The Fairmont Queen and King rooms are located throughout the resort, and they strike the perfect balance between sleek and homely. Upgrade your stay by opting for a Fairmont View room, overlooking the mountains.

Rooms are air-conditioned with facilities including complimentary WiFi, a coffee and tea maker, a mini fridge, a hair dryer and an ironing board. The en suite bathrooms offer a bathrobe and slippers and luxurious toiletries.

For guests wanting a little extra room to relax, the Fairmont Banff Springs offers a range of elegant suites throughout the hotel’s main house, Gatehouse, and castle turrets. With up to 1,500 square feet of living space, each suite provides a spacious, home-away-from-home setting with views over Banff National Park, making it a beautiful choice for families or anyone wanting more space to unwind during their stay.

Every suite stay includes a thoughtful set of complimentary touches designed to make the experience feel effortless from the moment you arrive: welcome snacks, daily breakfast, nightly turndown service, valet parking, and a dedicated suite concierge on hand throughout your stay. Guests can also choose between a bike rental or a private campfire experience, adding a personal finishing touch to their time in Banff’s iconic castle.

Fairmont Gold is a private, dedicated section of the Fairmont Banff Springs, located on the 4th and 5th floors of the main building. It offers a separate check-in experience and a range of additional services for guests staying in this part of the hotel.

Check-in and access – Fairmont Gold guests check in at a dedicated courtyard entrance, separate from the main hotel lobby, with direct access to the 5th floor. This offers a quicker, more private arrival process.

Accommodation – Fairmont Gold rooms and suites include mountain-view rooms and a range of suite categories, with additional in-room amenities compared to standard hotel rooms.

Concierge service – A dedicated Fairmont Gold concierge team is available to assist with reservations for on-site dining, the spa, and other activities in Banff.

Lounge on 5th – Fairmont Gold guests have access to a private lounge on the 5th floor, which includes:

Seating areas with fireplaces and mountain views
A kitchen area serving hot and cold beverages throughout the day
Daily breakfast service
Evening canapés
A service bar with a cocktail menu

This lounge is exclusively for use by guests staying in Fairmont Gold accommodations.

The Vermillion Room – Offering a Canadian spin on a classic French brasserie, enjoy an indulgent brunch or a sophisticated dinner.

1888 Chop House – The ideal place to try Alberta beef sourced from local farmers and ranchers. Everything is made in-house.

Castello Italiana – Enjoy fresh Italian food fron antipasti to hand-made pasta.

Grapes – Tuck into handcrafted pizzas, gourmet antipasti and indulgent deserts.

Waldhaus – This Bavarian-style cottage is tucked into the woods, serving schnitzel, fondue and Alpine classics. It’s worth the short walk from the hotel for its inviting atmosphere that transports you to the other side of the world.

STOCK – This café and market serves excellent coffee and stocks everything you need for a picnic.

Stanley’s Clubhouse – The clubhouse bar and grill overlooks the golfcourse and the mountains beyond.

Fairmont Spa – The spa takes inspiration from the serene mountain landscapes that surround it, offering a huge variety of massages and wellness treatments. Enjoy the indoor mineral pool, waterfall plunge pools.

Swimming Pools – Take a refreshing dip in one of the hotel’s two pools. There are dedicated lap lanes and relaxation areas in the indoor pool, or you can soak in the views in the outdoor pool.

Golf Course – With two golf courses in the heart of Banff National Park, you’re surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. The Stanley Thompson 18 and Tunnel Mountain 9 were designed to be strategic and challenging, to suit all levels of golfers.

Fitness Centre – Enjoy an independent workout in the well-equipped fitness centre, or join one of the complimentary fitness or yoga classes.

Bowling Alley – Try your hand at 5-pin Canadian bowling at Bowl Valley, with its own bar where you can enjoy a pint or a bite to eat.

Banff Town Walking Tour – Learn about the characters and stories that have shaped the town. Either enjoy the whole two hour walk with your guide, or you can take the hour’s walk into town, enjoy some lunch and use a bus pass for the way back.

Surprise Corner Walking Tour – You’ll be guided along scenic trails through the Bow Valley, before suddenly you’ll be surprised by the most striking view of the hotel through the trees.

Hotel History Tour – Delve into the history of ‘The Castle’

Bike & Paddle Board Hire – Explore Banff at your own pace by e-bike, bike or on a paddle board.

Hiking & Running Trails – The resort encompasses some stunning trails for hiking and running through Banff National Park, just ask the hotel’s team for recommendations.

Sulphur Mountain –  One of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Rocky Mountains, reachable by the Banff Gondola in eight minutes or on foot via a five-and-a-half kilometre trail. The summit boardwalk leads to the restored Cosmic Ray Station, a National Historic Site, or you can enjoy the views over lunch at the Sky Bistro.

Bow Valley Parkway – The 51km scenic drive between Banff and Lake Louise is one of the best wildlife-watching routes in the National Park. Halfway along, Johnston Canyon offers a short trail through a carved limestone gorge to a series of waterfalls.

Vermilion Lakes – This series of shallow glacial lakes just west of Banff are best visited at dawn when Mount Rundle reflects on the still water.

Banff Upper Hot Springs – Canada’s highest natural hot springs pool, sit at 1,585 metres on the lower slopes of Sulphur Mountain. They’re open year-round, and particularly atmospheric in winter.