Fairmont Banff SpringsvsSunshine Mountain Lodge
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Banff Springs is the choice of most professionals compared to Sunshine Mountain Lodge. Fairmont Banff Springs has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
Fairmont Banff Springs
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405 Spray Avenue, P.O. Box 960, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J4, Canada
From $283/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Storybook enchantment can be found in this grand castle perched in the Rocky Mountains."
Fodor's "Alberta is world-famous for its beef, and this restaurant is a great place to sample it, along with pork, lamb, and sustainable wild game and seafood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Gaze out at the white-capped peaks of Banff National Park. Ski packages include lift tickets, equipment rental, and lessons at three nearby resorts." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located about an hour and a half from Calgary, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands in stark and beautiful contrast to other modern and urban getaways." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic Scottish Baronial Castle-inspired retreat, chock full of modern conveniences and outdoor adventures, at the foot of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Fairmont Banff Springs is an iconic 764-room hotel in a semi-secluded location on the edge of Banff." Full review
New York Times "One of the original railway hotels in the town of Banff, the Fairmont Banff Springs, with peaked roofs, dormers and lavish interiors, is reminiscent of the grand hotels of Europe "
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July 20, 2021
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Wandering through its grand lobby and elegant lounge, wine bar and restaurant, it's easy to forget that it's also a hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Canada’s grand railway hotels now fly the Fairmont flag, and while all of them are unusually historic and luxurious, there’s no other quite like the Fairmont Banff Springs" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Dubbed the “Castle in the Rockies” when it opened in 1888 as the first of Canada’s fashionable railway hotels, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel has long been a top choice for visitors to this Rocky Mountain region" Full review
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
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One Sunshine Access Road, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J5, Canada
From $154/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "The resort, located on the continental divide of the Canadian Rockies, spans more than 3,300 acres and has three mountains to explore." Full review
Fodor's "The only ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Banff, the lodge has two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop, a massive outdoor hot tub, and a fitness center. There's also an on-site day spa and..." Full review
"The boutique Sunshine Mountain Lodge is the only ski-in, ski-out lodge in Banff and is a great option for those who want to maximize their time spent on the slopes. Rates start at $200..."
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