Fairmont Banff Springs

Fairmont Banff Springs offers 768 rooms and suites, many with standout views across the Rockies. The feel is classic and grand, but the experience is geared for modern travellers, comfortable beds, quality bathrooms and the sort of spaces that work well whether you're travelling as a couple or sharing with mates on a golf trip.

In-room facilities include cable and interactive television, high-speed internet access, a hair dryer and a direct-dial telephone as standard. If you're here for a special trip, it's worth looking at a suite upgrade for extra space and those headline mountain views, particularly if you're spending a few nights and want a proper place to unwind after your round. The suites deliver big valley and peak views, plus the kind of room to spread out that makes a difference when you're here for more than a quick overnight.

Off the course, the Willow Stream Spa is a major part of the Banff Springs appeal. Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler and others as one of North America's leading spa facilities, it's ideal if you're combining golf with a bit of recovery, or if you've got mixed interests in the group. There's also a deluxe fitness centre, so you can keep the routine going between rounds. The spa sits within the resort, which means you're not travelling off-site or losing half a day to logistics, you can book a treatment, play 18 and still have time for dinner without rushing.

Food and drink is where the resort really works for groups. You've got options ranging from fine dining to a hearty steak, so you're not forced into one 'special occasion' venue every night. For a relaxed finish to the day, head to the Waldhaus Pub for a beer and a proper catch-up on the round. If you're leaning into the hotel's British roots, afternoon tea is a brilliant change of pace and an easy win for couples.

The variety here matters when you're staying multiple nights. You can keep it casual one evening, dress up the next and still have options left for the final night. It's the kind of flexibility that makes a longer stay feel less repetitive and gives everyone in the group something they'll enjoy, whether that's a quiet meal with a view or a livelier finish to the day in the pub.