High Country Inn Banff
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High Country Inn Review
Located within 10 minutes' drive of Mount Norquay, the comfortable 3-star High Country Inn Banff boasts a solarium, a Jacuzzi and a sauna. There is a train station near the family-friendly inn, and guests can easily reach Banff Avenue which is a 5-minute stroll away.
A continental breakfast is delivered in the restaurant. El Toro Restaurant with Canadian cuisine is located opposite to the hotel.
The environmentally friendly property is set in the very heart of Banff in the immediate adjacency of Canadian Ski Museum West. Popular natural sights near this Banff hotel are Central Park (900 metres) and the forested Tunnel Mountain Trail (1.4 km).
The comfortable accommodation is placed only a short drive from Lake Louise. Along with other cultural attractions Banff Park Museum National Historic Site is nestled approximately 14 minutes' walk from High Country Inn.
The High Country Inn Banff welcomes guests to 66 rooms fitted with ironing facilities and air conditioning as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The nice touches include a stone fireplace together with a sofa. Providing a tub and a sauna, some bathrooms have hairdryers and complimentary toiletries.
Brewster bus station is about 10 minutes' walk from this Banff property, and Vermilion Lakes lies nearly a 10-minute ride away.
A sun deck and an indoor swimming pool can be arranged at this Banff property for an extra charge. The High Country Inn boasts an indoor swimming pool as well as various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities. The accommodation offers a storage for belongings, ski hire and a ski pass for ski lovers.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Well-maintained and nicely appointed hotel that provides good facilities for a wedding celebration.
- Comfortable location just 5 minutes' walk from Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
- Nestled in a shopping area surrounded by a valley and a mountain.
- Well-appointed and well-maintained rooms; most with a kitchen, a fridge and a wonderful view.
- Good breakfast with a granola and a yogurt, to mention but a few included.
- An excellent restaurant serves Italian meals.
- Excellent service and an easy check-in.
- Rates are good.
- Past guests mentioned Wi-Fi was rather slow.
- Occasional complaints about a few not particularly friendly staff members.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- free parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Packed lunches
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
- Skiing
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Canadian Ski Museum West 430 m (1411 ft)
- All In The Wild Gallery 820 m (2690 ft)
- Canada House Art Gallery 750 m (2461 ft)
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies 940 m (3084 ft)
- Fairmont Banff Springs 2.01 km (1.25 mi.)
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)
- Lake Minnewanka 1.06 km (3478 ft)
- Saint Mary's Parish Banff 730 m (2395 ft)
- The Historic Luxton Home Museum 560 m (1837 ft)
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity 1.62 km (1.01 mi.)