Banff Aspen Lodge

Banff, Alberta

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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.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1174)
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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
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay at Banff aspen lodge

Jun 28, 2025 MarilenaAng Montreal, Canada

We had a room on the second floor that had a balcony with view towards the mountain which was amazing! they had an excellent daily breakfast and was very conveniently located within Banff town so we could easily walk around. Would definitely stay there again 10/10 experience.