About the Inn
The history behind our property.
The Banff Inn
Banff Inn provides travelers with an easygoing stay in the heart of Banff. Our well-appointed rooms, lofts, and suites offer contemporary comfort and alpine character, combined with a prime Banff Avenue location. Open year-round, Banff Inn provides an ideal base to explore the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
As part of the Banff Collection by InnVest Hotels, alongside our sister properties Royal Canadian Lodge and Charltons Banff, we look forward to welcoming you on your next mountain getaway.
Our History
Originally constructed in 1955, this property began as separate buildings known as the Gehmans Motel. It underwent several transformations over the years: from 1963 to the mid-1970s, it operated as the Kenric Motel.
During the 1980s, managed by the Schaufler family, it was known as the 52-unit Aspen Lodge. In the early 1990s, the original structures were demolished, and the property was rebuilt, reopening in May 1993 as the 99-room Dynasty Inn.
Further upgrades were made in the early 2000s, leading to its rebranding as the Banff Inn.
In June 2024, Banff Inn was acquired and began operating under the management of Innvest Hotels, who are dedicated to the preservation of Banff National Park and to the overall visitor experience.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Banff is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Banff National Park, established in 1885, was Canada’s first national park. Every year, millions of people from around the world travel to the area to marvel at the park’s natural beauty, explore hiking trails, ski the slopes, and experience the unforgettable activities and attractions available to them.
Banff National Park is within the present-day territories of the Treaty 6, 7, and 8 First Nations as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the area.
The Banff Collection by InnVest Hotels is proud to operate hotels in the national park and welcome guests and tourists to these stunning lands. It is our commitment to honour, to uphold, to educate and to preserve the legacy of the Indigenous community and their picturesque land that we are so fortunate to experience every day.
