IRWIN'S MOUNTAIN INN, Banff

Irwin's Mountain Inn, located in the heart of Banff and surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, features 65 rooms with 37-inch flat-screen TVs that come standard with full cable. The well-appointed rooms include hypo-allergenic bedding. Expect hard carpet floors, contemporary converter sofas, plastic shower/tub combos, and basic wood furniture. Air-conditioned suites feature a pull-out sofa and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and table. Superior suites offer two or three queen beds with two bedrooms separated by a closable door. Room options include standard rooms with one king or two queen beds, superior rooms with two queen beds, and deluxe king suites with a king-sized bed and a 2-person jetted tub. Pet-friendly rooms are available for a $30.00 fee per pet per night, including a pet bed, water and food bowls, a take-home toy, and treats.

The property offers El Toro Restaurant, located just off the lobby, which serves breakfast and dinner. El Toro specializes in steak, seafood, and Greek cuisine, featuring AAA Certified Canadian beef. A favorite is the Châteaubriand for Two.

Irwin's Mountain Inn offers recreation and relaxation opportunities, including a traditional dry cedar sauna and a lofted hot tub area located just above the lobby. The fitness room is fitted with a stationary bike, treadmill, free weights, and a seated leg curl machine. Roam Transit passes are available for local Banff routes. Services to Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon are extra. A free shuttle to the Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs is available outside the Elk + Avenue hotel, a five-minute walk toward town. Information collected through the use of security surveillance is only used in the event an unlawful act occurs.

This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Banff, surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. Banff offers restaurants, stores and natural hot pools. It's also just a 15-minute drive from the Mount Norquay Ski Resort and half that time from the Upper Hot Springs. Buses to Lake Minnewanka depart from the high school across from Elk + Avenue. Banff National Park offers hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, and skating. All visitors to Banff National Park require a National Park entry pass.

Irwin's Mountain Inn provides easy walking to all the amenities of downtown Banff with easy access and free underground parking. They also have friendly and attentive front desk staff. Services include express service from the Calgary International Airport to Banff with Brewster Banff Airport Express. The property has an event room that can hold up to 70. A guest computer kiosk is available 24 hours. Safety deposit boxes are available at the front desk. Guests can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before check-in.