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While Rimrock undergoes its transformation, we invite you to explore our sister properties in Banff National Park: Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Poised high above the Bow Valley, tucked into the cliffs of Sulphur Mountain, Rimrock Banff sits quietly within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the kind of place guests discover and wonder how they hadn’t heard of it before. But that’s part of the magic. It’s grounded, serene, and just the right amount of grand.
And now, something new is coming.
When we reopen in Summer 2026, Rimrock Banff will become the first hotel in North America to join Accor’s newest luxury brand, the Emblems Collection. Each Emblems property is carefully selected for its character, charm, and connection to place. These hotels are rare by design. They celebrate individuality, artistry, and heritage, all qualities that align with the soul of Rimrock Banff.
Our reimagined retreat will continue to celebrate our natural surroundings and our rich history while elevating comfort, wellness, and guest experience.
In Summer 2026, start your day in a mountain-facing infinity pool where water meets sky. Step into an outdoor sauna, then breathe in crisp alpine air between cycles of heat and steam. Every detail, from flow to finish, will reflect our surroundings and invite deeper connection.
Spaces will feel more intuitive. Experiences will feel more personal. Design will reflect the unique energy of Sulphur Mountain. Rimrock Banff isn’t changing, it’s evolving.
While our eyes are on the future, our story began long ago. Since 1884, guests have climbed Sulphur Mountain in search of perspective, both literal and figurative. What started as a modest six-room mountain lodge has grown into the 333-room retreat you know today. Along the way, we earned national recognition and accolades, including a prestigious Five-Diamond dining distinction at Eden.
This transformation allows us to honour that legacy while stepping confidently into a new chapter. Our vision remains the same: to be a place that’s generous in spirit, quietly confident, and deeply connected to the mountains that surround us.
Why Emblems? Becoming part of the Emblems Collection aligns naturally with who we already are. These one-of-a-kind hotels share a commitment to authenticity and artistic expression, and they reflect the communities and environments they belong to.
Rimrock Banff has always had a strong sense of place. Now, we have an opportunity to lean into that identity more fully. This isn’t a change in direction. It’s an evolution.
The renovation process will take time, and details will be shared gradually as our vision comes to life. Until then, consider this your official invitation to follow along. We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes moments, design inspiration, and fresh ideas as we move toward the grand reopening.
In the meantime, our doors are open and if you’ve been meaning to visit (or come back), this is your sign. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, there’s still time to experience the Rimrock as it stands today before we turn the page.
We’d love to welcome you, now, and again when we return.
