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title: "Charltons Banff vs Tunnel Mountain Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Charltons Banff or Tunnel Mountain Resort in Banff (AB)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Charltons Banff vs Tunnel Mountain Resort

Both are in Banff (AB), 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Banff
## [Charltons Banff](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/charltons-banff-banff-ab/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1269583/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★★½ · Banff
## [Tunnel Mountain Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tunnel-mountain-resort-banff-ab/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2250509/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Charltons Banff

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 780 m apart.

### Choose Charltons Banff if you want

-   to walk to the sights (260 m / 1.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 9)

### Choose Tunnel Mountain Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)

### Why is Charltons Banff better than Tunnel Mountain Resort?

1.  640 m closer to the area centre (−640 m)
2.  780 m closer to public transport (−780 m)
3.  More guest reviews (283 vs 108), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 38) (+13)

### Why is Tunnel Mountain Resort better than Charltons Banff?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Charltons Banff | Tunnel Mountain Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Location | 5.5  (+1.3) | 4.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 5.2  (+4.3) | 0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 283  (+175) | 108 |
| Rank in Banff (AB) | bottom 4% | bottom 38%  (+34%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5  (+1.3) | 4.2 |
| Distance to Banff centre | 1.2 km  (−640 m) | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km  (−780 m) | 1.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16  (+7) | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m  (−740 m) | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 68 | 105 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Charltons Banff prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/charltons-banff-banff-ab/prices/)

## Location

780 m apart

Charltons Banff: city centre: 260 m, nearest station Banff station: 1.0 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Tunnel Mountain Resort: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Banff station: 1.8 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Charltons Banff or Tunnel Mountain Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Charltons Banff or Tunnel Mountain Resort?

Charltons Banff leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Tunnel Mountain Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Charltons Banff or Tunnel Mountain Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Charltons Banff is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Tunnel Mountain Resort.

### How far apart are Charltons Banff and Tunnel Mountain Resort?

The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/charltons-banff-banff-ab-vs-tunnel-mountain-resort-banff-ab/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/