Red Carpet Inn
Hot tub, ski storage, and close to Banff centre
About this hotel
The Red Carpet Inn is a practical base for exploring Banff and its surrounding ski areas. After a day tackling the runs at Mount Norquay, which is just a 15-minute drive away, the on-site hot tub offers a welcome spot to relax and soothe tired muscles. The hotel provides dedicated ski storage, making it easy to keep your gear secure and ready for the next morning. While check-in is handled next door at Irwin's Mountain Inn, the Red Carpet Inn itself offers comfortable rooms equipped with essentials like a coffee machine and mini-refrigerator. Its location, just a short walk from Banff city centre, means dining and entertainment options are always close at hand.
- On-site hot tub
- Ski storage
- Close to Banff centre
- Family-friendly rooms
Our take
The Red Carpet Inn is a three-star in Banff, within 550 metres of the town centre, with an on-site hot tub, ski storage and rooms with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a mini-refrigerator. I would book it for a budget-minded family that wants a walkable base. A 7.7 from 1,455 guests is modest on a very large sample, so expect plain comfort.
- Make sure to use the hot tub after skiing, it's perfect for muscle recovery
- Drop your skis in the dedicated storage area each evening to keep them safe and ready
- Walk into Banff city centre for dinner, it's only a few minutes away and offers many options
Why we love it
- On-site hot tub for post-ski relaxation
- Convenient ski storage available
- Close proximity to Banff city centre
- Rooms with coffee machines and mini-fridges
Why guests love itThe Red Carpet Inn is within 550 metres of Banff's centre, so we walked in for dinner most nights. The hot tub was a simple but welcome way to unwind after a day on the slopes, and ski storage kept the room clear. Our room had a mini-fridge and coffee machine, handy for snacks and early starts with the kids, and some rooms have a balcony. It is a no-frills, practical choice, rated 7.7 by over 1,400 guests.