Royal Canadian Lodge, BanffRoyal Canadian Lodge in Banff, Canada has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 19 of 36 hotels we score in Banff. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $535 a night (cached, not a live quote).Royal Canadian Lodge is a 116-room hotel in Banff's Uptown District, a short drive from the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Central Park, downtown Banff and Banff National Park. Rooms come with air conditioning, bathtubs and free WiFi, and guests can use an indoor grotto-style pool, hot tub, steam room, spa and bike rentals. There is also an on-site restaurant, gym, business centre and secure parking. It suits families and travellers who want mountain-town comfort with easy access to the park. Rates start at $535 per night, so it is a considerable spend, and some guests have reported unreliable WiFi.What stands out

Quiet, spacious, well-kept rooms

Plenty of on-site parking

Indoor pool, hot tub and steam room

Friendly, helpful staff

Watch out for

WiFi can be unreliable

Front desk service is average

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.