Fairmont Banff Springs
Resort hotel · Banff ·
Castle-like historic hotel with spa, golf, 7 restaurants, pools
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405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Get directions
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Castle-like historic hotel with spa, golf, 7 restaurants, pools
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Get directions
$$$$
"A notable Canadian venue included in the actor's list of renowned courses around the world that he might visit as he pursues golf during his travels." - Alexandra Hurtado
"Following installation of camera-based food-waste monitoring, chefs discovered that sauces, soups, and baked goods on buffet tables were being wasted disproportionately and adjusted production accordingly; seasonal data also prompted reductions in fresh-vegetable prep when crudités waste rose." - Jen Rose Smith
"A historic, grand railway-era hotel that resembles a castle and offers dramatic river- and mountain-facing rooms where guests can watch wild park scenery from comfort. It’s an iconic luxury option that combines old-world grandeur with immediate access to the surrounding national-park landscape." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Fairmont Banff Springs is the copper-roofed castle with a million-dollar view that you've been dreaming of. Snow-dusted mountaintops provide a backdrop for this Scottish Baronial fortress, whose interior is made up of Tyndall stones holding 450-million-year-old fossils. The 768-room manor and National Historic Site of Canada is a six-time Readers' Choice Awards winner, and Banff Springs Golf Course, which sits on the property, boasts one of the world's highest-ranked holes: Devil’s Cauldron. After a round of golf, experiencing the hotel's iconic afternoon tea is a must—take a sip and stay a while as you enjoy fine finger sandwiches and petite pastries, all perfectly positioned on a tiered tea stand. You can cap off your day by making your way from a mineral-infused Kur bath and massage at the spa to the mindful Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing); or, take a mixology class at Rundle Bar, then wrap it all up with warm fondue at Waldhaus Restaurant or a cheese board from Grapes." - Alexandra Toto
"A resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park, known for its mountainous surroundings and outdoor sports." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare