Hidden Ridge Resort, BanffHidden Ridge Resort in Banff, Canada has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 22 of 36 hotels we score in Banff. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $305 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hidden Ridge Resort is a condo-style aparthotel on Tunnel Mountain in Banff, set on a quiet, secluded slope with views over the town and the surrounding Rockies. The units are apartment-like rather than standard hotel rooms, each with a full kitchen and a wood-burning fireplace, and the property has a swimming pool, two hot tubs, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is pet-friendly and works for couples, families and longer stays where self-catering matters. Guests rate the cleanliness, service and value highly. The main drawback is the age of the property: reviews describe the rooms and furnishings as dated and somewhat worn, so book it for the space, kitchens and setting rather than modern decor.What stands out

Quiet hillside setting with mountain views

Full kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces

Pool and two hot tubs

Pet-friendly with free parking

Watch out for

Rooms dated and furnishings worn

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.