeting here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful stay

Mar 26, 2020 48anneae Bridgewater, Canada

This is our favourite place to stay in the Bow Valley. They dealt with the covid 19 pandemic graciously and respectfully. I wouldn’t expect anything else from the Rimrock. Always a class act. We cannot wait to return in July.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 3 star is more appropriate

Mar 20, 2020 AC2E Saskatoon, Canada

We stayed here with our kids at the beginning of March (beginning of the Covid-19). I’ll admit we got a deal on this hotel, but it sure wasn’t worth a penny more. Rooms were small and dated. They were clean, but in a hotel that boasts its views ours was of a wall and parkade (see photos). Our room had the usual overpriced water and snacks in it,… Read more
We stayed here with our kids at the beginning of March (beginning of the Covid-19). I’ll admit we got a deal on this hotel, but it sure wasn’t worth a penny more. Rooms were small and dated. They were clean, but in a hotel that boasts its views ours was of a wall and parkade (see photos). Our room had the usual overpriced water and snacks in it, but the one flavored water was over a month expired, and the one container of Pringle’s has the seal broken on it already (we informed the front desk, but they were never replaced). The Primrose restaurant is priced like a 4 star hotel ($20+ for an omelette) although I will say it was a decent size and tasty. However there was dried food splattered up the wall next to our table (photo) and when they are emphasizing increased hygiene due to Covid, this should have been cleaned on a regular day. The Primrose washroom even boasted dried blood on the wall of the women’s washroom (I’m guessing it wasn’t from a cut on a finger either. Again, photo). The pool was nice, but the loungers were old and falling apart (photo). Not what I expect from a 4 star hotel. My wife has a service dog, and to them that meant we had to be in the pet section, with barking dogs. I understand their thinking, but if they vacuum the room it removes the allergy issue. So she got punished and denied a regular room for her disability. I will say all of the staff were friendly and very helpful. I really can’t say a bad word about them, especially in a time when that industry could be going sideways they were nothing but professional, so bravo to them. In all it was Ok, some poor hygiene, But I’ve stayed at better Best Westerns. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The hotel to stay when in Banff

Mar 15, 2020 amar47112017 New York City, New York

Excellent comfortable with great check in and check out service. Close to the hot springs pool and the Gondola up the a Panasonic view of the northern Rockies. Bus service to downtown Banff. Great whew from the rooms ( ask when checking in )
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t have your wedding here

Mar 13, 2020 Samanthamark27 Calgary, Canada

I got married in January 2020 and I was so super to get married at this hotel..... They messed up decor, set up , cake . Everything... they didn’t correct it The cake was the wrong flavour and the was leaning a lot .... The set up was wrong and facing the wrong way. They blamed it on someone else but I didn’t buy it They got mad at my sister… Read more
I got married in January 2020 and I was so super to get married at this hotel..... They messed up decor, set up , cake . Everything... they didn’t correct it The cake was the wrong flavour and the was leaning a lot .... The set up was wrong and facing the wrong way. They blamed it on someone else but I didn’t buy it They got mad at my sister for telling me that the cake was leaning They had no communication on the wedding day with me They only stepped in on the easy ways and places where the event needed the coordinator she was no where to be seen I told them I wasn’t happy and they didn’t seem to care probably because you pay up front . Then out of 14,000$ spent they refunded 200 because of the mess up The cake alone was 1200 and nothing on it was right... I’m warning you . Don’t get married here . For those who think I am over reacting . It was honestly was bad that they sister and her fiancé are now waiting an extra 2 years to get married because they want a wedding planner . My wedding scared them because so much went wrong ( on rimrocks part) Read less