By Lisa Marie Mercer
Banff,
Canada is a year-round vacation. In the winter, the area is home to three, world-class ski areas. Come summer, people visit the area to hike in Banff National Park. With a few exceptions, most Banff lodging is located in the center of the town.
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Location and affordability are the two things that make the Banff Ptarmigan Inn an excellent lodging venue choice. In the winter, the hotel is a short drive to the ski resorts. Summer visitors enjoy the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and the Banff Upper Hot Springs. The hotel has recently added its signature mountain luxury beds, which will assure guests of a good night's sleep. Most rooms have free, high-speed Internet access.
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
337 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1H8
Canada
(403) 762-2207
Fox Hotel & Suites
You can go chasing waterfalls at the Banff Fox Hotel & Suites. Bring a group, and stay at one the comfortable suites. It is cheaper than paying for multiple hotel rooms. At the end of the day, guests can grab a margarita on the front patio, or stay in the lounge and watch the game on their 60-inch plasma TV.
Fox Hotel & Suites
461 Banff Ave, Box 1070
Banff, AB T1L 1H8
Canada
(800) 661-8310
Chateau Lake Louise
Although it may be pricey, the Chateau Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful hotels in the Banff area. It is also one of the few hotels that is actually located at the ski area. The lobby alone invokes images of royalty, so even if you can't afford to stay here, you might want to visit, and perhaps splurge on lunch at the Chateau Deli. The hotel is situated on Lake Louise, and some rooms have lake views.
Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Drive
Lake Louise, Alberta
Canada, T0L1E0
(866) 540-4413
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About the Author:
Lisa Marie Mercer is the author of "Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness," "101 Fitness Tips for Women," "Breckenridge: A Guide to the Sights and Slopes of Summit County" and a novel, "Reflections in the Snow." She's been a fitness professional since the '70s, and has lived in New York City, Boston and Italy.
