May Specials at Banff Hotels

Several Banff hotels have put together some attractive spring packages and discounted rates for May, so if you are planning to visit Banff National Park in the next month, possibly for the Wine and Food Festival, you may wish to consider some of the specials below.

The Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets is offering the Just for Moms *Celebrate Mom in May* package. Starting at $159 and valid from May 1-31, the package includes 1 night’s accommodation, one “cook your own” breakfast kit, a spring flower bouquet and a bottle of sparkling wine.
One of the best deals we’ve seen is the $99 hotel room deal offered by the Banff Lodging Company. The offer is valid for the Caribou Lodge, Ptarmigan Inn, Fox Hotel & Suites, Inns of Banff and the Hidden Ridge Resort throughout May and June.
The Rundlestone Lodge is offering a Spring Special discount of 15% off any of their rooms on any day of the week.
Until May 14th 2009, the Red Carpet Inn is offering 20% off your rate for stays of 4 nights or more.
In downtown Banff Brewster Mountain Lodge is offering a Springtime in the Rockies package until May 31st 2009, which starts at $196 for 2 people and includes a $50 meal certificate, free hot springs passes and spring flowers in your room.
Residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba can enjoy the lodge experience at Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts where the Western Canada Special is valid until the end of May.
And finally, the intimate Banff Boutique Inn is offering a “Save the Economy” 30% off midweek rates spring special.

Please contact the providers of the above offers directly to confirm rates and make reservations.

If you are an accommodation provider in Banff and would like us to feature your spring specials, please leave a comment below and we’d be happy to include you.

For further accommodation ideas, visit our Banff lodging guide.

Banff Wine & Food Festival

The second annual Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival will take place May 1-2 2009. The main event will be in the Grand Tasting Hall at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on Saturday May 2nd, where a selection of wine, beer, and spirits can be tasted as well as food from some of Banff’s best restaurants. Choose between an afternoon tasting session from 2-5pm and an evening session from 7-10pm. Entrance tickets cost $20 online or $25 at door (depending on availability). Sampling coupons are extra and can be purchased at the event.
In addition, on the Friday evening participating Banff restaurants will be offering special festival menus and events, such as the Wine, Charcuterie and Cheese evening at the Bison Restaurant and Lounge, the “Gold Medal” Chef’s Table Dinner at the Three Ravens Restaurant and Wine Bar, and the Wine Country Cooking Class at Fuze Finer Dining.
On Saturday night the popular Aurora Nightclub will be hosting the Festival After Party, where Absolut cocktails will be served at their Onyx Bar.

This is a fantastic event for food and wine lovers, and is a great excuse to visit Banff in the springtime, when you can still go spring skiing or take a sightseeing tour before the summer crowds arrive.
Special Banff hotel packages are also available for the event.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the Grand Tasting Hall, visit www.rockymountainwine.com.