Serene and Relaxing
We stayed in September and, unless you are looking for snow, this is a wonderful time to be at Fairmont Château Lake Louise. Even then, the mountain at the end of the lake still had a bit of a snow cap that was highlighted during most of the day by the sun, providing a picturesque view.
We did not have a lakeside room, instead choosing to spend the money on the Gold package; and we feel it was a great decision. We didn’t spend a lot of time in the room anyhow; and the amenities included in the Gold package, including the dedicated check-in and concierge services, breakfast, happy hour, and all-day snacks, were very convenient. The staff in the Gold lounge were wonderful and most helpful, although this could also be said about any of the staff we encountered during our stay.
The shuttles and other activities offered by the hotel made it convenient to enjoy other activities, and the priority access to restaurants and even canoeing were a big benefit.
The hotel was extremely clean, there are some nice shops, and the garden area in the back or the outside patio at the bar was a wonderful place to enjoy the view of the lake; and what a view it is!
Two areas that might could be improved are the restaurants and the rooms. We tried two of the restaurants during our stay; and the food was good, but in a hotel of this level we expected at least one restaurant to be great, and that was not our experience. The wine lists were also a bit limited at both restaurants.
The room was very comfortable, and it had everything we needed, but the bathrooms were a very small, and our room did not have a “clean” smell. As noted earlier, we didn’t spend a lot of time in our room, so this was not a major issue, especially since the wonderful weather allowed us to leave the window open and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
These two suggestions aside, my wife and I highly recommend Château Lake Louise, and we are definitely considering a return sometime in the future.