Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stands on the shore of Lake Louise in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, facing the Victoria Glacier about two hours west of Calgary. It began as a rail chalet in 1890, when its guests were mainly mountaineers, and the lobby and public rooms have the feel of a large hunting lodge. It has 539 rooms and suites; Fairmont Lakeview rooms look over the lake and glacier, and Fairmont Gold is a hotel within a hotel with a private lounge, breakfast, afternoon canapés and a dedicated concierge. Dining includes the Fairview Bar & Restaurant, where afternoon tea is served, the Lakeview Lounge, Walliser Stube, Alpine Social, Louiza and a seasonal Ice Bar from mid-December to mid-April. The Fairmont Spa offers treatments alongside BASIN Glacial Waters, a self-guided thermal bathing circuit. Guests can canoe on the lake, hike, and ski at three resorts within 45 minutes, with mountain guides and a Snow School on hand.
- Nearest airport
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 97 Miles / 156 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 539 rooms and suites
Insider tip Book a Fairmont Lakeview room, the category the hotel sells for views of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier.
Why I choose it An 1890 railway chalet on the shore of Lake Louise facing the Victoria Glacier, with lake-view rooms, thermal bathing and year-round mountain access, holding One MICHELIN Key.