We stayed at the Banff Int. Hotel for Valentines 08 for 4 nights. The hotel is right in the middle of town so it is very convenient to walk to the shops and restaurants. The rooms are small but that seems to be common in the area, as I did a lot of research before booking our room. There are some newer hotels farther from town but you pay for the new. The hotels in the area are all pricey for what you get but overall I cant really complain. Once you walk outside you forget all about it. Its an absolutley wonderful place and we will be returning. We only ate once at the hotel and it was for breakfast on the day we were leaving so I cant really comment on that, the breakfast was good. We sat in the bar one evening and had a few drinks, it was nice and quiet. Besides that we were sleeping in our room and then out the door for another day of fun. Book your room and go.......it is worth it.

After reading the other reviews i was a bit concerned about staying here,however we had two great weeks in Banff and this hotel was great.All the staff were very friendly and helpful and always had a smile for usThe food in the resturant was good,the rooms were bigger than what we have had before,and were clean and comfy,they now also have a fridge in which was handy,as we were on room only,there is also an iron ,hair dryer ,tea/coffee maker and sat tv .,Ok the decor is a bit dated but remember your not spending your holiday in the hotel.There are free ski lockers and free safety deposit boxes.The hotel is in a great location for all the local bars and resturants and safeway is right around the corner,so not to far to walk when its below zero .The ski buses pick up just outside the hotel.I did find it got really hot in the room and so we had to open the window at night and if you are at the back of the hotel we could hear the trains which blast their horns as they pass through the town,ear plugs would sort that out.Or just turn on the ceiling fan.Theres internet in the lobby a nice bar area with plasma tvs. Theres also a ,jacuzzi pool area,and a sauna.
All in all we had a great time and would stay here again.

Just returned back from 1 week skiing in Banff staying at the Banff International Hotel.

Previous reviews left me wondering if this hotel was a good place to have booked.

So here it goes:

The hotel is very central and excellent base to explore from.

The staff were very friendly and the service received was good.

The hotel is both clean and functional although the decore is in a time warp (70's) although this is true of all the hotels we saw in Banff. May be it's in keeping with the rustic charms of the area.

We could not hear any trains from inside the hotel as per other reviews! as the tracks seemed a long way from the hotel.

Enjoy your trip!

As a base for a ski trip, could not have asked for much more. Huge room and beds, clean and tidy. Pleasant and friendly staff.

Excellent location as its right at the central part of town next to all shops/restaurants and ski coach pick up.

We got free wi-fi, 24hour coupons but as many as you want.

Breakfast was fine but only ate in the hotel twice as there are many other places in town to try.

Will definitely stay here again.