Perfect Base for a Banff Vacation
Submitted: August 10, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
Our twelve days at the Alpine Suite in Banff in July 2010 were just delightful. It was the perfect place to use as a home-away-from-home during our visit to the Canadian Rockies. We flew into Calgary and drove a rental car to Banff (~ 1.5 hr) and easily found our way to this beautiful spot on Muskrat St. There are so many wonderful features of this beautiful suite. The apartment itself is very nicely designed with a large, spacious living area, adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen and eating area. The large windows let in plenty of light, and offer an awesome view to the mountains (Norquay, Cascade, etc.). It is scrupulously clean, and even has a clothes washer & dryer making a longer stay very convenient. Although it is a single bedroom apartment, we felt there was plenty of space, even with our two teen aged boys who slept on the pull-out sofa in the living room.
The location is very private and quiet, but a short stroll takes you to the bustling part of Banff Ave. (the main street in town), affording easy access to restaurants, shops, National Park Info, grocery shopping or coffee shops. Strolling in a different direction takes you shortly to the walking path along the scenic Bow River. Yet another direction from your doorstep takes you in short order to the trail head up Tunnel Mountain.
The owners are wonderful folks, always available to answer questions, but never intrusive. They recommended hikes and excursions, suggesting sights to see and sites to visit. We enjoyed our stay very much. All in all, we can highly recommend a stay at Alpine Suite.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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