Fairmont Banff Springs

One glimpse of the Fairmont Banff Springs will be enough to understand why it's called the Castle in the Rockies. The landmark hotel, with its stone walls and soaring roofline, opened in 1888 as one of Canada’s grand railway hotels. It has been offering luxury accommodations ever since. Today, it draws visitors from all over the world and is known for exceptional hospitality — it's also one of the premier event and wedding venues in the Rockies. The onsite dining is top-notch, too. Six restaurants cater to a variety of tastes and travellers can indulge in private dining experiences and afternoon tea. The four lounges include the stylish Rundle Bar, serving handcrafted cocktails in the heart of the castle. The Fairmont Banff Springs also has a fitness and aquatic centre, an award-winning golf course and Banff’s premier spa. It all means that the hotel is the ideal base to explore the area at any time of the year.