Samesun BanffvsRimrock Banff, Emblems Collection

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rimrock Resort Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Samesun Banff. Rimrock Resort Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with praise from 3 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

Samesun Banff
7/10
433 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A5, Canada
From $26/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Samesun Banff is a dorm-only backpacker hostel with an extremely walkable location right on Banff Avenue." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Samesun is zanier, edgier and a little cheaper than other local budget digs, and features a large central courtyard with barbecue, an on-site bar, plenty of activities and 100 dorm beds." Full review
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
7/10
300 Mountain Avenue, Box 1110, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J2, Canada
From $157/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This luxurious nine-story hotel on the steep slope of Sulphur Mountain has one of Canada's finest restaurants and some of the best views of any Banff lodging." Full review
Tablet Tablet
18.5
"Deep in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains is the picturesque resort town of Banff, surrounded by some of North America’s best ski resorts and some of the most breathtaking..." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Rimrock Resort Hotel is an upscale property with 343 rooms nestled into the side of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
90.0
"Hospitable hotel perched on Sulphur Mountain overlooking the Bow and Spray river valleys, about two miles outside of Banff’s town center." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Next door to the hot springs, the Rimrock is plush." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"Massive cherry-paneled lobby to the spacious rooms with their heartily oversized furniture. The rooms are perfectly comfortable, but the backdrop is what’s important here — many rooms have balconies" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Luxurious appointments and natural splendor coexist harmoniously at this nine-story hotel on the steep slope of Sulphur Mountain: the Grand Lobby has a 25-foot ceiling, giant windows, a..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Majestically poised on the edge of Sulphur Mountain, Rimrock Resort is as gorgeous as the view that surrounds it. Drive through a stone archway to be greeted by the 333-room, 24-suite..."
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