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title: "The Malcolm Hotel vs WorldMark Canmore Banff: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Malcolm Hotel or WorldMark Canmore Banff in Canmore (AB)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Malcolm Hotel vs WorldMark Canmore Banff

Both are in Canmore (AB), 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Canmore
## [The Malcolm Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-malcolm-hotel-canmore-ab/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 11 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2206404/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Canmore
## [WorldMark Canmore Banff](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/worldmark-canmore-banff-canmore-ab/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2325118/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Malcolm Hotel

It comes out ahead on 11 of 14 compared facts. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose The Malcolm Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.1)
-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 2.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (36 / 0)

### Choose WorldMark Canmore Banff if you want

-   free parking

### Why is The Malcolm Hotel better than WorldMark Canmore Banff?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.1) (+0.3)
2.  1.8 km closer to the area centre (−1.8 km)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  36 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+36)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 0) (+66)
6.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)

### Why is WorldMark Canmore Banff better than The Malcolm Hotel?

1.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Malcolm Hotel | WorldMark Canmore Banff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.3) | 9.1 |
| Location | 6.1  (+4.3) | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.2) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.3) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 58  (+17) | 41 |
| Rank in Canmore (AB) | top 15%  (+20%) | top 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1  (+4.3) | 1.8 |
| Distance to Canmore centre | 320 m  (−1.8 km) | 2.1 km |
| To the airport | 94 km | 95 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36  (+36) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 450 m  (−1.3 km) | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+6) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 124 | 110 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1927 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+4) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

2.0 km apart

The Malcolm Hotel: city centre: 340 m, Calgary International Airport (YYC): 94 km, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

WorldMark Canmore Banff: city centre: 2.1 km, Calgary International Airport (YYC): 95 km.

## The Malcolm Hotel or WorldMark Canmore Banff: common questions

### Which is better, The Malcolm Hotel or WorldMark Canmore Banff?

The Malcolm Hotel leads in 11 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, The Malcolm Hotel or WorldMark Canmore Banff?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Malcolm Hotel is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for WorldMark Canmore Banff.

### How far apart are The Malcolm Hotel and WorldMark Canmore Banff?

The two hotels are 2.0 km 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/the-malcolm-hotel-canmore-ab-vs-worldmark-canmore-banff-canmore-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/