Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection is worth booking only if mountain views, a quieter setting and five-star facilities matter more to you than value. It is by far the most expensive of our three Banff picks and scores lower with guests than both of the others.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Couples and travellers planning a special trip, who want space away from the town centre and big mountain outlooks, are the best match. Guests praise the views over the mountains and valley and describe a secluded spot near the gondola and the hot springs. The property lists a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace, and pets are tagged in the listing data.
Skip it if you want to walk out of the door into town, or if value matters. The most common complaint is that rates for rooms and parking do not match the experience, and the hotel ranks 8th of 11 eligible properties on guest score.
Location and getting around
The address is 300 Mountain Avenue, P.O. Box 1110. Guests rate the location 8.9 out of 10 and mention bus access to town. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
Bow Falls is about 1.7 km away, roughly 21 minutes on foot. The Banff Park Museum is about 2.6 km, around 33 minutes, and Mount Rundle about 4.6 km, around 58 minutes. Both of those are far, so expect to use the bus, a taxi or a car. Check bus times for your dates, as frequency is not confirmed in our data.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 445 reviews, joint 8th of 11 eligible properties in the sample. That is good in absolute terms but modest for the price.
Scenery is the standout: guests call the mountain and valley outlooks spectacular. The secluded setting near the gondola and hot springs also gets praise.
Price is the main complaint. Some guests feel the room and parking rates are too high for what they got.
Price compared with our other Banff picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put Rimrock Banff at €492.27 a night, against a sample median of €147.38. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Elk + Avenue Hotel, our Budget pick, was €114.98 a night with a score of 8.4 and 3 stars. Hotel Canoe and Suites, our Best Value pick, was €210.84 with 9.0 and 4 stars. Both score higher than Rimrock and cost far less. What the extra money buys here is the five-star rating, the listed spa and pool, and the mountain setting.
Breakfast is listed as full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan and American. Whether your rate includes it is not confirmed. Parking also carries a charge according to guest comments, so add it to your budget.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Banff. The Luxury slot prioritises five-star hotels, and Rimrock has 5 official stars along with a full set of facilities. It is in our top 3 as the upscale choice, not because it beat the others on guest score.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page for your dates.
Ask about the parking fee in advance, since guests flag it. Confirm opening hours and any fees for the spa and pool, and ask which rooms face the mountains if views are the reason you are booking. Pet owners should check the pet policy and charges.
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Is Rimrock Banff within walking distance of downtown Banff?
Guests describe a secluded setting with bus access to town. The Banff Park Museum is about 2.6 km away, roughly 33 minutes on foot, so most people will use the bus, a taxi or a car.
Is Rimrock Banff worth the price?
Only if the views, the setting and the five-star facilities are your priority. Its 8.3 guest score is lower than both our Budget and Best Value picks, which cost much less.
Does Rimrock Banff charge for parking?
Guests mention high parking rates. The exact fee is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before you arrive.
How far is Bow Falls from Rimrock Banff?
About 1.7 km, roughly 21 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.