Must-see hotels in Alberta

  • Skoki Lodge

    Banff National Park

    Built in 1931 and overlooking a glorious high mountain valley, Skoki was one of the Canadian Rockies' earliest backcountry lodges and remains one of the…

  • Mt Engadine Lodge

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    You can’t get much more rural – or more peaceful – than this remote mountain lodge decorated with antler chandeliers and antique skis and snowshoes. Lodge…

  • Moraine Lake Lodge

    Lake Louise

    The experience here is intimate, personal and private, and the service is famously good. While billed as rustic (ie no TVs), the rooms and cabins offer…

  • Union Bank Inn

    Edmonton

    This posh boutique hotel on Jasper Ave, in a former bank building dating from 1910, is an upscale masterpiece. With just 40 rooms, the staff will be at…

  • Prince of Wales Hotel

    Southern Alberta

    With a Hogwarts-like setting on a wind-buffeted bluff overlooking Upper Waterton Lake, the grand Prince of Wales blends Swiss-style architecture with the…

  • HI Calgary City Centre

    Calgary

    Clean, comfortable and pleasant, this helpful hostel is one of the only options for budget-minded travelers downtown, with fairly standard bunk rooms and…

  • Deer Lodge

    Lake Louise

    Tucked demurely behind Chateau Lake Louise, historic Deer Lodge dates from the 1920s and has managed to keep its genuine alpine feel intact. The rustic…

  • Fairmont Banff Springs

    Banff Town

    Rising like a Gaelic Balmoral above the trees at the base of Sulphur Mountain and visible from miles away, the Banff Springs is a wonder of early 1920s…

  • Sundance Lodges

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    For that authentic Canadian experience, try the hand-painted tipis and old-timey trappers' tents at this privately run campground. As you’d expect,…

  • Buffaloberry

    Banff Town

    Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…

  • Samesun Banff

    Banff Town

    Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …

  • Northland Lodge

    Southern Alberta

    On the edge of town within earshot of gushing Cameron Falls is this cozy house that Louis Hill (the genius behind the Prince of Wales Hotel) built for…

  • Hotel Arts Kensington

    Calgary

    Under new ownership and with a name change, this small inn has remained a great spot across the river. Impeccable service and rooms to match, plus soaker…

  • Paradise Lodge & Bungalows

    Lake Louise

    These cozy, lovingly restored 1930s log cabins along the Lake Louise road are only moments from the lakeshore. Each is unique, but expect comfy beds,…

  • Hotel Le Germain

    Calgary

    A posh boutique hotel to counteract the bland assortment of franchise inns that service downtown Calgary. Part of a small French-Canadian chain, the style…

  • Matrix

    Edmonton

    Modern and slick, the lobby here could be James Bond's living room, complete with brushed aluminum panels, low leather furniture, and a large glassed-in…

  • Hotel Elan

    Calgary

    Stylish and modern, Hotel Elan is popular with business travelers. The 62 rooms are a splendid surprise, with heated bathroom floors and luxury linens…

  • Varscona

    Edmonton

    This charming hotel is elegant but not too hoity-toity, suggesting you can roll up in a tracksuit or a business suit – or some kind of combination of the…

  • Rosedeer Hotel

    Drumheller

    If you've wondered what it's like to stay in a ghost town (or in what's rumored to be a haunted hotel!), this is your chance to find out. The Rosedeer is…

  • Banff Log Cabin B&B

    Banff Town

    If having your own cozy cabin only steps from the rush of Bow River Falls sounds appealing, you'll love this B&B. Wedding planner/photographer owners…

  • Moose Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Like a mountain lodge pumped up on steroids, the Moose is the biggest new hotel to hit Banff Ave in recent years. The rooftop pools, hot tubs and sauna…

  • HI Mt Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Secluded down a dead-end road near the base of Mt Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier, this rustic place has wood-burning stoves in each of its two 16-bunk…

  • Shadow Lake Lodge

    Banff National Park

    This lodge offers 12 sweet timber cabins with gorgeous mountain views just a stone’s throw from Shadow Lake, 13.2km from the Red Earth Creek trailhead…

  • Hotel Selkirk

    Edmonton

    If you're into the idea of visiting the past at Fort Edmonton, why not take it to the next level and spend the night? This historic hotel has simple…

  • Fox Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Aesthetically, the Fox is a step above its neighbors. Its forest-like lobby is instantly calming, while the 116 rooms, centered on a courtyard, feature…

  • HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

    Lake Louise

    This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…

  • Banff Aspen Lodge

    Banff Town

    Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…

  • Centro Motel

    Calgary

    A 'boutique motel' sounds like an oxymoron until you descend on the misleadingly named Centro (not in the center at all!), an old motel building that has…

  • Lake Louise Tent & RV Campground

    Lake Louise

    Near the village, this efficient, wooded 395-site campground accommodates RVs on one side of the river and tents and soft-sided vehicles on the other,…

  • Waterfowl Lakes Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked between two beautiful lakes about 60km north of Lake Louise, this campground just off the Icefields Pkwy has wooded sites and plenty of hiking…

  • Hotel Alma

    Calgary

    Cleverly tucked away on the university campus, this fashionable boutique establishment has a definite hip vibe. Super-modern Euro-style rooms are small…

  • Hotel Arts

    Calgary

    This boutique hotel plays hard on the fact that it's not part of an international chain. Aimed at travelers with an aesthetic eye, there are hardwood…

  • Poplar Inn

    Banff Town

    Two lovely guest rooms and a brand-new self-catering two-bedroom apartment grace this heritage home just steps from Banff Ave. Luxury touches throughout…

  • Icefield Tent Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper's sole tent-only campground, a mere 1.5km from the Columbia Icefield, is surprisingly welcoming despite its chilly high-country location and…

  • HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    The rustic exterior at this place just north of Kananaskis Village might fool you into thinking you’ll be roughing it, but inside you’ll find HI's most…

  • HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked away under the trees beside a rushing creek, this charming 34-bed backcountry hostel was originally built to house German POWs during WWII. There’s…

  • Writing-on-Stone Campground

    Southern Alberta

    The campground at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is located in the shady valley alongside Milk River and has just 67 sites (three of them 'comfort…

  • Post Hotel

    Lake Louise

    This stately hotel with old-world charm and tranquil shaded gardens began as a ski lodge in the 1940s. Rooms are generally plush, though the less…

  • Mt Kidd RV Park

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    Halfway along the Kananaskis Valley and handily placed for the facilities around Kananaskis Village, this place is the best option for trailer and RV…

  • Two Jack Lakeside

    Banff Town

    Right on Two Jack Lake, 11km northeast of town, Two Jack Lakeside is the most scenic of the Banff-area campgrounds, usually filling its 74 reservable…

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