Fairmont Banff Springs – Special Events

4.2

284 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for brunch

In the heart of Banff National Park, you will find a historic castle that truly comes alive with the spirit of Christmas. Within the halls of Fairmont Banff Springs, the festive season is celebrated with international flavour, blending the traditional sights and sounds of Christmas into a magical festival.

https://www.christmasatthecastle.ca/

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Additional information

Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L1J4
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Open for Special events including Christmas Eve and Christmas!
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces:Self-parking: $13 CAD/hour, $50 CAD/per day Valet service: $50 CAD/per day. Complimentary self-parking included with all lunch & brunch reservations
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant

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What 284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
2.4Value

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284 Reviews

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Cecile
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food selection was impressive, and I look forward to returning in the future. Additionally, the service staff were exceptional, making the experience even more enjoyable.
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Caitlyn
New Zealand1 review
4.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lots of food options, however a little overpriced for the experience
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KatieM
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and the food was amazing!! Would do again.
Fairmont Banff Springs – Special EventsResponded on December 29, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thank you for sharing your rating with us and the community. Warm regards, Sam - Food & Beverage Sales Coordinator
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JaimieG
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
For a Christmas event we made good memories but we would rather have been in the usual brunch location as way better ambience. The food was a little cool and there was not as much variety as usual i(especially what we remover of the desserts).
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Yummy
Calgary21 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We have been going to this for the past 10 years and this year was by far the most disappointing. The selection and overall quality of the buffet was not good. The dessert selection which is usually the most stunning and well designed part of the buffet was disappointing to say the least (the only fruit available for the chocolate fountain was strawberries which were sickly looking) and table unkept and terribly messy. There also was not a manned coat check which is just not acceptable for a hotel event of this stature. Cutting corners is not part of the fairmont brand.
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KImT
Calgary1 review
2.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overpriced buffet, honestly it was disappointing, not worth the nearly $600.00 we paid for 4 people. Been to several in Calgary that are the same quality, selection, and a lot less $$. Service was great and very kind and attentive staff. Hotel and scenery is beautiful. Sorry I just left feeling disappointed.
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NMil VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came for the Christmas brunch and it was very good!
Fairmont Banff Springs – Special EventsResponded on December 29, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thank you for sharing your rating with us and the community. Warm regards, Sam - Food & Beverage Sales Coordinator
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AmyC VIP
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So fun! Great food and drinks. Attentive servers. Beautifully decorated. We just had the best time!
Fairmont Banff Springs – Special EventsResponded on December 29, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thank you for sharing your rating with us and the community. Warm regards, Sam - Food & Beverage Sales Coordinator
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BillK
Calgary1 review
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing experience for my family and I at the Sunday Brunch on Christmas Day. We were extremely excited to spend a quiet afternoon at Banff Springs hotel for a special occasion. We chose an afternoon reservation for brunch. Here are a few of those disappointing experiences. 1. Although there were plenty of tables free and available for the entire time (2:00 pm, last seating for the brunch), we were offered the smallest table that could hardly fit 2 people. We were party of 4. 2. Serving sets such as cutleries, napkins, glasses were missing and there were never fully provided. 3. No water was offered and there was no room for extra glasses. 4. All roasting stations food were cold and dry. 5. Pastas were old and dry. 6. The food in kids friendly buffet was so stale and cold. My children didn’t have any food even the fries and pizzas were not eatable. 7. We found mold on a few items including blueberries and blackberries (unacceptable, really) 8. Some desserts (including tiramisu) were old and the ingredients were separating to watery substance, as if they were sitting outside for a long time. 9. Our bill didn’t provide any details, just the amount from the machine. 10. Some seafood, including crab legs seemed and tasted as if they were sitting outside (Although on ice) but nevertheless outside all day. We understand that our reservation was for the last seating of the day but we never expected stale and old food being served at the last seating. Overall we had a terrible and disappointing afternoon. We had to go to a fast food to get some late lunch for children.
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TexanintheLoose VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 25, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Expensive for what it is. A large ballroom that needs more Christmas spirit.
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Fairmont Banff Springs – Special Events is rated 4.2 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

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405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Open for Special events including Christmas Eve and Christmas!
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces:Self-parking: $13 CAD/hour, $50 CAD/per day Valet service: $50 CAD/per day. Complimentary self-parking included with all lunch & brunch reservations
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant

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