Hotels in Banff

The Fox Hotel and Suites

Banff Avenue Hotel District · Banff

The Fox Hotel and Suites 1

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The cave-style hot pool is the draw; book a suite for more comfort.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a lodge-style mid-range hotel with suites on Banff Avenue

The Fox is a lodge-style mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, roughly ten minutes’ walk from downtown. It’s a good base for hikers and families who prioritize useful extras over polished rooms. The cave-inspired hot pool gives it personality, while complimentary parking and local Roam bus passes add practical value. Guest feedback is strongest on the location and friendly staff; suites offer living space and kitchen nooks that make longer stays easier.

Room choice matters here. Standard rooms are compact and lack the suites’ air conditioning, while recent Tripadvisor and Klook guests repeatedly describe dated furnishings. Cleanliness is generally rated positively, but some recent guests report lapses. Parking is first-come, first-served, and breakfast costs extra. We’d skip it if modern interiors or reliably cool bedrooms are priorities.

Rooms
Suites add living areas and kitchen nooks; standard rooms are small and fan-cooled.
Cleanliness
Positive overall ratings, tempered by some recent reports of dirty carpets and bathroom lapses.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities
Cave-style hot pool, sauna, fitness room, guest laundry and an on-site Chili’s.
Fees and surprises
Parking is included but not guaranteed; breakfast and pets cost extra.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · klook.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

461 Banff Ave, Banff

Around ten minutes on foot to downtown, with complimentary local Roam bus passes.

Amenities and check-in

Cave-style hot pool, sauna, fitness room, guest laundry and an on-site Chili’s.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: CA$100 per room per stay; Pets: CA$25 per guest per night
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The Fox Hotel and Suites — Banff, Canada

The Fox Hotel and Suites is a lodge-style mid-range hotel with suites on Banff Avenue in Banff, Canada.

Address: 461 Banff Ave, Banff. Property ID: 1058197.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/banff/the-fox-hotel-and-suites-1058197

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$360$484 on Booking.com$124 less (26%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $324 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $302 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$178 for 1 night · 2 nights $328.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$150.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $273.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$196 for 1 night · 2 nights $385 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$189 for 1 night · 2 nights $383 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$194 for 1 night · 2 nights $305 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $219 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $216 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $216 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $216 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $277 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $353 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$184 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $219 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $216 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $221 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $226 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $289 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$176 for 1 night · 2 nights $377 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$201 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $287 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$176 for 1 night · 2 nights $360 · up to 14 nights priced

#4 of 6 hotels in Banff Avenue Hotel District by Axel's take. Banff Avenue Hotel District is #2 of 3 places to stay in Banff. The best hotels in Banff Avenue Hotel District, ranked · Where to stay in Banff

Axel's take: 7.8/10

The cave-style hot pool is the draw; book a suite for more comfort. a lodge-style mid-range hotel with suites on Banff Avenue, scored for what it is.

The Fox is a lodge-style mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, roughly ten minutes’ walk from downtown. It’s a good base for hikers and families who prioritize useful extras over polished rooms. The cave-inspired hot pool gives it personality, while complimentary parking and local Roam bus passes add practical value. Guest feedback is strongest on the location and friendly staff; suites offer living space and kitchen nooks that make longer stays easier.

Room choice matters here. Standard rooms are compact and lack the suites’ air conditioning, while recent Tripadvisor and Klook guests repeatedly describe dated furnishings. Cleanliness is generally rated positively, but some recent guests report lapses. Parking is first-come, first-served, and breakfast costs extra. We’d skip it if modern interiors or reliably cool bedrooms are priorities.

  • Best for: families booking a suite; hikers who enjoy a post-trail soak; travelers using local buses

  • Watch out for: compact standard rooms without air conditioning; dated furnishings and uneven housekeeping reports; limited first-come parking

  • Location: Around ten minutes on foot to downtown, with complimentary local Roam bus passes.

  • Rooms: Suites add living areas and kitchen nooks; standard rooms are small and fan-cooled.

  • Cleanliness: Positive overall ratings, tempered by some recent reports of dirty carpets and bathroom lapses.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Cave-style hot pool, sauna, fitness room, guest laundry and an on-site Chili’s.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is included but not guaranteed; breakfast and pets cost extra.

Axel's opinion of The Fox Hotel and Suites, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · klook.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Fox Hotel and Suites

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 461 Banff Ave, Banff
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 1,931 reviews (location 4.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Calgary International Airport: 87 min by taxi · Bow Falls: 5 min by taxi · Cave and Basin National Historic Site: 8 min by taxi · Banff & Lake Louise Tourism: 11 min walk · Two Jack Lake: 16 min by taxi · Johnson Lake: 16 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: CA$100 per room per stay; Pets: CA$25 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Self parking (free), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Banff

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard room with courtyard view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

1 Bedroom Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with courtyard view

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single room (sofa)

Standard room

  • Bathroom: External private bathroom

Superior room

Superior room with view

Superior room with balcony

2 Bedrooms Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Single room with balcony

Superior Triple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Superior Double room with balcony and with view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Quadruple room with view

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple room

1 Bedroom Superior Sextuple room

2 Bedrooms Superior Sextuple room

Superior room (sofa)

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier room

1 Bedroom Premier room

Premier Single room

Premier Triple room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premium room

Premium Penthouse room

1 Bedroom Premium room

1 Bedroom Premium Penthouse room

Premium Single Penthouse room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Premium Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

Grand room

1 Bedroom Grand Penthouse room

Suite

Duplex Suite

Attic Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite with balcony

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

2 Bedrooms Single Suite

Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

2 Bedrooms Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

2 Bedrooms Family Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite (single bed)

2 Bedrooms Single Suite (single bed)

2 Bedrooms Single Family Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with courtyard view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Sextuple Suite

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite

Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

2 Bedrooms Standard Suite

Standard Single Suite

2 Bedrooms Standard Single Suite

1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Duplex Suite

Superior Suite with water view

1 Bedroom Superior Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Superior Suite with balcony and with sea view

2 Bedrooms Superior Suite

Superior Single Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Single Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Single Suite

Superior Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Triple Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Quadruple Suite

Superior Family Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Family Suite

Superior Single Suite (single bed)

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Double Suite with mountain view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

Superior Twin Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Superior Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Superior Twin Suite (twin beds)

Superior Triple Suite

Superior Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Quadruple Suite

Superior Sextuple Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Sextuple Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Sextuple Suite

Superior Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Superior Suite (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Superior Suite (sofa)

Superior Single Suite (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Superior Single Suite (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Superior Triple Suite (sofa)

Superior Quadruple Suite (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Superior Quadruple Suite (sofa)

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier Suite

Premier Duplex Suite

1 Bedroom Premier Suite

Premier Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Premier Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Executive Suite

Premium Penthouse Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Premium Suite

1 Bedroom Premium Penthouse Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Single Penthouse Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Premium Single Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Triple Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Triple Penthouse Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Premium Triple Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Quadruple Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Premium Quadruple Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double Penthouse Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Premium Double Suite (full double bed)

Premium Twin Penthouse Suite (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Premium Twin Suite (twin beds)

Premium Sextuple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Grand Twin Suite (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

Apartment with balcony

1 Bedroom Apartment

Single Apartment

Quadruple Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Deluxe Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier Apartment

1 Bedroom Premier Apartment

Premium Apartment

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment with balcony

Premium Single Apartment

1 Bedroom Premium Triple Apartment

Premium Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Premium Double Apartment (full double bed)

Villa

2 Bedrooms Villa

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