By Dan Zisko
The Best Hotels in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies are the portion of the Rocky Mountain range which extend north past the Canadian Border. The mountains offer a large area which has an almost infinite recreation potential for visitors to the outdoors. Since the mountain range covers a large part of western
Canada, there are many cities where one can stay. There are several great hotels in this region.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge offers one of the most idyllic experiences in the Canadian Rockies. Located in Jasper National Park, this resort not only has great skiing, hiking and other adventure opportunities, it also boasts one of the best resort golf courses as rated SCOREGolf Magazine.
Their 446 guest rooms all include coffeemakers, cable television, data port, iron and ironing board. Their basic guest room comes with one bed or two (rooms with two beds are on a higher floor and are slightly larger than the one bed option). There are also several junior and full size options with different amenities (some rooms have Jacuzzi tubs or a fireplace.)
For dining, the resort offers guests ten different outlets, including in-room dining. This variation means that a guest will always be able to find food they enjoy. The resort features a 24 hour business center with copy, fax and Internet services. Other services include babysitting ($15/hour), complimentary self parking, laundry services and allows pets for an extra fee. Finally there is a spa and health club with outdoor heated pool.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Old Lodge Road
Jasper, Alberta
Canada
T0E1E0
(780) 852-3301 (phone)
(780) 852-5107 (fax)
fairmont.com/jasper
Silver Creek Lodge
The Silver Creek Lodge is located in Canmore, Alberta. This hotel sits right in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and offers guests world class skiing, hiking, fishing, golf, rock climbing and cycling.
This resort offers several different types of rooms and suites. The basic hotel room comes equipped with one king or queen bed, fireplace, soaker tub and shower, TV, DVD player, stereo, wireless Internet and coffee maker. Their Grand Room also has a full kitchen, pull out sofa bed and patio. Some of their suites have free wireless Internet, in-room laundry facilities, full kitchens and complimentary local calls.
The Wild Orchid Asian Bistro and Lounge offers lunch and dinner menus with an Asian Fusion flair to them. The resort is also home to the Bodhi Tree Spa, a Zen inspired spa with a full assortment of massages and body treatment to ensure relaxation. In addition to the restaurant and spa, the lodge is close to five different golf courses, dog sledding tours, ski slopes and river rafting.
Mountain Zen at Silver Creek Lodge
1818 Mountain Avenue
Canmore, Alberta
Canada
T1W 3M3
(403) 678-4242
silvercreekcanmore.ca
Rundlestone Lodge
The Rundlestone Lodge is located in Banff National Park and welcomes guests with a large sloped roof and rundle rocks to get them in the mood for a mountain vacation. The large open fireplace instantly gives the impression of a welcoming mountain cabin.
Rooms and suites are all equipped with coffee makers, data ports, complimentary wireless Internet, writing desk and sofa. Most rooms come equipped with DVD players (inquire upon check in). There is free heated underground parking and wireless Internet in the entire building. The Jak Pine Bistro is open for breakfast and dinner, and features Canadian cuisine all made from local ingredients.
Rundlestone Lodge
537 Banff Avenue
Box 489, Banff, Alberta
Canada T1L 1A6
(403) 762-2201 (phone)
(403) 762-4501 (fax)
rundlestone.com
About the Author:
Based in California, Daniel Zisko has been a writer since 2008, penning articles for a variety of online publications. Before he started a writing career, he spent several years traveling and working as a hotel manager for several different hotel properties. Zisko holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from National University with a minor in biology.
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