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Been to Lake Louise a few times and stayed at the Chateau last year.
Lake Louise is an iconic place, so the room prices are going to be like staying in HK with a view of the harbour, something like that (except Fairmont is the only choice).
At Christmas, the lake is going to be frozen over, so the view (in my opinion at least) is less iconic than during the spring/summer months.
Also, daylight is minimal.
With that in mind, if you really want to stay there, consider maybe a room facing the forest instead of the lake? I'm not sure a lakeview room is worth it tbh.
Also, it's an old hotel, the rooms are tiny and average.
So yeah, if I were to do what you are suggesting, I'd go for the cheapest forest view room and then spend the day outdoors and in the hotel lounge, then save the room for just sleeping.
Since you mentioned walking around Banff (which is about 30 mins away from Lake Louise), why not stay in Banff instead? Banff Springs is iconic, or Rim Rock just down the street.
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Banff itself is also an option, yes. Would be nice to re-visit the hot springs as I do like that as a unique winter activity. I remember as a kid dipping in the hot water until I was too hot, running out and getting cold from the snow then dipping right back into the hot water lol. I guess it's basically a Canadian Onsen experience but with snow.
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Why not visit Toronto?  
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There are three fairmonts out in the rockies.
1. Fairmont jasper, cool layout it’s more like a camping cabin.
2. Fairmont lake louise. Recently renovated, best location for views and skiing. $$$ though
3. Fairmont banff. Inside banff, old hotel kinda meh but historic.
Other good hotels are rim rock but closed for the summer.
I recommend kanasaski mountain lodge, book a massage therapist at the kananaski spa for subsidized entrance fee. It’s like the Scandinavie spa in whistler.
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When Lake Louise freezes over, you can skate on it during the winter months or you can rent kayak/canoes during the Summer. Both great experiences IMO
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I just got back from Jasper and it was surreal to see half the town and part of the Fairmont lodge backdrop burned. The locals are still hurting from what happened - thankfully most of the town is still around. Overall it was worth the visit to support them as they recover and rebuild.
Here's a view from the dock:  
(the water is still so pretty)
And a photo of the charred remains in Maligne Canyon:  | 
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Why not visit Toronto? | yeah, no thanks lol
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Why not visit Toronto? | It's not so bad!!!! 
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you didnt show them any pictures of brampton!!!
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There's no such thing as pictures of Brampton. Anybody who takes their phone out would have it immediately stolen.
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^utter Mensa level comment right there
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Originally Posted by noclue There are three fairmonts out in the rockies.
1. Fairmont jasper, cool layout it’s more like a camping cabin.
2. Fairmont lake louise. Recently renovated, best location for views and skiing. $$$ though
3. Fairmont banff. Inside banff, old hotel kinda meh but historic.
Other good hotels are rim rock but closed for the summer.
I recommend kanasaski mountain lodge, book a massage therapist at the kananaski spa for subsidized entrance fee. It’s like the Scandinavie spa in whistler. | Stayed at the Fairmont Jasper years ago and it's very dated but, my goodness, what a location. We were put in a cabin rather than the main building and it faced out onto the golf course and it was just awesome. Had dinner outside one night and a reindeer walked right up to us: 
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Kill it !!!! Kill it with fire (more delicious when roasted)
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(not my pictures) | Wow! Those are some stunning photos. I was slowly scrolling down admiring the photos and it didn't get real until I got to the bottom and saw that frozen railing.
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Originally Posted by radeonboy I just got back from Jasper and it was surreal to see half the town and part of the Fairmont lodge backdrop burned. The locals are still hurting from what happened - thankfully most of the town is still around. Overall it was worth the visit to support them as they recover and rebuild.
Here's a view from the dock:
(the water is still so pretty)
And a photo of the charred remains in Maligne Canyon: | Jasper is truly one of the most incredible places in canada. I spent so much of my youth there. I remember my grandparents would drive me and a friend when we were like 13 to ride at marmot basin and just sit in the lodge and drink coffee and hot chocolate for like 7 hours while we'd go riding. The snowboard shop I worked at held a comp there every year. I got snuck into my first bar there at Petes at 15 years old. Had my first one night stand in that town. I haven't been there since the fire, but I hope the town can rebuild and keep the character that it has. Banff is incredible as well but so much more commercialized and touristy. Jasper is just a beautiful small town in one of the most beautiful places on earth and has so much more charm.
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