The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Grand chateau hotel on majestic Canadian Rockies lake
Lake Louise ski area
Sheltered by the soaring peaks of the Canadian Rockies, this sumptuous historic hotel sits on the shores of scenic Lake Louise; the Lake Louise Mountain Resort ski area is just 10 km (6 mi) away.
See this hotel on a mapActivities aplenty
Tucked deep among the fir trees of Banff National Park, The Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise offers a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking and canoeing in summer, and ice skating on frozen Lake Louise in winter.
More hotel informationHistory and charm
After enjoying the Escape Spa and indoor pool, guests of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise can relax in the charming alpine-style guestrooms, which offer views of the grounds, lake, or Rockies.
More room informationHotel review summary of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 90% of travellers (215 of 238) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Lake Louise
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Magical
Thank you Expedia for making this dream of a hotel affordable. We loved our time there. The staff throughout the hotel was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The hotel is absolutely magical because of its location and charm. Would recommend to ANYONE!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
The hotel was awesome
We had a suite (it was our honeymoon). They gave us some free stuff (probably because it was our honeymoon), including champagne and fresh fruit on a couple of occasions. The suite had two bathrooms, one of which was just a half-bath, and the other had a large jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Since it was between seasons, some of the restaurants in the hotel were not open, or were only open on weekends. Most of the restaurants in the hotel were pretty expensive, so we ate most of our meals in the nearby Lake Louise Village or in Banff. But we did really enjoy one fancy dinner in the Walliser Stube wine bar. The food was awesome, but probably the most expensive restaurant I’ve ever eaten at (and paid for myself).
You can save some money on meals by eating in the Lake Louise Village, which is about 4 or 5 miles from the Chateau. But in general, everything is more expensive there than what you’re probably used to.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Nice but BIG Hotel
The hotel is very nice, but it is big! It’s alot bigger that what I expected. It almost felt like a hotel in Las Vegas. It’s the only hotel on the lake though. It was really nice to stroll by the lakeside after dinner. Also, there are great trailheads practically right outside for excursions during the day. The staff was friendly and helpful. Check out the horseback riding and the teahouse at Lake Agnes...they were certainly highlights on our trip.
Traveller's tip on saving a few bucks
Please be aware that once you are there, everything is very expensive! There’s not alot of economical options, so expect to spend on food, etc. To cut expenses a little bit, there is a "mall" down the road with a little grocery store. We picked up snacks,etc. so we didn’t have to eat at a restaurant for every meal. Also, the hotel charges $25/day for parking. There is a public parking area just a little further walk than the garage. If I went back, I’d check into parking there instead.
