Alternative Hotels

In addition to the primary room block at the (highly recommended!) conference hotel, WWW2007 has secured overflow space at 10 other Banff hotels. These are all clean and comfortable hotels, with a variety of amenities. Room rates range from about $100 CDN per night to about $300 CDN per night. All hotel rates in 2007 are subject to 2% Tourism Improvement Fee (TIF), 4% Alberta Hotel Tax, and 6% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Please book early! There are lots of hotels in Banff, but with WWW2007 and PIASS both taking place the same week, it could be hard to find a room!

The room release date for most of these hotels is April 5. What this means is that any empty rooms remaining on that date are released back to the hotel to sell to Banff tourists. Please make sure that you have lined up a place to stay during WWW2007 before the rooms are released to the general public!

This page summarizes the important information for each hotel, including the room rate and the number of rooms available for WWW2007. When making a reservation, please identify yourself as a WWW2007 attendee to receive the correct rate. Please visit the individual hotel Web sites for additional information.

The following list is in increasing order of distance from the WWW2007 conference hotel. Please note that the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is on one side of the Bow River, while all other hotels (and the main Banff townsite) are on the other side of the river. Walking time could be 30 minutes or more to get to or from the conference hotel. Banff transit service is available from some hotels.

Banff Park Lodge

Located in downtown Banff, within a few steps of the Bow River, the Banff Park Lodge puts the comfort of its guests ahead of all other considerations. For business or leisure, you will enjoy friendly and efficient service, enhanced by the hotel's many amenities. (This was the conference hotel for ACM SIGMETRICS 2005.)

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

In the heart of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, just two minutes walk from downtown, the Banff Ptarmigan Inn is the perfect headquarters for those who love to ski, hike, golf, bike, canoe, raft, fish, and more. The in-house facilities include the exclusive Caribou Snow School, the unique Caramba! Restaurant, free high-speed Wireless Internet access in 95% of guest rooms and all public areas, meeting rooms and more, making the Banff Ptarmigan Inn an exceptional hotel for your next trip to Banff.

Banff Aspen Lodge

The Banff Aspen Lodge combines affordable accommodation with warm, friendly hospitality and excellent facilities. Most rooms feature private balconies and mountain views. From its convenient location on Banff Avenue, the Banff Aspen Lodge is just a three-minute stroll to the fine shopping, dining, museums and galleries. This hotel is popular with group tours for skiing and snowboarding. Storage room for equipment is available.

Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge

Experience a restful stay amid the grand surroundings and tradition of a great mountain lodge. Classic craftsmanship has been used throughout this property including fine woodworking details, custom light fixtures, and natural granite and slate. In the style of an intimate boutique hotel, our guestrooms and suites are spacious and thoughtfully appointed.

Banff Caribou Lodge

The Banff Caribou Lodge is one of several properties owned by the Banff Lodging Company. The hotel's facilities include The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, a heated underground parkade, and an exercise room with 35-person jetted hot pool, a steam room, and exercise equipment. Downtown shops and restaurants are accessible via a pleasant 10-minute walk, or by the complimentary evening shuttle service.

Inns of Banff

Located on Banff Avenue, the Inns of Banff has some of the best views in all of Banff. With 244 rooms this 3.5 star hotel has it all: ski rentals, award winning Wildfire Grill, indoor pool, jetted hot tub, outdoor hot pool, heated underground parking, Japanese restaurant Miki, gift shop, and more.

Douglas Fir Resort

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets is a non-smoking resort located on peaceful Tunnel Mountain above beautiful downtown Banff in the Canadian Rockies. This distinctive alpine resort provides an ideal home base to explore the surrounding natural beauty. The resort offers a wide range of accommodations including studios, lofts, one bedroom condos, one bedroom loft condos, rustic chalets and large specialty suites. All units are fully air-conditioned with well-equipped kitchens and most have wood-burning fireplaces. Perfect for families, ideal for friends, and romantic for couples.

Tunnel Mountain Resort

The Tunnel Mountain Resort has everything you need for a perfect Banff vacation. This 95-unit resort in Banff National Park has a wide variety of accommodations to suit every taste. The Tunnel Mountain Chalets and Rundleview Suites are perfect for the family or a getaway with friends and co-workers. The Executive Suites are ideal for the business traveller, and perfect for couples looking for a luxurious, romantic Canadian Rockies getaway.

Hidden Ridge Resort

Tucked away on Tunnel Mountain, Hidden Ridge Resort is quiet and secluded with some of the most spectacular views in Banff and the Canadian Rockies. The modern condos and rustic A-frame chalets at Hidden Ridge Resort feature wood burning fireplaces, full kitchens and patios or balconies. Soak in the giant outdoor hot tub, barbeque in the covered barbeque area or take a stroll along one of the many hiking trails around Tunnel Mountain that start outside your door. The tranquil and secluded setting makes it one of Banff's best-kept secrets.

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

The Banff Rocky Mountain Resort combines spectacular natural beauty with activities and amenities sure to make any visit to the Canadian Rockies memorable. We are nestled at the base of picturesque Rundle and Cascade Mountains in Banff National Park, just 4 km from downtown Banff. Rustic outdoor setting with Mother Nature at your doorstep.

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