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
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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.

 

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Dec 2, 2023 SheCT Hartford, Connecticut

This place is gorgeous. The entire area looks like a painting. Lake Louise itself is open to the public and i think tour buses can take people up here. But if possible, stay a night in this hotel to get the full experience. It was worth it. The afternoon tea was a real treat. Make sure to reserve a spot since this was busy. The restaurant louiza… Read more
This place is gorgeous. The entire area looks like a painting. Lake Louise itself is open to the public and i think tour buses can take people up here. But if possible, stay a night in this hotel to get the full experience. It was worth it. The afternoon tea was a real treat. Make sure to reserve a spot since this was busy. The restaurant louiza was quite expensive but the food was just okay. The breakfast is not memorable. Rent a canoe to go around the lake or just take one of the afternoon “tours” so other people can paddle for you. There is also an early morning tour to another lake (?moraine) that is also a not to be missed opportunity so book ahead! Read less
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Dec 2, 2023 Benjamin W

Stay at the hotel as a weekend get away. Great view from hotel. Great service on the Gold Floor Lounge. The hotel also has some activities that the guest can participate. Unfortunately, one would need to stay for longer in order to make full use of it.
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Dec 1, 2023 Sunshine48299176519

We loved the Fairmont Lake Louise. It is a magical place with attention to detail. The hotel and staff appear to all have admiration and respect for the natural setting and beauty. The accomodations, food, staff and housekeeping were exemplary. A must visit and stay.
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Nov 28, 2023 4daytravels Atlanta, Georgia

This hotel is in a magical location with incredible focus on the best service for the guest! The views are breathtaking, and the hotel is in exquisite condition. The food at each of the restaurants was top notch, and the service makes the whole experience somewhere you will not ever want to leave!
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Nov 25, 2023 Michele H

One of the most beautiful places in the world we have ever been. Waking up in the morning and looking out at the pristine lake and majestic mountains is an experience you will never forget. Incredible location, amazing 5+ star hotel with friendly and attentive staff. Just go! You won't regret it.