"The room was clean, good size bathroom with a modern glass door shower. However, the HVAC system in the room was making a noise on our first night. Since we have HVAC at home, my husband (who is very mechanical) checked the HVAC and the (washable) filters were completely blocked with black build-up dirt. He washed the two filters in the shower and we told the girl at check out, asking her to relay this to the Management. Secondly, their underground parking was unavailable for the two days we stayed there due to maintenance work. The front desk were only aware it would be unavailable on the second day, so we paid for underground parking and then found it was blocked off. They refunded the parking fee, but Expedia says their is 'limited self park' suggesting there is some at street level, but there is no parking. Street parking is about $7.50 per hour. Other than that, the on-site restaurant was fairly good, the hot tub area was clean and in good shape, the beds were comfortable.. The hallways look tired and could use updating and the carpet in the room should be changed to a non-carpet surface. Housekeeping did not make up our rooms because (strangely) they have a door tag that says "Out exploring" which is the indicator housekeeping uses to make up rooms. If you don't display the sign, they do not enter to make up the room. This is the only hotel that I know of that does not make up a room unless you hang a sign out to say you are out of the room."
"room is very old dusty, not clean. alot of mold in bathroom tiles. sooo much dust in room. floor is not clean. spider web evey where in the room. only view is good. "
"We stayed in the king jetted tub room. I was surprised when we walked into a vaulted ceiling. The balcony was nice to step out onto to look at the mountains. "
"The area is unparalleled for beauty and quiet while being a short walk from downtown Banff. Douglas Fir Resort has a particularly excellent location. I hadn't realized till my most recent trip the extensiveness of the hiking trails on it's property, leading to Hoodoo Viewpoint and other areas. These woods and trails were right outside my room (Return of the Jedi Trail! Loved that!).
This time I stayed in a condo with full kitchen, balcony and wood fireplace on the 3rd floor. The room is a little older but the views and privacy were unparalleled. The Douglas Fir team was very kind and helpful especially Jess at the games/pool and James the manager. The pool area, again is a bit older but has large nice change rooms and the outside hottub is large and has good mountain views. No sauna or steam room. The 2 watersides are quite fun- don't let being older stop you trying. The only pity was it wasnt open at 9am as advertised. I was told it was because it was quieter shoulder season so it was posted on the door to open at 2:30pm.
The room and bathroom were clean and bed and pillows very comfortable, lots of wood provided free. The condo building was very convenient with elevator and parkade and luggage trollies if needed"
Are you and your partner looking for a romantic escape? Couples choose Banff for its stunning mountain views and top-notch restaurants. If you want to spend some time strolling through captivating scenery with your love, you might make a visit to Bow Falls, Cave and Basin National Historic Site or Central Park. Whether you want to sip a glass of champagne or have a romantic dinner by candlelight, you'll be sure to find accommodation in Banff to make for a relaxing weekend away.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Banff?
If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Banff: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of -10°C. The snowiest months in Banff are February, March, December and November, with each month seeing an average of 19 cm of snowfall.
What is there to do in Banff?
There's nothing better than experiencing a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all there is to see and do in Banff. If you and your love want to take in the area's natural beauty, you'll enjoy Banff for its mountain views, lakeside setting and riverfront. You might think about visiting Tunnel Mountain, Bow Falls or Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
What's the best way to get to Banff and around town during my romantic getaway?
This information about transportation options in Banff might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Banff Station. Banff might not have very many public transport options, so consider renting a car to explore more.