We had the most amazing White Christmas. Everything was fantastic! From the front desk staff on check in until check out they could not have been more helpful. We enjoyed the Christmas festivities. The most amazing thing was swimming in the outside heated pool in -25! We enjoyed the food however it was expensive. We really enjoyed the Randall Lounge for a cocktail and snack and loved the live music. We will always our Christmas in the Castle!!!

Stayed for two nights on the gold floor five as a treat. Extra service and lovely lounge. Staff were very friendly, especially valet and concierge. We had our three year old with us, they were very attentive and accommodating for her, they gave her a little crown and she felt like a princess in a castle for the three days! Very magical! They arranged our husky sled with a great company and all our other reservations and activities. Very relaxing! Would come again.

Perhaps the very best of life in Alberta is the Banff Springs Hotel experience in the middle of winter. New Year's eve and dinner in the Banffshire Restaurant should be on everyone's bucket list. The outrageous 'flight of wines' and the multi-course dinner was 'over-the-top' in tastiness (and price)! But hey, you only live once, right? No better way to kick off the New Year. Two nights stay on the 7th floor in one of the larger rooms had us in an end turret overlooking the spectacular Bow Valley. Breathtaking, a winter scene of the first magnitude!
An added feature is the excellent shopping experience, right on site. Don't miss 'Snowflake' and the cozy and stylish winterwear. Join the Fairmont President's Club before you go. It is free and there are nice perks, like a separate (short) line for check-in.
So girls, if you can't think of anything for that 'man who had everything', this is the ticket for your next Christmas gift. A treat for both of you!

This hotel is a must in Banff. We had a suite(up graded) and the view from our window was incredible. We had 3 days in Banff and asbolutely loved our time there so much so my husband and I will spending Christmas there in 2014. The staff were every friendly and polite and can honestly say the Canadians are just lovely. The food was very good and plentiful, the buffet was great. We loved our walks into the town centre especially at night when the snow was falling and the city centre was all light up with fairy lights. The location of our hotel was fantastic and the long walks did us good considering the food intake.