Scout loves
- A delicious breakfast (with some nice looking healthy options) is included in the rate.
- The service is friendly and excellent.
- It’s only a short stroll to Banff’s main restaurant and shopping strip.
- The hotel has two outdoor hot tubs, one with a fireplace next to it.
- There are extra amenities on offer, such as a guest laundry and a workbench where you can wax your skis.
Scout tips
- The ski shuttle stop is a short distance from the hotel, across the street.
- Ask for a room away from the lobby and stairwells.
- Courtyard rooms are joined to the main building via outside corridors.
- If you crave good coffee, look no further than the cute Whitebark café that is attached to the hotel. Often with Australians behind the machine, it’s the best in town.
- The breakfast rush can be quite busy.
SCOUT REVIEW
When it comes to value for money, Banff Aspen Lodge is up there with the best in the ski business. But there is so much more to love about this hotel than its exceptionally reasonable price tag.
For starters, there is its simple modern style that uses a clean crisp palette of primarily stone, wood and whites – which makes it stand out in a town that is flooded with log cabin lodges and dated 80s hotels. The hotel and all its rooms went under a major refurbishment in recent years, so it feels fresh.
Banff Aspen Lodge also serves up what is arguably the most delicious breakfast in town, giving you more than enough fuel to tackle the slopes with gusto. All the baked goods are made every morning by an onsite baker, and the granola is exceptional. There are also several hot items every second day and some good healthy items too. If you’re in a rush to get to the slopes you can even get breakfast to-go. The best part of all this is that breakfast is included in the nightly rate!
And not that you’ll be needing coffee since it’s so easy to sleep in the spacious bedrooms, but the coffee here is fantastic. We went to Whitebark Cafe twice a day for 6 days and it never once let us down.
To get to the slopes, you can take your own car from the free underground parking or use the ski resort shuttles that leave from across the street. Then when you return, you can unwind in one of the two outdoor hot tubs, or the steam room and sauna. Then you’ll be ready to hit the town, and fortunately the restaurants and bars of Banff are just a short stroll down the street – about 5 minutes.
Like many revamps of older buildings, Banff Aspen Lodge does have a few noise issues, but nothing major. The best room location is a matter of personal preference – the lighter rooms with a potential for mountain glimpses are located at the front-facing Banff Avenue, while the quieter rooms are out the back or side. Most rooms have a balcony or patio, and the bedding (in the Premium rooms) is very flexible for families and groups.
All in all it’s a great choice for those that don’t seek (or want to pay for) superfluous luxuries. The Banff Aspen Lodge is a fantastic and great value option for those wanting to be close to the action in Banff.
Who should stay here
Banff Aspen Lodge is great for those who prefer a simple, mountain-modern style of hotel with a young vibe.
Location
The location is one of Banff Aspen Lodge’s best points. It is one of the best located hotels among the cluster that sit along Banff Avenue – just a little bit separate from the main downtown area but not too far to walk – even on a freezing night. The ski shuttles leave from across the street.
Find a great map of the Banff downtown area and location of the Banff Aspen Lodge here.
- On or close to public shuttle route
About Banff
Banff is a happening ski town situated in what would have to be one of the most scenic mountain locations in the world. With three great ski areas all within easy driving distance, Banff is the perfect base from which to explore this part of the Rocky Mountains.
Read more about Banff and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- accessible path of travel
- coffee shop or café
- complimentary newspapers in lobby
- dry cleaning/laundry service
- elevator/lift
- fireplace in lobby
- free wi-fi
- free breakfast
- free parking
- in-room accessibility
- laundry facilities
- multilingual staff
- safe-deposit box at front desk
- sauna
- ski storage
- smoke-free property
- steam room
- use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Deals & Packages
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Scout Booking Terms & Conditions
- Availability: Booking of all packages & accommodation is subject to availability at time of confirmation of package option by customer.
- Rate includes: All associated taxes. Some hotels charge extra fees for parking, cots, rollaways etc. Such fees can be confirmed on request based on your requirements.
- Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: 25% of the full amount is due WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION to secure the booking.
- Final Balance: Invoice will be issued for the remaining balance 80 days prior to departure. PAYMENT IS DUE 70 DAYS PRIOR to departure. Failure to pay by 70 days may result in the auto-cancellation of accommodation by the accommodation provider or late payment fees.
- Bookings within 70 days: Full payment is required within 7 days to secure the booking.
- Variations: In some circumstances suppliers may have different payment policies to the above. Additionally some Early Bird deals require full payment by or soon after the book-by date. In these instances Scout will clearly communicate any variances prior to confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits are non-refundable once received.
- For balance payments made within 70-45 days prior to the trip the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- No refund for total amount for cancellations 45 days or less prior to arrival and no-shows. In unexpected, unfortunate circumstances (family death etc) Scout will work to negotiate with the supplier for a full or partial refund, however this is not guaranteed. We recommend taking travel insurance to make sure you are covered. Cancelling due to weather, missed travel connections or lack of snow is not considered an unexpected circumstance and is one of the risks you must wear as part of taking a ski trip. Unless the supplier has a snow guarantee or weather cancellation policy, Scout will not refund any part of the package due to these factors.
- Variations: Please note that some hotels may have stricter policies (such as no refund within 60 days) and we are required to pass on these policies. We will communicate any varations to the above cancellation policy prior to confirmation of booking.
- Changes Policy:
- Once bookings are confirmed and deposit is paid service fees will apply for every amendment to existing elements, late final payment and travel document re-issue in addition to fees charged by suppliers
- In a few instances we purchase products through third party providers. If you change part of your package whilst at a destination, the 3rd party provider may have a different refund policy to that of the supplier in the destination. Wherever possible we will work to recover any refunds that come from a change at the destination, however it is not guaranteed.
- Surcharges: Scout does not charge any additional fees for the booking. Prices quoted are for cash (bank transfer) payments only. Credit card payments (Amex, Visa or Mastercard only) will be subject to 1.8% surcharge.
- Booking Currency: Scout will quote and charge in one currency of your choice from AUD, USD, CAD, JPY, EUR or GBP only.
- Currency Exchange Policy: If you book an international destination all remaining balances are subject to change (based on currency fluctuations) until the final payment has been processed. This can go either way (if your currency gets stronger you will be invoiced less!). We will confirm at the time of invoice what the final amount is, based on the exchange rate at that time. Should you wish to pay the balance earlier (prior to when it’s actually due) to secure that current exchange rate you are welcome to request the final invoice at any time. Once payments have been made (deposit or final balance), no refunds will be given for changes in the amount of what that payment would be, based on currency changes at any time prior to your trip.
- Travel Insurance: Once your booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance as it will often cover the cost of cancelled reservations.
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