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Currency: Canadian Dollars (CAD) Number of Floors: 9 Number of Units: 770 Number of Suites: 0 Check In / Out: 4pm - 12pm
Area Served: CALGARY, AB 77mi/128km - EDMONTON, AB 242mi/404km - JASPER, AB 180mi/287km - KANANASKIS, AB 50mi/80km - LAKE LOUISE, AB 36mi/50km - NEW YORK CITY 4448k - SAN FRANCISCO 2050km - VANCOUVER, BC 526mi/850km - WHISTLER, BC 701mi/1169km - Location: Located on Spray Avenue on the banks of the scenic Bow River (a 10 minute walk from downtown Banff) and cradled by the surrounding majestic Rocky Mountains, Fairmont's "Castle in the Rockies" is situated within the borders of Banff National Park. The hotel lies just 130 km west of Calgary, on the scenic Trans-Canada Highway.

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William Van Horne, General Manager of Canadian Pacific Railways, is credited with recognizing the tourist potential of the hot springs near the station of Banff. His vision was fueled by the philosophy "If we can't export the scenery, we will import the tourists" and thus began the campaign to design a luxury hotel amidst the beautiful mountain scenery of the Canadian Rockies. To travel there, the visitors would naturally arrive via the Canadian Pacific Railway, and Van Horne proposed the establishment of a series of luxury hotels along the railway line through the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. In 1886, Van Horne commissioned Bruce Price of New York, one of the foremost architects of the day, to draw up plans for a hotel to be built above the confluence of the Bow and the Spray Rivers overlooking the beautiful Bow Valley. Construction started in the spring of 1887 and the hotel officially opened on June 1, 1888. The Fairmont Banff Springs was finished in 1928 and over the years has been lovingly maintained and restored to retain its original grandeur. The furniture for the hotel was made by Castle & Son Manufacturing of Montreal, and the pieces are exact replicas of original designs from European castles and manor houses. The Fairmont Banff Springs has been open year round since 1969, and since that time, all the rooms have been remodelled, as have the swimming pool and health facilities. In the spring of 1989, a new golf clubhouse and nine additional holes were added to the Banff Springs Golf Course, rolling out 27 holes of spectacular mountain golf. With the need for expansion, a $23 million state-of-the-art conference centre opened in January 1991, increasing the total meeting space to 76,000 sq ft. In August 1995, the hotel opened Solace - The Spa, its fabulous European-style spa. The Fairmont Banff Springs continues to follow Van Horne's dictum of dynamic expansion and excellence. Offering something for vacationers and business visitors alike, it also endures as a meeting place for the world's fashionable and wealthy. On March 22, 1992, The Fairmont Banff Springs was declared a historical site by the Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Room Information

Fairmont Room Located throughout the hotel, Fairmont Rooms are well-appointed guest rooms equipped with all standard amenities. These cosy rooms are available with a variety of bed types and offer an armchair and table. View of mountains.

Deluxe Room Located throughout the hotel, Deluxe Rooms are more spacious than Fairmont Rooms and perfect for travellers requiring more living space. View of mountains.

Deluxe View Room Deluxe View Rooms are located throughout the hotel and offer a variety of beautiful views on the valley side of the hotel. More spacious than Fairmont Rooms, they are perfect for travellers requiring more living space. View of Bow Valley.

Signature Room Signature Rooms are large rooms that feature a small, undefined sitting area near the bed. Features such as a feather duvet, formal window treatments, and traditional décor reflect the hotel's history of providing luxurious comfort. Rooms are located throughout the hotel.

Junior Suite Junior Suites offer spacious accommodation with a defined bedroom and sitting area within the room. Junior Suites are perfect for families.

Amenity Information

AM/FM Alarm Clock, Babysitting/Child Services, Bar/Lounge, Barber/Beauty Shop, Business Center, Coffee Maker in Room, Concierge, 24 Hour Front Desk, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities, Express Checkout, Fishing, Golf, Hairdryers Available, Mini Bar, Modem Lines in Room, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Pets Allowed, Pool, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box, Shops/Commercial Services, Skiing, Fitness Center or Spa, Tennis, Television with Cable, Laundry/Valet Services, VIP Rooms/Services

Directions

From Various points Contact our Concierge Desk to find out about driving directions in the area.