Terraced into the mountainside above the Bow Valley, Rimrock Banff has been redesigned around its views. Emblems Collection’s second opening brings a 9,600-square-foot Bathhouse, 50-plus seasonal activities and a local honey thread running through the stay…
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, has opened in Banff National Park, marking the North American debut of Emblems Collection, Accor’s curated luxury collection. A longstanding Banff landmark, the resort has undergone an extensive transformation that reconnects it with its mountain setting, bringing the Emblems philosophy of intimate, character-rich hospitality to the Canadian Rockies.
Following its debut at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, a historic institution in the English countryside, Emblems Collection has chosen another established destination landmark for its second global opening. Rimrock Banff offers a gateway to the Canadian Rockies, reflecting the Collection’s approach to celebrating properties with individual character and a distinctive sense of place.
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“Rimrock Banff is a wonderful expression of the Emblems philosophy: an established property with a character of its own, deeply connected to its destination and reimagined through thoughtful design and highly personal service,” said Maud Bailly, CEO of Emblems Collection.
Set within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rimrock Banff is a sanctuary in the sky, surrounded by more than 2,500 square miles of protected wilderness. Built into the mountainside high above the town of Banff, the resort offers a distinctive perspective on the Canadian Rockies, where dramatic alpine landscapes meet a refined, residential sensibility.
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Following an extensive reimagination, the resort has been shaped around a more intimate vision of mountain hospitality. Retaining its original architectural structure, the property has been extensively redesigned to reflect the Emblems philosophy. Its terraced architecture extends from the mountainside towards the Bow Valley, while expansive windows, natural materials and carefully framed sightlines continually connect guests to the landscape beyond.
“This resort, across the decades of its history, has always been defined by its remarkable setting,” said David Garcelon, General Manager, Rimrock Banff. “This transformation was guided by a simple philosophy: create a resort that feels inseparable from the landscape itself. Every design decision, every experience and every space was thoughtfully conceived to deepen guests’ connection to Banff National Park and create a luxury offering that could only exist in Banff.”
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Rooms and design of the property
The resort’s 320 guestrooms, including 57 suites, are designed around the surrounding views, with beds, seating and dedicated spaces for stillness positioned to keep the Canadian Rockies at the heart of every stay. Interiors draw on the colours and textures of the region through a nature-inspired palette, warm wood tones, natural stone and tactile textiles, creating spaces that combine contemporary comfort with a strong sense of place.
The resort’s most exceptional accommodation, the Infinity Two-Bedroom Suite, opens onto a wraparound terrace of more than 1,260 square feet, complete with a barrel sauna, fire table and panoramic views across Banff National Park. Wellness Studio suites extend the resort’s focus on restoration, offering movement and recovery amenities, wellness minibars, sleep-focused touches and access to the resort’s Expeditions gear-lending programme.
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Wellness at Rimrock Banff
Wellness is central to the Rimrock Banff experience. The 9,600-square-foot Bathhouse introduces Banff’s first luxury hydrothermal wellness experience, with indoor and outdoor thermal environments including vitality and hot pools, a mountain-facing infinity pool, salt sauna, aromatic steam room and glacial cold plunges. A suspended meditation room and the Aurora sensory room offer more contemplative experiences inspired by the natural rhythms of the Canadian Rockies.
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