Canalta Lodge, BanffCanalta Lodge in Banff, Canada has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 12 of 36 hotels we score in Banff. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction.Canalta Lodge is a modern mountain hotel with 112 rooms, set in a quiet spot in the Uptown District roughly three quarters of a mile east of downtown, close to a national park and three ski areas. Rooms are clean and spacious, with kitchenettes, Nespresso machines and full bathtubs, and the hotel welcomes children and pets. Facilities include an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, gym, firepit, terrace with mountain views, breakfast, airport transfers and laundry services. Calgary International Airport is about 90 miles away, so transfers involve a long drive, and the walk to downtown takes around 15 minutes.What stands out

Spacious, clean rooms with kitchenettes

Outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and gym

Pet and family friendly

Breakfast and airport transfers available

Watch out for

Airport is 90 miles away

Downtown is a 15-minute walk

Better-scored in Banff

Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). The Fairmont Banff Springs is a historic luxury hotel at the foot of Rundle Mountain in Banff National Park, Alberta.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Banff: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $154 a night. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a large castle-style hotel in Banff, Alberta, set in Banff National Park at the foot of Rundle Mountain, roughly 90 minutes from Calgary.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff: 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a large, historic alpine resort standing on the eastern shore of Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta.