Nestled between thickets of gargantuan pines, this hotel is straight out of a fairytale. With its rabbit-hole setting, it has old-world charm amplified by cosy stone fireplaces and leather sofas. If you want to take a break from the slopes for a day, you'll be entertained with an array of outdoor pools that are heated and lovely even on the snowiest of days, as well as the Willow Stream Spa, complete with Roman-style columns.

The hotel also houses some of the area's best restaurants with world-class views. Sink into a chair in the Rundle Lounge with a boozy salted-caramel hot chocolate and watch the sun's reflection turn Banff's glaciers pink.

Set just below the hot springs, the Rimrock climbs the hill overlooking Banff village. It's one of the area's most classic stays, and with good reason; beautiful rooms have enormous windows offering views of the Rockies, as well as a multitude of restaurants, including Eden, which is one of only six diamond-rated restaurants in Canada.

But its's the spa that truly has our hearts at this hotel. Take advantage of the natural healing benefits of treatments that use locally sourced products, from the volcanic hot-stone massage to the aromatherapy-intensive "weary traveller" which includes a seriously luxurious foot massage and is an ideal post-ski treat.

If you're heading two hours north of Banff to check out the ski area of Lake Louise (where William and Kate spent their honeymoon), stray away from the typical Chateau Lake Louise route and head to The Post. It's a rustic dream with wooden beams, an immense stone fireplace, and a babbling river ribboning past it.

When it's not covered with a dusting snow, the hotel's iconic red rooftop stands out between the trees as you cross-country ski back in on a wooded trail, beckoning you in for a few hours at the Temple Mountain spa before dinner. The food here is fantastic, and the hotel certainly has the wine collection to match; its cellar is one of the largest in the country.

Another Lake Louise option, Deer Lodge is one of the area’s most charming choices. With spacious rooms and some of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in, it’s one of the best choices for hardcore skiers who need a solid relaxation space between slope sessions. The best thing about the hotel? The immense stone rooftop hot tub, which looks out to the surrounding Rocky Mountains, as well as the Victoria Glacier, which separates Alberta from British Columbia. If you can brave running across the icy roof before hopping in, you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular light show as the fiery sunset plays out against the sparkling peaks.