Homestead Inn, Banff

Granted, you don't get the facilities of the more upscale hotels such as a pool and fitness centre, but what you do get is a clean, tastefully decorated room in one of the more conveniently-located hotels in Banff, with the added bonus of free parking during your stay.

The popular Melissa's Restaurant, Bar & Patio is located right next to the hotel and serves breakfast from 7 am. The bar upstairs at Melissa's is popular with locals and visitors for its reasonably priced food and bar meals.

Note that there are no elevators at the Homestead Inn.

Facilities:

• Cable TV
• Coffee-making facilities
• In-room refrigerators
• Central downtown location
• Free parking
• Located next to Melissa's Restaurant

For skiers and snowboarders, the shuttle buses to the Big 3 ski areas (Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise) stop opposite the hotel at the Banff Park Lodge.

www.homesteadinnbanff.com