The Rimrock Banff hotel in the Canadian Rockies has been confirmed as the first Emblems Collection property in North America.
The resort will undergo a fully transformative renovation beginning in October 2025 and will reopen in summer 2026 as a flagship for Accor’s newest luxury collection brand, to be known as Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, blending its storied legacy with a visionary redesign.
Poised high above the Bow Valley, just minutes from downtown Banff, the property balances seclusion with proximity to the Banff Gondola and historic Upper Hot Springs. Though the current resort opened in 1993, this site has welcomed visitors since the early 1880s, when travellers first arrived seeking its natural springs for rejuvenation. For more than a century, this intimate retreat has embodied Banff’s spiritual calm, cultivating a legacy of timeless charm, renewal, and elevated hospitality.
For decades, Rimrock Banff has offered a sanctuary in the heart of Banff National Park — a place of sweeping mountain vistas and a deep, immersive connection to nature.
Its reinvention marks a new era, one that elevates its essence while preserving the authenticity guests have long cherished. The Emblems Collection brings together exceptional properties, each one defined by a unique identity, intimate sense of place, and a refined, enduring elegance.
“We don’t just open hotels. We craft tomorrow’s legacy,” said Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems.
“Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection will be more than a luxurious retreat; it will be a place where the beauty of nature and the sophistication of Emblems come together to offer an unparalleled experience.
“As the first Emblems property in North America, it represents our vision for the brand: distinctive, intimate, and deeply connected to its surroundings.”
Studio Collective, renowned for its immersive and emotive design philosophy, is spearheading the visionary redesign at Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, shaping a contemporary retreat that seamlessly balances modern refinement and sustainability with raw natural beauty.
This evolution introduces captivating new elements that redefine the guest
experience, including: a breathtaking mountainside infinity pool with sweeping views of the Bow Valley, vitality pools, ice immersion bathing, panoramic saunas, meditation rooms, movement studios, and an expedition centre designed to offer guests insight into the adventures and activities available in the iconic Canadian Rockies.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection will be a serene mountain retreat where nature and luxury exist in perfect harmony. Uninterrupted views of the national park’s wild beauty will be preserved and enhanced, immersing guests in a renewed sense of place that captures the charismatic allure of the Canadian Rockies.
At the heart of this new chapter are enhanced experiences centering on wellness, connection, and sensory-rich dining, with new restaurant and bar experiences drawing inspiration from the land and seasons, as well as the stories of Banff.
“Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection has represented a place of relaxation, adventure, and luxury for travellers and local residents alike for generations. Alongside our longtime partners at Accor, we’re proud to be reinvesting in this landmark destination and reimagining it as a new expression of quiet mountain luxury as the first ever Emblems Collection property in North America,” said Tyler MacDonald, Senior Vice President and Head of Hotels at Oxford Properties Group.
