Mount Royal Hotel Banff

Welcome to the Mount Royal Hotel!
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies a very special place exists……the Mount Royal Hotel. Set amongst the majestic mountains in a protected landscape of Banff National Park lies the world-class resort town of Banff. In the centre of this breathtaking experience, the Mount Royal Hotel's heritage and charming accommodations will create a long lasting memory for you.
We invite you to enjoy our 135 tastefully appointed rooms in standard, superior, junior suite or deluxe suite - fitted with all the modern day amenities. Within our property you have access to the internationally acclaimed Tony Roma’s Restaurant and Lounge, the Paddock Bar & Grille, sauna and indoor whirlpool. Just outside our doors are unlimited attractions, outdoor activities, and shopping. ... [+] More

Winter, spring, summer or fall! Family adventures, relaxing getaways, storybook weddings, meetings, reunions, and retreats, or just for you! We welcome you to experience our friendly hospitality.

A Heritage Hotel......
Over the years Banff National Park has developed into a travel destination of international acclaim. The Mount Royal Hotel's history dates back to 1908 when it opened for business. Originally called the Banff Hotel, the red brick structure complete with a lead roof, boasted 60 rooms as well as a spacious dining room and billiard room. It was opened by Dave and Annie McDougall of Morley Alberta at a time when Banff was little more than a CP Rail outpost gaining some recognition as a starting point for guided backcountry adventures in the Canadian Rockies.

In November of 1912 the hotel was purchased from the McDougall family by Jim Brewster. The adventurous Brewster family of mountain guides started many tourism-related businesses in Banff National Park that continue to prosper today. At that time the hotel was sold to Jim Brewster for $75,000 and it became one of the Brewster families most lucrative investments as tourism in Banff began to boom right before the war. It was not long before Jim started expansion of the Mount Royal Hotel. He hired a new manager and quickly announced plans to enlarge the dining room, add an elevator and another 50 guest rooms. The hotel developed a reputation and identity tied to the town of Banff. In 1965, the hotel was sold by the Brewster family to Brewster Transportation and Tours.

The Mount Royal Hotel continues to be a prosperous division of the Brewster Company, surviving time and a fire disaster in 1967 that burned the old wing of the hotel almost to the ground. At the time of the fire author Arthur Hailey happened to be staying at the hotel autographing copies of his latest novel Hotel. Hailey and all the other guests escaped and Hailey wrote an exclusive front page story in the Calgary Albertan describing the Mount Royal as a good hotel. "The Mount Royal had been a good hotel. Despite its age, it was well run, clean, efficient. It had something of that elusive thing called character."

We invite you to experience that character that is so much part of the present day Mount Royal Hotel on your next adventure in Banff National Park.

Restaurant's:
Tony Roma's - an internationally acclaimed restaurant pioneering the best of baby back ribs! In Banff, the restaurant specializes in AAA Alberta steaks and slow roasted BBQ chicken, beef and pork. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Tony Roma's Lounge - looking to relax? Tony Roma's Lounge is open daily from noon to 10pm with a full service menu. Three large screen TV's are great for sports nights.

The Paddock - a good ol' Canadian Pub, perfect for sharing food and stories. Enjoy your favorite cocktail, sample the best burgers in town, catch the game on the big screen TV, play darts and pool or challenge yourself on the VLT's. Private karaoke room available.

Each of our 135 guest rooms at the Mount Royal Hotel is richly decorated to reflect the charm of our brick exterior. All rooms offer a window view and are equipped with 27" TV's with cable, digital clock radios, telephone with voicemail, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, hairdryer, electronic in-room safe, climate control (heat & air conditioning), and bathroom amenities. Internet connections are available in all rooms.

This property is 100% smoke free!