Hotel
Lake Louise, Canadian Rockies
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
A 539-room chateau on the shore of Lake Louise, inside Banff National Park, with views of Victoria Glacier and access to three ski resorts.
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Palace · Banff, Canada
Fairmont Banff Springs
A stone castle in Banff National Park, built in 1888, with 724 rooms and suites, a Stanley Thompson golf course and six restaurants and bars.
Overview
Fairmont Banff Springs stands a few minutes from the Town of Banff, inside Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel has offered hospitality since 1888 and is known locally as the Castle in the Rockies, a description that owes as much to its turrets and stone facade as to its scale. The source describes it as a historic 5-star resort, set among wildlife, hiking trails, skiing and championship golf.
There are 724 guest rooms and suites, arranged across the main building, the Gatehouse near the Adventure Centre, and a series of named suites at the top of the hotel. Categories range from Fairmont King and Queen rooms found throughout the resort to the Turret suite, with its lofted bedroom and spiral staircase, and the Crown suite, set at the peak of the hotel with panoramic views. Fairmont Gold occupies the fourth and fifth floors of the main building, with its own check-in, a private lounge, an all-day honor bar and breakfast and afternoon canapes.
Dining runs across six venues: The Vermillion Room, a brasserie with a bustling atmosphere; STOCK Food & Drink, a market built on relationships with local farmers; Rundle Bar, known for mountain views and cocktails, and also home to the hotel's afternoon tea service; 1888 Chop House, focused on Alberta beef; Ramsay Bar in the Gatehouse Foyer; and Grapes, for pizzas and antipasti. Private dining can be arranged in settings including the 360° Dome and the Upper Rundle Bar. Golf is played on the Stanley Thompson-designed course on site, and skiing is accessible nearby at Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt Norquay.
- Rooms
- 724
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- 724 guest rooms and suites across the main building and the Gatehouse
- Hotel has operated since 1888 in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- On-site golf course designed by Stanley Thompson
- Six restaurants and bars, including 1888 Chop House and The Vermillion Room
- Fairmont Gold floors with a private lounge, honor bar and breakfast and canapes
- Nearby ski access to Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt Norquay
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Fairmont King
Located throughout the resort, this room is furnished for a couple or an individual traveller.
Up to 2 guestsKingFairmont Gold King
Located on the 4th and 5th floors of the main building, with private check-in and check-out and access to the Fairmont Gold lounge, including breakfast and evening canapes.
Up to 2 guestsKingTurret 1 Bedroom Suite
A lofted bedroom reached by a spiral staircase, with a free-standing bathtub. Described on the hotel's site as popular for honeymoons.
Up to 2 guestsQueenTerrace 2 Bedroom Suite
Located in the main building with 2.5 bathrooms, a bathtub and a large outdoor terrace.
Up to 2 guestsKingMajestic 2 Bedroom Suite
A grand suite in the main building with sweeping views and 2.5 bathrooms.
Up to 2 guestsKingMountain viewCrown 2 Bedroom Suite
Set at the peak of the hotel with panoramic views, 2.5 bathrooms, and described as ideal for entertaining.
Up to 2 guests2 KingsPanoramic viewGatehouse King
Located in the hotel Gatehouse near the Adventure Centre, with additional space, a large bathroom and extra storage. Suited to extended stays.
Up to 2 guestsKingSignature View King
Located in the main building, with distinctive architectural details and mountain views, ideal for a couple.
Up to 2 guestsKingMountain view
Amenities
- The Vermillion Room
- STOCK Food & Drink
- Rundle Bar
- 1888 Chop House
- Ramsay Bar
- Grapes
- Fairmont Spa
- Fitness centre
- Pools
- Golf course
- Fairmont Gold lounge
- Enclosed outdoor parking
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Banff, Canada
Turquoise lakes, the Icefields Parkway and lodges that put the mountains in the window.
Questions
- What is the closest airport to Fairmont Banff Springs?
- The closest airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), approximately 80 miles (130 km) east of the resort. Most major airline carriers fly into Calgary.
- How can I get to Fairmont Banff Springs from the airport?
- Daily airport shuttles run door-to-door service between Calgary International Airport and the hotel. Private taxis, limo services and rental cars are also available at the airport.
- How many rooms does the hotel have?
- Fairmont Banff Springs has 724 guest rooms and suites, located across the main building and the Gatehouse near the Adventure Centre.
- What dining options are on site?
- The hotel has six restaurants and bars: The Vermillion Room, STOCK Food & Drink, Rundle Bar, 1888 Chop House, Ramsay Bar and Grapes. Afternoon tea is served at Rundle Bar, and private dining can be arranged in spaces including the 360° Dome.
- Is there golf and skiing near the hotel?
- The hotel has its own golf course, designed by Stanley Thompson. For skiing, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt Norquay are all nearby.
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