"The area is unparalleled for beauty and quiet while being a short walk from downtown Banff. Douglas Fir Resort has a particularly excellent location. I hadn't realized till my most recent trip the extensiveness of the hiking trails on it's property, leading to Hoodoo Viewpoint and other areas. These woods and trails were right outside my room (Return of the Jedi Trail! Loved that!).
This time I stayed in a condo with full kitchen, balcony and wood fireplace on the 3rd floor. The room is a little older but the views and privacy were unparalleled. The Douglas Fir team was very kind and helpful especially Jess at the games/pool and James the manager. The pool area, again is a bit older but has large nice change rooms and the outside hottub is large and has good mountain views. No sauna or steam room. The 2 watersides are quite fun- don't let being older stop you trying. The only pity was it wasnt open at 9am as advertised. I was told it was because it was quieter shoulder season so it was posted on the door to open at 2:30pm.
The room and bathroom were clean and bed and pillows very comfortable, lots of wood provided free. The condo building was very convenient with elevator and parkade and luggage trollies if needed"