The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is one of the most iconic places to stay in Banff National Park, and for good reason. This National Historic Site of Canada has the feel of a grand mountain castle, with beautiful Rocky Mountain views and a location that makes it easy to enjoy the best of Banff. But if you’re hoping to find Banff Springs Hotel deals, it helps to know where to look before you book.
As Canmore locals, we’ve spent a lot of time exploring Banff, comparing hotels, and helping travellers plan trips that make sense for their budget. The Banff Springs is a bucket-list hotel for many visitors, but it is also one of the most expensive hotels in Banff. A stay here can be well worth it, especially for a special occasion, but that doesn’t mean you should pay more than you need to.
The challenge is that true Banff Springs deals can be hard to find, especially during peak travel times. The good news is that there are still several ways to save, from Fairmont’s own special offers to Alberta resident rates, loyalty perks, ski-and-stay packages, credit card benefits and other Banff travel deals that may help reduce the overall cost of your trip.
Before you book your stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, it’s worth taking a few minutes to compare your options. Below, I’ll walk you through the best places to look for Banff Springs Hotel deals, what to watch for, and a few practical tips to help you decide which offer is actually the best value for your trip.
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How to Find Banff Springs Hotel Deals
1. Check the Official Fairmont Banff Springs Offers
The Banff Springs Hotel is one of the most expensive hotels in Banff National Park. Thankfully, Fairmont usually has a selection of Banff Springs Hotel deals that you should browse before booking.
So, the first place you should look for Banff Springs Hotel deals is the official offers from Fairmont. Click the link below to see all of the current Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel specials. The Banff Springs Hotel deals and packages found here are continually updated, change with the seasons and will appeal to a wide variety of visitors.
Look for Alberta Resident, Seniors and CAA/AAA Rates
Fairmont has a rotating selection of Banff Springs Hotel deals on offer, so I recommend checking the official offers page before booking
Some Banff Springs Hotel deals appear regularly, such as the Alberta residents rate, seniors discount and CAA/AAA members discount, while others come and go. We recently saved over $150/night at the Banff Springs using the Alberta residents rate!
Fairmont often offers seasonal deals at the Banff Springs Hotel. For example, you can often find excellent deals for visiting Banff in the summer, or ski packages for those who are visiting Banff in winter.
Christmas is our favourite time of year to visit the Banff Springs Hotel. If you are planning a visit to Banff at Christmas, keep an eye out for their Christmas at the Castle promotion.
Finally, Fairmont typically offers Banff Springs Hotel deals focused on the excellent amenities at the hotel. For example, you may find golf packages that combine a hotel stay with a round at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course.
Alternatively, if you’d like to treat yourself to a little pampering, you can often find Wellness Retreat packages, which include spa treatments.
As you can see, at any given time Fairmont Hotels has an excellent, seasonally adjusted selection of Banff Springs Hotel deals for you to choose from. Before you book, we highly recommend checking the latest offers to see what deals are available for your travel dates!
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Wondering what it’s actually like to stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs? Read our detailed review of a Fairmont Room at the Banff Springs Hotel to see what to expect before you book.
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2. Join ALL – Accor Live Limitless
Another easy way to get a great deal at the Banff Springs Hotel is to join the Accor loyalty program. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is part of Accor, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. Accor has an excellent loyalty program called Accor Live Limitless.
The Accor loyalty program is free to join, and members can access benefits such as:
- Members can receive savings on bookings at more than 3,000 hotels, including the Banff Springs Hotel.
- Advance access to private sales.
Acheiving Silver Status in the Accor Live Limitless program entitles you to check in at the Banff Springs Hotel Priority Welcome private desk.
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Still wondering if the Fairmont Banff Springs is worth the price? Read our full post on the reasons to stay at the Banff Springs Hotel and what makes this iconic Banff hotel such a memorable splurge.
3. Sign Up for Fairmont Email Offers
Sign up for Fairmont’s email list and be the first to know about any new Banff Springs Hotel packages, deals and special offers.
4. Compare Banff Hotel Packages
Out-of-town visitors can often get a good discount on their stay at the Banff Springs Hotel by booking a Banff hotel package. You may save a good amount by booking your flight and Banff Springs Hotel stay on the same itinerary.
5. Check SkiBig3 Ski-and-Stay Packages
Speaking of package deals for the Banff Springs Hotel, you can often save money on your stay by booking a ski-and-stay package with SkiBig3.
What is SkiBig3? There are three major ski resorts in Banff National Park, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay, collectively known as the SkiBig3. You can get all the details on these amazing resorts in our post on Skiing in Banff.
If you are visiting Banff in ski season, check SkiBig3’s vacation packages for Fairmont Banff Springs. They often run “Save at Fairmont Resorts” sales where you get a percentage off multi-night stays plus discounted tri-area lift tickets for Norquay, Sunshine, and Lake Louise.
These promos change yearly, and they seem to end halfway through the season, so I always recommend checking SkiBig3’s current offers before you book.
6. Get VIP Perks with Your American Express Platinum Card
If you book the Banff Springs through American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts with an eligible Amex Platinum card, you may receive perks such as daily breakfast for two, a property credit, a potential room upgrade and late checkout. Exact perks are set by Amex and the hotel, so verify the current Fine Hotels & Resorts listing before you book.
7. Book through the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection
If you hold an eligible Visa Infinite or Visa Signature card, check the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection website. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is part of the program, and bookings made through Visa Luxury Hotel Collection benefits generally include daily breakfast for two, room upgrade when available, a food or beverage credit, and late checkout when available.
You’ll usually pay the best flexible rate when you make your reservation, but the added perks can easily be worth hundreds of dollars on a longer stay.
8. Check Credit Card Rewards for Fairmont Gift Cards
Some credit card rewards programs allow you to redeem points for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift cards.
For example, American Express Membership Rewards Canada currently lists Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift cards as a redemption option, and National Bank Rewards also shows a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift card in its rewards catalogue. CIBC is worth checking as well as they have recently offered Fairmont gift cards in their rewards section,
9. Compare Banff Springs Hotel Room Rates
It sounds simple, but it often pays to compare rates before booking. When comparing Banff Springs Hotel room rates, be careful to compare apples-to-apples by looking at the final price (including taxes and surcharges).
You can quickly compare Banff Springs Hotel room rates on:
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