The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Clinging to the side of Sulphur Mountain just south of the town of Banff, The Rimrock Resort is a luxurious hotel with over 300 varied, contemporary-style rooms and suites, almost all with sweeping views of the majestic Rocky Mountains.
The fact that virtually every room boasts a stunning panorama is what makes the hotel special, a feat achieved by the fact that it clings to the side of the mountain like a limpet, with the entrance on the seventh floor and the building dropping away beneath it.
Like the Rockies themselves, everything is big here, from the massive and elegant cherry-panelled lobby to the spacious rooms with their earthy tones and dark wood accents. Like any good mountain resort, the place is pretty much self-sufficient, with 24-hour room service, two lounges, a coffee shop, a fully equipped spa and a fitness centre big enough to rival the best big-city health clubs. Particularly special is the main restaurant Eden, which draws on Canada’s French heritage to offer French fine dining at its absolute best.
