M.M.
Yes...I've been to Banff! We traveled to Seattle, Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs and Banff on our honeymoon in 1999. Banff was the one place we didn't have advance reservations. We stayed at a local travel lodge/chalet type of place. It was average BUT Banff itself was spectacular. So beautiful!
On our way to Banff, we stayed a few nights in Harrison Hot Springs Hotel. That was a great place. So nice! I'd highly recommend it.