1. Post Hotel & Spa
Situated in Lake Louise (about a 35-mile drive northwest of Banff), Post Hotel & Spa woos its guests with rustic luxury. This Relais & Châteaux hotel’s accommodations range from cozy guest rooms outfitted with whirlpool tubs and wood-beamed ceilings to luxe suites with fireplaces and multiple bedrooms. Some guests do note that a passing train can disrupt an otherwise peaceful night’s rest; if you’re a light sleeper, request a room on the quieter Preferred Side of the hotel, which faces trees, cabins and the property’s lawn area. The on-site Temple Mountain Spa, on the other hand, receives consistently high marks for its relaxing massages and gorgeous mountain views. If you would rather tackle the slopes than admire them, Post Hotel & Spa sits just minutes from the Lake Louise Ski Area.
2. Ripple cove Lakefront Hotel & Spa
If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, you can’t go wrong with the Ripple cove Lakefront Hotel, according to recent guests. Sitting on the shores of Lake Massawippi’s in southeastern Quebec, the hotel offers a stunning setting year-round. In the colder months, you can ice skate, ice fish, snowshoe or ski, while warm weather allows for lake cruises, kayaking, tennis and hikes along the Tomifobia Nature Trail. Aside from its picturesque location, visitors were pleased with Ripple cove’s accommodations, especially the Luxury Rooms, which boast lake views, balconies and fireplaces. If you’re not in the mood to splurge, Classic Rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access, coffee makers and iPod docking stations. Another point of praise for guests: the regional food served at the on-site eatery, Le Riverain Restaurant. When you’re not admiring the lake view from your seat at dinner, enjoy the relaxing locale at the Arborescence Spa, which is set among native pines and features an outdoor hot tub beneath a forest canopy.