Banff Aspen Lodge

Banff, Alberta

Star rating

Breakfast Room
Superior Room
Premium Room
Premium Room
Breakfast Room
Superior Room
Premium Room
Premium Room

The hotel

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.

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1174)
  • Very good (941)
  • Average (257)
  • Poor (87)
  • Terrible (62)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating If you value your safety, do not stay at this hotel.

Sep 3, 2025 jerryp556 Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Do not stay at this hotel if you value your life. The lock on the bathroom was faulty and would not let you out of the bathroom once you were in it. We immediately reported this to the front desk upon check-in. We advised the front desk we would be out of the room traveling in the area for the day and they could fix the lock. That night, when… Read more
Do not stay at this hotel if you value your life. The lock on the bathroom was faulty and would not let you out of the bathroom once you were in it. We immediately reported this to the front desk upon check-in. We advised the front desk we would be out of the room traveling in the area for the day and they could fix the lock. That night, when one of us took a shower and the others were sleeping, the person was locked in the bathroom with no way out. After struggling for 30 minutes trying to get out and in the hopes of not waking up the three other people staying in the room, the person finally had to bang feverously on the door and wall in the hopes of waking up the other hard sleepers. Finally, someone woke up and they too struggled to get the door open but were finally able to open the door. The next morning, this was reported to the front desk and just short of almost laughing, they shrugged it off but did say they would tell maintenance. An hour later, in the hopes of talking to the general manager, the person went to the front desk again and still no manager on site. In reporting it to the next person, they really didn't seem to think it was that big of a deal either. Needless to say, don't stay here. Beyond the door issue, they have a convoluted breakfast system where you must have a one time use card to be admitted into the 'free' breakfast. Additionally, the parking garage has very limited spaces for the size of the hotel and all access to your rooms is open to outside weather. If it's freezing cold or raining, you will be subjected to the weather as you traverse from your room to the lobby or anywhere else. Needless to say, this is not the hotel you want to stay at. They are not responsible when it comes to guest safety, their General manager is never there nor any other member of management. Right beside this hotel on both sides are much nicer places to stay. Heck, there are endless better places to stay in Banff with hotels that surely care about their guest and are responsive to safety concerns. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good hotel in ideal location

Aug 23, 2025 CheshireSunshine Runcorn, United Kingdom

From the moment we arrived the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Joel, in particular, was brilliant. The hotel is ideally located for the Main Street with all it has to offer. The included breakfast was good and again friendly staff. We had a very spacious room which was clean. Amenities were a bit sparse but not a real issue. Would recommend
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good stay, eventually

Aug 19, 2025 Paul F Ware, United Kingdom

It didn’t start well but was quickly resolved. A word of warning, do not stay in one of their standard rooms, they are basically cupboards. The toilet in our first room was also disgusting, something I would expect to see in a youth hostel. We upgraded for our other two nights and the room was so much better. The included breakfast is adequate,… Read more
It didn’t start well but was quickly resolved. A word of warning, do not stay in one of their standard rooms, they are basically cupboards. The toilet in our first room was also disgusting, something I would expect to see in a youth hostel. We upgraded for our other two nights and the room was so much better. The included breakfast is adequate, that’s all I’ll say. It’s very much like a work canteen and the choices are very limited. If you’re on a budget it is sufficient but personally I’d venture out into Banff if you want something decent to eat. Aspen Lodge is perfectly located, within a short walk to the main town and once we were in a decent room we really enjoyed our stay. There isn’t a bar but there is a coffee shop, so it is nice to sit out on the front terrace with a coffee and a pastry. Overall a good stay and we really enjoyed Banff. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Stay

Aug 11, 2025 bryanweiser Trail, Canada

Favorite place for us to stay in Banff. Went with friends and everyone had a great time. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice hotel

Jul 5, 2025 JCBanez Vancouver, Canada

Hotel was very pleasant and a great place to stay if you want to walk or bike around downtown banff without worrying about parking. Hotel staff was very helpful and friendly to all guest. they’re there for all your needs. room was very big and spacious and a very nice view from our room’s balcony. breakfast was very good but wished they change… Read more
Hotel was very pleasant and a great place to stay if you want to walk or bike around downtown banff without worrying about parking. Hotel staff was very helpful and friendly to all guest. they’re there for all your needs. room was very big and spacious and a very nice view from our room’s balcony. breakfast was very good but wished they change their breakfast menu everyday and wished their breakfast lounge was a little bigger to accommodate all the guest without waiting for a table Read less