The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was built on the shores of the lake in 1890. It's a luxury hotel with lots of history and charm and the views are simply breathtaking. Much of the hotel overlooks the lake, so whether you're tucking into the restaurant's excellent cuisine, enjoying a cocktail in the lounge or relaxing in your lake view bedroom, you can't help but be impressed. On most days in the winter, you can skate on the lake or if even take a sleigh ride around it. And if you can force yourself to leave, the Lake Louise ski area is just a few minutes away via hotel shuttle bus.

All rooms have a bathroom with private bath, shower and WC, cable TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Fairmont room - sleeps 2-4: One king or queen bed and two single beds. Fairmont lake view room - sleeps 2-4: One king or queen bed and two single beds, on the lake side of the hotel. Deluxe room - sleeps 2-3: One king or two queen beds, with mountain views. Deluxe lake view room - sleeps 2-4: One king or two queen beds, with lake views.Fairmont Gold rooms - sleep 2-4: One king or two queen beds. These rooms are located on an exclusive private floor with its own lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast and après ski canapés, and with a honour bar.

indoor pool, whirlpool, steam bath and fitness room beautiful restaurants, lounges, bars and spectacular foyer variety of charming shops ice skating extra charge for fully supervised children's playroom free WiFi in public areas 550 bedrooms

dramatic location right on the lakeshore approx. 5 minutes' drive to the village 10-15 minutes' drink to the ski area via free hotel shuttle bus

optional upgrade to bed and breakfast with full American breakfast continental breakfast included with Fairmont Gold rooms