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.
Based on 10718 reviews
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Family Holiday
May 24, 2026J L
We had the most incredible stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. Staying on the Gold level made our trip truly special. The views were absolutely spectacular, the food was outstanding, and every member of the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for.
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We had the most incredible stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. Staying on the Gold level made our trip truly special. The views were absolutely spectacular, the food was outstanding, and every member of the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for.
We were grateful that Anna for helped us get the perfect room for our stay she was so lovely and accommodating. Rolland on the Gold floor was incredibly helpful throughout our visit and made everything seamless. Romeo made the most amazing breakfasts every morning and was so warm and kind.
The entire team created such a memorable experience for our family. We left already looking forward to coming back!
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It Does Exactly What It Says In The Tin
May 23, 2026B1GJ0EYarm, United Kingdom
Stayed here recently as it was onour bucket list. What to say. The accommodation fantastic. We upgraded to a lake view room which was money well spent. All staff were fantastic from Jade and Amy on reception to Jim and AJ in the Fairview Restaurant, which was great to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the Louisa Restaurant for breakfast. Food…
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Stayed here recently as it was onour bucket list. What to say. The accommodation fantastic. We upgraded to a lake view room which was money well spent. All staff were fantastic from Jade and Amy on reception to Jim and AJ in the Fairview Restaurant, which was great to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the Louisa Restaurant for breakfast. Food excellent hats off to the chefs. Views spectacular. Money well spent. Would we go back? Absolutely and twice on Sundays.
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Beautiful Place But Cost Prohibitive!!
May 21, 2026parkerraysColorado
The average rating is strictly reflective of the excessive cost for the rooms and the multiple hidden "add-on" costs that you are not informed about at the time of reserving. This includes a $50/night resort fee, a $45/day to self park, and not to mention all the tourism taxes (over $100/night!). It's unfortunate that such a wonderful place has a…
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The average rating is strictly reflective of the excessive cost for the rooms and the multiple hidden "add-on" costs that you are not informed about at the time of reserving. This includes a $50/night resort fee, a $45/day to self park, and not to mention all the tourism taxes (over $100/night!). It's unfortunate that such a wonderful place has a need to nickel and dime to death its customers. Otherwise, the facility is exceptional, staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms are well appointed and the food is high quality. Given cost and hidden expenses, we will not return.
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What a View!
May 21, 2026Sandy RWilliamstown, NJ
What an incredible view from the Fairmont! I walked out on frozen Lake Louise, It was a bright sunny day, windy on the frozen lake, but exhilarating! There is a trail you can hike to a lookout point but I stayed close to the ground. We ate in the hotel, drank in the hotel, our room was spacious and accommodating. The air is a bit thin for some…
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What an incredible view from the Fairmont! I walked out on frozen Lake Louise, It was a bright sunny day, windy on the frozen lake, but exhilarating! There is a trail you can hike to a lookout point but I stayed close to the ground. We ate in the hotel, drank in the hotel, our room was spacious and accommodating. The air is a bit thin for some but clean and fresh!
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Beyond beautiful and scenic place
May 20, 2026luxworldtraveler2023Miami, Florida
This Fairmont property features stunning architecture and the views are beautiful year-round. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We initially had an issue with our first room (we were unaware that some room categories do not have air conditioning), but the front desk promptly offered us alternative options. We…
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This Fairmont property features stunning architecture and the views are beautiful year-round. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We initially had an issue with our first room (we were unaware that some room categories do not have air conditioning), but the front desk promptly offered us alternative options. We highly recommend upgrading to Fairmont Gold which offers many great amenities including a lovely private lounge on the top floor.
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