Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Lake Louise, Alberta

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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
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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 Amazing and relaxing break!

Aug 29, 2025 Tabitha F Battle, United Kingdom

My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights at the Fairmont CLL in August. It was the most amazing experience. We had lovely blue skies the entire time. We arrived at 12pm and dropped our luggage. Reception informed us that our room was available immediately which was great to hear. Then they also let us know that we were upgraded to a lakeview room… Read more
My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights at the Fairmont CLL in August. It was the most amazing experience. We had lovely blue skies the entire time. We arrived at 12pm and dropped our luggage. Reception informed us that our room was available immediately which was great to hear. Then they also let us know that we were upgraded to a lakeview room which literally looked like a postcard. We arrived around noon, dropped off our luggage, and were delighted to hear not only was our room ready early, but we had also been upgraded to a lakeview room. The view was truly breathtaking and like a picture postcard. The stay was so special. We walked around the lake, the fairview lookout and hiked the Big Beehive. We joined the s'mores session and relaxed in the sun on the lakeside chairs for hotel guests. During our stay we visited both the Lakeview Lounge and Alpine Social on our two nights. Both were great, had super friendly staff and great food. The hotel also surprised us with prosecco, a sweet treat, and a card in our room to celebrate our recent house purchase. One of our highlights was waking up and heading down to the lake at sunrise before the non hotel guests arrived. It felt very private and peaceful. The hotel has a few shops which are great for browsing. We particularly liked the small bookstore which is run by a former mountaineer. Some of the books on sale in the shop are actually from his personal collection. We also made use of the self-parking (a bit pricey, but the location was ideal). We also went canoeing on LL. Being a guest of the hotel meant we could skip the main line and queue in the hotel guest line which took no more than 5 minutes to wait in. Overall our stay was so magical. We loved it and would return again in a heartbeat! Read less
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Aug 29, 2025 Hayleychristchurch Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The most amazing stay. We were so lucky to have been greeted by Dana at reception. Dana went above and beyond to make our trip very special and she was incredibly kind. The gentleman at breakfast was absolutely incredible and gave us good info about hikes! Also, the lady the next day was incredibly brilliant at her job. Everything has been… Read more
The most amazing stay. We were so lucky to have been greeted by Dana at reception. Dana went above and beyond to make our trip very special and she was incredibly kind. The gentleman at breakfast was absolutely incredible and gave us good info about hikes! Also, the lady the next day was incredibly brilliant at her job. Everything has been spectacular- room amazing. Breakfast was to die for, worth every penny. Thank you for the best stay- we want to come back in winter time! -The Stacey’s Read less
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Aug 28, 2025 WCH20693 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Spent one night at this hotel during our trip through western Canada. Very comfortable room with very personable service throughout. We were able to enjoy the Fairmont Gold lounge area and found it to be extremely relaxing. The staff was continually present and supportive, especially a young lady name Romeny (I hope I have the name right?). … Read more
Spent one night at this hotel during our trip through western Canada. Very comfortable room with very personable service throughout. We were able to enjoy the Fairmont Gold lounge area and found it to be extremely relaxing. The staff was continually present and supportive, especially a young lady name Romeny (I hope I have the name right?). The food offerings were excellent. It's a truly beautiful setting right on the lake with many places to eat, drink, and enjoy the lake and mountain ambiance. Would love to stay there again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cheats - Horrible experience booking. Shows one price, then refreshes the price, then says not available.

Aug 28, 2025 Sumeet S Mountain View, California

Horrible experience booking. Shows one price, then refreshes the price, then says not available. Please avoid this place at all cost.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating One off the bucket list

Aug 27, 2025 Emma J

This was a bucket list event- have always wanted to have afternoon tea at one of these amazing old Canadian Railway Hotels ( thanks Michael Portillo!) The setting of Lake Louise - even in the rain - is pretty spectacular, would have been nice to have been able to dress up but due to the complexity of travel and parking on site we had come out for… Read more
This was a bucket list event- have always wanted to have afternoon tea at one of these amazing old Canadian Railway Hotels ( thanks Michael Portillo!) The setting of Lake Louise - even in the rain - is pretty spectacular, would have been nice to have been able to dress up but due to the complexity of travel and parking on site we had come out for the whole day via a pre booked bus and done a hike to Lake Agnes in the torrential rain before hand so we felt a little scruffy! The hotel itself is incredible- huge and opulent, the dining room does have great views and even not sat by the window you could see them. ( Shame the diners behind us didnt feel the same, they were complaining about everything and had the staff and managers constantly at their beck and call). The service did feel a little slow but we were not rushed for time. The tea was excellent - we were offered extra savouries and would have loved them but couldnt risk not being able to eat the cakes. A nice selection of teas and loved the little sandtimers. Yes it was expensive but it was a one of special treat and not vastly beyond central London prices, glad I got to do it. Read less