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Chateau World of Resort Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and Spa
Average price*: £323 (CAD 649) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5 based on 17 reviews 17 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 24 hotels in Canmore
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  • Rooms: 41
Description: Surrounded by the captivating Mountain ranges that encompass Banff National Park, and seconds from the park gates, The Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
1200 Harvie Heights Road
Canmore, Alberta T1W2W2
Canada

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Reviews of Chateau World of Resort Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and Spa

( 9-13 of 17 )
“Satisfied with Banff Gate resort”

Chateau World of Resort Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and Spa

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3 of 5 stars
Toronto
21 Sep 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We booked the resort using our timeshare exchange and stayed for 7 days. Except for the fact that it is beside the highway, the location is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! The gate to Banff National park is only 2km away and downtown Canmore (where you can go for groceries, gas, take-out) is even closer. We arrived before the 4pm check-in. Because we had planned to do some sightseeing in Banff while waiting for check-in, the staff said they'd call our cellphone if they get our unit ready earlier. Before heading out, they efficiently registered us so we won't have to do it when we get back. They also accomodated our request to leave our luggage in their office in the meantime.

The unit had ample space for our group of 4 adults, kitchen was well-equipped, had updated furniture - in general very comfortable. Throughout the week we enjoyed the gym and outdoor hot tub which were well maintained.

Now for the rants. Although their website said there were 2 full baths, the shower in one of the bathrooms wasn't installed. Housekeeping is provided once a week, however, their "housekeeping" consisted only of a towel change and nothing more. Ample towels were provided but there were visible stains in some of them. But this is nothing compared to what I found in our room while packing on our last night. I was checking under the bed to make sure I don't leave anything behind when I happened to pull out part of the bedsheet that was tucked and folded under the mattress. To my horror I found a few bloodstains on the sheet (really, it's the only part of our trip that I want to forget) ! Disgusting! But because it was our last night and very late and I was exhausted from the day's activities, I decided not to call the office to ask for fresh sheets. Instead I just put an extra layer of blanket over the bed, which if you think about it is pointless anyway because we've been sleeping on that bed for the past 6 nights! G-ross.

Except for these cleanliness issues in our unit , overall, our experience at the resort was good.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — cleanliness
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Kapa1's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 28 September 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Fantastic Views of the Mountains”

Chateau World of Resort Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and Spa

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5 of 5 stars
San Antonio, Texas
26 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Incredible views of the Rockies in Canada, near Banff and Lake Louise. Two hours away are the Icefields near Jasper and the drive is fantastic. The Chateau was a wonderful condo with fireplace and plenty of parking. Watch out for bears!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything was clean and beautiful
    • Disliked — Trains run nearby
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Thomas3232's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 16 May 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Skiing / Winter sports
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“Very Disappointed will never be back”

Chateau World of Resort Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and Spa

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1 of 5 stars
edmontin
30 Jul 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

Management and staff uncaring and not helpful. We arrived after driving for 10 hours only to be put in a hotel down the street as there were no rooms available. I had booked the stay months prior and had my confirmation email to show the front desk. We were very upset as we were told nothing could be done by front desk staff and we called the manager. While waiting at the front desk another guest also told me that she was having the worst experience at this hotel as well and she was not happy with her room. We will never return and would not recommend this resort to anyone.

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cath91's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Member since: 30 July 2007
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“So-So Stay”

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3 of 5 stars
Chattanooga, TN
1 Jun 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My family of 6 adults stayed here for one week. Our two bedroom, "two bathroom" unit was acceptable (there is also a pull-out sofa in the living area). However, the second bath did not actually have a shower. There was a hole where a shower was supposed to be installed. Apparently, all of the units are lacking the 2nd shower. The staff told us that this was an area that would be addressed. So you can imagine how much fun it was for 6 adults to adjust to 1 shower when two were expected. The unit was very clean, the kitchen well equipped, and the view is hard to beat. Don't expect much from the small pool or the hot tub with too few jets. The selection of videos available at no cost was very impressive. The location of this resort is hard to beat- close to Canmore and Banff. I would stay here again if traveling with 4 adults or fewer, but I can't really recommend it for 6 until they get the shower situation addressed. We had a fabulous meal at Zona's restaurant in Canmore. I would highly recommend Zona’s

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and Wildlife
    • Disliked — Lack of 2nd Shower and Small Pool/Hot Tub
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TN20something's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 01 June 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Very hospitible!”

Chateau World of Resort Banff Gate Mountain Lodge and Spa

8 Mar 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We stayed at this resort for 1 week using our timeshare. Our flight originally got cancelled due to weather in Chicago. The earliest flight was the next day and we didn't arrive in Calgary till 11:45 pm. Once we got our luggage and picked up the rental car, we had a 2-hour drive in the snow to get to the resort. When we got close, I called the emergency phone number that was given me. After 2 tries and no call back, I called the other number listed on the lobby door. It's now 2:30 am and I woke up the woman that works the front desk. She was nice as can be and was there in 10 minutes. She was so friendly and helpful and apologized to us for having to wait so long!! I was a little disappointed when we got to our unit. Although it was very quaint, 2-story townhouse type, I think I was expecting more "plush". I got over that pretty quickly though because it was very clean (a big + in my book) and everything was comfortable and fresh. We noticed the next day that when we came back from a few hours away, our door was open (as a previous review stated). I immediately thought of that! I then noticed that unless you close the door tightly, it would stay open just enough not to catch. Hopefully that was the case with the other guest w/the review. The rest of the week was awesome, the people were all wonderful. No complaints what so ever! Would definitely recommend it!!

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JakesmomNc's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2007
Member since: 08 March 2007
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1200 Harvie Heights Road, Canmore, Alberta T1W2W2, Canada