Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Banff

Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection

Hotel in Banff

8.4

Very Good

From $290

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff is rated 4 Green Keys and implements energy-efficient lighting, water conservation systems, and an extensive recycling program. It has partnered with ecoSpirits to reduce single-use glass waste and Hotels for Trees to plant a tree for guests who skip daily room cleaning. The hotel also provides 9 electric car charging stations and redirects air from internal vents to heat its parkade.

Royal Canadian Lodge

Hotel in Banff

8.4

Very Good

From $136

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Part of the Banff Lodging Company, this hotel partners with a local soap company for natural, biodegradable products and has eliminated over 1 million single-use plastic bottles by purchasing amenities in bulk. It maintains robust organics and recycling diversion programs.

Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge

Hotel in Banff

8.4

Very Good

From $117

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a property of the Banff Lodging Company, this hotel uses natural, biodegradable soap products from a local partner and reduces over 1 million single-use plastic bottles through bulk amenity purchases. It implements comprehensive organics and recycling diversion programs.

Banff Park Lodge

Hotel in Banff

8.6

Very Good

From $115

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is part of the Banff Lodging Company, which partners with Rocky Mountain Soap Company for natural, biodegradable products. It bulk purchases amenities to eliminate over 1 million single-use plastic bottles and has extensive organics and recycling diversion programs.

High Country Inn

Hotel in Banff

8.6

Very Good

From $208

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel near Ski Resorts

Family Friendly Hotel

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Hotel in Banff

8.6

Very Good

From $162

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Awarded 3 Green Keys for its sustainability efforts, this lodge implements energy-saving initiatives and sources local ingredients for its dining experiences. It also maintains comprehensive recycling programs for plastics, cans, and papers, and emphasizes overall waste reduction and the use of eco-friendly products throughout the property.

Charltons Banff

Hotel in Banff

7.8

Good

From $97

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a Banff Lodging Company property, this hotel features natural, biodegradable soap products from a local partner and has eliminated over 1 million single-use plastic bottles by purchasing amenities in bulk. It also implements comprehensive organics and recycling diversion programs.

Fairmont Banff Springs

Resort in Banff

9.0

Excellent

From $523

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel achieved a 5 Green Key Eco-Rating for 2023 and is certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. It received the Zero Waste Trailblazers Award in 2020 for food waste reduction, participates in the Banff Borrows Reusable Cup Program, and sources over 75% of its products locally or from other Canadian provinces. The hotel has also reduced electricity use by 8% since 2015 through LED installations.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Key Global (greenkeyglobal.com) - Keys: 4

Audubon Green Lodging Program

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Environmental manager appointed

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

The Juniper Hotel & Bistro

Hotel in Banff

8.5

Very Good

From $135

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

A member of EcoStay, this hotel offers guests an optional $2 per night donation for carbon offsetting, supporting global reforestation. It features non-toxic finishes, uses salvaged and reclaimed materials, and has a vegetative roof. The hotel also implements water and waste recycling, uses non-chemical cleaning products, and sources food locally from sustainable producers.

Brewster Mountain Lodge

Hotel in Banff

8.6

Very Good

From $136

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Committed to sustainability, this lodge actively participates in recycling and upcycling initiatives to reduce facility waste. It minimizes single-use plastic by providing environmentally-friendly soap in rooms and extends the life of custom log furniture through refinishing instead of replacement.

The Dorothy Motel

Motel in Banff

8.8

Excellent

From $133

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Motel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Motel near Ski Resorts

Dog Friendly Motel

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Hostel in Banff

8.3

Very Good

From $41

Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hostel received a Gold Star Built Green award for sustainable construction and actively eliminates single-use plastics like straws and hotel-style shampoos. It implements extensive recycling, organics composting, and uses motion sensors in common areas.

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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn 10.8 km from Banff

Inn in Canmore

8.4

Very Good

From $94

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Inn Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Cheap Inn

3-Star Inn

Chateau Canmore 10.8 km from Banff

Hotel in Canmore

8.2

Very Good

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Hotel

Hotel with Swimming Pool

Indoor Pool

Basecamp Suites Canmore 11.2 km from Banff

Hotel in Canmore

8.5

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of the Basecamp Resorts group, this hotel focuses on sustainable lodging options. It supports reforestation efforts through a partnership with One Tree Planted and implements energy, water, and waste reduction initiatives in collaboration with Protect Our Winters (POW) Canada.

Lady MacDonald Country Inn 11.5 km from Banff

Inn in Canmore

8.8

Excellent

From $211

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Inn Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Boutique-style Inn

Luxury Inn

Basecamp Resorts Canmore 11.5 km from Banff

Hotel in Canmore

8.3

Very Good

From $93

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of the Basecamp group, this hotel is positioned with an environmentally conscious approach given its mountain location. It incorporates design and operational choices aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and promoting responsible tourism, reflecting a commitment to the natural surroundings.

The Malcolm Hotel 11.6 km from Banff

Hotel in Canmore

9.1

Excellent

From $236

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Located in Canmore, a region renowned for its natural beauty, this hotel is designed with environmental considerations in mind. It emphasizes practices that minimize its ecological impact, aligning with the area's strong focus on responsible tourism and the preservation of its pristine mountain environment.

Everwild Canmore Hotel 11.6 km from Banff

Hotel in Canmore

8.9

Excellent

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Another property under the Basecamp brand, this hotel prioritizes eco-friendly operations and design. It aligns with the group's commitment to responsible tourism in sensitive mountain environments, striving to minimize its ecological footprint through various sustainable practices.