Bow Valley Parkway, Alberta hotel rooms at the Fairmont

"We loved our stay at the Otter Hotel in Banff. Beyond being in such a magical location, the hotel itself was wonderful and the staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Having on-site parking was a big plus. The restaurant is absolutely to die for — do yourself a favor and have both breakfast and dinner there at least once, the food is delicious. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with a nice little kitchen area and balcony. I wouldn’t call it luxury, but it has everything you need. The showers are great, and I have to give a special mention to the amazing soap (you can even buy it at a shop in Banff if you fall in love with it like I did). Amenities like the sauna and jacuzzi were a highlight, especially with the beautiful views. They can get crowded at times, which is understandable in such a touristy spot during high season, so just be prepared. The only small thing I noticed was a few used towels and cups left around — a bit more attention to tidying up would make it even better — but it didn’t take away from my experience at all. A big shout-out to Fredy, who went out of his way to accommodate us and share great recommendations around the area. The hotel also provides bus passes and bike rental coupons, which were really handy. Overall, we had a great experience and I would definitely stay here again"

"Easy access off the Trans-Canada Highway. Drove to activities but a nice pool and hot tub on site and as the name indicates, a water slide. Good location from where to explore Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, etc. "

"Our view of the mountains was breathtaking! We loved waking to such a beautiful view! "

"Expensive but worthwhile stay for the convenience of being at Lake Louise and not having to deal with shuttles or finding parking. The hotel is amazing, the room was comfortable (although quite small) and the restaurants on site were great. "

"Nice!"

"What a great place to stay! Loved it and will come back again!"

"Great location. Pet friendly. Breakfast was good. Thanks for the stay. Would go again. "

"Great place to stay in Banff. "

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