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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Superb service, phenomenal location, great activities

Aug 30, 2024 Safari424702 Marietta, Georgia

Unbelievable experience! Perfect location for hiking and lake activities. Most beautiful scenery. Don’t miss the sunrise canoe and the cold plunge. Borrow hiking equipment from the concierge and hike some of the most beautiful trails.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best thing about this Fairmont is the view of the lake.

Aug 29, 2024 Wander752381 Blue Ridge, Georgia

The staff was helpful and cooperative. Our room was nice but far from activities. The bed linens and towels were nice. Food was good and served in a timely manner. The Fitness Center was underwhelming so it makes sense they are updating the pool and fitness areas.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Bucket list location and hotel

Aug 28, 2024 KiwiTripper39 Christchurch, New Zealand

From the moment you come around the bend and see the iconic hotel then the famous views to the moment you leave the staff were amazing and willing to help and proud of where they walk. Our room was a great size with a view of the lake. Canoeing on the lake to walks are great options. Breakfast was awesome only comment was the dinner, Very… Read more
From the moment you come around the bend and see the iconic hotel then the famous views to the moment you leave the staff were amazing and willing to help and proud of where they walk. Our room was a great size with a view of the lake. Canoeing on the lake to walks are great options. Breakfast was awesome only comment was the dinner, Very expensive (location does impact that) and tone honest could have been smaller portions. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Hotel in a Stunning Location

Aug 28, 2024 spotdog Bonita Springs, Florida

We spent two nights at this fabulous hotel to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The setting is incredibly picturesque and stunning. While the lake can be very busy during the day with visitors, hotel guests can enjoy a quieter experience early morning and after the day trippers have left. The hotel also does an admirable job of restricting… Read more
We spent two nights at this fabulous hotel to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The setting is incredibly picturesque and stunning. While the lake can be very busy during the day with visitors, hotel guests can enjoy a quieter experience early morning and after the day trippers have left. The hotel also does an admirable job of restricting terrace and garden areas for guests. On a sunny day it is magical to sit in the gardens, sip a cocktail and view the magnificent scenery. Each staff member we encountered from check in to check out was welcoming, professional and helpful. We very much appreciated the recognition of our anniversary at the restaurant we ate dinner and the treats left in our room. While our room (827) was small it was more than adequate and comfortably furnished with a lovely view of the lake. We were on the side of the hotel where the spa is being constructed but it really wasn’t bothersome at all and did not obstruct the view. I’m sure it’ll be spectacular when completed. While the rooms are pricey, I’d highly recommend a lake view room as it’s breathtaking to see such scenery from your bedroom. We ate dinner at the Lakeview Lounge and the Walliser Stube. Both were very good and the service was impeccable. This is such a special place to stay that I know we will return in the very near future. Read less
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Aug 28, 2024 Trip17531434109

One of the most beautiful locations I’ve ever stayed in. Stayed two nights and actually there isn’t much to do but enjoy the downtime to enjoy the view as it changes quickly due to clouds. Rooms are very comfortable. Eat at the Grab and Go for a less expensive choice for food. They offer 25% discount if you stay at the Hotel.