Stay at King Edward Hotel in Banff featuring unpretentious rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a pet-friendly environment. Near Banff Centre and popular attractions.
Recent visitors highlight the hotel’s unbeatable downtown Banff location, friendly service, and pet-friendly accommodations. While room amenities are basic without air conditioning, guests appreciate the clean and spacious rooms along with helpful staff. Parking can be limited, but free options nearby are available.
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Situated in the heart of downtown Banff, the King Edward Hotel offers a straightforward, family-run accommodation experience in a building dating back to 1904. Guests can expect unpretentious rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi and a pet-friendly environment, although air conditioning, parking, and breakfast are not available onsite. The property's check-in and check-out times are 4:00 PM and 11:00 AM, respectively.
The hotel’s central location places it within easy reach of local attractions such as the Banff Centre arts and conference venue, 1.8 km away, and the Banff Upper Hot Springs, about 4.2 km from the property. Nearby points of interest include the Fairmont Banff Springs, Mount Norquay ski resort, and the Banff Gondola, all offering a range of recreational activities and dining options.
Guest reviews highlight the convenience of the location and the hotel's welcoming atmosphere, especially for those traveling with pets. While some rooms do not have air conditioning, the availability of fans and heating accommodates different seasons. Feedback on room comfort is mixed, with clean and spacious accommodations noted alongside comments about firmer mattresses.
Nearby dining options include The Maple Leaf Steak & Seafood, a highly rated Canadian restaurant located at the same address, and the Jeff Walker Gallery for those interested in local art. Despite limited facilities such as no on-site restaurant or fitness center, the King Edward Hotel’s central position is ideal for visitors looking to explore Banff’s main attractions on foot.
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We reserved a pet-friendly spot, nice and clean. The staff also offered our boys a sleeping bed. Nice gesture our boys Sydney and Berlin loved it, and thank you for your thoughtfulness . Parking can be tricky when you are travelling with cats. It's on the opposite side of the hotel and the second level is free. Our experience was terrific!
Stayed here for a few weeks recently, I found it very good. Hotel is in the heart of Banff close to all the best pubs, eateries and public transport options. Rooms are a reasonable size and amenities are adequate. Staff are friendly and housekeeping is performed daily. 4/5 for me.
Lot of these negative reviews shouldn't put you off. I was given free secure parking in the nearby parking lot. You have your own parking space. Beats finding a park when you come back from a day out. No aircon but you are told this. There's two fans and I didn't find the room uncomfortable at all. In the middle of Banff with access to everything. I will book again as I loved my stay.
I came here near the end of October so it wasn’t too busy and having no A/C was not a problem at all since they have heaters. I was allowed to check in my room hours before the set time and I was very grateful for that, so 10/10 on the customer service!! The location was perfect since it was in the heart of downtown.
Good location in Banff, close to everything. Not the coziest, but decent for the price. Free parking is a nice bonus
Bison short rib never had these before if you like ribs you'll love these.. Julian looked after us thankyou very nice man.
Located in the heart of downtown Banff you can't sleep closer to the action then at the King Edward Hotel. We stayed in the Queen room which had basic hotel amenities. The room was clean. Points were lost because the bed was quite hard for my personal taste. If you enjoy a firmer mattress then it's perfect. The real selling feature of this hotel is it's location. The hotel is in the heart of it all. I didn't find it loud even for a Saturday night. The staff were friendly, and knowledgeable. The hotel has no luxury amenities like hot tubs or breakfast, however that isn't a problem with the amount of things to do in Banff. We would happily stay again!
Great location in heart of Banff Avenue. staff was responsive and helpful. Wifi was good. Spacious rooms and good bed. AC is not there, that we knew before and after reserving the room so no negatives there too.
Built in 1904, this classic family-run hotel in downtown Banff is 1.8 km from the Banff Centre arts and conference venue and 4.2 km from Banff Upper Hot Springs.
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