Post Hotel & Spa
Post Hotel is an Alpine-style chalet by Lake Louise. It has received numerous prestigious hospitality awards, including Four Stars by Mobil Travel Guide, and the titles "Canada's Top Hotel" by Travel + Leisure Magazine, and No. 1 of the "50 Best Ski Hotels in North America" by Conde Nast Traveler. Choose from standard and deluxe rooms with one queen, one king, two double, or one queen and one single bed. For more spacious accommodations, choose one of Post Hotel's suites or cabins. The largest is the 1,300-square-foot Pipestone Cabin, which has a charming rustic exterior and four beds on two floors.
The Post Hotel is a good choice for golfers, boasting six courses within a 90-minute drive. The closest 18-hole course is Banff Springs Golf Course, about 45 minutes away. After a round, indulge in a luxury treatment at the hotel's on-site nature-inspired Temple Mountain Spa. Try the signature Temple Mountain Escape treatment, which involves a gentle body polish and hydrating clay cocoon body wrap followed by a Herbal Thai Stern Massage. It promises to relax your aching muscles and alleviate any painful knots.
Post Hotel
200 Pipestone Road
Lake Louise, AB
T0L 1E0
Canada
(403) 522-3989
Posthotel.com
Fairmont Banff Springs
This castle-like hotel enjoys a spectacular forest setting amid pristine wilderness with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. The resort hosts the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, a 27-hole championship course open seasonally. The course opened in 1928 and is renowned for awe-inspiring views in every direction. The course is a 30-minute walk or quick shuttle ride from the hotel.
Accommodation options at the Fairmont Banff Springs include 250- to 450-square-foot guest rooms, a range of spacious suites with one or two bedrooms, and "Gold" rooms and suites. Guests enjoy views of the mountains, valleys or river. Standard features include cable televisions, coffee and tea-making facilities, and high-speed Internet access. Some rooms have cozy fireplaces. Choose the Presidential Suite for golf course, valley and waterfall views, a wood-burning fireplace, library and grand piano, among other luxurious extras. Gold level room rates include a daily breakfast, tea and coffee, an honor bar and evening canapés.
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave.
Banff, AB
T1L 1J4
Canada
(403) 762-2211
Fairmont.com/banffsprings
Rimrock Resort Hotel
This hotel was awarded a place on the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Gold List for 2009, a reliable indication of exceptional standards of service and hospitality. It is located in the heart of Banff National Park and is surrounded by pristine Rocky Mountain wilderness. The hotel offers 346 guest rooms and suites, all with widescreen LCD televisions, plush bathrobes and premium bedding. Wireless Internet access is available.
Rimrock's on-site concierge will happily help you choose a local golf course and make tee times, or assist with planning any other activities you wish to pursue. The hotel offers golf packages that include a round at your choice of Silver Tip or Banff Springs Golf Course in addition to accommodation. A highlight of the resort is fine dining at the AAA Five-Diamond restaurant, Eden. For casual yet elegant fare, enjoy the mountain views with prime beef or fresh seafood specialties in the Primrose Dining Room.
Rimrock Resort Hotel
300 Mountain Ave.
Banff, AB
T1L 1J2
Canada
(403) 762-3356
rimrockresort.com
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