A spacious alternative to the usual hotel stay but with standard perks like free internet the non-smoking Blackstone Mountain Lodge blends urbane style with rugged Rocky Mountain awe. The four-floor Blackstone is home to 123 non-smoking condos including one- two- and three-bedroom options offering up to 1300-square-feet of space. The look is chic and contemporary with rich organic palettes upscale maple furniture and plush textiles. Full kitchens include granite countertops breakfast bars stainless steel appliances and wine cabinets. Private balconies or terraces and slate fireplaces have guests fired up. Welcome gadgetry includes free high-speed internet LCD flat-panel TVs and DVD players. Spa-like touches include rain shower heads soaker tubs and designer bath products. Guests looking for TLC can take advantage of on-site spa services. A well-equipped fitness room and outdoor pool-hot tub work whether staying active or vegging out. Pets are welcome for a fee. Parking is free. The Bla... Read more »

A heated indoor pool and private balconies are among the perks at the non-smoking Best Western Plus Pocaterra Inn on the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies. This four-floor Best Western has 83 non-smoking rooms in an Alpine lodge setting that all entice with private fireplaces and balconies showcasing stunning views of the surrounding Rockies. Practical in-room perks include high-speed internet mini-fridges and microwaves. Guests can energize for the day with a blood-pumping workout in the fitness room. After a long day on the road the slopes or the trails guests can ease their tired muscles with a soak in the hot tub or steam in the sauna. Kids flip for the indoor heated pool with water slide and on-site game room. Parking is free. One block from the Trans-Canada Highway 1 in Canmore the Best Western is about 60 miles west of Calgary and a 20-minute drive southeast of Banff. There are varied dining options within a block of the hotel. One mile away guests can explore the intriguing sho... Read more »

With free Wi-Fi a bar and lounge discount cards for local establishments and a fully equipped kitchen the Hostel Bear is a wallet-friendly choice for our guests. The Hostel Bear sleeps 179 guests in nine dorm-style rooms with privacy curtains lockers and nightlights. Private rooms which sleep four guests have private bathrooms double beds and mountain views. Free Wi-Fi is provided and there are laptops available to rent. Walk down to the lobby and relax beside the stone fireplace in a large leather armchair or enjoy drinks small bites and a 42-inch flat-panel TV in the lounge. There is a large dining room and kitchen where you can cook your own meals and laundry is available. As an added bonus this hostel provides guests with a discount card for use at local shops and restaurants. Parking is free. This hostel is off the Trans Canada Highway a half-mile from downtown Canmore. The entrance to Banff National Park is about a 10-minute drive the town of Banff is 14 miles away and Mount Norq... Read more »

Set against the spectacular Canadian Rockies and providing free Wi-Fi a hot tub and a sauna the non-smoking Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge offers affordable ski accommodations near Canmore. The two-story non-smoking hotel has 83 exterior-corridor rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel cable TVs as well as coffeemakers and mini-fridges. Some rooms have full kitchens. Relax after a day on the slopes with a soak in the indoor hot tub or some time in the sauna. Keep clothes fresh in the on-site laundry while the kids play on the playground. The hotel is located off the Trans Canada Highway a five-minute drive from downtown Canmore and the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. The entrance to Banff National Park is about five miles away. Drive about 20 minutes to Mount Norquay for hiking or an hour to beautiful Lake Louise for scenic hikes. Calgary International Airport is 75 miles east.