Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Lake Louise, Alberta

Virgin rating

Fairmont Lakeview Room
Belgian style sleigh ride
Lakeview Lounge
Lake Louise
Glacier Saloon
Deluxe Room, Guest Room, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park
The Poppy Brasserie
A video preview image
Fairmont Lakeview Room
Belgian style sleigh ride
Lakeview Lounge
Lake Louise
Glacier Saloon
Deluxe Room, Guest Room, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park
The Poppy Brasserie

The hotel

Surrounded by mountain peaks and a beautiful crystal-clear lake, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an exclusive hotel offering a superb standard of accommodation and hospitality. An area offering a host of outdoor activities, you will not be short of things to do to fill your time. With world-class skiing in the winter along with ice-skating, snowmobiling and horse drawn sleigh rides to mountain biking, river rafting and scenic hiking in the summer, you are simply spoilt for choice! After an action-packed day, head back to your luxurious retreat in the mountains and savour the authentic culinary offerings, or rejuvenate your mind and body at the spa.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Babysitting service
  • Ski
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located in Banff National Park, overlooking Lake Louise. 45-minute drive from Banff. The ski lifts are 10-minutes away. Transfer time from Calgary Airport: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Hotel information

552 guest rooms on 8 floors in 1 building with 8 lifts. Rooms with cable TV with pay-per-view films*, WiFi, telephone, alarm clock/radio, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Fairmont Lake View Rooms are as Fairmont Rooms but with views of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms are larger in size with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Gold Rooms are located on the 7th and 8th floors, with private check-in and access to the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge which offers Continental breakfast, tea and coffee and complimentary evening canapés (5:00pm-7:00pm), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairview (upscale dining, open for dinner), The Walliser Stube (rustic European alpine restaurant and wine bar, open for dinner Mon-Sat), Alpine Social (craft beer, Canadian whiskey, cocktails and hearty comfort food), Poppy Brasserie (open for buffet and á la carte breakfast), Lago Italian Kitchen (open for dinner), Chateau Deli (open 24-hours; take out sandwiches, pastries) and the Lakeview Lounge (cocktails and afternoon tea with a majestic view of Lake Louise). Full-service spa (treatments*). Health Club with indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, steam room and fitness centre with cardio-equipment and free weights. WiFi* access throughout the hotel. Horse sleigh rides* around the lake. Gift shops. Babysitting* (on request). Concierge service. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Room service*. The hotel has the most frequent ski shuttle in the Canadian Rockies to the Lake Louise ski area. Valet parking approx CA$35 per day or self-parking approx CA$30 per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

2 nights: 24-26 Dec '18, 15-17 Feb '19 and 19-20 Apr '19.

*Denotes local charge.

 

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (6503)
  • Very good (2122)
  • Average (881)
  • Poor (440)
  • Terrible (257)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely welcome (Jasper). Lovely stay.

May 18, 2024 Marc N

Expectations were high and met. Particular thanks and mention should go to Jasper at the front desk. For a hotel with such a high capacity and turnover he was exceptional in making us feel valued. Such a lovely welcome that set the scene for a lovely stay during our Canadian road trip.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do Not Miss This Experience!

May 17, 2024 EstherP1882 Chicago, Illinois

A stay at the Fairmont Lake Louise is like nothing I have experienced before. From the first person I met at reception who treated me with kindness and respect and made me feel welcome and valued to the concierge services who helped me in so many ways, every minute at the hotel was a gem. The rooms are lovely and have everything needed… Read more
A stay at the Fairmont Lake Louise is like nothing I have experienced before. From the first person I met at reception who treated me with kindness and respect and made me feel welcome and valued to the concierge services who helped me in so many ways, every minute at the hotel was a gem. The rooms are lovely and have everything needed including power ports every place you would want one. I think all rooms have nice views of either the mountains or the lake. Do not feel you will be isolated. In addition to easy strolls and more challenging hikes on the property, there are at least 10 activities a day included in the resort fee. I stayed two nights and attended a program on history of the hotel, a Yoga class, and a Sound Meditation Class. Their buffet breakfast is excellent and know that eggs and other main dishes are made to order. So it is a good idea to order them before you go to the buffet for the salads, cheeses, bacon, breads.etc. Be sure to try the homemade sour dough bread. Also know that as a resident in the hotel you will get a discount at the “grab and go” coffee shop in the side lobby As for hospitality this hotel wrote the book! I would love to return someday! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel.

May 16, 2024 Trail22575414396

Excellent hotel. Good views of the frozen lake. Enjoyed a walk on the frozen lake. Recommend the afternoon tea which had a good choice of food and the views from the restaurant were excellent. Nice choice of restaurants / bars in the hotel as well as shopping opportunities.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating High Tea. Highly rated.

May 15, 2024 Dream66506060696 Sydney, Australia

The High Tea was a great experience with an amazing view - it is something that I definitely recommend doing when travelling in the area. Best of all, there were gluten free options that were just as amazing as the rest of the menu. Matt was our server and he made the experience exceptional. Thank you!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ten star!!!!!!!

May 12, 2024 Nancy S Encinitas, California

It’s not just a 5 it’s a 10!!!!!!!!! The hotel is gorgeous!!!!! The location is amazing!!!!!!! And honestly the staff are 5 star!!!!!!!!! Clearly this hotel treats their employees well because many have been here YEARS and all are sooooooo nice and happy. A special mention to Tamara, Mackenzie, Ethan and Grace. We are gonna book Fairmont… Read more
It’s not just a 5 it’s a 10!!!!!!!!! The hotel is gorgeous!!!!! The location is amazing!!!!!!! And honestly the staff are 5 star!!!!!!!!! Clearly this hotel treats their employees well because many have been here YEARS and all are sooooooo nice and happy. A special mention to Tamara, Mackenzie, Ethan and Grace. We are gonna book Fairmont from now on based on how exceptional the service and upgrades were. Oh and they sent me treats for my birthday AND Mother’s Day. 100 percent a must book!!!!!!! The food was great too btw Read less