The Juniper Hotel & Bistro – A Favorite for Families in Banff
About the Hotel
Rooms & Views
The Juniper Hotel offers standard rooms with forest views, deluxe rooms facing the valley, and suites or cabins with mountain panoramas. All rooms include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and tea and coffee makers. Select suites feature fireplaces, balconies, and fully equipped kitchens. The family room accommodates up to five beds.
Dining at Juniper Bistro
The Juniper Bistro serves dishes like braised bison, salmon, and a vegan spiced lentil cake, using locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes regionally inspired dishes such as Beet Salad. The Vermilion Room offers mountain and lake views through panoramic windows. Breakfast includes an à la carte option with a choice of main dish and non-alcoholic beverage.
Explore Banff
The hotel is a five-minute drive from Bear Street Mall and 1 km from Echo Creek. Nearby landmarks include Vermilion Lakes (2 km), Cave and Basin National Historic Site (2 km), and Saint Mary's Parish Banff (1.5 km). Guided discovery tours showcase local plant and animal life in summer.
Winter & Wildlife
Banff's 'wild ice' season lasts a few weeks between freezing and snowfall. The area protects wildlife corridors for wolves and other species. The hotel supports habitat restoration initiatives incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
Guest Services
The hotel provides ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Some rooms include terraces with garden furniture. The Juniper Bistro offers charcuterie platters with local meats and cheeses. Mid-week winter specials include breakfast for two.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Ski pass vendor
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock