- dch46
- First Reviewer
- Avg. Member Rating
- 10
- Reviews
A true gem in the Canadian Rockies
- February 6, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Deer Lodge has a great location, less than a five minute walk from Lake Louise. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the building has the rustic charm typical of national park lodges built 100 years ago. I found the "oldness" very appealing, part of the charm, especially when compared to the uninspired monolith just up the road next to the lake. There is ample free parking for all registered guests at the lodge which is very much appreciated when viewing the long, long line of cars trying to get into the Lake Louise parking lot. The rooms in the old section are small but very comfortable, pleasantly decorated, and functional; the rooms in the new section are significantly larger and are typical of a nice motel. The food in the dining room is quite good and a cut above most restaurants in the area. With some of the world's best scenery and best hiking in the immediate area does anyone really need a television? My husband and I are repeat customers and plan to go back again this summer.
Wonderful
- March 2, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Comfortable room, crosscountry skiing right out the front door, large public room to warm up after a ski, good clean hot tub. Other guests are friendly, interesting people. Why spend $300 a night more for the stuffy hotel up the road ?
Great Location!!! Rooms are small and hotel is very old.
- September 13, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The location is great, just in back of the Fairmont Lake Louise property. Within walking distance of Lake Louise. Rooms are very small and hotel is old.
Room was small, but location is terrific
- August 3, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Our room wasn't much bigger than needed for furnishings, which were definitely "old school" - but we were within easy walking distance of Lake Louise - the only other hotel in the immediate vicinity is the Chateau Lake Louise, which costs about 3 times as much per night! With a sitting room, nice dining room, hot tub with a GREAT view, and other amenities, Deer Lodge is clearly based on the notion that you spend time in your room mostly to sleep. Considering the costs of other hotels in the area, I think Deer Lodge has a lot to offer, as long as you don't mind an older, small room.
Very old
- June 4, 2007
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
You can't bet the location since your only other option to stay this close to Lake Louise would cost $400 a night or more. You can easily walk to the lake. The rooms were very musty-smelling and basic (no phone or tv). We ate in the lounge, and the food we had was the best of our whole trip.