Canmore, CanadaDowntown
Lamphouse By Basecamp
Mid-century creekside motel
Downtown Canmore, Canada
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Basecamp HotelsMid-century creekside motel
The mid-century motor lodge is reworked as a mountain base, centered on an outdoor cedar tub along Policeman's Creek.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors embrace the rustic textures of leather and worn wood alongside Scandinavian modernist furnishings, and the rooms come with thoughtful comforts like Nespresso machines and Bluetooth speakers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Downtown restaurants and taverns sit an easy walk away, and Policeman's Creek runs right beside the property.
The rooms
Rooms have Scandinavian furniture and worn wood, and select categories look out toward the Rocky Mountain peaks.
The hot tub
The outdoor cedar tub sits under hanging bulb lights, and red Adirondack chairs look out toward the mountains.
How it began
The name nods to the 1918 lamphouse at Canmore's No. 2 Mine, where miners tested safety lamps before going underground.
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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.