The Moxy Banff, the tourist town’s newest hotel, had its official opening last Thursday (April 11).
This addition to Banff Avenue is the result of a major renovation to Banff’s first commercial motor hotel originally constructed in 1964, formerly known as the Voyager Inn.
Moxy Banff boasts 109 rooms with smart layouts, from rooms set-up with toe-to-toe beds, double bunks, kitchenettes, or lock-off suites that turn two rooms into one.
A unique feature of the newly revamped hotel is one of its food offerings will be served from a restored 1966 Volkswagen Kombi food truck.
Moxy Banff also offers a fitness centre, several social spaces including a year-round heated courtyard with two hot tubs perfect for social events during any season and a two-in-one lobby and lounge that offers a selection of food and beverage options. For guests looking to hit the slopes or trails, a 24/7 ski, board and bike locker room is available for self-storage and repairs.
Vinyl enthusiasts, karaoke lovers and movie buffs will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique multimedia experience, relaxing with a retro vinyl collection of over 200 records on a vintage Klipsch Heritage sound system and hi-fidelity equipment from the 1970s, or put their favourite classic films on the big screen.
As the newest addition to Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, the property has been developed in partnership with Drumheller-based company, Canalta Hotels, and offers guests a fun, immersive experience unlike any other in Western Canada.
“As an Albertan-owned company, we are thrilled with the opportunity to partner with Moxy Hotels, an industry-leading brand that brings both bold design and energetic atmosphere to the naturally beautiful and vibrant community of Banff, Alberta,” said Brooke Christianson, vice-president of Canalta Hotels in a press release.
The Moxy team tapped Calgary artist Kirsten Bollen to design a circular mid-century mountain landscape that adorns the lobby and Edmonton artist Tanya Klimp to design large-scale abstract murals featured in both of the hotel’s grand staircases.
“Redeveloping this property has allowed us to invest in Alberta and specifically into the Town of Banff,” said Christianson.