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Mount Royal Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel
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.

The Mount Royal Hotel invites you to enjoy their 135 tastefully appointed rooms in standard, superior, junior suite or deluxe suite — fitted with all the modern day amenities. Within the property you have access to the internationally acclaimed Tony Roma’s Restaurant and Lounge, the Paddock Bar and Grille, sauna and indoor whirlpool. Just outside the doors are unlimited attractions, outdoor activities, and shopping.

Winter, spring, summer or fall! Family adventures, relaxing getaways, storybook weddings, meetings, reunions, and retreats, or just for you! The Mount Royal Hotel welcomes you to experience its friendly hospitality.

Heritage Hotel

The Mount Royal Hotel circa 1912
The Mount Royal Hotel circa 1912
during the Pre-War Boom
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."

The Mount Royal Hotel invites 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.

Accommodations

Each of the 135 guest rooms at the Mount Royal Hotel is richly decorated to reflect the charm of the 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 and ironing board, hairdryer, electronic in-room safe, climate control (heat and air conditioning), and bathroom amenities. Internet connections are available in all rooms.

ROOMS

Standard Room: These rooms feature all the comforts of home to make your stay with us enjoyable. They offer your choice of two queen beds or one king bed along with a table and two chairs, and an ensuite bathroom. Standard rooms are comfortable for up to four people.

Superior Room: Enjoy a view of downtown Banff while having the extra space for you to spread out in. These rooms feature two queen beds with a twin sofa bed, a table with two chairs, and an ensuite bathroom. Superior rooms are comfortable for up to four people.

SUITES

Junior Suite: These fabulous rooms feature one queen bed in a private bedroom, living room area with fridge, 2 TV ’s, DVD player, fridge, a table and chairs, writing desk and upgraded bathroom amenities as well as an ensuite bathroom. One-bedroom suites are comfortable for two people.

Superior Suite: Do you enjoy the luxury of a suite but need more space? Suites feature one king or two queen beds in a private bedroom, living room with fridge and queen sofa bed, writing desk, two TV ’s, DVD player, and an ensuite bathroom. Superior suites are comfortable for four people.

Brewster Suite: Designed for those guests looking for an extra special place to stay. Featuring original artwork by local mountain artists, this signature suite boasts a large king master bedroom, Jacuzzi bathtub for two, separate living room with leather furniture, large screen TV, DVD & Home Theatre. The Brewster suite is suitable for two people.

Pinnacle Suite: This exclusive suite is one of only three guest rooms on the fourth floor! Ample space (1,000 sq ft) makes this a great choice for hosting a meeting or reception. Equipped with a fireplac and boardroom table for 10 and wall-to-wall windows. The private king bedroom features a single Jacuzzi tub, full bath with a separate shower and of course all the upgrades. Suitable for three people using the sofa bed.

Presidential Suite: This signature luxurious suite is perfect for getaways, anniversaries or honeymoons! Includes a spacious living room and dining room area complete with fireplace. Relax in a two person Jacuzzi tub, a king size bed and enjoy the extras: 2 TV's, a DVD player and stero system! Suitable for three people using the sofa bed.

Contact Mount Royal Hotel

MAILING ADDRESS
138 Banff Avenue, PO Box 550
Banff, Alberta
Canada
T1L 1A7

Phone: 403.762.3331
Fax: 403.762.8938
Toll Free: 1.877.442.2623