"A hotel for the outdoor adventurer and alpinist" was the vision Cornelius Van Horne, General Manager of Canadian Pacific Railway, had in mind for the chalet on the shores of Lake Louise. Built in 1890, two years after its sister hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs, the chalet was a simple structure in contrast. A single level wooden structure consisting of a veranda, sitting room, kitchen and a bedroom. Visitors to Lake Louise numbered no more than one hundred in a summer season and were mainly climbers, artists and scenery photographers. In the early 1900s, visitors to the area increased to more than 5,000 and this was considered enough to demand an expansion of the chalet. Two Tudor-style, half-timbered wings were added and increased its capacity from a dozen guests to 240. In 1913, a concrete wing was completed, adding the grand Victoria Dining room and new bedrooms. On July 3, 1924, a fire of undetermined cause destroyed the wooden structure of the hotel. Within a year Canadian Pacific Railway rebuilt a new eight-story brick wing to join the Painter wing of 1913, and changed the hotel name to Chateau Lake Louise. Up until 1982, the Chateau operated only as a summer resort. The transformation to a four-season resort prompted the need for a large upgrade program. In 1990, after a $65 million investment, the restoration and expansion was completed. The new Glacier Wing added 140 guest rooms, all original guest rooms have been refurbished, a Western Saloon has been added, as well as new dining outlets and shopping facilities. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is beautifully suited for a second century of elegant hospitality in extraordinary surroundings. Located on Lake Louise Drive on the shores of infamous Lake Louise in the heart of Banff National Park. The beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is just two hours west of Calgary, off the scenic TransCanada Hwy. Nestled on the shores of world famous Lake Louise and boasting stunning views of the Victoria Glacier and surrounding mountains, the chateau style resort is a destination in itself. Snow generally arrives in October or November and covers the lake until sometime in May.
Rating: CAA/AAA Four Star Award
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Floors: 8
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Rooms: 487
Services/Facilities/Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Barber/Beauty Shop
Business Center
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Express Checkout
Fishing
Golf
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pets Allowed
Pool
RV or Truck Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Snow Skiing
Fitness Center or Spa
Tennis
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
HighLights
Nearby Point Of Interest:
Lake Louise, with its blue-green water and dramatic mountain setting, is one of the best known lakes in the world. The most admired lake in the Banff National Park The lake is 2 miles long, three quarters of a mile wide, 225 feet deep The water temperature is rarely above 5°C (40° F) Lake Louise's elevation is 5,680 feet above sea level Lake Louise freezes over completely in the winter to create a natural skating rink, with a fabulous view of the Victoria Glacier for a stunning backdrop and it stays frozen well into the month of June usually.
Location and Driving Directions
Areas Served: Banff, AB 58km/36mi - Calgary, AB 190km/120mi - Canmore, AB81km/49mi - Columbia Icefields 125km/80mi - Edmonton, AB484km/300mi - Jasper, AB 229km/142mi - Kamloops, BC 434km/275mi - Kananaskis, AB 138km/85mi - Vancouver, BC 805km/495mi
Area Airports: Calgary Airport, 190km/120miles/2.5 hours
Driving Directions: Calgary Intl Airport - The trip takes about 2 1/2 hours. Calgary is 183 kilometres (114 miles) from Lake Louise. Take the only road out of the Airport, at the first intersection, go straight through on Airport Road. At the next intersection (with McKnight Boulevard), go straight through and the road is now named Barlow Trail. Take Barlow Trail to 16 Avenue West (which becomes the Trans-Canada Highway or Highway 1 outside the city limits). Proceed on 16 Avenue, heading west, which takes you out of the city to Lake Louise. Take the Lake Louise turnoff. Turn left, across the highway overpass to the village of Lake Louise. Proceed through the two 4-way stops in the village and up the hill for 4 km (2.4 miles) You will see the Chateau nestled along the shores of the mesmerizing Lake Louise. Lake Louise to Edmonton - SUMMER The most scenic route to Edmonton is HWY 93 North through Jasper. Go down the hill from the Chateau, go through two stop signs. Go over the overpass and take a left towards BC. Drive for about 2 minutes then make a right on HWY 93 NORTH Continue on this highway until you get to Jasper. At Jasper take 16 East to Edmonton The quickest route to Edmonton is through Rocky Mountain House & Red Deer. Duration: 4½ to 5 hours Go down the hill from the Chateau, go through two stop signs. Go over the overpass and take a left towards BC. Drive for about 2 minutes then make a right on HWY 93 NORTH At junction of The David Thompson Highway toward Rocky Mountain House / the Saskatchewan River Crossing, go right (east). In Red Deer, follow the signs to HWY 2 north. Keep driving on HWY 2 North until you get to Edmonton WINTER The best way in the Winter is through (Calgary) HWY 1 East. Until Calgary, than when you see the sign for HWY 2 north Keep your left. You make a left on HWY 2 north Keep driving on 2 North until you get to Edmonton Duration 4h30 - 6h00 depending traffic
Room Types
Room Type: Fairmont Room & Fairmont Lakeside Room Description: Fairmont Room & Fairmont Lakeside Room - Curved lines. Carved wood and whimsical details. Total comfort. Our charming Fairmont accommodations are enriched by alpine decor that recalls a colorful history. Designed with two of you in mind, they include all the modern essentials. Fairmont Rooms face the Chateau grounds and hillside. Identical in layout, Fairmont Lakeside Rooms overlook postcard-perfect Lake Louise and the majestic Victoria Glacier. The maximum occupancy of these rooms is two. Bed type: one King or two Single beds Size: 165 sq. ft. View: Fairmont Room - overlooking Chateau grounds and hillside View: Fairmont Lakeside Room - facing Lake Louise
Room Type: Deluxe Room & Deluxe Lakeside Room Description: Deluxe Room & Deluxe Lakeside Room - Exercise your right to relax by stepping into one of the Chateau's Deluxe guestrooms. Welcome to accommodations where 19th-century styling graces every furnishing. Where grand and cordial describes both the surroundings and the amenities, including nightly turndown service and morning newspaper delivery. It's pure pleasure without the pretense. Perfect for families and guests seeking additional living space. The maximum occupancy for these rooms is four, depending upon bed type. Deluxe Lakeside rooms are comparable to our Deluxe rooms. The added touch - majestic Lake Louise vistas frame each window. Bed Type: one King or two Double beds Size: 275 sq. ft. View: Deluxe Room - overlooking Chateau grounds and hillside View: Deluxe Lakeside Room - facing Lake Louise
Room Type: Fairmont Gold Room & Fairmont Gold Lakeside Room Description: A destination of great beauty, energy and historic significance can be exhilarating...and sometimes a little bit tiring. The key to making it through the day, whether negotiating business or maps of Lake Louise's hiking trails, is having a relaxing, spacious room to return to. Fairmont Gold rooms provide that perfectly natural setting. Wrapped in smooth cottons and warm woods. Reminiscent of the idyllic forest they float above. Making things tranquil and conducive to the sleep you need to get up and do it all again tomorrow. The maximum occupancy of these rooms is four, depending upon bed type. The Fairmont Gold Lakeside Room adds one truly unique feature to this distinctive mix. A post-card perfect vista of Lake Louise. Bed type: one King or two Queen beds Size: 300 sq. ft. View: Fairmont Gold Room - overlooking Chateau grounds and hillside View: Fairmont Gold Lakeside Room - overlooking Lake Louise
Room Type: Junior Suite & Junior Suite Lakeside Description: Junior Suite & Junior Suite Lakeside - We believe in spoiling our guests and giving them plenty of elbow room. The luxurious fabrics that grace our refined, open concept Junior Suite accommodations are highlighted by burnished brass and wood accents. Cloud soft duvets invite you to stretch out on the bed. Nearby, the plush, traditionally fashioned sitting area invites you to lean back, read a book, sip a cocktail or just drink in the view. How suite it is. The maximum occupancy for these rooms is four, depending upon bed type. The spectacular sight of glittering Lake Louise further accents Lakeside Junior Suites. Bed Type: one king bed with one-person pull out sofa bed, or two Double beds Size: 420 sq. ft. View: Junior Suite - overlooking Chateau grounds and hillside View: Junior Suite Lakeside - overlooking Lake Louise
Room Type: One Bedroom Suite & One Bedroom Suite Lakeside Description: One Bedroom Suite & One Bedroom Suite Lakeside - Once sent to your suite, you may be tempted not to leave. Spacious and extravagant, these accommodations don't miss a thing. A separate living room reminiscent of a secluded alpine lodge is just the beginning. Each suite features its own distinctive complement of appealing and thoughtful details, ranging from an faux fireplace to a sweeping canopy bed, or a guest powder room. The rich red or green color scheme sparkles with gold accents. And you can wash away your everyday stress in an inviting whirlpool bath. Maximum occupancy is four people. The Lakeside Suites are comparable to our One Bedroom suites. The added touch: beautiful vistas of Lake Louise. Bed Type: one King bed and a two-person sofa bed Size: 500 sq. ft. View: One Bedroom Suite - overlooking Chateau grounds and hillside View: One Bedroom Suite Lakeside - overlooking Lake Louise
Room Type: Belvedere Suite & Belvedere Suite Lakeside Description: Belvedere Suite & Belvedere Lakeside Suite - A location that's vast, airy and serene. No, we're not talking about the Canadian Rockies. We're talking about our exclusive Belvedere Suites. An elegant salon, dining area and powder room surround you, or your guests, with a gracious and relaxing environment. Then, at the top of a spiral staircase, a roofed, private balcony and en suite bath embrace a secluded bedroom. Did we mention another phone is easily within reaching distance, just in case you want to order some champagne and strawberries? The maximum occupancy of these rooms is four people. Located on the mountainside and the lakeside of the hotel, these four penthouse suites provide a peerless, towering view of the surrounding landscape. And when night falls, they sleep up to four very comfortably. Bed Type: one King bed and a two-person sofa bed Size: 675 sq. ft. View: Belvedere Suite - overlooking Chateau grounds and mountains View: Belvedere Lakeside Suite - superlative view of Lake Louise
Reservation Policies
Check-In: 4pm Check-Out: 12pm Currency: CAD Guarantee Policy: All reservations must be guaranteed to a Credit Card Cancellation Policy: Cancellations varies based on type of rate being booked.
