Banff, Canada
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Alpine hydrothermal lodge
Banff, Canada
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
AccorAlpine hydrothermal lodge
Built into Sulphur Mountain, it combines a multi-level thermal bathhouse with guided backcountry expeditions into Banff National Park.
“Dramatically poised on the edge of Sulphur Mountain, Rimrock Banff is as gorgeous as the view surrounding it.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A multi-level hydrothermal bathhouse and heated infinity pool overlooking the Bow Valley.
Notable
Studio Collective terraced the mountainside build in timber and stone facing Mount Rundle.
Notable
Wellness suites with recovery gear and an on-site expedition centre for guided excursions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Carved from the side of Sulphur Mountain, the hotel is designed to take full advantage of the views, with the entrance behind the hotel on the uphill side, on what is actually the seventh floor.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Upper Banff Hot Springs and the Sulphur Mountain gondola sit right next door, minutes above downtown Banff.
The rooms
Beds turn directly toward wide windows looking onto Mount Rundle, finished in warm timber and layered textiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated outdoor pathways connect the infinity pool to glacial cold plunges set among the pines.
The spa
A curved timber staircase connects the two floors, leading to a salt sauna with alpine windows.
At the table
Parker's Table serves regional dinners beside arched valley windows, and Rimrock Social pours evening cocktails at the curved bar.
How it began
Visitors have journeyed up Sulphur Mountain for thermal water since the 1880s, long before the present terraced lodge opened in 1993.
Banff
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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.