Farah Rafiq

Review of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Loui...

Stunning hotel, stunning location. Only downside i...

Stunning hotel, stunning location. Only downside is all the tourists walking through - felt kind of like a mall. I was really looking forward to sitting at their lounge and having a drink while overlooking the frozen lake and mountains. It was one of the main reasons why I flew to Banff. However, they closed the restaurant to hotel guests only, which I thought was very disappointing and inconsiderate. There was skating and hockey on the frozen lake. And an ice cafe with spiked hot chocolate, tea and coffee. Bundle up because my eyelashes were frozen at - 45!