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bers of Hostelling International pay $39 per person per night (nonmembers $43) for a dorm
bed or $109 s or d ($119 for nonmembers) in a private room. Rates are discounted to $30
for a dorm and $82 s or d for a private room ($35 and $92, respectively, for nonmembers)
October-May, including throughout the extremely busy winter season. The hostel is open
year-round, with check-in after 3pm In summer and on weekends during the winter season,
advance bookings (up to six months) are essential. The hostel is on Village Road, less than
one kilometer (0.6 mile) from Samson Mall.
$150-200
Historic Deer Lodge (403/410-7417 or 800/661-1595, www.crmr.com , $175-275 s or d)
began life in 1921 as a teahouse, with rooms added in 1925. Facilities include a rooftop
hot tub with glacier views, game room, restaurant (breakfast and dinner), and bar. The
least-expensive rooms are older and don't have phones. Rooms in the $200-250 range are
considerably larger, or pay $275 for a heritage-themed Tower Room. Deer Lodge is along
Lake Louise Drive, up the hill from the village, and just a five-minute walk from the lake
itself.
On the valley floor, Mountaineer Lodge (101 Village Rd., 403/522-3844,
www.mountaineerlodge.com , May-mid-Oct., $189-239 s or d) offers large, functional
guest rooms, many with mountain views and all with Wi-Fi Internet access. On the down-
side, the rooms have no phones or air-conditioning, and there is no elevator. Rates are
halved during the first and last months of the operating season.
$200-250
Aside from the château, the Lake Louise Inn (210 Village Rd., 403/522-3791 or 800/
661-9237, www.lakelouiseinn.com , from $220 s or d) is the village's largest lodging, with
more than 200 units spread throughout five buildings. Across from the lobby, in the main
lodge, is a gift shop and an activities desk, and beyond is a pizzeria, restaurant, bar, and
indoor pool. Most rates booked online include breakfast.
An excellent option for families and those looking for old-fashioned mountain charm is
M Paradise Lodge and Bungalows (403/522-3595, www.paradiselodge.com , mid-May-
early Oct., $215-345 s or d). This family-operated lodge provides excellent value in a won-
derfully tranquil setting. Spread out around well-manicured gardens are 21 attractive cab-
ins in four configurations. Each has a rustic, yet warm and inviting interior, with comfort-
able beds, a separate sitting area, and an en suite bathroom. Each cabin has a small fridge,
microwave, and coffeemaker, while the larger ones have full kitchens and separate bed-
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