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Reviews of Fairmont Château Lake Louise 5 stars

111 Lake Louise Drive, T0L 1E0 Lake Louise, Canada

#5 of 9 hotels in Lake Louise

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1242 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Luxury stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool/spa small, but they are working on that.

    Location, room with a view, concierge, staff, quality food, Le Labo

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Fantastic and iconic location. Views from every window.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Someone needs to get the board games updated. Perhaps it's a Canadian thing, but two Q's and three Z's in one of the Scrabble sets was a surprise halfway through a game

    We loved our stay at the Chateau. Renovations were in full swing while we were there, but the only impact that had on us was less guests in the hotel and some of the restaurants weren't open. A warmer than average winter and spring meant that we couldn't skate on the lake. Looking forward to seeing the new pool/spa finished.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs to ensure that the room is clean before handing it over to its guests. The ensuing hassle is discomforting.

    Location is mind boggling, and the service level is v good. The staff is courteous and helpful. Restaurants are very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    A very expensive but unique hotel at a very nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Mount Temple with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not like the noise from construction which started very early in the morning. I did not like the restaurant that looked into the construction.

    I liked the premises, the room, the location. Staff was very polite and competent. The location was breathtaking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Great with dogs, dusty with cots.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two Queen Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We needed a cot, and the staff brought the cot, but I ended up moving the furniture to set up the cot (which I can do, but when I'm on vacation with my family and paying a lot of money for a service, it seems strange). Also, the cot was incredibly dusty, which was a turn-off when you are paying over $1000 for a room.

    Great staff. Great view, which is why we stay there. They are awesome with kids and dogs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Outstanding with intermittent Wi-Fi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi signal in room needs improving

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, view & friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is construction going on and most of that is viewable out of the window directly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Spectacular location and view matched by comfortable rooms and tasty meals.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom was not great. Very small, which is OK given space constraints. But it was quite cold - drafty. And the water in the shower varied. Sometimes warm. Rarely hot. Sometimes downright cool. Not the standards we would have expected. Air conditioning / heating in the room was unpredictable, too. Even with a set temperature, it would sometime blow quite cold, then overwarm ...

    Beautiful room with a Lake View as requested. We enjoyed the activities - Hotel History Lecture; guided hike to Fairview Lookout. Good food at the restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely, comfortable stay with so much to see in the building as well as activities to do outside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location at the lake and wonderful building and facilities with wonderful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Check out some of the other lodges in the area instead, perhaps.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Fairmont Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt too pretentious and too nouveau-riche tailored. From the ridiculous jewelry shops (why?) to checking room keys everywhere for even bathroom access. I realize they may get non-guests walk in quite a bit but the constant checking and signage felt disturbing. The food was a real disappointment. Only the 2nd time in my life I had to send something back to the kitchen at dinner. Be aware that once you made the booking you learn you are expected to pay a 45$ mandatory charge for “activities” like yoga and bonfires even if you don’t partake in them. Given the room rates, the additional price of this makes little difference but they wound be better off just adding something extra into the room rate and not have customers feel strong armed into paying for something they don’t use. Lake Louise is nice but somewhat overhyped and definitely overcrowded. The emerald lake 30 minutes drive away made more of an impression. The whole area between Banff and Jasper was stunning. If you have a chance at all, take the Icefields parkway to Jasper: one of the most beautiful drives and lakes, glaciers and snow peaks everywhere

    Nice location but the enormous hotel complex on this tiny lake looks out of place. The staff was absolutely delightful from the reception to the Consierge to anyone encountered.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Better staff and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in this hotel expecting a privilege over the non-in-house guests but after we check out, we were asked to use the common toilet! So much for luxury! And the girl sraff sucks!

    Location Some staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and old charm opulence Wonderful buffet breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    4-5+ stars for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Getting dated and needs a remodel soon

    Excellent view of lake and mountains. The staff allowed my claustrophobic wife to take the larger service elevator to our floor which was extra kind. I would return

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Cold
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two Queen Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Age and construction

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Enchanted time away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Mount Temple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paid for a room with a view. The view was lovely but the dumpster was also in our view!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great view over Lake Louise!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very nice hotel, but compared to the VRBO / Air BnB offerings with larger living areas, the value was questionable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Construction activity. Very small room. Bed was not flat. Resort fee was annoying.

    Beautiful site. Classic architecture. Attentive staff. Great amenities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Amazing stay in a winter wonderland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hotel, thoughtful and friendly staff and absolutely stunning views!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive. Pool area is poor for a top quality hotel.

    Location. Scenery. Activities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The disruption of the renovations!

    The location was fabulous and the shuttle to the ski lifts was efficient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Spectacular hotel surrounded by magnificent views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not staying longer

    The Fairmont Chateau is a winter wonderland. One of the most spectacular places I have ever stayed. The building is magnificent, both the exterior and interior. The view from our room and in every direction were spectacular and absolutely breath taking. The service is second to none. What more can I say. Definitely a bucket list location and it lived up to my expectations. I hope to visit again in spring when the lake thaws to the beautiful turquoise Lake Louise is famous for.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Construction started at 630am right outside our room and we were located next to a staff elevator and we were woken multiple times at night due to slamming door and loud conversations

    Beautiful views.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely for a luxurious stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was too close to the bed and the doors don’t seal shut. It was very close quarters. I definitely would have liked a bit more area to move around. The view would have been lovely if not for the construction.

    It was beautiful and comfortable. The staff was great and the location stunning.

    Stayed in December 2023

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