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The Fairmont Banff Springs - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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No title - expert review
The Location: Set in the forests of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, Banff's prime location is ideal to visit year-round: winters bring skiing, while summers mean mountaineering and 27 holes of golf.Design Philosophy: A sense of history is clearly felt when entering the Banff Springs, fr...
eluxury.com
No title - expert review
The building of this massive castle-like hotel by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888 marked the beginning of Banff's tourism boom. The hotel retains its historic elegance and magnificent views of the Bow River and surrounding peaks, but now includes modern amenities that make for a luxurious lodgi...
fodors.com
No title - expert review
The Fairmont Banff Springs, 2 km (1 mi) south of downtown Banff, is the town's architectural showpiece and a National Historic Site. Built in 1888, the hotel is easily recognized by its castlelike exterior, which has been described as a Scottish-baronial derivation of the chateau style. Heritage Hal...
fodors.com
No title - expert review
Designed way back in the 1930s by a New York architect, Bruce Price, renowned for his late Victorian château-inspired lines, this hotel opened for the first time for winter some 40 years later to capture the expanding ski market. The hotel, set in the middle of dramatic wilderness, looks on fir...
forbestraveler.com
No title - expert review
William Van Horne, General Manager of Canadian Pacific Railways, is credited with recognizing the tourist potential of the hot springs near the station of Banff. His vision was fueled by the philosophy If we can't export the scenery, we will import the tourists and thus began the campaign to design ...
gotrump.com
No title - expert review
he Fairmont Banff Springsreigns as a century old symbol of RockyMountain hospitality and as a Canadianpioneer in the realms of golf and spa.Opened in 1929, the rambling Stanley ThompsonGolf Course bears the name of its originaldesigner and rates as one of Canadasmost historic and scenic golfvenues. ...
resortsandgreathotels.com
No title - expert review
The Fairmont Banff Springs has been a landmark of Rocky Mountain for more than a century. Built in the style of a Scottish castle, it has fantastic views and skiing and championship golf courses. The rooms are very comfortable and clean with some great views. The restaurants here are very expensive ...
sidestep.com
No title - expert review
This hotel resort has an indoor/outdoor pool, 5 tennis courts, a full european spa, weightroom, 27 holes of golf, a full arcade of shops and horseback riding. A world class hotel within a stunning setting. The hotel is a landmark hotel, known throughout the world as The Castle in The Rockies. It's u...
sidestep.com
Changeable times at the Castle - user review
I first visited Banff Springs in 1997, and from then always considered it one of my two favourite hotels (along with the Royal York), because of the atmosphere and because we were made to feel very welcome. I looked forward to ...
epinions.com
A Woman LOVES To Be Pampered! - user review
Oh yes, I do love to be pampered every once in awhile. I think all women do.My hubby thought that I was well overdue and off I went to the Solace Spa in The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for an afternoo...
epinions.com
Your Castle Awaits...My Lady - user review
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is an incredible gem in the middle of the Canadian Rockies. I live in Calgary, Alberta. You would think that my family and I would take frequent trips out to Banff as we live...
epinions.com
Fairmont Banff Springs: A Must Visit - user review
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is truly a castle in the wilderness. Surrounded by beautiful mountains topped with glaciers and wildlife galore, you will feel the stress melt off the minute you step in this di...
epinions.com
One of the best stays ever - user review
This is an exceptional hotel in every way. It is elegant and the service is top notch. My husband and I recently stayed here four nights for a little holiday getaway. This was the perfect Christmas experience. The Canadian Rockies surrounding the Castle, as it is known, make for breathtaking scenery...
epinions.com
SOLACE The Spa at the Banff Springs Hotel - user review
Yes, here is another review on my last months trip to the Canadian Rockies. I previously wrote a review about our wonderful hotel, The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This review goes a step further and describes the excl...
epinions.com
Grand and Impressive - user review
As you drive up the hill leading up to the hotel, the first view that you have is amazing. It takes a few days just to get your head around the layout of the hotel which is expansive and truly like a castle with many different wings and rooms to explore. This is probably the place to stay for the co...
expedia.com
pampered in the mountains - user review
from the first breathtaking view of the hotel until you pull out of the driveway, first class all the way. the staff is very, very courteous and helpful and make you feel like royalty. cant wait until spring to go back..awesome beauty abounds!!!! Traveler's tip on local attractions.mellisa's missste...
expedia.com
Like a dream - user review
Great for an extended family holiday whether you skii or not; a must do for a romantic...
expedia.com
Beautiful in Banff - user review
I was at this hotel for the W3C technology conference. I didn't stay as long as I would have liked, but the time I spent there was wonderful. The hotel and grounds are spectacular. The setting in Banff reminds me of a lot of Lake Tahoe, CA or Yosemite, except the surrounding mountains are much bigge...
expedia.com
In the style of the grand lodges of old - user review
i've stayed at this hotel several times and the Banff Springs is never one to disappoint. The best feature is the dreamy Willow Stream Spa, if you have time for nothing else at least do the baths, they are awesome with a gorgeous view of the Canadian Rockies. Breathtaking all around. Plus it has gre...
expedia.com
Outstanding !!!!!!!! - user review
Jewel of the Canadian rockies. It's like staying in a Scottish castle. The view of the mountains out of the room was so fantastic I did not want to...
expedia.com
Dream castle in the Rockies - user review
My experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel was beyond measure. It's a castle and they treated me like royalty. The room was gorgeous, clean, bed was extremely comfortable. Very quiet. Views are spectacular from every vantge point. I am eager to return as soon as possible! Traveler's tip on re...
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Magnificant Hotel - user review
My husband & I were very happy with the Hotel, everyone friendly. Hotel was very clean, lots of shops, food was very good. Great breakfast buffet at the Bow Valley Resturant; the Waldhaus Restuarant food(German restuarant)was wonderful, great views !! We had an interesting tour of the Hotel well wor...
expedia.com
Christmas Break in Banff - user review
One of the most famous hotels in Canada with numerous amenities including a spa. There is a new section and the orignal that have differences you may prefer one over another. Excellent restaurants that are kid friendly although somewhat expensive. Huge breakfast buffet at the Grill . .Roooms have mi...
expedia.com
I would stay here again. - user review
Overall, a very nice hotel. The staff are very professional and helpful. The rooms are nice, but the king size bed was not very comfortable (it was a bed made of 2 smaller matresses). But the views and atmosphere made up for the small disappointment. Traveler's tip on dining.Restaurants in the hotel...
expedia.com
Best we have ever stay at! - user review
Problems with heat in the room, but the staff did all they could to fix it. Wonderful stay. Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay.Great food in the hotel and in the city. Enjoy eating y...
expedia.com
Excellent service - user review
Skiing was very good, although a bit cold at the top of the mountain. The service at the hotel was excellent. Upon my arrival the staff upgraded my room without my asking. I was referred by by last name all the time, although the initially referred to me as Mr. Food was excellent, although pricey. T...
expedia.com
Castle of the North - user review
The ambiance and service of this hotel are incredible. It was hard to leave. Make sure to visi...
expedia.com
Great History, Great Hotel - user review
The Banff Springs Hotel is more then a place to stay, it is a place to relive the grand times of yesteryear. The Service is suppurb (no tipping allowed), the beds devine and the views are out of this world. We can't wait until next year to do it again! Traveler's tip on recreational activities.While...
expedia.com
Banff Springs: Service not on par with exquisite hotel - user review
The economy is booming, and there simply aren't enough people to hire, is the excuse Calgarians like to give for poor service. The staff at Banff Springs seems to be spread too thin, and doesn't have the can do attitude one expects from a 5 star hotel. I don't expect a bell man to ask me to carry my...
expedia.com
Amazing hotel - user review
The hotel and the setting in the Canadian Rockies was amazing. The snow made it a true winter wonderland. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall it was a...
expedia.com
Holiday’s are the best - user review
The hotel goes above and beyond to provide free activities for families during the holidays. We were presently surprised. Both our duaghter (10 and 15) want to go back ...
expedia.com
An Impressive Hotel in Appearance - user review
The hotel is located in Banff National Park. If staying there, you must pay daily rates to the park if you have a rental car, which wasn't known. From appearances, the hotel is castle shaped. It consists of multiple restraurants, assorted shops, spa, and indoor and outdoor pools. Ice skating is avai...
expedia.com
Fabulous service, incredible scenery - user review
The service at this hotel is fantastic. The staff make sure to call you by name each time you come in contact with them, and they are happy to help you with whatever you need. A small problem we experienced was resolved immediately, and the management went out of their way to make sure we were satis...
expedia.com
Conditions of this hotel... - user review
The whole building is great and I think everyone should have a stay at least once. The building is quite old, thus little things are falling appart and or do not work properly..... Really minor stuff, great experience over all !! Traveler's tip on recreational activities.Instead of taking the gondol...
expedia.com
Just go for it - user review
There are times when we all think we should hold back 30 bucks a day and use it for food or some activities...not this time. I wanted a getaway I would not forget. I won't! Absolutely worth every penny or looney as it is in Canada. Top notch attention to detail. Five star service for far less. Recom...
expedia.com
Absolutely fabulous place to stay - user review
This castle is the absolutely neatest place we've ever stayed, and we've been all around the world. It has a first class spa and a five star dining facility, although we just looked out the window and ordered room service. The food is not cheap, but there is a convenience store in the complex, and a...
expedia.com
Banff Springs beauty - user review
This hotel lived up to its reputation. It had plenty of old world character, the views were stupendous, and the indoor pool was one of the nicest we have ever seen. The restaurants, though a little expensive, were well worth the price. Location wise, it was off by itself, about a mile away from the ...
expedia.com
priceless - user review
this was our 6th time to stay at the Banff Spring Fairmont. My family and I absolutely love everything about it especially the castle ambience. The room rate that we got with Expedia was fantastic, however, we were initially given the worst room in the hotel by the desk clerk. When I requested to be...
expedia.com
Amazing Place - user review
Very much a luxury hotel and not the type of place I typically stay, but in this case I was attending a conference there, and needed to lodge on site. Quite lovely, so much so that I expect I'll come back, if only for a night or two, to repeat the experience. Staff were wonderful and attentive. High...
expedia.com
Scottish Castle in the Mountains - user review
A truly majestic fixture befitting its location, nestled in the Rocky Mountains. You will awed by its appearance as you approach the hotel, and feel like Royalt...
fodors.com
Don´t they wish! - user review
Arrived at 1:00. Were told that with my presidents club membership, we would get priorty on room cleaning. We were told to come back at 3:00. We went for lunch, and at 3:00, were told that normal check in was at 4, and the other clerk should never have told us that, and to come back at normal tine (...
fodors.com
The beginning of a trip of a lifetime. - user review
Early last fall my wife and I began our trip through Banff, Yoho, and Jasper NP's, Cariboo, Whistler, Victoria, and Vancouver at this hotel. The two days we spent here set the tone for the best two weeks we have ever had traveling. The view out the back of this hotel will forever be burnt in my mind...
fodors.com
No title - user review
Great place. small rooms but they are still very ...
fodors.com
Super Honeymoon SUITE!~ - user review
I was skeptical about this property based on several of the posts here on Fodors, convincing rants about fighting for rooms, cramped quarters rude staff and poor service. I inquired with the property about the relevance of these complaints, having noticed them AFTER booking part of our honeymoon at ...
fodors.com
Bad or good? - user review
Just came back from a 2 night stay here. I was very impressed to always be addressed by name! Check in was quick, and Lise even helped us get a room that was already clean (it was 2pm, 2 hours before check in time). The room was in the Manor, which felt like it was miles away, especially from the po...
fodors.com
The Trip of a Lifetime!!! - user review
My husband and I traveled to Canada last August. We were to stay at the Fairmont on Friday and Saturday night. When we arrived, we were greeted by the desk clerk. He stated that unfortunately our reservation had been changed due to curcumstances beyond their control. Needless to say, we were not ple...
fodors.com
The Best Hotel in Canada - user review
This was one of my favorite vacations. It is great for the family. The lobby is beautiful and during winter, hot chocolate is put in the lobby for everyone. There are many great activities to. The cross country skiing is amazing, and the sledding is phenomenal. All in all, it's completely worth it t...
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Stuck in 1930 - user review
We had a 2 bedroom suite. Check in slow as usual, pools amazing, and staff very helpful, no matter what time of day. The rooms were very cold in the morning, not well insalated. Bathrooms small, and one had nice new white shower curtains, the other 2 had old floral ones. Bedrooms were nice, but the ...
fodors.com
Great, Great, Great - user review
We just got home from a 5 day trip to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Upon check in we were informed that our room was upgraded so we had a sitting area, a great view and a king size bed. (That is why you join frequent visitor clubs at these hotel chains) The room had a welcoming gift of candies a...
fodors.com
Beautiful! - user review
We spent three nights here during our recent Canadian Rockies vacation. The hotel is beautiful like a fairy tale castle. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a small, but comfortable, room facing the river. I would recomm...
fodors.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: Banff;s Finest Hotel - user review
Banff Springs Hotel Very Grand Place and very expensive to stay Government officials, Premiers from all countries have their conferences there and the rich and famous stay in the grand rooms. Unfortunately we could only view this hotel...
virtualtourist.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: European like hotel in Canada - user review
Coming Soo...
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The Fairmont Banff Springs: Old world beauty in Canada - user review
Few hotels in the world can rival the majesty, hospitality and scenery of The Fairmont Banff Springs. Its unique blend of opulence and seclusion has been a symbol of Rocky Mountain magnificence for...
virtualtourist.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: Huge Hotel - user review
I didn't stay at this hotel, but here's a great picture of it to give you an idea...it's a beautifu...
virtualtourist.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: Castle in the Mountains - user review
I have stayed here a few times and enjoyed myself immensely! And I adore heading to the Solace spa for the day, or perhaps a wrap! Anyone can do this for 50.00, note a salt rub for 65/70$ also gives you access to the Spa for the day of the treatment! If you can get a room looking down the Bow Valley...
virtualtourist.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: ´Canada´s Castle in the Rockies´ - user review
Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, unparalleled skiing, classic cuisine and Solace, a world class European style spa. Experience timeless beauty and luxurious comfor...
virtualtourist.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: Best Hotel - user review
The spa here is amazing. I had a free day at the end of my trip and thought I would take some time to detox. I was originally only going to stay at the spa for an hour or two, but after my first treatment opted for a day package with lunch. It might be my favorite spa experience to date. If you are ...
virtualtourist.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs: Old Ghosts! - user review
this resort overlooks banff on the side of a mountain the service is excellant built of stone and looks like a castle 10 minutes walk from shopping.William Wallace cigar shop,ni...
virtualtourist.com
Average - user review
The building and location are great, the size of the room not worth the money payed! Food over priced and service was not abov...
travel.yahoo.com
Great! - user review
One of the best places I've ever stayed. Hotel is beautiful, restaurant is great, location perfect. We skated, skied, went dog-sledding, over-ate. Can't...
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I 'm comin back soon! - user review
i didn't dislike anything. its the funnest hotel everme and my friends come and hang out, bowl, go to dinner, shop, go to the spa, swim and everything else! its a great...
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The best hotel!!! - user review
There was a lot to like. The setting, the ambience, the hotel itself, awe inspiring. The facilities were first rate. I would recommend this hotel for either winter o...
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exellent - user review
i love it. it was the best. it was exellent. i love bowling!! it was too expensive tho. thanks for the stay. lower your prices and a free nite i and i'll be back for sure!!...
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A hidden treasure . . . - user review
The scenery, the ambiance, the old world feel of Banff is extraordinary. We absolutely fell in love with all of it. We stayed in the hotel, and spent plenty of time just...
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These Texans loved it! - user review
The Fairmont was an awesome place to stay! Everyone was VERY nice...not just to guests but to each other! (So it wasn't about getting tips) In fact the only places in the ho...
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The Banff Springs Hotel is stuffy and boring - user review
I found staying here was not that exciting, there is a lack of enthusiasm in the staff. I think this hotel is more interested in charging alot of money than anything else. It ...
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interestingly good service!!!! - user review
I thought the rooms were wonderful, only the elevators did make alot of noise. I especially found the service to be of good quality. In particular, there was one older gentleman ...
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Very disappointing - user review
From a tiny and depressing room located in a 10 min walk from the main lobby through a maze of corridors and elevators, the restaurants that require reservations 2 days in advance...
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Been there two times - user review
This hotel is huge; it has at least 5 restaurants on location, a few lounges, and THE BEST SPA in the world. The hotel staff is exceptional! Fairmont at its best. But beware of...
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Amazing - user review
I travel a fair amount on business and have stayed at a lot of higher priced hotels. Very few are worth the price. The Banff Springs is worth every penny. My family and I have stay...
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