The Fox is the right answer for families or groups doing a longer stay in Banff. The suite configurations with kitchen units and separate living areas give you room to spread out in a way that standard hotel rooms do not. The upper Banff Ave location puts you past the densest part of the tourist corridor, which means quieter surroundings and a 10-minute walk to the main action.
The cave and mineral pool is a legitimate perk that adds a spa dimension to a hotel that does not require a spa-hotel price point. Chili's Grill and Bar is in the building, which handles the question of where to eat on a night when you do not want to go anywhere.
The Fox has free parking, which at Banff rates is not a trivial consideration if you arrive with a car. In winter or bad weather the 10-minute walk to the strip matters more than it does in July.
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