Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Frommer's Review

The most handsome of the properties on Tunnel Mountain, 1.6km (1 mile) northeast of Banff, this is the perfect choice if you'd rather avoid the frenetic pace of downtown and yet remain central to restaurants and activities. Its quiet location and beautiful lodge make this a good alternative to equally priced hotels in the heart of town (the Banff Bus stops right out the front door). The lodge building itself is an enormous log cabin, with a lobby supported by massive rafters. A fieldstone fireplace dominates the lounge, while the restaurant overlooks the grounds. An enormous, 25-person hot tub sits between the lodge and the guest rooms. Accommodations are scattered around the forested 3-hectare (8-acre) property. They range from one-bedroom suites with kitchens to the exceptionally handsome Premier rooms, which feature slate-tiled bathrooms with both claw-foot tubs and slate-walled showers. The pine-and-twig furniture lends a rustic look to the otherwise sophisticated decor. All units have fireplaces (wood is stacked near your door), DVD players, high-speed Internet access, balconies or patios, and beds made up with feather duvets. These are some of the most attractive rooms in Banff.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; lounge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; steam room; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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