Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in Alberta, Canada With Opening of The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's distinctive
collection of passionately independent hotels, today announced its
fourth location in Canada with the opening of The Kananaskis Mountain
Lodge at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta.
“We are delighted for Kananaskis Mountain Lodge to join the Autograph
Collection Hotels as our first in Alberta, Canada,” said Don Cleary,
President of Canada for Marriott International. “With its curated
design, rich, local history, and beautiful mountain setting, this hotel
perfectly embodies the brand's exactly like nothing else mantra and is a welcome addition the growing global portfolio of more than 135 hotels worldwide.”
The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge features 247 contemporary guest rooms,
suites and lofts, many of which offer breathtaking views of the
mountains. The design seamlessly blends high-end, modern luxuries with
rugged mountain living, offering locals and travelers a convenient hub
to escape into the solitude of the picturesque Kananaskis Valley and
explore four seasons full of wilderness adventures, such as hiking,
mountain biking, cross country skiing, skating and snow shoeing.
The property has a wide range of family amenities and programming
including the year-round KananasKIDS program. A completely renovated
indoor/outdoor hot tub, fitness room, new waterpark and expansive new
playground will be completed in Spring/Summer 2018 - hot spot for
families to indulge, relax and play. Also offered on-site are full
service conference, meeting and wedding facilities with over 18,000 sq
ft of space and 21 rooms to choose from.
A culinary journey awaits at the Lodge's four unique and redesigned restaurants. Market Cafe offers grab-and-go breakfasts options; the Blacktail Bar lobby lounge provides hand-crafted cocktails; Forte, the Italian restaurant offers delicious homemade Italian fare; and the Cedar Room Mountain Chophouse offers the signature 32oz Tomahawk Beef Chop.
Guests can further enhance their stay with a tee-time at newly reopened Kananaskis Country Golf Course, a premier golf destination in the Canadian Rockies, or a rejuvenating visit to the brand-new Kananaskis Nordic Spa, featuring four outdoor pools, six steam and sauna cabins, an exfoliation room, a salt-water float pool, heated hammocks, plus eight massage treatment rooms, the Two Trees Bistro, all conveniently located on-site at the Lodge.
“The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge embraces the power of rediscovery and breathtaking beauty. Guests and families will be treated to an authentic escape from the world, nestled among rugged terrain and astonishing views, where business and leisure travelers can reconnect and refocus,“ said Ryan Pomeroy, President, Pomeroy Lodging LP.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
