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Currency: Canadian Dollars (CAD) Number of Floors: 8 Number of Units: 548 Number of Suites: 0 Check In / Out: 4pm - 12pm
Area 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 Location: 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.

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"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.

Room Information

Fairmont Rooms & Fairmont Lakeview Rooms Fairmont Rooms & Fairmont Lakeview Rooms are cosy accommodation with limited living space, enhanced by an alpine-inspired decor. Fairmont Rooms have a limited or obstructed view, whereas Fairmont Lakeview Rooms offer views of Lake Louise.

Deluxe Rooms & Deluxe Lakeview Rooms Deluxe Rooms & Deluxe Lakeview Rooms are spacious rooms, ideal for families. Deluxe Rooms offer views of the Chateau grounds or hillside, whereas Deluxe Lakeview Rooms offer views of Lake Louise.

Fairmont Gold Rooms & Fairmont Gold Lakeview Rooms Fairmont Gold Rooms & Fairmont Gold Lakeview Rooms reflect the experience of a "hotel within a hotel", with private check-in and check-out, Fairmont Gold Concierge team, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast each morning and hors d'oeuvres in the evening, in addition to other business amenities. These rooms offer views of the Chateau grounds, hillside or Lake Louise.

Junior Suites & Junior Suites Lakeside Junior Suites & Junior Suites Lakeview are spacious open-concept suites with no division between bedroom and parlour area. Excellent for small families. Junior Suites offer views of the Chateau Grounds, hillside or Lake Louise.

Amenity Information

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, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box, Shops/Commercial Services, Skiing, Fitness Center or Spa, Tennis, Television with Cable, Laundry/Valet Services, VIP Rooms/Services

Directions

From Various points Inquire with the Concierge Desk for driving directions in the area.