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General Information The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise:
Rooms: 550
Floors: 8
Time Zone: Mountain
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Hotel Description The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise:
"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.
General Information:
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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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Service:
- Tennis court
- Business center
- Dining
- Meeting room
- Nonsmoking
- Luxury
- Resort
- Castle
- Pets allowed
- Car rental desk
- Fitness facility
- Golf
- Swimming pool
- Wheel chair access
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There isn't a better home base from which to explore your destination than Canadian Pacific Hotels. Located in the heart of the most extraordinary surroundings, we offer some of the most spectacular attractions you may ever experience. The possibilities within walking distance of our doors are endless. With Canadian Pacific Hotels, our guests have it all: location, service and a full range of luxury accommodations and amenities. What better way to enjoy all this than with our special packages designed to meet the specific needs and tastes of our guests. Instead of something for everyone, our packages are created to have something for you.
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Reservation Policies:
Check-In: 1600
Check-Out: 1200
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