Must-see hotels in Alberta

  • Storm Mountain Lodge

    Banff National Park

    Just inside the border of Banff National Park and set amid the forest, these luxury cabins were built in 1922 and have been gorgeously restored right down…

  • Waterton Glacier Suites

    Southern Alberta

    This year-round lodge counts 26 spacious, suite-like rooms, all fully equipped with whirlpool bath, satellite TV, gas fireplace, fridge, microwave and air…

  • Fairmont Palliser

    Calgary

    All satin, velvet and crystal, with marble columns and golden ceiling domes, the Fairmont is palatial. Cut from the same elegant cloth as other Fairmont…

  • International Hotel

    Calgary

    Plans are underway to convert this great spot to apartments, but for now it remains a good option in the heart of downtown. Even the standard rooms are…

  • Crandell Mountain Lodge

    Southern Alberta

    With homemade cookies in the lobby, this 1940s lodge is doing a good impersonation of a Tudor cottage plucked from a quiet English village. The Crandell…

  • Taste the Past B&B

    Drumheller

    This converted turn-of-the-century house has evolved into a cozy downtown B&B. All rooms have a private bathroom, and there is a communal living room that…

  • Nuvo Hotel Suites

    Calgary

    Your hip home away from home, the Nuvo has large, stylish studio apartments with full kitchens, including washing machines, all for an excellent price in…

  • Calgary West Campground

    Calgary

    Featuring terraced grounds with views across the city, this campground has sites with great facilities, including a heated outdoor pool, nature trails,…

  • Metterra Hotel on Whyte

    Edmonton

    Sleek and regularly updated, this small hotel has a prime location on Whyte Ave. Earthy tones, new mattresses and splashes of Indonesian art give rooms a…

  • Tunnel Mountain

    Banff Town

    Banff’s massive campground is split over three separate ‘villages’ halfway up the slope of Tunnel Mountain, offering 1149 reservable sites. It fills to…

  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

    Lake Louise

    The opulent Fairmont enjoys one of the world's most enviable locations on the shores of Lake Louise. Originally built in the 1890s and added to in 1925…

  • Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

    Edmonton

    Stealing the best nook in town (as Fairmont always does), Edmonton's historic Fairmont Hotel exhibits the usual array of intricate stucco, Italian marble,…

  • Num-Ti-Jah Lodge

    Jasper National Park

    On the edge of Bow Lake, the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge is full to the brim with backcountry nostalgia. Built by pioneer Jimmy Simpson in 1923 (12 years…

  • Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    Kananaskis 'village' effectively consists of this sprawling lodge and its outbuildings, which include several restaurants and the popular new Kananaskis…

  • Glacier View Lodge

    Jasper National Park

    The panoramic perspectives over the glacier are unbelievable at this revamped hotel on the top floor of the Icefield Centre. Rooms have been given a total…

  • Juniper

    Banff Town

    Perched beneath Mt Norquay, the modern, pet-friendly Juniper has comfortable rooms, and suites with Jacuzzis and fireplaces, all surrounded by landscaped…

  • Rundlestone Lodge

    Banff Town

    Adjacent to a pretty park, this place exudes pseudo 'old English' charm, complete with a lobby fireplace and Masterpiece Theater–style chairs. Air-con…

  • Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge

    Southern Alberta

    Rooms here are clean and bright, if a little unmemorable; the atrium, on the other hand, is something else, making this a great deal. All of the rooms…

  • Johnston Canyon Campground

    Banff National Park

    This lovely creekside campground opposite the Johnston Canyon parking is tough to top. It strikes just the right balance between facilities and camper…

  • Dinosaur Campground

    Southern Alberta

    The campground at Dinosaur Provincial Park sits in a hollow by a small creek; the ample tree cover is a welcome reprieve from the volcanic sun. Laundry…

  • Wabasso Campground

    Jasper National Park

    This peaceful, remote campground sits 18km south of Jasper Town on Hwy 93A. Despite having 231 sites (including several with electrical hookups and/or…

  • Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows

    Banff National Park

    Built in the late 1920s to accompany the nearby teahouse (now a restaurant), the 42 log cabins at this family-owned resort trade heavily on their…

  • Banff Caribou Lodge

    Banff Town

    Part of the locally run Banff Lodging Company empire, the four-star Caribou fits the classic stereotype of a mountain lodge, with its log exterior and…

  • HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    These six-bunk cabins tucked above a remote section of the Icefields Parkway are much loved by climbers and hikers looking to escape into Banff's…

  • Rimrock Resort Hotel

    Banff Town

    Straddling the hillside adjacent to Banff's hot springs, the Rimrock is plush. Controversially located in a wildlife corridor on the slopes of Sulphur…

  • Hidden Ridge Resort

    Banff Town

    Up on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, this self-catering resort is a great option for families, with modern condos available in multiple configurations…

  • Sutton Place Hotel

    Edmonton

    Silk papered walls, thick carpets and plush linen are some of the luxuries you'll enjoy at the trendy, modern Sutton. You may not get the intimacy you…

  • HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    This hostel in the woods 1km down the Icefields Parkway from Athabasca Falls welcomes guests with a big alpine-style kitchen–sitting area, heated dorms in…

  • HI Banff Alpine Centre

    Banff Town

    Near the top of Tunnel Mountain, Banff's HI hostel is well away from the madness of Banff Ave. The classic mountain-lodge style buildings offer spick-and…

  • Rampart Creek Campground

    Jasper National Park

    With 51 sites (35 reservable), Banff's northernmost campground is primitive, but makes a handy stopover along the Icefields Parkway. Mountain views are…

  • Bayshore Inn Resort & Spa

    Southern Alberta

    A large, spread-out place, the Bayshore has lakefront rooms that have very comfy beds and balconies – ask for a recently remodeled one with lake views;…

  • Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge

    Jasper National Park

    A welcome Icefields rest stop 53km south of Jasper Town, Sunwapta offers a comfortable mix of suites and lodge rooms, each with a fireplace or wood…

  • William Watson Lodge

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    This subsidized cabin complex is specially designed for visitors with disabilities, with fully accessible one- to three-bedroom cabins and 20km of trails…

  • Bow View Lodge

    Banff Town

    The 1960s-vintage Bow View is older than most of the log inns lining Banff Ave, but neat and tidy all the same. The location is great, steps from downtown…

  • Honeymoon Lake Campground

    Jasper National Park

    With lake access, these rustic first-come, first-served sites are fairly popular. Sites 32, 33 and 35 are right next to the water, and the remaining 32…

  • Mosquito Creek Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked under Mt Hector in a wooded creekside setting, this primitive 32-site campground has no facilities beyond pit toilets and drinking water – but it’s…

  • Canyon Campground

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    Just below Lower Kananaskis Lake is this first-come, first-served 50-site campground. Loop B is the most open, with sweeping mountain views and a kids'…

  • Charlton’s Banff

    Banff Town

    Yes, it’s a bit old-fashioned, but this motel complex on Banff Ave has some of the most consistent rates in town. Cheaper rooms are dowdy, so better to…

  • Buffalo Mountain Lodge

    Banff Town

    Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats. Rooms have plush rustic…

  • Castle Mountain Campground

    Banff National Park

    This small campground has only 43 first-come, first-served sites, handily placed among pine forest near the Castle Mountain store. It’s beautifully…

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