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Chateau Lake Louise

  • April 23, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by DrewD from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Chateau Lake Louise

Originally part of the iconic Canadian Pacific brand and built during the turn of the 20th century along the Canadian railways, the resort is one of the finest in North America. The attached photo shows the absolute exquisite view outside our fifth-floor window. Located right on Lake Louise in the middle of the Banff National Park, it is a short 5-minute drive from the Lake Louise ski resort. There is plenty of on-site shopping and dining, which is helpful, since Banff is a 45-minute drive and the only other option is a strip center on the highway. Chateau Lake Louise can make the perfect mountain getaway.

From journal Spring Skiing in Banff/Lake Louise

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Chateau Lake Louise

  • February 7, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by jj2 from Madison, Alabama
Chateau Lake Louise

As you round the last corner of the winding approach to the hotel, the chateau suddenly fills the view…a midrise building with Swiss details. You step into a large lobby framed with graceful archways, a grand staircase on your right that leads to a gallery and an opening on your left that ultimately leads to the Lobby Bar. While the stairs are impressive, it is the huge crystal clear window in the bar that will draw you like a magnate. It looks out over the full length of the lake to the glacier and mountains that feed it. In the winter, it offers a snowy vista with Nordic skiers on the frozen lake. In summer, the emerald/turquoise water is surreal (the color is due to minerals in the melting glaciers).

The reception desk opposite the main door runs the length of the lobby. The clerks are friendly and you may well find that your room has been upgraded if the hotel is not full. All of our special requests were met with a smile and executed with style. The hotel offers lake and mountain view rooms. Clearly the lake view rooms are the premium option, but all views are outstanding. The lake view offers one additional feature …it is much more quiet. The mountain view rooms face the parking lot. It quickly fills with buses that seem to be perpetually backing up (BEEP, BEEP, BEEP). This was especially noticeable because we kept the window open (there is no air conditioning).

The rooms vary in space and appointments. Even the budget room offered as part of a ski package was comfortable. We spent little time there, however, as relaxing in the Lobby Bar with its lake view, hiking the trail around the lake, picnicking in the snow and venturing out on day trips occupied most of our time. The trail around the lake is wide and easy to walk. For the more adventurous, side trails lead up the hillside and, in the winter, across the lake itself.

The hotel is a self-contained village with a variety of shops, travel services, restaurants and lounges. You need not ever step foot outside, but don’t miss the mountain air! Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. If you are on a budget, consider getting your supplies from the Samson Mall shopping center "in town." When money is not a concern, you can order one packed and ready to go, or purchase it ala cart at the deli on the main floor.

The 250 seat Glacier Saloon downstairs is a welcoming venue after a hike or when returning from a day trip. Its heavy wood trim and western motif provide a comfortable retreat. There is often live music here and a dance floor for the adventurous two-stepper. Restaurants include the Victoria Dining Room (fine dining), the Poppy Room (casual dining), the Edelweiss Dining Room (fine Canadian dining) and the Walliser Stube (see separate journal entry). Their web site is .

From journal Lake Louise: Emerald of the Canadian Rockies

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