Awards and Accolades: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Awards and Accolades

Property Awards 

The AAA Five Diamond Rating – 2013

Fairmont Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess received the AAA Five Diamond Rating.

The Telegraph Ultratravel 100 Awards - 2012
The Savoy was awarded Best Hotel in the UK at the prestigious Ultratravel Awards which recognizes the 100 finest things in luxury travel, as chosen by their readers.

Expansión Magazine - Super Empresas – 2012
Fairmont Mayakoba took home a top prize as one of the 2012 Super Companies with between 500 and 3,000 employees. Acknowledged for their internal training, partnerships and flexibility, the hotel was named #3 of 132 companies.

Expedia - Insider’s Select – 2012

Named as one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World is Fairmont Mayakoba while named among the Top 100 Hotels in their respective regions are: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Fairmont Battery Wharf, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Fairmont Singapore, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Travel + Leisure – World’s Best Hotels - 2013

Listed among the Top 50 are Fairmont Mara Safari Club and Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. Named to the World’s Top 500 are Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Monte Carlo, The Savoy, The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Fairmont Mayakoba and The Fairmont Kea Lani.

 Travel + Leisure – 100 World’s Best Hotels - 2012

Named within their respective regions: Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Fairmont The Norfolk, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Québec City, The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Fairmont Kea Lani, The Fairmont Orchid, The Fairmont Acapulco Princess and Fairmont Mayakoba.

Travel + Leisure – Top Family Hotels – 2012

Identified as Top in their respective regions: Fairmont Tremblant, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Fairmont Banff Spring, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Fairmont Mara Safari Club and Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

TripAdvisor’ Traveler’s Choice Awards – Luxury Category - 2013

Nine Fairmont hotels were named among the Top 25 Hotels in their respective regions: Fairmont Beijing, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Fairmont Pacific Rim, The Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Mayakoba, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Fairmont Nile City, Fairmont Singapore and Fairmont Bab al Bahr. 

U.S. News & World Report –Best Hotels in the USA - 2013

Receiving Gold Badges for their respective regions are: The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, and The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel. Silver Badge winners include: Fairmont Battery Wharf, The Fairmont Kea Lani, Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, The Fairmont San Jose and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Asia Pacific Hotel Awards – 2012
In association with the International Hotel Awards and Bloomberg Television, Fairmont Beijing took top honours as the Best Hotel in China.

Fractional Life Awards - 2012
Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco took home the award for Best Private Residence Club, with judges commenting “A top location and a stylish conversion of a former chocolate factory combine with great amenities to make this a superb development”.

Condé Nast Traveler – Gold List - 2013

Fairmont properties include: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont Kea Lani (Platinum Circle Status recipients), The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Pacific Rim, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, The Fairmont Waterfront , Fairmont Chateau Laurier, The Fairmont Orchid, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Fairmont Mayakoba and Fairmont Heritage Place Franz Klammer Lodge.

Condé Nast Traveler – Readers Choice Awards - 2012

Making the list are: Fairmont Heritage Place Franz Klammer Lodge (Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World) followed by the following for their respective regions: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, The Fairmont Kea Lani, The Fairmont Orchid, The Plaza, Fairmont Battery Wharf, Boston, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Fairmont Miramar Hotels & Bungalows in Los Angeles, The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim, The Fairmont Waterfront, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Québec City, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Mayakoba, The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados, The Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda. Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg, Fairmont Singapore and London’s The Savoy.

Forbes (formerly Mobil Travel Guide) – Annual Star Awards - 2011
Awarded to “outstanding establishments in distinctive settings, with exceptional service that creates a luxury experience”,
The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle and Fairmont Singapore all received a Four Star ranking, along with the Banffshire Club restaurant located in The Fairmont Banff Springs and the Georgian Room at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel who were awarded with Four Stars in the restaurant category.  Willow Stream Spas at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and The Fairmont Banff Springs also received Four Star designations during the awards ceremony.

International Hotel Awards – 2011
In association with Bloomberg Television, the International Hotel Awards identify and reward excellence throughout the global hospitality industry.  Receiving top honours for Best New Hotel Construction and Design in China and Best New Hotel Construction and Design in Asia Pacific is Fairmont Beijing, and for Best Convention Hotel in Singapore, was Fairmont Singapore.  Fairmont Monte Carlo received 3 recognitions as “Best European Hotel”, “Best hotel in Monaco” and “Highly Commended Spa”.

Smith Travel Research Awards - 2011
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco was awarded the 2011 Best Performing Luxury Hotel recognition by leading global hospitality industry research company, Smith Travel Research.  The annual awards recognize properties for outstanding performance within their segment and Fairmont Heritage, Place Ghirardelli Square took home the honour for the national luxury hotel segment.

Smart Travel Asia.com - 2011
Fairmont Peace Hotel was named one of the “Top 25 Business Hotels” by a reader survey on Asia's best business hotels, luxury resorts, spas, destinations, business cities, shopping spots, and the world's best airlines and airports. Voters averaged over 15 trips annually and earned an average US$156,716 total household income.

Fodor’s - 100 Hotel Awards – 2011
The leading name in travel guides selects the top 100 hotels worldwide through the input of their editors and travel experts, highlighting excellent service and stylish accommodations that make every hotel stay unforgettable.  Winning in the “Grande Dame” category for classic, luxurious service is The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and in the “Local Flavour” category for conveying authentic and locally relevant experiences is Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello.

Golden Pillow Award 2011
Organized by 21st Century Business Herald and China’s first “Business & Travel” magazine, the Golden Pillow award recognizes the exceptional contribution of leading hotels to the development of China’s hospitality industry.  For 2011, Fairmont Peace Hotel received this prestigious award, chosen from among 55 companies and 400 candidates.

World Travel Awards – 2012

Nine Fairmont properties were named to the list of Leading Hotels including: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (World’s Leading Ski Hotel), The Fairmont Royal Pavilion (Leading Resort in Barbados), The Fairmont Southampton (Leading Spa Resort in Bermuda), Fairmont Monte Carlo (Monaco’s Leading Hotel), Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Managed Hotel (Leading Hotel in the Middle East), The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Leading Golf Resort), The Fairmont Banff Springs (Leading Ski Hotel designation) The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Leading Spa Hotel in Canada) and Fairmont Grand Hotel, Kyiv (Europe’s Leading New Hotel and Ukraine’s Leading Hotel). 

World Airport Awards - 2011
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel received the "Best Airport Hotel - North America" award and placed fifth in the world on the list of Top 10 Airport Hotels list.  Conducted by Skytrax, the survey collected responses from more than 11 million questionnaires distributed to passengers around the world, representing over 100 nationalities and covering more than 240 airports worldwide.  Airline travellers voted for the world's top 10 airport hotels, with over 860,000 guests rating their hotel experiences. The Skytrax survey was established in 1999, and is held in high esteem for the clarity of the process and rigorously applied rules of total independence. 

Dining Awards

Zagat – 2013

Receiving the prestigious Zagat award is Santé restaurant (The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa) and Spectrum on One (Fairmont Dubai) for “Top Food” in Dubai and “Top Service”.

Vibe Vista – Best Spirits Program – 2013

Taking top honours for the Best Spirits Program category in the Hotel, Casino and Cruise Lines Segment, Fairmont won for the FAME mixology program.

Wine Spectator – Awards of Excellence – 2012

Receiving the “Best of Award of Excellence” was The Waterlot (The Fairmont Southampton) and Bourbon Steak (Fairmont Scottsdale Princess). The “Award of Excellence” recipients are Pyramid Restaurant and Bar (The Fairmont Dallas), Santé (The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa), Aria (Fairmont Chicago), The Beaver Club (Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth), Le Charlevoix (Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu), The Fairview Dining Room (The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise) and Tabachin (Fairmont Mayakoba).

Forbes Travel Guide – Four Star Restaurants 2012

Named to the prestigious list are the Banffshire Club at The Fairmont Banff Springs and the Georgian Room at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.

Cheers Magazine - Beverage Excellence Award - 2012
Beverage Business publication Cheers magazine is devoted to full-service restaurants, bars and hotels.  Fairmont’s FAME program won the top award for “Best Chain Spirits Program” at their annual Beverage Excellence Awards.

Edmonton’s Avenue Magazine - 2012
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald’s Confederation Lounge has won Best Service Award, with their Harvest Room being named #1 of the Best 25 Things to Eat in Edmonton, for their lobster ravioli dish.

Taste Awards 2011
The first ever awards in Nairobi saw Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari take home Prestige Awards for “Exceptional Service” in their Tatu Restaurant and “Best Hotel Bar” with their Cin Cin Wine Bar. 

Michelin Guide - 2012

Haerlin Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has maintained their two Michelin star rating and carries 17 of a potential 20 points on the famous Gault Millau European restaurant ranking system.

Luxury Travel Market – Virtuoso Awards – 2011
Editors of VIRTUOSO LIFE magazine collaborated with the organization's top-tier travel advisors to select hotel nominees in 10 categories. A panel of over 6,000 advisors weighed in on those listed and named the American Bar at The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel as “Best Bar”.

Corporate Awards 

Gallup Great Workplace Award – 2012
Fairmont Raffles Hotels International was among 27 worldwide organizations that were recognized as leaders when it comes to creating an engaged workplace culture.   FRHI was evaluated by a panel of workplace experts and results were compared to a workplace research database composed of millions of work teams in more than 100 countries.

Canada’s Top 10 Company Employer Brands - 2012
Randstad is a global leader in staffing, recruitment and HR services and their Canadian branch has identified Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as one of the top Employer Brands a voted on by Canadians. 

Canada’s Top 100 Employers – 2013

For the eleventh consecutive year, Fairmont was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Achievement Awards – 2012

Fairmont received the Innovation Award for strategic, results-focused, innovative events and programs - specifically: Meetings that Matter, Lifestyle Cuisine Plus, Green Partnership programs and the Honey Bees and Herb Garden initiatives.

Hotels Magazine – Social Hotel Award – 2012

Named the top hotel in the Best Twitter Account category for engaging customers and followers with “surprise and delight” content that builds loyalty and strengthens Fairmont’s position that these are the hotels hwere memorable experiences happen.

Travel + Leisure SMITTY Award – 2012
Fairmont was named winner of the Best Social Media Promotion of Travel Deals, Global Hotel or Resort Chain, at the first annual SMITTY awards event which recognizes innovative efforts in the travel industry to raise the social media bar.

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards 2012

The HSMAI awards honor outstanding achievement in advertising, public relations and digital marketing in the travel industry. Fairmont was recognized with a Gold award for the “What’s Your Vacation Style” Facebook contest and a Bronze award for the redesign of the Fairmont.com site.

Global Retail and Leisure International Awards – 2011
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was named Global Leisure Operator of the Year – a tribute bestowed by RLI Magazine to the international leisure operator that has shown the strongest performance while offering the guest an innovative and exciting brand.

Travel Weekly’s Magellan Award – 2011
Fairmont Magazine was honoured with the prestigious Magellan Award from Travel Weekly in the Hotels and Resorts Print Advertising category.  Receiving entries from top travel organizations and professionals worldwide, the award is a tremendous achievement and proves that Fairmont represents “the highest standard of excellence within the travel industry”.

Canada’s Top Employers for Young People - 2011
This award recognizes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as a Canadian employer that leads the nation in offering exceptional workplaces and human resource programs of interest to young people starting their careers.

Environmental Leadership Awards

Canada’s Greenest Employers - 2012
Fairmont was once again named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2011.  A designation that indicates Fairmont remains a leader in creating a culture of environmental awareness that has exceptional earth-friendly initiatives, and is recognized for attracting employees and customers based on our environmental leadership. 

Successful Meetings – 2012

 Fairmont Washington DC was named one of the Top 10 Green Hotels in the United States following a survey of hospitality industry professionals. Cited for their three honeybee hives (home to more than 100,000 Italian honeybees) on its rooftop.

Washington State Recycler of the Year – 2012

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel received the Recycler of the Year award which recognizes excellence in overall environmental and economic benefit, level of commitment, innovation, economic benefit and transferability.

Green Washington Awards – 2011
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel was named top hotel in the hospitality category at the annual Green Washington Awards which acknowledges those companies that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to making their businesses sustainable.

Santa Monica Sustainable Quality Awards - 2012

Taking the grand prize for combined excellence is Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows for their commitment to minimizing their impact on the environment through the signature Green Partnership program. The hotel’s main restaurant FIG, was recognized with 2 Excellence Awards in Stewardship for Natural Environment and Social Responsibility.

People & Environment Achievement Awards - 2011
In conjunction with Greentraveller magazine, the PEA awards named The Savoy’s Debra Patterson as recipient of the Responsible Travel Award at their annual event.

Emirates Environmental Group’s Waste Management Awards -2012

Fairmont Dubai was honored at the annual Waste Management & Recycling Awards which acknowledges individuals, companies and educational institutions that have excelled in EEG’s expansive Waste Management program.

Travel Industry Awards

SABQ Tourism Awards – 2012

Recognizing market-leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry across the region and with more than 22,000 readers votingMakkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, was named the Best Hotel in Saudi Arabia.

Conference & Incentive Travel Magazine – Hot List – 2012

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace was named the 2012 Hot List Gold winner as Best International Conference Hotel, by C&IT magazine.

Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards – 2012
For the third consecutive year, Fairmont Monte Carlo received the gold award for Best Overseas Hotel at the annual Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards.

Flight Centre Supplier Awards – 2012
Fairmont took home three awards at this year’s event:Best Hotel Chain for Business Travel, Best Hotel/Resort Chain US and Canada and Best Resort/Hotel Chain International.

Luxury Brands Status Index (LBSI) – 2011
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was named a top luxury hotel brand by the Luxury Brands Status Index (LBSI). The New York City-based Luxury Institute conducts the survey, which queried high net-worth consumers from China about their impressions of brands in categories such as fashion and hotels.  Survey respondents rated brands on quality, exclusivity, social status and overall ownership experience in addition to price worthiness, willingness to recommend the brand and likelihood of purchase.  In China, Fairmont was awarded the top honor in the hotels category. 

Spa Awards

SpaFinder Reader’s Choice Awards – 2012

Willow Stream Spas was honoured with the Best Spa Brand designation by readers of SpaFinder, the world’s largest spa and wellness media and marketing company.

Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Edition – 2012
The monthly lifestyle magazine with a focus on fashion, health and beauty presented their Spa Awards for 2012, naming Fairmont Singapore’s Willow Stream Spa as the winner of the Best Anti-Aging Facial and Best Jet-lag Recovery Treatment.

Fairways & Greens Magazine – 2012
Dedicated specifically to golf and leisure travel, this magazine has awarded two distinctions to Fairmont properties Best Spa Vacation for a Day - Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Best Warm Stone Massage, Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

Forbes Travel Guide – Four Star Spas 2012

Named in Canada is Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs, in the US Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and in China, Fairmont Peace Hotel was acknowledged for Outstanding Achievement in Quality and Exception Services.

Forbes Travel Guide Annual Star Awards - 2011
Two Fairmont properties made Forbes annual Star Awards in 2011, including The Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and at The Fairmont Banff Springs.

Spas of America – Top 100 Spas in North America – 2012

Making the annual Top Spas list is The Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Pacific Rim, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and The Fairmont Banff Springs which were named among the Top Spas in Canada as measured by unique page views by global spa and wellness travel consumers on the Spas of America website.

Condé Nast Readers Poll – Best Spas - 2012

Eight Fairmont hotels were named as Top Spas in their regions: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, The Fairmont Orchid, The Fairmont Kea Lani, The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Mayakoba and The Fairmont Southampton.

Travel + Leisure – Top Hotel Spas – 2012
Fairmont Mayakoba’s Willow Stream Spa was named one of Mexico’s Top 20 Spas, The Fairmont Orchid was selected as one of Hawaii’s Top Ten Spas and Fairmont Beijing received Best Spa of the Year for all of China.

TimeOut Shanghai - 2011
An electronic guide to what’s happening in the most exciting cities around the world, TimeOut surveyed their readers and has awarded Best Resort Spa in Shanghai,to the Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, Kunshan, China.

Golden Pillow Award - 2011
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake has been voted one of China's Top 10 Most Popular Resort Hotels of 2011 at the 8th annual Golden-Pillow Award of China Hotels.  The voting is one of the most popular events in China and Asia hospitality with between 400 and 500 hotels registering to be considered, each year.

SpaChina Summit – 2011
Fairmont Hotels’ signature spa brand, Willow Stream Spas, nabbed two awards at the annual industry gathering recognizing China’s best spas. Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan won for “Excellent Spa Cuisine of the Year,” while Willow Stream Spa at the legendary Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai took home the prize for “Best Men’s Treatment of the Year.”.

Golf & Ski Awards

Condé Nast - Top 121 Golf Resorts - 2012
The luxury travel publication recognized eight Fairmont properties in their Top 121 Golf Resorts, rating Course Design/ Access, Golf Staff/Service, Rooms, Service, Food/Dining, Location and Overall Design.  Named are The Fairmont Orchid and The Fairmont Kea Lani in Hawaii, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, The Fairmont Southampton, Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya and The Fairmont Acapulco Princess. 

Condé Nast – Readers Poll - 2012
Readers recognized four Fairmont properties in the publication’s 2012 Reader’s Poll – Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge took gold, while Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess won silver.

Golfweek  - Best Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland – 2012
Two of Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland’s courses were named among the top in Great Britain - #25 Torrance Course and #37 Kittocks Course.

Golfweek  - Best Resort Courses in Caribbean & Mexico – 2012
Fairmont Mayakoba’s El Camaleon course was listed amongst the best resort courses in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Golfweek  - Best Tour Courses – 2012
The El Camaleon course at Fairmont Mayakoba placed #15 with The Players Club Stadium Course at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess placing #32. 

LINKS Magazine – Top 11 Tour Courses - 2012
Taking 3rd spot as one of the Top 11 Tour Courses is The Players Club Stadium course at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Fairways & Greens Magazine – 2012
Dedicated specifically to golf and leisure travel, this magazine has awarded three distinctions to Fairmont properties, including Favorite Places to Play - The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Best Place to See Wildlife on Course – The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and, Favorite Places to Stay - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Golfweek - Best Canadian Classic Courses - 2011
Voted four resorts -#3 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, #10 The Fairmont Banff Springs, #26 Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and #28 Fairmont Algonquin as among the top courses built in Canada pre-1960.

Golfweek - Best Canadian Modern Courses - 2011
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler was ranked #22 on Golfweek's Best Canadian Modern Courses 2011.

Golf Tourism Scotland – 2011
Fairmont St. Andrews has been named European Golf Resort of the Year 2012, by the International Association of Golf tour Operators.  One of the most prestigious awards available to golf resorts it recognizes the quality of its facilities and service and is voted on by IAGTO’s 400 plus golf tour operators across 58 countries.

IAGTO – 2012

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland was named Golf Resort of the Year, Europe.

Golf Digest – Best Golf Resorts in North America -2011
Four Fairmont properties placed amongst the top 75 in North America.  #5 The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, #20, The Fairmont Orchid, #23, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and #47, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Golf Magazine – Gold Medal Resort – 2012

For 2012, two Fairmont properties received this distinction : The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Silver Medal Resort recipients included The Fairmont Château Whistler and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

SCORE Golf - Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada - 2011
Being named to the list of top courses is #4 The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, #5 The Fairmont Banff Springs and #54 The Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Condé Nast Traveler - Top 50 Ski Resorts & Hotels in North America - 2012

Four Fairmont hotels were identified as among the best in North America - The Fairmont Château Whistler, The Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Fairmont Heritage Place Franz Klammer Lodge and The Fairmont Banff Springs.

Travel & Leisure – North America’s Best Ski Hotels - 2011 

Named among the top 27 ski hotels in North America are The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Virgin Holidays Best Hotel Ski Gold Award – 2011
Receiving this award is The Fairmont Banff Springs.

World Travel Awards - Alberta’s Leading Ski Resort – 2011
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise received the distinction of Alberta's Leading Ski Resort at the World Travel Awards in 2011.

Ski Magazine -Ski Resort in Eastern North America – 2011
Fairmont Tremblant was named #1 for the 15th consecutive year.