The Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff
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The Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff Review
Standing 300 metres from the thermal Banff Upper Hot Springs, the 5-star Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff enjoys a picturesque location in the heart of Banff. With views of the valley, this environmentally friendly hotel is situated around a 10-minute ride from Banff Park Museum National Historic Site and offers fitness classes, massage therapy and various recreational opportunities.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff features a daily cooked-to-order breakfast. At the property, Primrose restaurant invites all travellers and serves American cuisine. A jazz bar is available on site.
The luxurious property is located in a shopping area of Banff, within 10 minutes' drive of Fairmont Banff Springs. Banff Gondola Cableway is only a short drive from the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff.
The nearby cultural experience includes Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, which is 10 minutes away by car.
Furnished with a writing desk, each room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can use a hot tub and a sauna together with hair dryers and bathrobes.
There is Banff Gondola bus stop merely 500 metres away.
The hotel also offers an indoor swimming pool and a picnic area for extra charge. Following an eventful day, you can unwind at a heated swimming pool or enjoy a treatment room, a hot tub and sauna facilities. The Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff provides easy access to such activities as snow skiing, hiking and horse riding. A day of pampering can include body scrub, pedicure and manicure, as well as visiting a spa lounge. There are meeting rooms with a photocopy machine and a work desk available on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Hip new hotel with breathtaking views of the nearby mountains.
- Located in a mountain area with a valley and a garden throughout.
- About 3 km from the heart of downtown Banff.
- Lots of dining options include a gourmet restaurant with Indian fare.
- Fantastic lobby bar.
- Impeccable service and great facilities.
- Amazing value compared to other Banff properties.
- A few past vacationers complained about not clean bathrooms.
- A few staff members might seem unprofessional at times.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Dryer
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Make up services
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Squash
- Racquetball
- Fitness studio
- Fishing
Activities for Kids
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Banff Upper Hot Springs 320 m (1050 ft)
- Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum 2.48 km (1.54 mi.)
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies 2.79 km (1.73 mi.)
- Banff Park Museum National Historic Site 2.63 km (1.63 mi.)
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity 2.13 km (1.32 mi.)
- Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Banff Springs 1.40 km (4593 ft)
- Fairmont Banff Springs 2.28 km (1.42 mi.)
- Canada House Art Gallery 2.94 km (1.83 mi.)