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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (6478)
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Apr 18, 2024 Mark T

Beautiful location, clean room, amazing view! The hotel staff were friendly and attentive. Check-in was smooth and check-out had an electronic option to speed things along. The conference facilities were exceptional. Food was also great!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Everyone went the extra mile The care and service were incredible

Apr 17, 2024 Vince V

It was magical. From the time we checked in until we checked out the experience was way better than we could have imagined We were greeted warmly and felt welcome and special. Our upgraded room was beautiful. Our meals and service were some of the best ever. The spa was superb. The care and consideration for my wife’s severe food allergies… Read more
It was magical. From the time we checked in until we checked out the experience was way better than we could have imagined We were greeted warmly and felt welcome and special. Our upgraded room was beautiful. Our meals and service were some of the best ever. The spa was superb. The care and consideration for my wife’s severe food allergies were fantastic. No one said no and everyone said we can make this work What a wonderful secret sauce of service Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unparalleled beauty, luxury and service

Apr 17, 2024 ryanhR1652KK

Chateau Lake Louise.... THE standard for beauty and luxury. Beautiful views, honoring the lake, mountains, and surrounding area. Rooms are understated and as you'd expect from Fairmont, classy, well-maintained, and comfortable. The views...wow. Bonus: Louiza- incredible buffet. Well-worth going with an appetite. World-class....period!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice but costly

Apr 15, 2024 Judith N

We’ve driven by many times, stopped to take photos, never stayed. This time it was time cross it off our bucket list. We stayed two nights, room was small, bathroom extremely small, but quaint. Hotel is stunning, staff are helpful and delightful. Definitely caters to foreign tourists who have the dollar advantage. For locals it’s outrageously… Read more
We’ve driven by many times, stopped to take photos, never stayed. This time it was time cross it off our bucket list. We stayed two nights, room was small, bathroom extremely small, but quaint. Hotel is stunning, staff are helpful and delightful. Definitely caters to foreign tourists who have the dollar advantage. For locals it’s outrageously expensive, and we went during off season. Am I glad I went.. yes. Would I go again, sadly no. It’s just too expensive to enjoy our own historic area. Read less
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Apr 12, 2024 Sheri T

Very unsatisfactory wheelchair accessible room. The staff supported us and made alternate arrangements after a 4 hour wait. Before booking I recommend asking these questions: How far is the room from the elevator? Is there an automatic button to open the heavy room door? What type of flooring is in the hallway and room? Does the room meet… Read more
Very unsatisfactory wheelchair accessible room. The staff supported us and made alternate arrangements after a 4 hour wait. Before booking I recommend asking these questions: How far is the room from the elevator? Is there an automatic button to open the heavy room door? What type of flooring is in the hallway and room? Does the room meet "barrier-free standards?" Good Luck Read less