The historic King Edward Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Banff, right on Banff Ave and Caribou St. It was built in 1904 and is the second oldest hotel in Banff after the Banff Springs Hotel. Over the years it has been well kept and it features 21 modern rooms with all contemporary amenities to relax and enjoy. It offers friendly and helpful staff as well as reasonable rates. The majority of sights, shopping, dining, events and entertainment in Banff are within a 2 block radius of the King Edward Hotel.
Our Room Types
Twin rooms
King Edward Hotel’s twin rooms feature two single beds with a private shower and bathtub combination. They are equipped with a coffee maker, cable TV, free wireless internet access, phones with free local calls and radio alarm clocks. Iron and ironing boards are available on demand. We can also put a microwave in the room for an additional $5 per day, quantities are limited so just ask the hotel front desk staff or notify us when making the reservation. Please note all the twin rooms are facing Banff Avenue.
King and Queen Rooms
King Edward Hotel’s king and queen rooms feature one king or queen sized bed with a private shower and bathtub combination. The king and queen rooms are equipped with a coffee maker, cable TV, free wireless internet access, phones with free local calls and radio alarm clocks. An Iron and ironing board are also available upon request. We can also put a microwave in the room for an additional $5 per day, quantities are limited so just ask at the hotel’s front desk. Please note the only king room we have is located at the back of the hotel. Our queen rooms may face Banff Avenue or be located at the back of the hotel, if you have any preference please request the location upon booking the reservation and we will try our best to meet your needs.
King Room with Sofa Bed
The hotel’s spacious Pull-out Sofa room features one King sized bed and a pull-out sofa bed with a private shower and bathtub combination. It is equipped with a coffee maker, cable TV, free wireless internet access, phones with free local calls and radio alarm clocks. An Iron and Ironing board are available upon request – please contact the hotel front desk. We can also put a microwave in the room for an additional $5 per day, quantities are limited. Please note that the hotel’s only king room with a sofa bed we have is facing Banff Avenue.
The Town of Banff is a bustling and thriving community with a wide variety of activities and amenities. It’s possible to spend an entire holiday just in the Banff area and experience all that the Canadian Rockies have to offer. No matter what your skill sets or desires are, Banff has a bit of something for everyone all year round.
Banff’s Activities – Any Season
There are many world class spas and naturally occurring hot springs that can be enjoyed anytime of the year, such as Mountain Spa and the Banff Upper Hot Springs, which themselves are a premier attraction featuring natural thermal baths housed in a modern facility.
The King Edward hotel is located on Banff Avenue which is the town’s main street. Most attractions are located near to the hotel, including international clothing stores, souvenir shops, informative museums and fantastic art galleries.
A vast array of quality restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and lounges are also downtown. Visitors can spend hours wandering the streets, nipping into shops and grabbing a bite to eat. The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge is within the property and just up the street is Banff’s only Brewpub, the hugely popular Banff Ave Brewing Co. Ask our friendly front desk staff for many more options all located close to the hotel.
One of the most unique ways to see Banff and the surrounding area is to take a Helicopter Tour. Whether you’re looking to take an alpine hike, a tour of the Rockies or the more adventurous Heli-Skiing then Banff has many options available to you.
The Banff Gondola takes you all of the way to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges. Described as a ‘must-do’ on your trip to the Canadian Rockies and is certain to take your breath away no matter what the season.
