best thing about this is the location. it's in downtown area, so, can easily access shops, restos just by walking. Great breakfast buffet, as well.

We took our boys (4 & 5) skiing for the weekend and we checked in on Friday night around 4 pm. Everything was smooth and the heated underground parking was a nice added bonus as well. The staff were great the entire weekend except for Sunday morning brunch. The waitress copped serious attitude because we didn't have a reservation. We were very confused why she was so upset as we were the only people in the joint for brunch at that time. when we left an hour later only 1/2 the restaruant was full.

They had a seafood buffet on Friday night which was awesome (clam chowder was great) for $20/person, kids ate free!!! The German buffet on Saturday leaves a lot to be desired although the german octoberfest uniforms were entertaining. They also had some guy playing a VERY loud accordian playing so we could have conversation with the 7 other people in our dinner party. We asked the waitress if the guy could play somewhere else and they did ask the guy to move but he kept coming back and playing louder & louder beside our table. Skip the saturday buffet is basically what I am saying. NOT ONE PERSON IN OUR PARTY ENJOYED THE FOOD OR THE ENTERTAINMENT!!!

If you like to hoist a couple cold ones after a day of skiing it might be a good idea to take your own as they are very expensive at the hotel...Erdinger is $9...

They kick kids out of the pool area at 9pm which was a bummer so we couldn't enjoy the hot tub after dinner either night. Parlty our fault for having a 730 reservation for dinner each night.

The rooms were clean, service was great Friday night, Saturday and Sunday was brutal but all in all we were very happy and are booking there again in Feb 2012.

I have been traveling to Banff for the past 8 years. I have stayed at a couple other places however the Banff Park Lodge is THE place to stay. From the moment you enter the doors, hear the crackling of the fire, and are greeted by both the front desk staff and the concierge it marks the beginning of a great stay. The rooms are very clean, well cared for, and are spacious. My personal favorite thing to do is soak in the Eucalyptus Steam room. It is the great start to the day and a great way to end the day. The Chinook restaurant provides an awesome breakfast (full menu or buffet) which is a great way to get energized for your day. It has a practical location. You are able to park your vehicle in the underground parking and walk to a majority of the great things Banff has to offer. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone considering Banff as their destination for business, as a family getaway, or to celebrate a special occasion.

We just spent a couple nights in Banff and stayed at the Banff Park Lodge. The rooms are a bit worn but they are quite large and well kept. The hotel itself is nicely decorated and the location is great.

The breakfasts are expensive but there are a lot of other alternatives very close by. We got an excellent rate for the midweek days so it was good value.

There was an issue with noise and what seemed to be quite a large party on the night before New Years. I spoke with a couple of other guests and they were kept up as well.

Overall, a nice stay.