Rundle Bar Wins Design Award

Fairmont Banff Springs’ Rundle Bar Renovation Named “Best of Canada” in Hospitality Design

BANFF, AB – The recently renovated Rundle Bar at Fairmont Banff Springs has been presented with the 2021 Canadian Interiors “Best of Canada” award in hospitality for its interior design. The main hotel bar’s CAD $5 million refurbishment was unveiled in July 2020 after a six-month renovation and was designed by Calgary-based FRANK Architecture.

The Rundle Bar boasts a two-story main bar with custom bronze and wood engraving, a rolling library ladder, and double-volume arches that were once part of the original building façade. One of the original arches serves as the entrance to an expansive speakeasy-style private room that is masked by bookshelves and floor-to-ceiling doors, while the upper level is home to a dedicated cocktail bar and intimate lounge seating for the perfect après atmosphere.

“Thank you to Canadian Interiors for recognizing the Rundle Bar’s spectacular design and to FRANK Architecture for turning this dream into a reality,” said Gregor Resch, General Manager of Fairmont Banff Springs and Regional Vice President of Canada’s Western Mountain Region. “We are delighted this renovation provides guests with a unique and stunning location in the heart of the hotel that complements an outstanding cocktail and culinary experience.”

The Canadian Interiors “Best of Canada” awards have been held for 24 years and celebrates the best products and projects in the design industry. A panel of expert judges reviewed the nominations submitted by interior designers, architects, interior architects, decorators, and crafts persons across Canada, to select the best interior design projects and products in the country.

The female-led firm FRANK Architecture also designed The Vermillion Room and Castello Italiana at Fairmont Banff Springs, as well as Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s Fairview Bar & Restaurant and Fairmont Palliser’s Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar.

The Rundle Bar is open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 a.m, serving classic lounge favourites complemented by globally-inspired small plate dishes, hand-crafted cocktails, local craft beer and an extensive wine list. Reservations for Rocky Mountain Afternoon Tea can be made here. For more information on the Rundle Bar, visit here.

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High-resolution photos of the Rundle Bar can be downloaded here.

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 4,900 hotels and residences across 110 countries. fairmont.com

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Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor’s unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a creative hospitality company with a global portfolio of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and approximately 260,000 team members worldwide. 68 million members benefit from the company’s comprehensive loyalty program – ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.