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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)
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