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 2463 reviews
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Excellent (1130)
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Petite/dainty… beware! Room 123
Jan 18, 2025Julie F
How do I describe this room? Miniscule, tiny, petite /dainty, half the size of my bedroom at home? A bathroom so small that I could barely move around in? Where is the chair you ask? Where do I sit my stuff? only 2 plug ins? … And beware ….one also needs to turn on the lights before entering or you may fall into the abyss? All that for…
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How do I describe this room? Miniscule, tiny, petite /dainty, half the size of my bedroom at home? A bathroom so small that I could barely move around in? Where is the chair you ask? Where do I sit my stuff? only 2 plug ins? … And beware ….one also needs to turn on the lights before entering or you may fall into the abyss? All that for close to $300 …smallest room we have ever stayed at…..
haven’t been to the complimentary breakfast yet just hope it saves the day…
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Nice and easy
Jan 16, 2025esamson77
Everything went well, everything as expected. Staff was very kind, polite, helpfull. Breakfast is good.
Our 2nd top hotel of 4 we've stayed so far!
Jan 16, 2025julie sGlasgow, United Kingdom
This was our 4th time staying in Banff and for 11 nights we stayed in the Banff Aspen lodge. We honestly cannot fault the hotel .
Location
Perfect, literally in town so walking distance to everything
Staff
Great service by all, warm welcoming and friendly at all times.
Rooms
Small and with 'very' little storage. Probably fine if you're there…
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This was our 4th time staying in Banff and for 11 nights we stayed in the Banff Aspen lodge. We honestly cannot fault the hotel .
Location
Perfect, literally in town so walking distance to everything
Staff
Great service by all, warm welcoming and friendly at all times.
Rooms
Small and with 'very' little storage. Probably fine if you're there for a day or two, but when you're there for 11 nights from the UK with an abundance of snowboard gear.... it was beyond inadequate. We had ONE drawer each! There is no wardrobe at all and 4 useless coat hooks which everything slides off of onto the floor. Honestly it was tough living in basically a mess and out of a suitcase.
We normally like to unpack and get organised and enjoy a tidy room. Everything hanging in a wardrobe etc but this was a major downfall and lost a point in scoring.
Beds however.... WOW..... worth staying just for the sheer comfort and amazing nights sleep! They were the comfiest hotel beds and pillows I have ever stayed on.
BLISS!
Cleanliness
Cannot fault at all!!!
Facilities
Hot tubs, steam room and sauna all fine. Not huge but if you head at quiet times they're enjoyable enough
Coffee shop was not great. Nothing at all that we would have chosen but the one on the next block is outstanding.
Ski lockers are not exactly lockers, just spaces with a metal chain and padlock. Didn't love, but nothing went missing so worked fine I suppose!
Laundry facilities good
Breakfast was great. Friendly staff, good food and quiet at 6.30am when opens.... not so much after 7am onwards when you could end up waiting on a table
All in all, its a nice looking basic clean and comfortable hotel/ room. Best suited to shorter stays due to lack of storage in rooms but we would stay again if it came to it. Only topped by the Rundlestone so far but better than Canalta and Buffalo mountain lodge
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Great staff, location and facilities
Jan 11, 2025Lisa3798Perth, Australia
Very centrally located, staff were very helpful, large room, comfy beds, hot breakfast, yummy cafe, spa and sauna and the little things - laundry, fridge, kettle, access to microwave. We highly recommend staying here!!!!
A perfect spot for a great ski week!
Jan 10, 2025sailofsky
This hotel was in an excellent location. The ski bus was literally next door and the roam buses were just up or down the street for various activities close by. Many restaurants within walking distance. The breakfast buffet was excellent and the spa pools and sauna and steam room was an added bonus and so nice after skiing . Would definitely…
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This hotel was in an excellent location. The ski bus was literally next door and the roam buses were just up or down the street for various activities close by. Many restaurants within walking distance. The breakfast buffet was excellent and the spa pools and sauna and steam room was an added bonus and so nice after skiing . Would definitely recommend !
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Petite/dainty… beware! Room 123
