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    Mixed grill with blueberry bison sausage
    Kimberly H.

    The hotel itself is special because it's the only piece of civilization along Emerald Lake. The lake is incredible - so still, gorgeous reflections of the surrounding mountains, and crazy emerald green! The lake is also a bit more of a trek from the business of Lake Louise area or Banff town, so more opportunities to feel immersed in nature and also higher probability of seeing wildlife. The icing on the cake is the lake and all of its natural beauty. There is a first-come-first served hourly canoe rental off the lake. We went in June, just at the beginning of the travel season, so it wasn't too busy and we easily got a canoe, which seats 3. It was an incredibly relaxing paddle out and spectacular views in all directions. The lake is primarily surrounded by mountains so there isn't much wind, so the reflections on the lake are incredible. Regarding the hotel itself, it is definitely a more campy/retreat center feel - the rooms have cute patios that face the lake, fireplaces with tinder, and warm touches; however many of the patios are blocked by some trees (though that keeps the view from the lake beautiful), so that could be hit or miss. The rooms themselves were pretty standard, like a nice glamping experience for adults. There is no wifi access in the cabins. The main lodge is gorgeous, plenty of lush seating with cozy fireplaces. The staff are all super attentive as well. The Lodge for breakfast was good; very tasty, standard breakfast/brunch fare. Some of the game sausages were interesting, not bad, but the bison sausage was drier than I would have liked. The plating was also subpar for what one would expect for the cost of this hotel. The views from the lodge while eating breakfast are awesome though. You cannot park your car near the cabins, instead they're parked down the road and there is a shuttle to call between the two. It's a little inconvenient, but the staff are actually very quick so it was a better experience than what I was anticipating when I first heard of it! The Kicking Horse lounge for drinks at night - ah-mazing. My friend and I were carried away chatting in the late evening by the fireplace when we were offered a drink, despite past the posted time, and also notified of a last call. I got a beautifully smoked old fashioned and my friend got the Rocky Mountain Fog with earl grey and amaretto. Overall, the place is a gem and a special place because of the location. It can be updated a bit, but my expectations when signing up were for the location and the view, less so about the sleeping quarters.

    Justin R.

    What a complete disaster! Traveled all the way from Florida(!!) to check out wedding destinations and emerald lakes was on the list. Was set to check in Feb 15th and throughout the upcoming months since booking, I continuously received email confirmations 'they were looking forward to our stay'. The latest was the day before on Feb 14th at 2:14am notifying me the hot tub was closed for maintenance. No biggie. However when we showed up onsite, the place was basically deserted. We asked a girl in the restaurant lodge how we check in and she informed us they have been closed for days due to a power outage... What!? Yes, we literally traveled over 3,000 miles and could have adjusted our trip if they gave us notice but instead sent us an update on their hot tub being out instead? Can't make this up. We frantically got on the phone to the CRMR before they closed and spoke to a Lauren, then a manger, Patrick. They were apologetic we were not notified then offered to put us in their partnered deer lodge, that was not well reviewed, or their Post hotel. They even offered to include a bottle of wine at dinner to make up for the inconvenience. We took them up on the offer for the nicer looking Post hotel but when we showed up there was no bottle of wine offer... wonderful. Turned out to be a complete waste of a trip that we could have adjusted at any time with the proper notice. Instead we were left forced to stay in a back up Inn with 0 view or experience, and drive in the dark back to lake Louis where we originally came from. By far the most infuriating experience of all. Would never ever return and certainly not concerning them as a wedding venue if they can't even have the decency to notify their guest properly.

    The menu
    Tracey S.

    I came here to stay a few days while I was on vacation. This was my dinner on the first night. It was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing. I loved everything! I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Bekah B.

    All the bad reviews on this place are for sure Karens lol. It's not a freaking upscale resort with the nicest accommodations in the world that's why it's not that expensive. It is absolutely beautiful, staff was always super kind (besides the curly hair one from cilantro cafe she was rude) all the food was amazing. Jason from the front desk was super helpful. Yes there's tour buses in and out (it's a destination hello?) but after dinner it is so peaceful and quiet. Our room was small but fine (if you're spending enough time in your room for it to matter why are you even there) They give you firewood for each night. There's a game room above the dining room to enjoy. For the price, this place is incredible.

    Chair in the room
    Nancy F.

    So...where to begin? My husband and I spent a few days in Kelowna and decided to book here for 2 nights to break up the drive home. Turning into the overnight parking area, I was already scratching my head a bit. Very run down, old junk laying around. I go into this little hut and dial 0 to get the shuttle to come pick us up. We get dropped off at the lodge and you can't help but be blown away by the amazing views. Check in was all good and we are given our room. It's at the very furthest part from the lodge and no one helps you with your bags. For $400+ a night, you'd think they could do that? As we're walking to the cabin I'm noticing the cabins look really worn down, like pretty bad. We get into our room and I'm so disappointed right away. I noticed a musty/dirty smell to the room, old old furniture, old dirty carpet, a rickety aged deck with nails poking out of it. The deck was filthy, cob webs, dirty, paint chipping off everywhere and 2 dirty chairs. As I'm scoping the room out my husband is appalled at the comforter, which was covered....and I mean covered in sex stains. I'm so disgusted that I pull out my cleaning wipes and start cleaning this room myself. My husband goes to the lodge to ask about a different room. As I'm cleaning I am just in shock and how bad the cleanliness is. This is during covid 19!! Why are these rooms so terrible. I get that they are old and run down but they can still be clean. Husband comes back and they move us. So we lug all our stuff back to another cabin closer to the lodge. We go in and it smelled a bit better but upon examining the comforter there were even more sex stains than the last room! At this point we decided that we aren't going to stay and we left. The staff were so nice, not a single person gave us attitude and were very apologetic saying " ya we get it, it's bad" like they deal with this a lot. This lodge needs a massive overhaul and renovation.

    Oat flour crepes and lamb rack
    Melissa O.

    This place is BEAUTIFUL! All the staff we encountered was very friendly and helpful. The views are INCREDIBLE! The $80 canoe rental is worth it. There is a nice and easy hike that is very accessible from the lodge. The restaurant had great food as well. We ate here twice and give it a 10/10. The dishes are unique, flavorful, but very good. I didn't get a picture of the pistacho sponge but also recommend if you are looking for something less sweet and with a mild crunch. Overall, we had a great experience and highly recommend!

    The good- Location is fantastic. Staff friendly. Food not bad. The bad- 675$ for an incredibly dated and small double queen room. Porch and whole exterior is peeling paint and stain, loose rails and generally borderline safe. No staff. Staff that are present are working extra hours and double duties...our waitress from France was lovely but also the driver of the shuttle, waitress and sometimes cleaner! The rooms were filthy, especially the carpets. We didn't use the shower because it was covered in not our hair,. The restaurant is nice, but it took 1.5 hrs to get our food. I asked about the kitchen staff and was told there were only 3 for the whole restaurant working 6-7 days a week. I asked the pay....and of course its barely minimum wage. These resorts have to get their act together, because there is no friggin way I'm paying this much to get so little anymore. A 180$ breakfast was the last dollar I'm spending at any resort of the Canadian Rockies.

    Amazing food, gorgeous views, and special people! If in Canada, it's a must visit! You will love!!

    Typical scene around the property

    Believe the reviews! After a lot of research, we decided on Emerald Lake Lodge for our family vacation because it looked more remote and peaceful than Lake Louise and others. We rented four cabins in all. After making our reservations (this was in January for a trip mid September) I read my first pretty horrific reviews. I couldn't imagine them being true and thought they must be very picky people. The pictures of the lodge were idyllic. I did reach out to the resort to ask about them to see if they had any comments. They were aware of the reviews and assured me they have addressed the cleaning issues and were doing more in-depth training with their employees. Early Sept I decided to look at reviews to see if things had changed. They had not and the most recent reviews had actually gotten worse. I started to worry and contacted them again. I was again assured they have dealt with the problems. * Upon arrival one of our rooms wreaked like urine. The manager didn't have any other rooms and sent housekeeping over in the morning the next day. After explicitly telling her I did not want the fix to be smelly stuff sprayed all over, that is exactly what the man who showed up the next morning did. This is after knocking and walking right in. * Lots of tour buses and people in and about the cabins, not as quiet as you would think. *Guests don't have priority for dining and the wait for the tour busses can be lengthy. *After a long trip getting there, we were told we need to take our luggage to our rooms without help. Which is fine, but it's up and down stairs and a paver pathway that is broken down and hazardous. For the price this was my first clue something is up with this place. * Restaurants are not open all the time. They closed the Cilantro cafe for the season after telling me there were three places to eat on the property. They could keep it open for weddings though. *Speaking of weddings, when the wedding party leaves Cilantro Cafe they move their reception out to the fire pit and will continue to party until the wee hours of the night (4 am one night). With this comes very noisy, drinking guests and some were vomiting outside one of our cabin windows. Their response, we don't have enough staff to monitor. * When we were given the keys to our rooms we were told where to go and no one offered to help with luggage. This isn't a big deal but for the money we were paying it was odd especially since we had to lug our luggage up and down many stairs to our room on a pathway that was broken down and a hazard. * The bar is a joke. Online it boasts a story about the bar " Located in the main lodge, the Kicking Horse Lounge features a selection of superb regional micro-brewed beers as well as some of the world's finest single malt Scotches, Cognacs and Ports, the bartender behind the original 1890's Yukon Bar will take - and make - all drink requests." My son in law was pretty excited about this because he is a pretty talented mixologist. The bartenders were very young adults who had no idea how to make drinks. We asked for a Dacquari and after waiting 15 min the server came out to say I'm sorry we don't have a blender. My son in law said that's fine because you don't need a blender for Dacquari's. When I spoke to the manager about this he said website needs to be revised because we don't have real bartenders. * I witnessed MANY angry, upset guests bringing in pictures of the filth in their rooms. * Not sure what Canadian Rocky Mount Resorts (CRMR) are doing with the money they are bringing in here. We, along with other guests, were making some pretty fun guesses and none of them included investing in their properties. I would never stay at a CRMR resort again, ever. * Staffing was their standard reason. I did see some staff working long hours and most were very new. The office staff is not trained so don't waste your time asking any questions or advice about the area they won't know. It was bad. I couldn't stop thinking about it so I googled employment reviews and found the reason they can't keep people. Best advice I have is believe the reviews, don't trust their answers if you call.

    Caesar
    Chantel H.

    Choose this resort on recommendation of a coworker to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. First off this resort is fairly secluded. It's about 10-15min drive from the nearest town, Feild. When driving down the road be sure to stop at the overnight parking lot/staff lodgings as there is no parking at the hotel itself. Instead there is a shuttle to take you up the rest of the way. The shuttle is a quick trip and staff are very friendly and helpful. Check in was relatively quick and painless. There is absolutely no cell service in this resort. But to me this was more of a bonus. I mean who wants to take a work call when you're on a vacation. Also the only wifi you have is in the main lodge. That's right folks no wifi in your rooms. For me this is one of the reasons for choosing this hotel. If you're worried about boredom the hotel has several board games and packs of cards to borrow out if you want. The rooms themselves are very dated but in good repair. I absolutely loved having the fireplace in the rooms. We took full advantage and had a fire going whenever we were in our room. The beds are definitely dated but surprisingly comfortable. The pillows on the other hand were fluffy but quickly fell flat. The shower was actually really nice with a decent amount of water pressure. The lodge is really lovely and rustic with lots of comfortable seating. But where this hotel really shines is the food. Oh glorious glorious food. Our first night we ate in the dining room. This area requires a reservation but those can easily be made at the front desk. My husband had the beef tenderloin. My God did they ever get it done right. It was perfect seared on the outside and evenly cooked through out. It was so tender and juicy and flavourful. He opted for mashed potatoes instead of risotto and he was completely satisfied with them. I myself had the duck. Unfortunately the duck was just a bit over cooked making a bit more chewy then it should be. But honestly the taste made you appreciate the chewiness of it. The star anise ajus was the perfect compliment to the dish. The side lentils had an equal amount of shredded duck mixed in making this dish super high in protein. Oh and the bread. Bread service is available on request but make sure you do. They buy their bread from an artisanal bakery in Calgary and it is awesome. Our second night we decided to dine in the pub. We started the meal off by sharing the elk bruschetta. This dish was basically a small elk steak on top on a heap of artichoke antipasto on a thin crustini. I have had elk a lot and I have never had elk so tender and juicy as this piece was. The anti pasta was just the right combination of salty with a hint of sweet. For our mains I had the bison burger with Caesar salad and my husband had the bison prosciutto sandwich with fries. The Caesar salad dressing was amazing. I wish I could get the recipe. The bison burger fell a little short as it was a bit dry and I had to ad ketchup to make up for it. My husbands sandwich was flavour and delicious. But the fries... OMG these fries. So like and airy and crispy. With coarse grind salt. Oh so good. All in all we had a great stay. If you've got yourself a hotel somewhere else be sure to stop in for a meal as the food here should definitely not be missed. Food alone is a five star.

    pork chop
    Anne S.

    Emerald Lake Lodge has the most beautiful setting of any hotel I have ever stayed in. Our tour guides told us that the rooms were not going to be very nice, but I had a fine experience with them. Every room has a fireplace, the beds were comfortable, and I found it amazing that they had running hot water out in the middle of nowhere. Also, when you first check in, the lodge puts a cookie and a plum on your bedside table, which was a nice welcome. The cookies were delicious!! Now onto the food in the hotel dining room. During the first dinner I had there I ordered the pork chop, which had a nice crispy skin, but was otherwise mediocre. I honestly think I just don't love pork chops. Our whole table ordered the charcuterie board, something we all thoroughly enjoyed. My favorite part of it were the cured duck slices. I also liked the mustard infused melon and cranberry balsamic relish. The best thing that I had at this restaurant was the banana bread french toast at breakfast! I love banana bread and battering and frying banana bread only improved things. The french toast was served with mascarpone and hot maple syrup, the perfect condiments. Anyone who stays at Emerald Lake Lodge should consider themselves lucky. It has such an amazing natural setting, and the food at their restaurant is not too shabby either.

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    Moraine Lake Lodge - Our king room in the lodge

    Moraine Lake Lodge

    (19 reviews)

    $$$

    Adding some photos of dinner, pricey but tasty and if you're staying here you are already…read moresplurging. Delicious light fluffy fresh bread, complimentary sparkling water, refilled often. We had great manhattan cocktails to start, the gem salad with blue cheese and thin bacon chips, beef tenderloin and black cod with big pieces of mushroom and wild rice. All filling and nicely prepared, a great meal after a strenuous hike.

    We had a wonderful stay at Moraine Lake Lodge and I wish we could have stayed longer!…read more If you are considering if the cost is worth it, I'm here to tell you i think it is. When we arrived at the gated Lake Moraine road, we were yelled at by the Parks Canada gate attendant which left us shaken, but Rosie turned our day completely around! We were welcomed warmly and given a tour of the lodge. We were also asked if we needed help with our luggage. We asked if they were allowing canoeing, and she hooked it up for us right then even though we were the first of the season. Our room was stunning and they left a really nice welcome gift for us, a chocolate bar and two Moraine Lake Lodge water bottles (metal, super nice!). We loved our little fireplace and we could not believe the view from our room. I took a bath and I really liked how they give you a little bath cube from L'Occitane. Their bath products smell great! When I got out of the tub my fiancé came in carrying a bottle of champagne! He said the front desk staff was super nice in helping him set up the surprise. We had a great time sipping champagne and sitting on our porch. For dinner we ate in the dining room, and the service was very slow... I made eye contact with our server a couple of times to signal we were finished but she still took a long time to come to our table. We were there for more than two hours. The food was good though, just be aware that dinner is an occasion. We walked by the lake after dinner and it was great because there was no one there. The next morning, we got up super early but not early enough to avoid the tour buses. I think they come in at 4 a.m. and descend on the rockpile. That's one thing about staying here that's not ideal. You're sharing the lake, the cafe, and the gift shop with lots of tourists throughout the day. We could not even grab anything from the cafe because the line of tourists at 8 a.m. was so long. The complimentary breakfast was my favorite meal here but you do need a reservation. We asked the receptionist if we could get sandwiches to go ordered even though we missed the deadline, but she said no. It was a bummer- so definitely book reservations and ask for sandwiches in advance if you're not going to be there between 12:30-2 p.m. Our breakfast service was much better! They give you a pastry and fruit cups. It was the BEST PASTRY EVER. It was maple and we loved it; the server was kind enough to bring us another helping without us even asking. We both got a breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage and homestyle fries. Overall, we both had a great time but we definitely enjoyed the privacy of our balcony the most. If we had more days here we would have opted to sign up the guided hikes. There's not many other things to do here besides hike, read and relax with no pool, spa or fitness center but I do think when you consider having access to lake moraine, a complimentary breakfast and canoe ride, the price feels not as bad.

    Lake O'Hara Lodge

    Lake O'Hara Lodge

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    Location, location, location! The Lodge at Lake O'Hara is at a spot that many artists consider the…read morejewel of the Rockies. With humble, but clean accommodations in vintage log cabins, panabodes or the lodge guest rooms, this is a place to enjoy pristine sub-alpine and alpine beauty. Totally off grid (no internet, room phone, or cell coverage), no fancy trimmings like spas or night life, this is where to come for unpretentious mountain hiking and scenery. But beyond location, location, location, hosts Bruce and Allison, as well as David, Amanda and the rest of the staff provide exceptional hospitality and dining (breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner in the lodge) and lunch bags for refuelling on the trails. This is a special place. You need to apply in the fall for a spot on the invitation list for the following summer. If you get an opportunity to go, take it. I'd recommend going in on the morning transport, leaving on the afternoon transport. You park near Hwy 1 between Field, BC and Lake Louise, AB, and take the Lodge shuttle up 11 km to Lake O'Hara. That may mean staying some place else not to far away to 'stage' your visit. The Lodge at Lake O'Hara is very exclusive, not just because the high cost per day, but the number of people who can access this part of Yoho National Park is very limited. Be prepared for variable weather, take good hiking footwear, and lots of capacity on your photo memory card! Also hydrate well, due to the elevation and the elevation changes on some of the trails.

    You must be a very experienced skier/snowshoer just to reach the Lake O'Hara Lodge and enjoy it in…read morethe winter! The trip up to the lodge, on a narrow, one lane road, is 11 km (7.2 miles) long, ascending 578 m (1900 ft) up a steady 13 per cent grade to an altitude of 2025 m (6650 ft). At a minimum, skiers need wide, metal-edged backcountry skis (described as "light touring" locally) with skins. The trip from parking lot to lodge took us, experienced xc skiers, over 4 hours. Once at the lodge, the food is terrific and the staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The terrain from the lodge is too difficult for touring skis, due to the steep trail pitches, and is suitable only for alpine backcountry skis or snowshoes. The rerun trip to the parking lot may be the most challenging aspect of the trip, particularly on touring skis. The trail, c. 2 m (6 ft) between ski tracks is extremely narrow for the steep, continuous 11 km descent and is one approachable by strong, very experienced skiers, particularly with backpacks attached. If you need outsiders to get in touch with you while you are away or vice versa, Lake O'Hara Lodge is NOT for you. There is very limited phone service and no wifi (the front desk has a computer but not for public use). Cell phone coverage is nil. If no one answers the desk lodge phone, it is not possible to leave a phone message to staff or guests because the Lodge does not have a voice message machine or service, nor email address. The telephone hours at the desk are very limited, 9-3 Monday thru Thursday, not including holidays. If one needs to get in touch with any staff member or guest between Thursday at 3 PM until the following Monday morning, it is not possible. There is only a general emergency number for Canadian Parks. Be sure to bear all this in mind before booking a trip. The views are unsurpassed and the lodge experience is very tranquil and friendly. Just be very careful getting to and from there in the winter!

    Post Hotel & Spa - 2 double beds and sitting area

    Post Hotel & Spa

    (47 reviews)

    $$$

    This was the best massage I've had in recent history (I've had a massage every month for the last…read morefew years). Caitlin had great technique. An excellent blend of calming, long strokes, and firm pressure. Her technique was very interconnected and flowed over my skin. I'd highly recommend it! I booked a 90 minute Sports Therapy massage with Caitlin while waiting for a friend that was hiking at Lake Louise. You don't need to be a hotel guest to book the spa.

    My son & I chose the Post Hotel & Spa because of the location and reviews I'd read. I loved this…read morehotel because it didn't feel like a hotel, more like a cabin. There were several nice amenities, such as a fresh whole fruit basket in our room upon arrival, tea in the lobby in afternoons (however, we didn't partake), nice breakfast treat left in our room each night, coffee in the room and in the hallway if you preferred fresh coffee and creamer. Our room was a nice size with 2 double beds and 2 comfortable chairs and small table. The location was wonderful as we rented a car & drove all around the area. What a gorgeous area! OMG! I have never seen so much beauty within a short drive. I took so many photos. It snowed the 2nd night we were there and made the mountains extra beautiful. The service at the hotel was great - doorman, registration desk & a staff member even helped us scrape ice off our windshield in the morning when it was 14 degrees (F) out. We're from California, US, so didn't know how to do it! LOL! I have recommended the Post Hotel to several friends and we're considering returning in the Spring. Loved it here!

    Fairmont Château Lake Louise - Beautiful corridor

    Fairmont Château Lake Louise

    (313 reviews)

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    I haven't changed my review for the Fairmont. But I am writing this update as a warning to anyone…read morewho purchases flavorite latés from here. When I came in the Summer of 2025, I noticed they use the 1883 Lavender syrup from France. Sounds fancy right? But it actually doesn't use any actual lavender syrup; the flavor is all artificial. It also contains Red 40 which has already been known to be a mutagen for 20+ years BEFORE, before RFK. My syrup had developed a microbial (bacterial most likely) biofilm and growths within the syrup. My syrup still has 6 months before the expiration date. If the syrup is being used quickly, then maybe it isn't a problem, but I don't think lavender is a super popular flavor. So if you're at the Fairmont, check the bottles of syrup flavorings before you order, especially if it is the 1883 brand. Also, if you're staying at the Fairmont Hotel...why don't they just make lavender simple syrup in the kitchen? You mean to tell me this fancy hotel can't afford to make simple syrup? It tastes better too.

    I came here for their afternoon tea on Christmas Eve. It was amazing! Lake Louise was completely…read morefrozen but no ice skating rink unfortunately. Apparently it's been snowing heavily and due to the heavy snowfall, the hotel could not put up the rink until it would stop snowing. Lots of people were hanging out on the lake. The hotel had ice sculptures and an ice bar. I saw a few horse drawn carriages as well. They had a well lit tunnel. Their lobby was decorated with Christmas trees and garlands. For the afternoon tea, I got the Egyptian chamomile tea. It had sweet elements to it and was considered a flavored tea. I did try it with sugar and milk. Although it didn't taste bad, I prefer to have my tea without anything. The tea itself was good enough for me. In addition to the tea, my meal came with a glass of prosecco. For the food, I got their basic menu which comes with 4 varieties of cake, 2 pastries, 3 sandwiches, a croissant and deviled egg. They offer different foods as well depending on your dietary needs. They have seafood, vegetarian, kids menu and I believe gluten free as well. Wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. My waiter was so kind and helpful. My view from my table was beautiful. I plan on coming back again.

    Great Divide Lodge - Dinner view

    Great Divide Lodge

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    This place has a few things going for it. The lake and mountain view is awesome; our room had a…read morenewer TV on which I watched the Stampeders defeat the Ti-Cats; it has access to free wifi; and it's affordable. Also, all of the staff we interacted with were friendly. Unfortunately, the place is gross. The first thing I had to do upon entering the room was kill mosquitos. Since we'd been camping, we didn't need more bug bites. There were many of the diminutive enemy resting on the filthy popcorn ceiling, so I stood on a chair and stealthily squished them with my finger. Since we'd been camping, showers were in order. We took them, and they were fine. However, my time in the washroom allowed me to observe that there were hairs in there that weren't ours, that the tub and mirror needed refinishes a long time ago, and that the fan didn't do anything to clear the steamy air. This last issue was important because the outside air quality was a level 7 from the wildfires, so we had the screen door and window shut (Our eyes and lungs were stinging like mad). But alas! No air conditioning. Thus, even though it was 70 degrees fahrenheit outside, it was hot and muggy in our room. The beds were ok, but every time someone walked by our room, the plywood of the landing resonated enough to wake me. Also, my wife was bothered by the train across the lake, which made an other-worldly sound that was something between a hum and a squeal, which I rather enjoyed. If you are a heavy sleeper, none of this would be enough to bother you. The road noise, of which there was a great deal during the day, died out at night. The most interesting part of our stay was "breakfast." It was self-serve, and our choices consisted of coffee, tea, toast, and cereal. I thought I would have cereal, but all four of the bowls in the "clean" stack were visibly dirty. So I had toast and jam. The bread choice was which bag would I take my slice of inexpensive brown bread from. The coffee was fine, but I'd advise you to use a to-go cup. The furniture in the dining room was shabby, even though recently purchased from Target. Nevertheless, we sat down at a crumb-covered table and took in the view.

    Fair prices, cozy rooms, very poor service!…read more A couple friends and I booked a stay and ski package here over reading week, first impression was a cozy little lodge, and decently priced rooms. This would have been a great place for us students to stay on a budget, if it wasn't for the service we received. The staff and management were cold and not very accommodating. A part of the package we booked was a shuttle service to and from the ski hill, and even after we double and triple checked the pick up time for that afternoon, our shuttle still managed to leave us at the hill as the driver decided to leave 25 minutes early. Hotel management refused to pay for the cab we had to take back, or to even apologize for the inconvenience and instead decided to argue with us before blowing us off completely. So bottom line, if you're willing to put up with extremely poor service and treatment in order to save a buck, you could give this place a try. Otherwise, I'd say keep looking.

    Emerald Lake Lodge - hotels - Updated May 2026

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