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 »

Brand-name adjustable beds free Wi-Fi and a pool rule the roost at the non-smoking Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre. The three-story Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre houses 164 rooms with comfy beds coffeemakers free Wi-Fi and 42-inch flat-panel TVs. Sporty types appreciate the year-round indoor pool and the on-site fitness room. Guests can also chill out in the indoor hot tub or savor items in the restaurant and lounge offering mountain views and Canadian wines. Room service ice and vending machines and a business center are also available. Pets are allowed for a fee and parking is free. Set in the Canadian Rockies the Coast Canmore lies off the Trans-Canada Highway a mile east of the Bow River and central Canmore. Guests are 64 miles west of Calgary and a 20-minute drive southeast of Banff. Sign up for tours at the Canadian Rockies Rafting and Adventure Centre or learn the area's history at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center both within a mile. Calgary Internation... Read more »