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 2505 reviews
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Review of Banff Aspen Lodge
Jun 6, 2025nikitajroseFort McMurray, Canada
Melissa and Inder were very approachable and assertive at the front desk when I arrived to Banff Aspen Lodge. They were excellent in helping me find a place that met the needs for me and my dog. The clean room, pet bed, house robes, eucalyptus steam room, sauna, and hot tub were all amazing added touches. Being right in town, with such friendly…
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Melissa and Inder were very approachable and assertive at the front desk when I arrived to Banff Aspen Lodge. They were excellent in helping me find a place that met the needs for me and my dog. The clean room, pet bed, house robes, eucalyptus steam room, sauna, and hot tub were all amazing added touches. Being right in town, with such friendly staff really makes this place a memorable, relaxing experience. Very easy to stick around and relax in the hotel/lodge and enjoy it’s complementary services or venture out in the town with everything in walking distance :) I definitely l hope to come back here.
Thank you all staff—much appreciated!
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Good place to stay
Jun 5, 2025Badcat110St Austell, United Kingdom
We stayed here for two nights at the start of our holiday.
Reception was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
The room was ground floor with sliding doors to an outside bench, back from the street. The room was really two rooms so we didn’t use one whole section except to store cases. Very clean, large comfy bed, a good room.
Breakfast…
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We stayed here for two nights at the start of our holiday.
Reception was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
The room was ground floor with sliding doors to an outside bench, back from the street. The room was really two rooms so we didn’t use one whole section except to store cases. Very clean, large comfy bed, a good room.
Breakfast was decent and served by very friendly staff.
The location was at the quieter end of the Main Street but everything was easy walking distance.
No bar or restaurant let’s it down though there is a nice coffee shop.
We would definitely stay again.
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Better than all the pictures show.
May 26, 2025gentlefrenchKnaresborough, United Kingdom
The photos for this hotel do not do it justice.
Such great rooms, we had a premium twin -fresh, clean 2 bedded, 2 sinks. The beds and pillows are so comfy. Lots of towels, robes, make up wipes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion.
Coffee pods and machine, kettle, choices of glasses and cups.
We had a view down the street and in the sunshine…
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The photos for this hotel do not do it justice.
Such great rooms, we had a premium twin -fresh, clean 2 bedded, 2 sinks. The beds and pillows are so comfy. Lots of towels, robes, make up wipes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion.
Coffee pods and machine, kettle, choices of glasses and cups.
We had a view down the street and in the sunshine was beautiful sat on our balcony.
Breakfast was simple - hot and cold choices but enjoyable.
Staff so helpful and friendly.
Small pool and sauna but we didn't use.
Cafe attached where you can sit outside.
In a prefect spot just on the edge of a strip of shops and restaurants-perfect.
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If Trip Advisor had 6 stars Joel would have them all!
May 24, 2025Brad D
This is an excellent place to stay, being close to the town centre. The facilities were great and we enjoyed the mountain view, sauna, steam room and spa facilities. The staff were great and I we can across the most helpful staff member I’ve ever encountered in Joel! He couldn’t do enough for us and assisted with everything from great…
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This is an excellent place to stay, being close to the town centre. The facilities were great and we enjoyed the mountain view, sauna, steam room and spa facilities. The staff were great and I we can across the most helpful staff member I’ve ever encountered in Joel! He couldn’t do enough for us and assisted with everything from great recommendations around town to supplying us with beat spray for our day treks. He certainly contributed to making this a 5 star experience!
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Limited parking spaces
May 9, 2025JayY_Canada
We stayed there on May 3rd, 2025 - a relatively busy night in off-season. Booked this hotel because it includes free on-site parking, which can be difficult in Banff.
We arrived late at 9pm; all on-site parking were full; after a long day of driving, I had to spend an extra half hour to find street parking and purchase a national park pass which…
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We stayed there on May 3rd, 2025 - a relatively busy night in off-season. Booked this hotel because it includes free on-site parking, which can be difficult in Banff.
We arrived late at 9pm; all on-site parking were full; after a long day of driving, I had to spend an extra half hour to find street parking and purchase a national park pass which is required to park on the street; furthermore, we must move the car the next morning by 8am.
Everything else about this hotel was rather good; just the parking situation was disappointing. Be aware if you are going to arrive late.
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