Glacier View Inn

Great location at the glaciers and convenient for hiking and driving in both Jasper and Banff. Not surprisingly, it is expensive, but the room was very nice with a loft, so perfect for families. No refrigerator or microwave in the room was a real downside as were the very, very soft mattresses. After 3 hours the beds still held the impression of the body that slept in it. Thank goodness we only stayed one night.

Only one restaurant on lvl2 with limited a la carte option. Buffet was average and very pricy for adult @$46per n child was &$33 n not too many hot items. Guest that is the price for tourists n in forest area.

Location is the most amazing part of the stay. Our room was looking out on the Glacier. Most beautiful view ever!!!

This hotel is at an amazing location facing the Athabasca Glacier. We stayed one night so we could do the Ice Explorer tour. Unfortunately we were giving a room at the back and when we asks for a room with a view of the Glacier were charged an extra $20+ tax- poor! The bistro closes at 6.00pm. If you want a drink or a meal you have only the Altitude Resraurant, although nice, is expensive and limited in choice and you could not bill to your room. Parking is 200m from the hotel and you have to carry your bags from there as you cannot drive up to and drop off your bag near the hotel entrance- also poor!!

The hotel is at the perfect location if you are visiting Athabasca Glacier. It is in the same building (on the third floor) as the visitor center for Athabasca Glacier. When you book, definitely ask for the glacier view room. In the evening, when most of the crowd is gone, you will have the view of glacier to yourself and the lucky few who stay here. However, there is no grocery store of any kind near by. Be sure to pack all your everything you need, including the food items. The restaurants on the second floor provide some options, but if you don't want to eat there you are on your own.