Cabins/Hotels Banff

[FCAV]

Anyone know of any great cabins to rent for one night near Banff/Lake Louise? Reasonable rates, nice place, that sort of thing?

Failing getting a cabin for tomorrow night (last minute, I know), what is your preferred hotel to stay at when in Banff?

Anything in particular that is a MUST SEE in Banff? Been there many times but usually spend the time in the hot springs and/or wandering around like a tourist!

[theonlywhiteout]

i would also like this information but for new year

[Ducay]

Go for the Banff Springs, staying there is an experience unto itself.

[Buff]

We stay in Canmore. Cheaper than Banff, and not very far to travel to get to Banff.

[amorak]

Originally Posted by Ducay

Go for the Banff Springs, staying there is an experience unto itself.

I'll be at the Banff Springs for the weekend of Dec 11th smurfing it up, because you have to be a smurf to fit in the rooms...Which is why Ducay is cool with it

[Kavvy]

Not near Banff, in BC, but if you want a "cabin" type place, this one is more secluded than anything, but its amazing (also more $$ then either Banff springs or Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise).

http://www.crmr.com/emerald-lake-lodge.php

[Jimmy Stang]

The Rimrock was really nice, but it is a little bit up the hill. We also stayed at the Mount Royal Hotel once, and despite being right in the middle of the fun on Banff Avenue, the walls are paper thin. You could hear conversations in the hallway and the couple in the room next to us went at it three (yes, 3) times that night. If I ran into the guy in the hallway the next day I was going to give him a high-five.

Storm Mountain Lodge is near the BC border just a few minutes from Lake Louise. They are old CPR huts that workers stayed in while building the railway I believe. Pretty expensive for what they are, but pretty rustic and fun. The restaurant there was also very good.

[fundmark19]

Emerald Lake is very nice! Very expensive but I enjoyed it alot! Beautiful views. Wife wanted to get married there luckily I talked her out of it before we went bankrupt

[mrgreen]

Baker Creek cabins on the Bow Valley Parkway in between Banff and Lake Louise is a great spot. I'd recommend that place for sure.

[Diemenz]

Originally Posted by Buff

We stay in Canmore. Cheaper than Banff, and not very far to travel to get to Banff.

Agree 100%

You can get a room twice the size with twice the goodies for a lower price and only have to drive 10 minutes.

[FCAV]

Originally Posted by Diemenz

Agree 100%

You can get a room twice the size with twice the goodies for a lower price and only have to drive 10 minutes.

Where in Canmore do you stay? Hotel? Cabin? Any names of places you recommend?

[theonlywhiteout]

Yes specifics people! I need phone #s or names of places, pet friendly!

[Kjesse]

Originally Posted by mrgreen

Baker Creek cabins on the Bow Valley Parkway in between Banff and Lake Louise is a great spot. I'd recommend that place for sure.

This. I've stayed in the "Deluxe Trappers' Cabin" twice and it was awesome.

[Flickered Flame]

If you are willing to stay in Canmore, I highly recommend this bed and breakfast. We got married there last Halloween and the stay was awesome.

http://www.bearandbisoninn.com/

[theonlywhiteout]

I was thinking more new years eve party, flame

[Diemenz]

Originally Posted by FCAV

Where in Canmore do you stay? Hotel? Cabin? Any names of places you recommend?

As mentioned the Bear and Bison Inn is fantastic, I also have stayed at the Georgetown Inn 3 or 4 times as well, the Victoria room is great with a lady friend to come back to after doing some hiking/skiing.

Rundle Cliffs has some amazing rooms but is group orientated. The cost is also very very high, when it comes to cost Canadian Rockies Chalets are a better option but not as impressive.

[FCAV]

Thanks boys. Heading there today!

[Hi-Psi]

What rooms did you guys stay in when you went to the Bear and Bison? I'm thinking about taking the girl somewhere in Banff or Canmore for our anniversary in a couple weeks.

We're looking for something romantic and as relaxing as possible. Possibly with jacuzzi or hot-tubs in close vicinity.

Thanks

Jason

[Flickered Flame]

Originally Posted by Hi-Psi

What rooms did you guys stay in when you went to the Bear and Bison? I'm thinking about taking the girl somewhere in Banff or Canmore for our anniversary in a couple weeks.

We're looking for something romantic and as relaxing as possible. Possibly with jacuzzi or hot-tubs in close vicinity.

Thanks

Jason

We rented the entire place for the wedding. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the rooms. The Bear and Bison has a hot tub outside of the rooms that are on the ground level.

[Hi-Psi]

Anyone else have any other suggestions for places to stay or rooms?

Thanks for everyone's responses so far!