Kananaskis, CanadaKananaskis Village
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
Alpine hydrotherapy lodge
Kananaskis Village Kananaskis, Canada
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottAlpine hydrotherapy lodge
The timber-and-stone lodge balances rugged mountain weather with restorative heat, from outdoor steam baths to the two-storey lobby hearth.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Five outdoor saltwater hydrotherapy pools, barrel saunas, and banyas facing alpine forest.
Notable
An indoor waterpark with slides, evening communal campfires, and forested mountain grounds.
Listed
Black Diamond Club suites, in-room fireplaces, and dedicated mountain concierge assistance.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Nakiska's ski slopes sit minutes away, and forest trails head straight into the wilderness of Kananaskis Country.
The rooms
Rooms look out on alpine forest, and selected suites add in-room fireplaces for chilly mountain evenings.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor waterpark has waterslides under a glass atrium, and a heated outdoor lap pool faces Mount Allan.
The Nordic spa
Outdoor hydrotherapy pools range from hot waterfalls to cold plunges, ringed by heated hammocks and open fire pits.
Restaurant
Cedar Room
The evening chophouse serves regional Alberta beef and coastal seafood beneath exposed timber beams and red leather banquettes.
Blacktail Bar
The lobby lounge serves craft cocktails and regional draft beers around fireside armchairs and plaid high-top tables.
At the table
Forte bakes Neapolitan pizzas in twin wood-fired ovens, and Woody's Pub pours Alberta pints beside billiard tables.
How it began
Canadian Pacific built the lodge for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics to host the alpine events on neighboring Mount Allan.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.