Fodor's Expert Review Fairmont Château Lake Louise

The view out the Fairmont's back door is dramatic and then some, with terraces and lawns that reach to the famous aquamarine lake, itself backed by the Victoria Glacier. Some guestrooms at the hotel, which opened in 1890 as a wooden chalet but was given a stone facade after a 1924 fire, have private terraces; all have neo-colonial furnishings. Eating options range from family dining in the Brasserie to night-on-the-town elegance in the Fairview Dining Room. Horseback riding and canoeing are available on the property during the summer. In winter, you can enjoy a sleigh ride around the lake, rent ice skates for a spin on Lake Louise, or sign up for a guided mountain adventure. Join the free Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program prior to your visit to receive complimentary premium Internet access.