Location. The Fairmont Banff Springs rises over two scenic river valleys, and is located less than one kilometer from downtown Banff, Alberta, Canada. Sulphur Mountain Gondola stands two kilometers from the hotel.
Hotel Features. This stately castle offers ten dining and bar venues that include the Banffshire Club. Prix fixe dinners include grilled Alberta bison, white tailed deer and roasted halibut. Authentic German dishes are prepared at Waldhaus Restaurant, and an ample selection of ports, scotches and cocktails are served at the Ramsay Lounge. A fully equipped business center features computers with high speed Internet access, and offers fax, photocopy and print services. Multi function rooms accommodate corporate and social gatherings, and wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and lounges. An adjoining conference center houses a ski shop, a bowling alley and a theater. The Willow Stream Spa boasts mineral pools, a full range of spa treatments and a fitness center. Steam rooms and saunas, an indoor Hungarian mineral pool, personal trainers and numerous fitness classes. Two separate layouts present exciting challenges at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, while the hotel offers a myriad of recreational amenities and activities that include an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis, horseback riding, panoramic gondola rides, nature tours and multiple water sports.
Guestrooms. The hotel offers 770 guestrooms and suites located in several wings, all with views of the forested Bow or Spray River valleys, or the surrounding mountains. Guestrooms, and one and two bedroom suites feature English style d�cor in a union of bold stripes and soft floral prints. Accommodations feature satellite televisions, coffeemakers and windows that open to fresh mountain air.
Expert Tip. The hotel concierge can arrange wintertime activities that include canyon tours, dog sledding treks, ice fishing excursions, snowboarding lessons, ice skating at the hotels Terrace Rink, and on site sleigh rides.
Rates:
285.03 - 532.9394 CAD
Year Property Opened: 1888
Year Property Renovated: SUMMER 2002 - All restoration projects have been completed. September 2002 ? January 2003 - 2nd floor guest rooms will be completed.
Number Of Rooms: 771
Number Of Floors: 10
Check In Time: 4 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Coffee/Tea Maker
Fitness Facility
Game Room
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
The Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave
Banff, AB, Canada T0L0C0
Driving Directions:
From Calgary International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 130 kilometers.
From the airport, take Barlow Trail South.
Turn right onto 16th Avenue which becomes TransCanada Highway 1.
Follow the signs to the town of Banff.
Turn left onto Banff Avenue.
Follow Banff Avenue over the bridge.
Turn left and remain in the left lane to arrive at the hotel.