"The only true ski-in/ski-out accommodation in the Banff area, this mountaintop lodge is reached via an eight-passenger high-speed gondola that delivers luggage to the hotel and places lifts just outside the front door. Rooms are praised for spacious layouts—including split-level lofts and quieter waterfall-facing deluxe rooms—and the property boasts Banff’s largest hot tub, accommodating about 30 people, along with brisk, restorative spa treatments tailored to post-ski recovery. Its popularity with skiers feeds a lively après scene at the nearby village, but late-night access is limited by gondola operating hours." - Laura Studarus Laura Studarus Laura Studarus is a writer, traveler, and photographer from Los Angeles, California. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines