Banff's alpine setting pairs naturally with soaking in a hot tub after a day on the slopes or hiking trails. Hotels with this amenity range from the historic Fairmont Banff Springs-a Scottish Baronial castle with a 32-meter lap pool, spa, and 11 restaurants-to the Moose Hotel And Suites, which offers two rooftop hot pools with views of the Canadian Rockies. Expect to pay from $150 to $500+ per night, with central Banff Avenue and Tunnel Mountain Road as prime districts. Most properties include free WiFi, parking, and tea/coffee makers; many also have fitness centers, on-site dining, and ski shuttles.
Top-rated hotels include the Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection (Superb, 91) near the Upper Hot Springs, and Hotel Canoe and Suites (Superb, 91) with a hot tub and sauna. Buffalo Mountain Lodge (Fabulous, 89) offers wood fireplaces and a gym, while Fox Hotel And Suites (Good, 79) features a cave-inspired hot pool. Book early during winter for ski access to Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise, or summer for hiking and golf. All hotels listed are non-smoking and family-friendly, with several offering private parking.
