Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Unveils "BASIN Glacial Waters," Opening Summer 2025
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has announced the upcoming opening of BASIN Glacial Waters, a luxury thermal bathing facility, set to launch in summer 2025. Designed by AD100 architect Matteo Thun, this indoor-outdoor wellness center will be located along the shore of Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies.
The facility will feature various thermal experiences including Finnish and Bio Saunas, an Aufguss Sauna, steam rooms, and an infinity pool extending to an outdoor deck. Additional amenities include varying-temperature pools, a reflexology pool, waterfall feature, Kneipp Walk, and cold plunge pools. The facility will also offer a Silent Salt Relax room and Hot Stone room.
Initially, BASIN Glacial Waters will be exclusive to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel guests, with plans to later open access to outside visitors through daily passes. This development represents a significant expansion of Fairmont's wellness offerings and is positioned as a flagship facility for the brand's new wellbeing platform.
Positive
- First-of-its-kind luxury thermal spa facility in North America, creating a unique market position
- Exclusive initial access for hotel guests creates premium value proposition
- Strategic expansion of Fairmont's wellness portfolio
- Potential for additional revenue stream through future public access passes
Negative
- initial customer base due to exclusive hotel guest access
- High operational costs implied by luxury amenities and service standards
- Seasonal business fluctuations typical in resort locations
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ACCYY gained 2.13%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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Consciously Designed and Contemporary, Indoor-Outdoor, Lakeside Thermal Bathing Facility to Revolutionize Wellness in the Canadian Rockies.
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BASIN Glacial Waters' foundation rests upon the traditions of thermotherapy, the ancient healing practice of flowing through diverse water temperatures to stimulate and restore both body and mind, yet complemented by a contemporary approach. Its debut sets the stage for an entirely redefined wellness experience, within the most spectacular of landscapes.
Consciously designed and presented in minimalistic grandeur, with organic textures, BASIN Glacial Waters - a vision two decades in the making and realized by internationally recognized AD100 architect, Matteo Thun - will be a multifaceted wellness experience unlike anything else within
"BASIN sets a new worldwide standard for thermal spa luxury, and will be a flagship for Fairmont's new wellbeing platform. We're confident that this is the most exciting wellness opening of 2025, representing a groundbreaking shift to the meaning of wellness within the breathtaking Canadian Rockies," comments Emlyn Brown, Senior Vice President, Wellbeing, Strategy, Design & Development, Accor Group.
He continues: "This incredible space encompasses the trifecta of luxe wellness in the modern age; the wide-open vistas directly exposing world-renowned
General Manager, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Tracy Lowe, adds:
"Introducing this impressive facility at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, is an invite for guests to take their interpretation of wellbeing discovery to an entirely different level, and speaks to the Group's continued vision of blending first-class, contemporary wellness experiences with remarkable hospitality."
To enter, guests will first make their way through a low-lit, sensory, calming passageway. Dramatic arched windows that mirror the original style of the hotel's exterior allow for streams of natural light to flood into the space. Designed to allow for moments of solo reflection, balanced with spaces for collective pause and quiet relaxation, BASIN encourages a sense of personal discovery as guests flow between the hydrotherapy components.
For dry heat, traditional Finnish and Bio Saunas present a choice of higher or lower humidity. The Aufguss Sauna - its roots in European sweat culture – will become a signature BASIN experience, while two traditional steam rooms enhance the wet component of the cycle. The infinity pool sprawls from the interior onto the outdoor deck, leaving no part of the impressive oncoming views obstructed. Adding to the thermal bathing circuit, is the series of varying-temperature pools, including a circular reflexology pool, waterfall feature pool, and for standing contrast bathing, a Kneipp Walk. For cold impact, the outdoor, ice-temperature plunge and the cold bucket drop are an instant refresh.
Post bathing, the Silent Salt Relax room - with its gently warm glow from the Himalayan salt wall, naturally ionizing the air - is a quiet, reflective, closed sanctuary for pause, meditation, and purification. The Hot Stone room is an invite to rest, as guests settle into the heated stone slab beds for full-body muscle relaxation.
Lowe continues:
"The introduction of BASIN Glacial Waters is the reimagining of alpine wellness in
NOTES TO EDITOR:
During its opening phase, BASIN Glacial Waters will be an experience available exclusively to overnight hotel guests of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, with daily access passes – bookable on a pre-reserved basis while availability allows – opening to guests outside of the hotel at a later stage. To stay informed of the official date of opening, reservation details, and the latest news from BASIN Glacial Waters, subscribe to the newsletter and follow @BasinGlacialWaters on Instagram.
ABOUT BASIN GLACIAL WATERS
BASIN Glacial Waters offers an all-sensory thermal bathing experience for wellness seekers desiring a worldclass journey of reflection, restoration, and vitality. Set in the dramatic landscapes of
ABOUT FAIRMONT CHATEAU
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier, and a glistening emerald lake, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel offers 5-star luxury amid unparalleled natural beauty. Originally built as a base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over 100 years ago. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round resort offering an array of activities, from guided mountain tours, world-class skiing in the winter, to scenic hiking, canoeing and a variety of outdoor pursuits in the summer. Guests can unwind with an indulgent spa treatment or take part in thoughtfully designed wellness programming that nurtures both mind and body, before savoring seasonally inspired cuisine. Little ones are also taken care of with exclusive Kid's Adventure Camp activities. Each of the 539 rooms and suites are elegant and polished, yet understated and inviting. For an elevated stay, the exclusive Fairmont Gold floor provides lounge access, dedicated concierge service, private check-in, and more - delivering a personalized escape in one of the world's most breathtaking destinations.
ABOUT FAIRMONT
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in
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ABOUT ACCOR
Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5400 properties, 10 000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with
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