Deer Lodge
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About this property
At Deer Lodge, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Amenities at shuttle offered by Deer Lodge simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Lake L...
Location
A quiet retreat located 4 km from the village of Lake Louise.
Sauna
Fireplace
Concierge
Housekeeping
Coffee Shop/Café
Room options
2
Standard Room
Room details
140 ft²
9
Superior King Room
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Mini Bar
6
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Lodge)
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1 Full Bed
140 ft²
3
Standard Double Or Twin Room
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Mini Bar
6
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)
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1 King Bed
301 ft²
5
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Tower)
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1 Queen Bed
194 ft²
Premium Double Room
Deluxe 2 Double Room
2 Full Beds
300 ft²
Superior 2 Double Or Twin Room
Mini Bar
7
Tower Traditional Queen Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
194 ft²
6
Heritage Superior King Room
Room details
5
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Heritage)
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2 Full Beds
301 ft²
Deluxe King Room
1 King Bed
300 ft²
Standard Queen Room
3
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
143 ft²
Mini Bar
Standard Twin Lodge
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
140 ft²
Premium Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
190 ft²
5
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Lodge)
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2 Twin Beds
140 ft²
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
143 ft²
Standard Double Lodge
Deluxe 2 Double Or Twin Room
5
Heritage Superior 2 Double Room
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Superior Quadruple Room
Tower Queen Room
Guest reviews of Deer Lodge
7.2
Good
Based on 85 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
58%
Family
22%
Group
13%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, Deer Lodge stands out for an unbeatable walkable location by Lake Louise and rustic historic character, while feedback is mixed on dated rooms and amenities, variable dining availability and quality, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
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Across reviews, Deer Lodge stands out for an unbeatable walkable location by Lake Louise and rustic historic character, while feedback is mixed on dated rooms and amenities, variable dining availability and quality, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
Service is commonly described as friendly and accommodating. Frequent cons include the absence of elevators, TVs, air conditioning, or fridges, thin walls or noise at times, and a rooftop hot tub that can be closed or unreliable. Expect a simple, characterful stay where convenience and scenery outweigh amenities.
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Facilities
Rooftop hot tub and on-site parking are positives, but the hot tub is sometimes closed, broken, or tricky to operate. There is no elevator, and a few guests noted limited parking or an out-of-service ice machine.
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William
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and property was a 5 minute walk from the lake. Building is certainly aging, but well kept. No AC in the tower rooms...not a big deal while we were there with mild temps. Could be an issue in hotter months. Also, no elevator if traveling with heavy luggage. However, staff was very willing to assist with luggage to rooms.
Staff was very friendly and property was a 5 minute walk from the lake. Building is certainly aging, but well kept. No AC in the tower rooms...not a big deal while we were there with mild temps. Could be an issue in hotter months. Also, no elevator if traveling with heavy luggage. However, staff was very willing to assist with luggage to rooms.
10
Xiaoyu
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is right by the Lake Louise parking lot and the start of many trailheads. Front desk was very helpful, and the quaint little hotel has a lot of character. After a long day of hike, the rooftop hot tub is a good place to be and relax your muscles. There is a restaurant on site and we had dinner there. While the service was a bit slow, the food was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was very very good.
Hotel is right by the Lake Louise parking lot and the start of many trailheads. Front desk was very helpful, and the quaint little hotel has a lot of character. After a long day of hike, the rooftop hot tub is a good place to be and relax your muscles. There is a restaurant on site and we had dinner there. While the service was a bit slow, the food was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was very very good.
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Kathy
Jun 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hot tub hard to turn on and to keep running
Hot tub hard to turn on and to keep running
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Chloe
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful stay in a heritage room, which had everything we wanted with a lovely balcony and view. Bed was so wide and comfy, the shower was great and it was perfectly clean with toiletries refreshed everyday. Location is excellent with plenty of free parking, a short stroll to lake Louise where you can also get the Parks Canada bus to Moraine (you need to show hotel confirmation at the hut). Breakfast was nice however the staff were slow replacing items especially coffee when it run out and you had to wait a while for them to bring new ones out. Cons: The only thing missing from our room was a fridge but we kept drinks out on the balcony. Waited about an hour for cases to be taken to our room and we had to go down to reception twice to check their whereabouts! Take your own upstairs! Hot tub wasn't working but was informed in advance. The price was high but most the hotels in the area are expensive!
We had a wonderful stay in a heritage room, which had everything we wanted with a lovely balcony and view. Bed was so wide and comfy, the shower was great and it was perfectly clean with toiletries refreshed everyday. Location is excellent with plenty of free parking, a short stroll to lake Louise where you can also get the Parks Canada bus to Moraine (you need to show hotel confirmation at the hut). Breakfast was nice however the staff were slow replacing items especially coffee when it run out and you had to wait a while for them to bring new ones out. Cons: The only thing missing from our room was a fridge but we kept drinks out on the balcony. Waited about an hour for cases to be taken to our room and we had to go down to reception twice to check their whereabouts! Take your own upstairs! Hot tub wasn't working but was informed in advance. The price was high but most the hotels in the area are expensive!
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Rachid
Jun 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Broken Hot tub, Ice machine the only one on the first floor.
Broken Hot tub, Ice machine the only one on the first floor.
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Rahman
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay. It’s well worth it to stay for such quick access to lake Louise. There is no air conditioning but that wasn’t needed since we could open the window and get some fresh mountain air to cool the room. Great view from the hot tub.
We had a great stay. It’s well worth it to stay for such quick access to lake Louise. There is no air conditioning but that wasn’t needed since we could open the window and get some fresh mountain air to cool the room. Great view from the hot tub.
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Brooke
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing location and the best hot tub view of my life!
Amazing location and the best hot tub view of my life!
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Olivia
Jun 8, 2023
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The lodge is in a great location, right beside Lake Louise. The breakfast is superb. The front desk staff was very unhelpful. The bathroom is somewhat outdated and the shower temperature was very inconsistent. Unfortunately the hot tub was closed for maintenance during our stay.
The lodge is in a great location, right beside Lake Louise. The breakfast is superb. The front desk staff was very unhelpful. The bathroom is somewhat outdated and the shower temperature was very inconsistent. Unfortunately the hot tub was closed for maintenance during our stay.
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Jean
Aug 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Pas facile de trouver une place de stationnement sur le terrain de l'hôtel.
Pas facile de trouver une place de stationnement sur le terrain de l'hôtel.
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James
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Lodge is just a nice 10 minute walk to see Lake Louise. We liked having the breakfast buffet included. Our queen bed tower room was roomy enough for us. We did not have good weather for our 2 nights. Would have enjoyed using the hot tub with a view.
The Lodge is just a nice 10 minute walk to see Lake Louise. We liked having the breakfast buffet included. Our queen bed tower room was roomy enough for us. We did not have good weather for our 2 nights. Would have enjoyed using the hot tub with a view.
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Cleanliness
Reports are mixed: many found rooms clean or spotless, while others cited dirty rooms or fixtures and dusty public areas, plus occasional issues like dirty windows.
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Yvonne
Jun 26, 2023
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it's a 5 minute walk to Lake Louise, we could walk there any time of the day and we went aound 8.30pm when all the cars & tour buses were gone. it's great to enjoy the serenity of the lake. The hotel was clean and quiet although there is no TV in the room but who cares, we are not there to watch TV and we didn't have time to watch either. The hotel has a rustic feel, the lady at the reception was friendly and helpful and there is lots of parking space. we will definitely go back to stay if we visit LL & LM again.
it's a 5 minute walk to Lake Louise, we could walk there any time of the day and we went aound 8.30pm when all the cars & tour buses were gone. it's great to enjoy the serenity of the lake. The hotel was clean and quiet although there is no TV in the room but who cares, we are not there to watch TV and we didn't have time to watch either. The hotel has a rustic feel, the lady at the reception was friendly and helpful and there is lots of parking space. we will definitely go back to stay if we visit LL & LM again.
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Cristina
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is great! We are just walk away from Lake Louise. This is one thing that is very nice booking on nearby hotel so you can go to the lake when the crowd is not yet there. The hotel is rustic and clean. The breakfast is okay, it is the same everyday.
The location is great! We are just walk away from Lake Louise. This is one thing that is very nice booking on nearby hotel so you can go to the lake when the crowd is not yet there. The hotel is rustic and clean. The breakfast is okay, it is the same everyday.
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Michael
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was downgraded due to renovations and we were not told until we arrived. We were compensated with two free dinners, which was fair, but we weren’t given advance notice in case we didn’t want the small bed that we were given, which was unpleasant. Also, The cold water top in the sink in our room did not work properly and the windows were in dire need of being cleaned. And the ice machine didn’t work.
Our room was downgraded due to renovations and we were not told until we arrived. We were compensated with two free dinners, which was fair, but we weren’t given advance notice in case we didn’t want the small bed that we were given, which was unpleasant. Also, The cold water top in the sink in our room did not work properly and the windows were in dire need of being cleaned. And the ice machine didn’t work.
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April
Jul 30, 2023
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Our room was spotless and freshly updated. The parking is excellent and close walking distance to Lake Louise. We even received complimentary breakfast in the morning, which was delicious.
Our room was spotless and freshly updated. The parking is excellent and close walking distance to Lake Louise. We even received complimentary breakfast in the morning, which was delicious.
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Gregory
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Short walk to Lake Louise. Room was clean with two double beds. Parking was somewhat limited. Dining room menu had limited number of items.
Short walk to Lake Louise. Room was clean with two double beds. Parking was somewhat limited. Dining room menu had limited number of items.
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KIERA
Jun 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is fantastic. The building is so interesting, the rooms just right, the views incredible, the restaurant delicious, and the rooftop hot tub wonderful beyond description. We absolutely loved it. Very clean, nice bedding and bed, coffee and tea in the room, helpful staff. The only issue was that the hot tub was down for maintenance our second day, but at least we got to use it the first day - it is truly incredible! Also the restaurant is so delicious, especially the breakfast and desserts and the burgers! Also so nice and close to walk to Lake Louise without having to enter the parking mob. Stay here. It's the best.
This place is fantastic. The building is so interesting, the rooms just right, the views incredible, the restaurant delicious, and the rooftop hot tub wonderful beyond description. We absolutely loved it. Very clean, nice bedding and bed, coffee and tea in the room, helpful staff. The only issue was that the hot tub was down for maintenance our second day, but at least we got to use it the first day - it is truly incredible! Also the restaurant is so delicious, especially the breakfast and desserts and the burgers! Also so nice and close to walk to Lake Louise without having to enter the parking mob. Stay here. It's the best.
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Selina
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was so dirty there was hair on the floor and the room smelled like actual urine. we had to switch rooms and the second room was also extremely dirty. There were clipped toe nails in the bathroom, huge dust bunnies by the side of the bed. I literally took pictures it was THAT shockingly dirty. The cleaning crew who takes care of the queen tower rooms need to be replaced unfortunately. They definitely dont clean the floors.
The room was so dirty there was hair on the floor and the room smelled like actual urine. we had to switch rooms and the second room was also extremely dirty. There were clipped toe nails in the bathroom, huge dust bunnies by the side of the bed. I literally took pictures it was THAT shockingly dirty. The cleaning crew who takes care of the queen tower rooms need to be replaced unfortunately. They definitely dont clean the floors.
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Tara
Aug 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bedrooms were less than basic, and really not clean. Daughter dropped something that rolled under the only cupboard in the room and I really wish I hadn’t looked for it under there. Dinner in the restaurant was good and bar staff lovely. We took a takeaway breakfast but all the fruit was either mouldy or squished so threw it away. Cannot believe they charge $19 for it. Beautiful building that deserves some TLC inside, shame really. I wouldn’t stay again.
Bedrooms were less than basic, and really not clean. Daughter dropped something that rolled under the only cupboard in the room and I really wish I hadn’t looked for it under there. Dinner in the restaurant was good and bar staff lovely. We took a takeaway breakfast but all the fruit was either mouldy or squished so threw it away. Cannot believe they charge $19 for it. Beautiful building that deserves some TLC inside, shame really. I wouldn’t stay again.
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Shermaine
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Walking distance to Lake Louise. Strict check-in time. Hotel was decent and clean. Restaurant server was dishonest.
Walking distance to Lake Louise. Strict check-in time. Hotel was decent and clean. Restaurant server was dishonest.
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Nicole
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for Lake Louise. Hotel is old and does show in places, but nowhere near as bad as trip advisor reviews. We had a heritage room, this was clean and warm with 2 large beds, coffee machine and powerful shower. Brilliant breakfast the best on our trip so far, however the breakfast room needs a clean, the dust on the balustrades was awful. Staff were very helpful. No lifts in the hotel, no TV or Aircon
Great location for Lake Louise. Hotel is old and does show in places, but nowhere near as bad as trip advisor reviews. We had a heritage room, this was clean and warm with 2 large beds, coffee machine and powerful shower. Brilliant breakfast the best on our trip so far, however the breakfast room needs a clean, the dust on the balustrades was awful. Staff were very helpful. No lifts in the hotel, no TV or Aircon
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Rooms
Rooms are rustic and often small or dated, with no TV, air conditioning, or fridge in many units; noise can carry through thin walls. Some rooms are updated or offer balconies and mountain or glacier views.
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William
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and property was a 5 minute walk from the lake. Building is certainly aging, but well kept. No AC in the tower rooms...not a big deal while we were there with mild temps. Could be an issue in hotter months. Also, no elevator if traveling with heavy luggage. However, staff was very willing to assist with luggage to rooms.
Staff was very friendly and property was a 5 minute walk from the lake. Building is certainly aging, but well kept. No AC in the tower rooms...not a big deal while we were there with mild temps. Could be an issue in hotter months. Also, no elevator if traveling with heavy luggage. However, staff was very willing to assist with luggage to rooms.
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Russell
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Charming property in a rustic but upscale environment. Would have appreciated a room fridge but that is a minor quibble.
Charming property in a rustic but upscale environment. Would have appreciated a room fridge but that is a minor quibble.
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Beverley
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for location but thats all I would stay here for. Very dissappointed, no AC, no tv, small ugly rooms tiny bathrooms, loads of flyng insects, hot tub not working, breakfast dissappointing.
Perfect for location but thats all I would stay here for. Very dissappointed, no AC, no tv, small ugly rooms tiny bathrooms, loads of flyng insects, hot tub not working, breakfast dissappointing.
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Chloe
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful stay in a heritage room, which had everything we wanted with a lovely balcony and view. Bed was so wide and comfy, the shower was great and it was perfectly clean with toiletries refreshed everyday. Location is excellent with plenty of free parking, a short stroll to lake Louise where you can also get the Parks Canada bus to Moraine (you need to show hotel confirmation at the hut). Breakfast was nice however the staff were slow replacing items especially coffee when it run out and you had to wait a while for them to bring new ones out. Cons: The only thing missing from our room was a fridge but we kept drinks out on the balcony. Waited about an hour for cases to be taken to our room and we had to go down to reception twice to check their whereabouts! Take your own upstairs! Hot tub wasn't working but was informed in advance. The price was high but most the hotels in the area are expensive!
We had a wonderful stay in a heritage room, which had everything we wanted with a lovely balcony and view. Bed was so wide and comfy, the shower was great and it was perfectly clean with toiletries refreshed everyday. Location is excellent with plenty of free parking, a short stroll to lake Louise where you can also get the Parks Canada bus to Moraine (you need to show hotel confirmation at the hut). Breakfast was nice however the staff were slow replacing items especially coffee when it run out and you had to wait a while for them to bring new ones out. Cons: The only thing missing from our room was a fridge but we kept drinks out on the balcony. Waited about an hour for cases to be taken to our room and we had to go down to reception twice to check their whereabouts! Take your own upstairs! Hot tub wasn't working but was informed in advance. The price was high but most the hotels in the area are expensive!
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Melanie
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wow! Really loved this historic hotel! Stayed in a king suite in the tower and had stunning views of the glacier above Lake Louise from every window. The room was clean and cozy. Only negative regarding the room is that the bathroom sink had no counter space (a pedestal sink). Wish they had placed a small table next to the sink. The breakfast buffet was delicious, but was understaffed and we had to wait awhile for refills when food ran out. Also, be sure to make dinner reservations for their restaurant well in advance or you’ll have to eat at the expensive Fairmont next door or drive into the village. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming and reasonably priced hotel. The beautiful lake is literally a 5 minute walk away. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Wow! Really loved this historic hotel! Stayed in a king suite in the tower and had stunning views of the glacier above Lake Louise from every window. The room was clean and cozy. Only negative regarding the room is that the bathroom sink had no counter space (a pedestal sink). Wish they had placed a small table next to the sink. The breakfast buffet was delicious, but was understaffed and we had to wait awhile for refills when food ran out. Also, be sure to make dinner reservations for their restaurant well in advance or you’ll have to eat at the expensive Fairmont next door or drive into the village. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming and reasonably priced hotel. The beautiful lake is literally a 5 minute walk away. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
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Timothy
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to Lake Louise shore. Typical accommodation at National park. Do not expect TV or internet. Breakfast was good.
Very close to Lake Louise shore. Typical accommodation at National park. Do not expect TV or internet. Breakfast was good.
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Porntip
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I like the staff so helpful and sweet location can not be beat next to Lake Louise walking distance but hotel is heritage so no refrigerator overall it good
I like the staff so helpful and sweet location can not be beat next to Lake Louise walking distance but hotel is heritage so no refrigerator overall it good
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Fabienne
Aug 1, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Wunderschönes Zimmer mit kleinem Balkon (Blick auf Wald, Berge & Gletscher). Das Hotel ist etwas älter, was sehr viel charm hat. Das Zimmer war jedoch sehr modern und wunderschön. Es hat zwar kein TV, ist bei dieser Aussicht jedoch auch nicht nötig.
Wunderschönes Zimmer mit kleinem Balkon (Blick auf Wald, Berge & Gletscher). Das Hotel ist etwas älter, was sehr viel charm hat. Das Zimmer war jedoch sehr modern und wunderschön. Es hat zwar kein TV, ist bei dieser Aussicht jedoch auch nicht nötig.
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Hong
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was at a convenient location. Very basic hotel to just sleep. They did not have any dining services on site even though I received messages from them stating that the dining devices on site would be available. Walls are thin and you can hear everything in the hallways and neighboring rooms.
It was at a convenient location. Very basic hotel to just sleep. They did not have any dining services on site even though I received messages from them stating that the dining devices on site would be available. Walls are thin and you can hear everything in the hallways and neighboring rooms.
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Nicole
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for Lake Louise. Hotel is old and does show in places, but nowhere near as bad as trip advisor reviews. We had a heritage room, this was clean and warm with 2 large beds, coffee machine and powerful shower. Brilliant breakfast the best on our trip so far, however the breakfast room needs a clean, the dust on the balustrades was awful. Staff were very helpful. No lifts in the hotel, no TV or Aircon
Great location for Lake Louise. Hotel is old and does show in places, but nowhere near as bad as trip advisor reviews. We had a heritage room, this was clean and warm with 2 large beds, coffee machine and powerful shower. Brilliant breakfast the best on our trip so far, however the breakfast room needs a clean, the dust on the balustrades was awful. Staff were very helpful. No lifts in the hotel, no TV or Aircon
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Service
Staff are often friendly, helpful, and accommodating. However, some guests experienced slow breakfast replenishment, poor restaurant service, billing disputes, or inadequate communication about restaurant closures.
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Ero
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It was good but downfall was when checking out, the front desk argued that the stay had not been paid even though it was prepaid. As much as we provide evidence that it had been paid from hotel app, little assistance given to resolve this. We had to provide him with hotel.com number to call to eventually prove that all had been settled. I understand if he is in training but would be much appreciated if he could show some initiatives/ interest to resolve rather than insisting ONLY that we need to make pymt.
It was good but downfall was when checking out, the front desk argued that the stay had not been paid even though it was prepaid. As much as we provide evidence that it had been paid from hotel app, little assistance given to resolve this. We had to provide him with hotel.com number to call to eventually prove that all had been settled. I understand if he is in training but would be much appreciated if he could show some initiatives/ interest to resolve rather than insisting ONLY that we need to make pymt.
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Carol
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff wonderful- Great hotel with good food
Staff wonderful- Great hotel with good food
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Raymond
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location is everything! Minutes walk from Lake Louise makes this an awesome location. Especially considering it's next to impossible to park at Lake Louise unless you get there like super early (I saw it look full at 6am!). Staff was super nice and accommodating. Room was very clean, which is really what matters the most. It was quaint and charming. Some complain it's small but you have to set expectations considering location and price. We could sit on the balcony and see the mountain view. My family loved our stay. Breakfast buffet was standard items but seem good quality. Thick bacon slices, actual individual fried eggs, etc. Most importantly breakfast was convenient. Tip for those intending to visit Moraine Lake, absolutely book the Parks Canada ones in advance as soon as you get the room. They sell out fast and it's a sight you don't want to miss. Other private bus options exist but at significantly more so if you are last minute, that may be your only hope. Don't do the public bus Roam option, that absolutely requires you take the first 8x bus from Banff. While I read elsewhere they may let you on if you are staying at Deer Lodge, it's not guaranteed.
Location is everything! Minutes walk from Lake Louise makes this an awesome location. Especially considering it's next to impossible to park at Lake Louise unless you get there like super early (I saw it look full at 6am!). Staff was super nice and accommodating. Room was very clean, which is really what matters the most. It was quaint and charming. Some complain it's small but you have to set expectations considering location and price. We could sit on the balcony and see the mountain view. My family loved our stay. Breakfast buffet was standard items but seem good quality. Thick bacon slices, actual individual fried eggs, etc. Most importantly breakfast was convenient. Tip for those intending to visit Moraine Lake, absolutely book the Parks Canada ones in advance as soon as you get the room. They sell out fast and it's a sight you don't want to miss. Other private bus options exist but at significantly more so if you are last minute, that may be your only hope. Don't do the public bus Roam option, that absolutely requires you take the first 8x bus from Banff. While I read elsewhere they may let you on if you are staying at Deer Lodge, it's not guaranteed.
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Karen
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay at Deer Lodge. Staff were extremely helpful and kind at both the front desk and the restaurant. Beds were comfortable and the hotel had lots of little places to sit and hang out.
We had a great stay at Deer Lodge. Staff were extremely helpful and kind at both the front desk and the restaurant. Beds were comfortable and the hotel had lots of little places to sit and hang out.
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Victor
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was helpful and friendly - I locked myself out at 1am and they were helpful in helping me get back into my room.
Staff was helpful and friendly - I locked myself out at 1am and they were helpful in helping me get back into my room.
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Mark
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was easy and the staff handled everything. I would stay here again!
Everything was easy and the staff handled everything. I would stay here again!
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Susanna
Oct 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stopped by Deer Lodge code the years when visiting Lake Louise for our meals and weee impressed with the food quality and the rustic ambiance. Hence, we picked it as the hotel to stay for our 41st wedding anniversary celebration, the protest sent us emails suggesting us to try out the restaurants and meals as recent as a couple of days before our arrival and we planned to do just that. You could imagine the disappointment we had when we checked in that the Restaurants were all closed. Why would they not provided forewarning when we booked and why they kept sending email to promote their restaurants for our stay?
We stopped by Deer Lodge code the years when visiting Lake Louise for our meals and weee impressed with the food quality and the rustic ambiance. Hence, we picked it as the hotel to stay for our 41st wedding anniversary celebration, the protest sent us emails suggesting us to try out the restaurants and meals as recent as a couple of days before our arrival and we planned to do just that. You could imagine the disappointment we had when we checked in that the Restaurants were all closed. Why would they not provided forewarning when we booked and why they kept sending email to promote their restaurants for our stay?
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Olivia
Jun 8, 2023
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The lodge is in a great location, right beside Lake Louise. The breakfast is superb. The front desk staff was very unhelpful. The bathroom is somewhat outdated and the shower temperature was very inconsistent. Unfortunately the hot tub was closed for maintenance during our stay.
The lodge is in a great location, right beside Lake Louise. The breakfast is superb. The front desk staff was very unhelpful. The bathroom is somewhat outdated and the shower temperature was very inconsistent. Unfortunately the hot tub was closed for maintenance during our stay.
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Erin
Jun 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property was beautiful and the front staff was amazing. We arrived fairly late to find out we did not get the queen bed that we booked but a double and a single. The room was old but quaint. We went for breakfast about 9:00. It was cold and not much for selection. The staff was terrible. We had to get up and get our own cutlery for table. We were not offered coffee, water, juice or menu. They seemed to serve everyone around us but just walked by us. Eventually we just left and got breakfast elsewhere. Terrible service. The cost of hotel was not worth it. Beautiful grounds and for age of hotel they do take care of it. So if it was below 260$ it would be a great place to stay.
The property was beautiful and the front staff was amazing. We arrived fairly late to find out we did not get the queen bed that we booked but a double and a single. The room was old but quaint. We went for breakfast about 9:00. It was cold and not much for selection. The staff was terrible. We had to get up and get our own cutlery for table. We were not offered coffee, water, juice or menu. They seemed to serve everyone around us but just walked by us. Eventually we just left and got breakfast elsewhere. Terrible service. The cost of hotel was not worth it. Beautiful grounds and for age of hotel they do take care of it. So if it was below 260$ it would be a great place to stay.
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Maxine
Jul 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff lovely, rooms clean great beds rooms slightly dated, the property is made up of a lot of dark wood however the lighting was extremely poor and a struggle to see steps etc. Breakfast was hit and miss when good was good but at times things run out or food was cold
Staff lovely, rooms clean great beds rooms slightly dated, the property is made up of a lot of dark wood however the lighting was extremely poor and a struggle to see steps etc. Breakfast was hit and miss when good was good but at times things run out or food was cold
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Location
Outstanding walkable access to Lake Louise, trailheads, and shuttles, helping guests avoid parking hassles and crowds. Many appreciated being near the Fairmont but in a quieter spot.
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john
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place to stay easy walk to lake Louise
Nice place to stay easy walk to lake Louise
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Xiaoyu
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is right by the Lake Louise parking lot and the start of many trailheads. Front desk was very helpful, and the quaint little hotel has a lot of character. After a long day of hike, the rooftop hot tub is a good place to be and relax your muscles. There is a restaurant on site and we had dinner there. While the service was a bit slow, the food was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was very very good.
Hotel is right by the Lake Louise parking lot and the start of many trailheads. Front desk was very helpful, and the quaint little hotel has a lot of character. After a long day of hike, the rooftop hot tub is a good place to be and relax your muscles. There is a restaurant on site and we had dinner there. While the service was a bit slow, the food was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was very very good.
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Eric
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Can’t beat the location for proximity to Lake Louise without the prices of the Fairmont. Property does have a games/music room and the late night drumming made it hard to sleep at 11pm. Food was ok.
Can’t beat the location for proximity to Lake Louise without the prices of the Fairmont. Property does have a games/music room and the late night drumming made it hard to sleep at 11pm. Food was ok.
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Dominic
Oct 6, 2023
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Great location and close to Lake Louise. Great pricing.
Great location and close to Lake Louise. Great pricing.
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Deborah
Jun 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was a great place to stay and with in walking distance to Lake Louise.
Was a great place to stay and with in walking distance to Lake Louise.
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Kevin
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent locations just a few minutes walk from Lake Louise. Restaurant food and service were excellent.
Excellent locations just a few minutes walk from Lake Louise. Restaurant food and service were excellent.
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Angel
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location to visit Lake Louise walking distance and nice breakfast
Excellent location to visit Lake Louise walking distance and nice breakfast
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Lory
Jul 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great 2 night stay. Conveniently located by Lake Louise. Able to walk there, and avoid parking and traffic hassles!
Great 2 night stay. Conveniently located by Lake Louise. Able to walk there, and avoid parking and traffic hassles!
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Cheng
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wifi and breakfast definitely adds a lot of convenience. < 10 minutes walk to Lake Louise.
Wifi and breakfast definitely adds a lot of convenience. < 10 minutes walk to Lake Louise.
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Suhfoang
Oct 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Short walk to Lake Louise, very quiet
Short walk to Lake Louise, very quiet
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Dining
Very mixed: numerous reviews praise tasty dinners and hearty breakfasts, but others report restaurant closures without notice, limited menus, understaffed or slow service, and buffet items that were cold or slowly replenished.
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Eun Hee
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
레스토랑, hot tub 모두 운영하지 않음. 호텔에서는 할 수 있는 것이 없음. 냉장고와 TV가 없는 객실. 루이스 호수와 가깝고 주차를 할 수 있는 점은 좋음.
레스토랑, hot tub 모두 운영하지 않음. 호텔에서는 할 수 있는 것이 없음. 냉장고와 TV가 없는 객실. 루이스 호수와 가깝고 주차를 할 수 있는 점은 좋음.
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Stephan
Jul 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Super Lage. Die Loge ist hübsch aber etwas in die Jahre genommen. Leider scheint das Personal sowohl beim Dinner wie auch beim Frühstück bei mittleren Ansturm rasch überfordert. Beim Dinner warteten wir sehr lange. Das ab und für dich sehr gute Frühstücksbüffet war immer gleich wieder leer.
Super Lage. Die Loge ist hübsch aber etwas in die Jahre genommen. Leider scheint das Personal sowohl beim Dinner wie auch beim Frühstück bei mittleren Ansturm rasch überfordert. Beim Dinner warteten wir sehr lange. Das ab und für dich sehr gute Frühstücksbüffet war immer gleich wieder leer.
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Robert
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed our stay at the Deer Lodge very much. The room was bigger than expected. And the food at the restaurant was delicious. The service was great.
We enjoyed our stay at the Deer Lodge very much. The room was bigger than expected. And the food at the restaurant was delicious. The service was great.
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trevor
Jul 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Room was super clean and comfortable. Check in excellent, very friendly and helpful. Only issue was very slow to restock buffet breakfast as the dishes got finished
Great hotel. Room was super clean and comfortable. Check in excellent, very friendly and helpful. Only issue was very slow to restock buffet breakfast as the dishes got finished
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DAVID
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice and had a balcony. I ate at the resturaunt and the bison steak was great. The breakfast the next morning was fantastic too. I didn't expect it to be as great as it was. If I go back to Lake Louise I'll be staying there again.
The room was nice and had a balcony. I ate at the resturaunt and the bison steak was great. The breakfast the next morning was fantastic too. I didn't expect it to be as great as it was. If I go back to Lake Louise I'll be staying there again.
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Susanna
Oct 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stopped by Deer Lodge code the years when visiting Lake Louise for our meals and weee impressed with the food quality and the rustic ambiance. Hence, we picked it as the hotel to stay for our 41st wedding anniversary celebration, the protest sent us emails suggesting us to try out the restaurants and meals as recent as a couple of days before our arrival and we planned to do just that. You could imagine the disappointment we had when we checked in that the Restaurants were all closed. Why would they not provided forewarning when we booked and why they kept sending email to promote their restaurants for our stay?
We stopped by Deer Lodge code the years when visiting Lake Louise for our meals and weee impressed with the food quality and the rustic ambiance. Hence, we picked it as the hotel to stay for our 41st wedding anniversary celebration, the protest sent us emails suggesting us to try out the restaurants and meals as recent as a couple of days before our arrival and we planned to do just that. You could imagine the disappointment we had when we checked in that the Restaurants were all closed. Why would they not provided forewarning when we booked and why they kept sending email to promote their restaurants for our stay?
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Kevin
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent locations just a few minutes walk from Lake Louise. Restaurant food and service were excellent.
Excellent locations just a few minutes walk from Lake Louise. Restaurant food and service were excellent.
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Mélissa
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Book the restaurant online and the restaurant at th hotel was close even for breakfast. Hard to found somewhere else to go without a reservation.
Book the restaurant online and the restaurant at th hotel was close even for breakfast. Hard to found somewhere else to go without a reservation.
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Scott
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Front desk informed us upon check in that this property is closing in 10 days for 2 years of renovations, no restaurant or food on site for such a remote location, made it uncomfortable. Property Updates definitely required but a heads up would have been nice.
Front desk informed us upon check in that this property is closing in 10 days for 2 years of renovations, no restaurant or food on site for such a remote location, made it uncomfortable. Property Updates definitely required but a heads up would have been nice.
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Maxine
Jul 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff lovely, rooms clean great beds rooms slightly dated, the property is made up of a lot of dark wood however the lighting was extremely poor and a struggle to see steps etc. Breakfast was hit and miss when good was good but at times things run out or food was cold
Staff lovely, rooms clean great beds rooms slightly dated, the property is made up of a lot of dark wood however the lighting was extremely poor and a struggle to see steps etc. Breakfast was hit and miss when good was good but at times things run out or food was cold
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Shermaine
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Walking distance to Lake Louise. Strict check-in time. Hotel was decent and clean. Restaurant server was dishonest.
Walking distance to Lake Louise. Strict check-in time. Hotel was decent and clean. Restaurant server was dishonest.
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Victor
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was helpful and friendly - I locked myself out at 1am and they were helpful in helping me get back into my room.
Staff was helpful and friendly - I locked myself out at 1am and they were helpful in helping me get back into my room.
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Susanna
Oct 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stopped by Deer Lodge code the years when visiting Lake Louise for our meals and weee impressed with the food quality and the rustic ambiance. Hence, we picked it as the hotel to stay for our 41st wedding anniversary celebration, the protest sent us emails suggesting us to try out the restaurants and meals as recent as a couple of days before our arrival and we planned to do just that. You could imagine the disappointment we had when we checked in that the Restaurants were all closed. Why would they not provided forewarning when we booked and why they kept sending email to promote their restaurants for our stay?
We stopped by Deer Lodge code the years when visiting Lake Louise for our meals and weee impressed with the food quality and the rustic ambiance. Hence, we picked it as the hotel to stay for our 41st wedding anniversary celebration, the protest sent us emails suggesting us to try out the restaurants and meals as recent as a couple of days before our arrival and we planned to do just that. You could imagine the disappointment we had when we checked in that the Restaurants were all closed. Why would they not provided forewarning when we booked and why they kept sending email to promote their restaurants for our stay?
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Mélissa
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Book the restaurant online and the restaurant at th hotel was close even for breakfast. Hard to found somewhere else to go without a reservation.
Book the restaurant online and the restaurant at th hotel was close even for breakfast. Hard to found somewhere else to go without a reservation.
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Scott
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Front desk informed us upon check in that this property is closing in 10 days for 2 years of renovations, no restaurant or food on site for such a remote location, made it uncomfortable. Property Updates definitely required but a heads up would have been nice.
Front desk informed us upon check in that this property is closing in 10 days for 2 years of renovations, no restaurant or food on site for such a remote location, made it uncomfortable. Property Updates definitely required but a heads up would have been nice.
Property Policies
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Check-in from 00:00
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FAQs about Deer Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site. Details regarding the type of parking, costs, or reservation requirements are not specified.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 00:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Information regarding early or late check-in/check-out availability is not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is a quiet retreat located 4 km from the village of Lake Louise, approximately a two-hour drive from Calgary International Airport. Nearby attractions include Banff (56 km), Jasper (232 km), and Emerald Lake (38 km).
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
The property features a swimming pool, but details regarding the type of pool, operational hours, or seasonal availability are not provided.
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