Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel is a large-scale luxury retreat in Banff, close to the Canadian Rockies. It's a good all-rounder of a hotel, if on the traditional side. It's got access to all manner of winter sports, gorgeous views and walking opportunities through the surrounding National Park (a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site), plus excellent conference facilities.

The facilities

The Terrace Dining Room, the most formal of the hotel's restaurants, serves International cuisine with a leaning towards seafood. For a more laid-back experience try the Chinook, which is aimed at family dining, and serves a great Sunday brunch. There's a nice bar area attached, too.

The spa area hold an indoor swimming pool, steam room and Jacuzzi tub. There are also several shops on site, including a beauty salon, plus the expected gamut of meeting and function rooms, and a business centre.

The rooms

Each of Banff Park Lodge's bedrooms has a spacious bathroom with full bath and double vanity unit. The Deluxe Jacuzzi Rooms have a two-person Jacuzzi, king size bed, a spacious bathroom with a two-person walk in shower and double vanity unit. Some of the rooms adjoin to either a Superior Room with two queen size beds or Parlour Suite, making them ideal for families.