RESORTS, SPAS & RETREATS

Description

Hide away here as Fairbanks and Barrymore, and Monroe and Hitchcock once did. Discover why snow worshippers, nature lovers and polished travelers all call this Chateau "The Diamond in the Wilderness".

They're called the "Diamond in the Wilderness" and nothing complements a Diamond better than "Gold". Now open, The Chateau has a new way to raise your expectations. The Chateau's exclusive Fairmont Gold floor is designed to pamper you from the moment you arrive at your private seventh floor check-in, with a dedicated concierge and enhanced business services. Lavish rooms and suites. Indulgent bath products. Totally personalized service. The crowning touch - a private lounge that serves complimentary continental breakfast, cocktail hour canapes and an honor bar. Because you deserve the touch of Gold.

Hotel History
"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 100 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.

Accommodations
"I never, in all my explorations, saw such a matchless scene." It was 1882 and Tom Wilson, the first non-native to view Lake Louise, was referring to that amazing discovery. His opinion also happens to echo the sentiments of guests upon seeing their rooms. Elegant and polished yet relaxed and inviting, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise accommodations strive to live up to the natural wonder with whom they share their name. Unwind where the luxury of a bygone era has been perfectly preserved. In a guestroom or suite with a heightened level of modern comfort, heartfelt welcome and genuine service.

Mountain Adventure Concierge
For more than a century, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has attracted guests looking for that hidden adventure. Whether it’s a guided hike to a remote alpine teahouse or a dog sledding expedition through the Rocky Mountains, a trained Mountain Adventure Concierge will find the experience your clients are looking for, from the serene to the extreme. The dedicated and enthusiastic team will match the appropriate adventure activity based on the guest's fitness level and appetite for adventure. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise introduced the Mountain Adventure Concierge in November 2006. This newly created program allows guests to pre-book activities prior to arrival and allows these activities to be billed directly to the guest’s room. Guests are also welcome to contact a Mountain Adventure Concierge prior to arrival to prepare for the adventures of a lifetime.

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