They may call themselves a ‘base camp’, but that’s definitely only in spirit — not in style. Thanks to its location, Banff Aspen Lodge is favoured by those wanting to pitch up and experience all the attractions of this popular ski and spa town, from its snow sports to its famous hot springs. But its style is far from ‘base camp’. Smart and swanky, its rustic-meets-chic décor is matched by a series of extra touches that make an ‘outdoorsy’ holiday uncharacteristically comfortable, like complimentary WiFi, ski and bike storage, the coffee and cake-stocked Whitebark Café, and a steam room and sauna for soothing adventure-weary muscles. You can start your day filling up at the breakfast buffet, with its local bacon and sausages and home-baked treats. And you can end it in an outdoor hot tub with a crackling fireplace.
Amenities
Families
Ski
Free Parking
Hot tub
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Where is it
In the heart of Downtown Banff, a short stroll to local restaurants, museums, shopping and galleries. Transfer time from Calgary Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hotel information
89 rooms. All with TV, clock radio, complimentary WiFi access, kettle, coffee maker, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board and safe. with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Superior Rooms are equipped with a balcony or patio and feature 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Premium Rooms are more spacious and feature a balcony or patio, with either 1 queen-size bed and 2 single beds or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Breakfast Room serving a variety of hot and cold breakfast items including house-made granola and baked goods. Whitebark Cafe serving organic coffee and premium tea along with pastries and baked goods. 2 outdoor hot tubs with an outdoor fireplace. Steam room and sauna. Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Ski lock-up and ski and bike security. Complimentary parking.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 2468 reviews
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Good base for a ski trip
Jan 27, 2025Issy M
We stayed for a week here using it as a base for skiing at Sunshine and Lake Louise. Our room was huge and so spacious and just what we needed, there was space to store our skis and poles and we kept our boots in the room. It was close to a shuttle bus stop and the Main Street for dinners.
The hotel for us was unfortunately let down by breakfast…
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We stayed for a week here using it as a base for skiing at Sunshine and Lake Louise. Our room was huge and so spacious and just what we needed, there was space to store our skis and poles and we kept our boots in the room. It was close to a shuttle bus stop and the Main Street for dinners.
The hotel for us was unfortunately let down by breakfast never being particularly hot (even if we got there for opening) and the two hot tubs being dominated by large groups drinking (despite alcohol being prohibited in the hot tubs according to the rules, this was not enforced).
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Great hotel in Banff
Jan 19, 2025andrew C
All booked through Crystal holidays for an 11 day ski holiday.
The hotel was in a great location, a short walk from the town centre.
Ski bus was virtually out the front door.
Staff were all very welcoming and friendly.
Room was a double, good size, clean and very comfortable.
Breakfast was buffet style, plenty of food both hot & cold before a…
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All booked through Crystal holidays for an 11 day ski holiday.
The hotel was in a great location, a short walk from the town centre.
Ski bus was virtually out the front door.
Staff were all very welcoming and friendly.
Room was a double, good size, clean and very comfortable.
Breakfast was buffet style, plenty of food both hot & cold before a day on the hill.
Hot tubs were great after the day on the hill. Sauna and steam room were also available.
Cannot fault the hotel or staff would happily return
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Skijoring Banff 2025 event
Jan 19, 2025LloydandbjCalgary, Canada
We will be recommending to all our family and friend we are very impressed with Joel from we book to check in - are rooms exceed our expectations stellar ! Thank you!
Petite/dainty… beware! Room 123
Jan 18, 2025Julie F
How do I describe this room? Miniscule, tiny, petite /dainty, half the size of my bedroom at home? A bathroom so small that I could barely move around in? Where is the chair you ask? Where do I sit my stuff? only 2 plug ins? … And beware ….one also needs to turn on the lights before entering or you may fall into the abyss? All that for…
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How do I describe this room? Miniscule, tiny, petite /dainty, half the size of my bedroom at home? A bathroom so small that I could barely move around in? Where is the chair you ask? Where do I sit my stuff? only 2 plug ins? … And beware ….one also needs to turn on the lights before entering or you may fall into the abyss? All that for close to $300 …smallest room we have ever stayed at…..
haven’t been to the complimentary breakfast yet just hope it saves the day…
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Nice and easy
Jan 16, 2025esamson77
Everything went well, everything as expected. Staff was very kind, polite, helpfull. Breakfast is good.
Good base for a ski trip
