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Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge

Relax at Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge with free breakfast, indoor pool, and mountain views. Conveniently located near Banff Gondola and Fairmont Banff Springs.

453 Marten St, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 1214 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with great location and friendly service

Guests appreciate the hotel's central location, spacious and clean rooms with mountain views, and attentive, friendly staff. The complimentary breakfast and amenities like indoor pool and underground parking add strong value, making it a popular choice for visitors exploring Banff.

Guests often praise

  • Convenient location on Banff Avenue, close to restaurants, shops, and bus stops.
  • Spacious, clean rooms offering pleasant mountain views.
  • Friendly and accommodating staff, praised for helpfulness and service.
  • Complimentary hot breakfast with good variety of classic options.
  • Facilities such as underground parking, indoor pool, and hot tub well appreciated.

Worth knowing

  • The outdoor appearance is somewhat dated, though interiors are renovated and cozy.
  • Breakfast options can be repetitive with limited daily variety, mostly standard fare.
  • The hot tub is small, which some guests found less relaxing during busy times.
  • At times the front desk may be understaffed, occasionally leading to slower check-in service.
  • No airport shuttle or fitness center available on site.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a well-priced hotel with solid comfort and convenient downtown access.
  • Skiers and outdoor enthusiasts who value proximity to ski facilities and hiking trails.
  • Travelers who appreciate helpful staff and practical amenities like parking and breakfast.
  • Families and pet owners looking for a friendly, accessible environment.
  • Guests wanting a laid-back, clean hotel with mountain views within Banff National Park.
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About this property

Welcome to Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge

Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge is a relaxed hotel located on a busy street in the heart of Banff National Park. Positioned among the Rocky Mountains, it offers easy access to local attractions such as the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff Springs Golf Course, and the Banff Gondola, all within a few kilometers. The property is also convenient for travelers arriving via Calgary International Airport, just over an hour’s drive away.

The hotel features practical amenities designed for comfort and convenience, including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, free parking, and air conditioning. Guests can enjoy an indoor pool and hot tub after a day of exploring, while the pet- and kid-friendly atmosphere caters to families and wider traveler types. Underground parking and ski lockers appeal particularly to visitors during the winter season. Laundry service, a business center, and a no-smoking policy add further convenience.

Rooms are reported to be spacious, clean, and offer mountain views, adding to the overall appeal for guests seeking a comfortable base in Banff. Several reviewers highlight the hotel’s prime location, which allows easy walking access to restaurants, shops, and transportation options like the Roam Bus system. The breakfast buffet is consistently noted as adequate and better value compared to many nearby alternatives, although some guests mention the menu could benefit from more variety.

While the exterior of the property may appear dated, renovations inside provide a cozy environment. The staff receive praise for friendly and helpful service, contributing to positive guest experiences. Some critiques include the small hot tub size and occasional understaffing, but these do not seem to outweigh the hotel’s advantages. Overall, Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge suits travelers seeking a convenient, comfortable stay with good amenities at a reasonable price within Banff’s town center.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Hot tub
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

KM
Khiara Montero Apr 09, 2026
10

Friendly staff from front desk to house keeping. We arrived a bit early in banff and the staff were able to check us in at 12pm. Room is spacious and clean. The view from our room was great . Best location, it is located in the heart of banff which is walking distance to everything like restaurants , convenience store, bus stops etc. breakfast is good compared to other hotels.

PT
Philip Toy Feb 27, 2026
10

Excellent stay at the Best Western Plus Banff hotel. Four of us stayed there for six nights during our Banff ski trip. The hotel is clean, quiet and comfortable with an excellent hot breakfast. It’s also perfect for skiers with underground parking, ski locker in the parking garage and a small pool and hot tub. Great location too. I might whine a little about the small hot tub, but the affordable rates here make that forgivable. This property is now our new go-to hotel in Banff. Thanks for a great stay!

VW
VoIP Wizard Feb 23, 2026
10

We found a deal in this hotel, and it's great comparing to neighboring Irwins/Red Carpet where we usually go. Despite of outdated look outside, it's renovated and cozy inside. You also get a free breakfast, underground parking, large TV (Android based! ) and a good coffee machine at the lobby. They also have a small pool/hot tub with a partial view of the mountains. I wish they had working fireplace in the lobby (it looks great but was off unfortunately) and didn't take all Christmas-related decor on 6th (after all, it's still Orthodox Christmas). I would highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Banff.

JB
Jayme Blondin Feb 14, 2026
10

The Best Western Banff was perfect for our trip. The staff were lovely and very helpful. We had breakfast every morning (waffles and sausages or pancakes and bacon with coffee and orange juice). The location was perfect and was not only easily accessible to the Main Street and the Roam Bus system but we could also easily access hikes like Bow River Falls, Cave & Basin/the Marsh Loop, and Tunnel Mountain. The facilities were all clean and the hot tub was the perfect place to wind down after a long hike. Also the front desk allowed us to borrow a can of bear spray for the week which saved us from needing to purchase our own, we just returned it at the end of our stay. We were there for a week and it was a great stay.

JB
Joann B Feb 04, 2026
10

The rooms were comfortable and clean (we were also lucky enough to have a lovely view of the mountains from our room), and the location is perfect (right on Banff Ave and a close walk to all the amenities you'll need). The staff were kind and clearly run a tight ship, making our trip really special. Their underground parking was great, especially for the colder winter months, and their breakfast buffet which was included with our room price was great; they had pancakes, toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, oatmeal, muffins, cereal, coffee and juice! Really great value - we would stay here again!

OM
Olivia Margaux Jan 25, 2026
10

All the employees are kind, accommodating, and always greet and smile to the guests, and they are all Filipinos! The room is clean and well taken care of, not to mention that it has a perfect mountain view and is affordable. The hotel is located in the heart of Banff Ave. where you can easily access restaurants and shops. The only thing I think they need to improve is their breakfast options. The options are totally the same everyday. Breakfast potatoes and sausages or bacon. I recommend changing it everyday and offering variety of options.

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Amanda D. Jan 20, 2026
10

Great value !! It's hard to find a quality hotel in Banff that won't break the pockets. This hotel offered everything we were looking for at a fraction of the cost of other hotels in this area. Rooms were updated and clean! Great location! Super friendly staff! Nice pool area! Great complimentary breakfast! Free underground parking! We will definitely be back!

FN
FP Ng Dec 29, 2025
8.0

Breakfast spread is simple but definitely adequate to keep us full. Love the self service hot coffee/ tea machine at the lobby. Heated pool is small and good when not crowded. Accommodation is dog friendly. Location is walkable to town. Could be quite unstaffed as when I checked in and based on 2 more days of observations, each time one staff at the reception counter is Incharge of 1) check in check out 2) monitoring of camera security 3) additional towels / soap disbursement 4) mopping of lobby floor Etc etc

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Set among the Rocky Mountains on a bustling street in Banff National Park, this relaxed hotel is 3 km from the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, 4 km from Banff Springs Golf Course and 5 km from the Banff Gondola.

  • Rabbit Street West 2 min Walk
  • Fox Street East 3 min Walk
  • Muskrat North 8 min Walk
  • Calgary International Airport 1 hr 25 Car · 2 hr 3 Transit
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