About Us
When you think Banff, you think mountain-lodge architecture, cozy rooms with unique layouts and friendly Canadian service that goes above and beyond. If we're reading your mind, you're envisioning Charltons Banff. Our hotel has been welcoming guests to Banff for more than 70 years, so you know you'll be taken care of.
Experience Charltons Banff, one of the top-rated hotels near Banff National Park in the heart of the Alberta Rockies. We promise a getaway that memories are made of.
Our Roots
Our hotel history takes us all the way back to 1949, when the Charlton's opened Banff's first year-round tourist accommodation, Charlton Cedar Court. Over the next several decades, this beloved property evolved into the charming alpine-style Banff boutique hotel you see today and remains the home of many fond memories for generations of guests.
In 2000, Charlton Resorts overhauled their second property, Evergreen Court, and opened Royal Canadian Lodge in its place. The luxury full-service hotel levelled up yet again in 2019 with extensive room renovations in keeping with our commitment to giving our guests the best Banff experience possible.
In 2022, the hotels were acquired by Innvest Hotels who are committed to the preservation of Banff National Park and to the overall visitor experience.
Photo courtesy of Banff Lake Louise Tourism and Jake Dyson
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Established in 1885, Banff National Park is Canada’s first and now oldest National Park. The park is visited every year by people from every corner of the world taking in the natural beauty, the 1,600 kilometers of hiking trails and the 3 world-renowned ski resorts to name a few.
Banff National Park is located within the current territories of the Treaty 6, 7, and 8 First Nations, as well as the Métis Homeland. The Indigenous peoples have utilized the lands and waters of Banff for millennia for sustenance, ceremony, trade, and travel, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Chartons Banff, and entire The Banff Collection by InnVest Hotels' group is proud to operate in the national park and welcome guests and tourists to these stunning lands. It is our commitment to honour, to uphold, to educate and to preserve the legacy of the Indigenous community and their picturesque land that we are so fortunate to experience every day.
“My first impression of The Charltons Banff was a very good one. We had arrived hours before check in and knew we'd never find a parking space in town. The staff let me park at the hotel long before check in time. Later, they let us borrow a can of bear spray for all our hikes so we didn't have to buy it. They were super friendly, and we really enjoyed our stay. Our room on the first floor was nice with a comfortable queen bed and a large bathroom with separate tub and shower. We had plenty of space and were very comfortable. The location is a bit out from the main tourist area of town, so keep that in mind if you don't like walking. We do, and the 12 to 15 minute walk into the shopping district of Banff Avenue was no problem at all. If you”
-A nice place in the heart of Banff, Greg S.“This was our first visit to Banff and the Charlton’s Banff Hotel exceeded our expectations. The room was clean and comfortable and the location of the hotel was excellent. The front desk personnel were very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again the next time we visit the area. ”
-Cathy B,“Good location and amenities! Rooms were modern, spacious and had a view! The pool was awesome!”
-Excellent, Steven J. - Alberta Canada“This is the second time we have stayed at Charltons and with good reason. The rooms are more than spacious for the two of us and had everything we needed on our stay. We arrived late due to a delayed flight and we were greeted graciously by the reception who said they were expecting us and offered food options in the area at such a late hour on a Sunday, having been travelling for nearly 24 hours at that point. The location is also pretty good, it takes about 10 minutes to walk into the centre, with an IGA supermarket nearby too”
-Been here twice now for a reason, Fortune T.“Don't hesitate to stay here, we had a loft room and it was great. Very comfortable bed, good shower pressure, well kept and clean room. We were able to also book ourselves into the pool for the 30 min time-slot, and we also enjoyed that. Very friendly front desk staff. Overall we were very pleased and definitely recommend this hotel! ”
-Sharon S,