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The Fairmont Tremblant Hotel is a 314-room hotel at the foot of one of Quebec’s highest peaks in Mont-Tremblant. Here are our impressions following a getaway in the Laurentians.
This report was made possible thanks to an invitation from the hotel’s team. No remuneration was received and the opinions are my own.
When you look at the photos of this vast resort, you easily notice the Fairmont Tremblant Hotel. The elegant ivory-colored building stands out among the other colorful roofs.
The only ski-in ski-out hotel in Tremblant is just a few minutes’ walk or glide from all the activities. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, it received a facelift in 2017. Its ground-floor public spaces and restaurants were renovated at that time.
The Fairmont is located in the northwestern part of the pedestrian village, on the south side. As we drive up the Ryan climb to the hotel, we often see people training on thisIronman course.
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As you approach the hotel, you will notice an imposing stone wall announcing the Fairmont Tremblant Hotel and a colourful flower bed.
Then, when you stop the vehicle in front of the entrance, a valet hurries to help you and get your luggage. There is no self-parking and the cost of parking is $29 plus tax.
Electric vehicles can be plugged into a Level 2 charging station during the stay at no additional charge. Thus, the car was at 100% charge when we left the next day.
If you don’t have a room at the Fairmont Tremblant, note that valet service is offered free of charge for a meal at the Le Comptoir, Choux Gras or Axe Lounge Bar restaurants at the hotel.
Don’t forget to use your American Express Cobalt® Card at these restaurants to earn 5 points per dollar.
The reception area exudes both rustic and luxurious charm. When you enter, you notice a large multi-sided stone fireplace that stands proudly among the country-style furniture. The mix of stone and wood creates a warm atmosphere.
The large mirrors in front of the entrance create an illusion of depth and accentuate the brightness of the lobby.
Upon our arrival, our room was already ready. At the reception, the agent explained all the main features of the hotel regarding the restaurants, pool, and spa. Everything was efficient and I received both keys to my room quickly.
Even with “Classic” base status, I can enjoy benefits like free internet and access to PressReader (which contains over 5,000 newspapers and magazines in digital format). Additionally, I could reduce my wait time by going to the Priority Welcome desk, being a member of AccorHotels’ ALL loyalty program.
The Fairmont Tremblant also has a Fairmont Gold floor, open only during the winter season. It was closed during the 2020-2021 winter due to COVID-19 and the opening will be reassessed for next season.
This VIP luxury service offering is accessible for rooms and suites on the 7th floor. This includes access to the private lounge reserved for Fairmont Gold guests, breakfast, canapés, as well as the self-service bar and several other private and personalized touches.
To enjoy it, you must book a room or suite located on this floor. In the results, you must select the “Fairmont Gold Experience” rate.
My room was on the 5th floor and each floor has a theme related to legends. The theme on mine told that, “in the old days,” mischievous elves would steal horses during the night.
A stained glass window with the story hangs in the elevators area. Moreover, the room number signs remind us of this legend, on the whole floor.
In all, the Fairmont Tremblant has 251 rooms, 26 condos and about 30 suites.
My room was on the 5th floor and was called “Deluxe,” with its 2 Queen beds and a sofa bed. At reception, I was told that I only had to unfold the sofa bed and the bedding was already installed. Thus, the room could accommodate 6 people in total.
At reception, I was told that I would soon receive a text message from them. It contained a link with all the services, restaurant opening hours, and ongoing activities. Another link provided the Room Service menu.
I could also send them a message if I had a need. Since my family likes firmer pillows, we took the opportunity to request some via text message. A housekeeping person came to bring them to us afterward.
The 2 beds have a wooden headboard. Each had a reading light opposite the bedside table light. When we arrived, a robe for each of the children was waiting on the beds.
Next to the window, a work desk is against the wall, with an adjacent electrical outlet. We did not notice any USB outlets.
The view from the room overlooked the hotel entrance and the parking lot. In the distance, we could see part of Lake Tremblant and the mountains.
The rest of the room consisted of a “living room” area, with a chair, armchair, the sofa bed, a coffee table, a desk with drawer, and the television.
In the entrance hall, there was a wardrobe with an ironing board, an iron and a small safe.
A Keurig coffee maker with 4 capsules, along with a kettle, 2 cups, tea bags, and sugar were provided. On the counter, we have a bottle opener, 2 wine glasses, 2 glasses, and an ice bucket. A small refrigerator was underneath.
The bathroom has a very “Fairmontian” feel, with its sober wallpaper, the presence of wood for the vanity and the dressing gowns at our disposal.
Additionally, a magnifying mirror is hung on the wall and Rose 31 toiletries are provided. For the shower, we have the choice of receiving the jet as a rain shower or standard.
In the vanity shelves, we find a hair dryer, towels, and various necessary products, as needed.
Those who know the Fairmont Tremblant from a few years ago may remember the Windigo restaurant (and its famous Saturday night Surf and Turf buffet). Following the renovations, it has now been replaced by other culinary offerings.
On the ground floor, we find:
Choux Gras Brasserie Culinaire: Refined cuisine in a retro decor with velvet chairs. It also offers a sharing menu for families and friends.
L’Axe Lounge Bar: For ages 18 and up only. Just to the right of the large fireplace at the entrance, it offers a simple menu, a chic atmosphere, original cocktails, and a beautiful view of the mountain. Before the renovations, there was a large lounge area at this location, with armchairs and a subdued atmosphere.
Comptoir Cuisine du Marché: Casual style. Breakfast and dinner are à la carte and when the situation allows, the buffet option will be offered. In the dining room, you notice the same type of stone as at the reception entrance.
Our waitress Jaëlle, was very efficient, friendly and quick. Because we had a day of activities in the mountains, the family chose to eat an energizing meal: pancakes, a morning poutine, an “endurance” omelette and a “coureur des bois” meal. The portions were just right and everything was delicious.
Le Ricochet Café & Terrasse: It is located at the pool level. It’s a counter offering quick sandwiches, dinners, salads, and coffees to go. Tables for eating are located by the windows, with a view of the pool and mountain.
You must make reservations for the restaurants during busy periods. But since we went during off-peak hours, we had no problem getting a table.
Both indoors and outdoors, the pool and hot tub are heated and accessible year-round.
For a Nordic spa thermal experience, there is a cold pool and a warmer one outside. A therapeutic hot tub is right next to the pool, near the person monitoring the outdoor pools. Multiple lounge chairs are placed all around.
After a day going up and down the mountain, you can relax at Moment Spa. It was renovated in 2017, at the same time as the other public spaces.
The fitness room is open 24 hours a day and you must book. It is small and has a capacity of 4 people, but it has a television, weights and all the necessary gym equipment.
For children and adults, a game room with table football, ping-pong, a Mississippi game, a pocket game and a chess game is available.
You can play billiards free of charge. It is located on the mezzanine level and a reservation is required through the concierge.
Spinning and Pilates classes are offered on Saturday mornings and a nature walk with a local guide starts every morning from the lobby.
At the end of the day and in the evening, a film is shown in one of the halls on the side of the congress center.
In the pedestrian Village, just seconds on foot from the Fairmont Tremblant, there is no shortage of activities and restaurants.
We went on luge runs and their slogan says “Once is never enough.” This is particularly true, as it was the children’s favorite activity. We could have left them there all day and they wouldn’t have minded.
The Panoramic Gondola takes us to the top of Mont-Tremblant. The view is extraordinary and it’s the starting and ending point for several trails.
We enjoyed the moment in the red Adirondack chairs and then walked the 360° trail. Unfortunately, the 360° observation tower was temporarily closed during the time we were there.
Thanks to the free shuttles that travel throughout the resort and the numerous activities, it is possible to leave the car at the hotel for the entire duration of the stay.
There is so much to do: you have to choose between the casino for adults, Tonga Lumina, water sports, the climbing tower, tennis, the beach, the lake cruise, floating inflatable mountains, biking, Via Ferrata and zip lines.
For all activities, we booked everything on the Tremblant website, but we could have also done it through the concierge at the Fairmont Tremblant. I purchased all our activity tickets online at home and received them directly to my room.
For the luge, the confirmation email had a code to scan at a kiosk at the foot of the mountain. In a few seconds, the kiosk printed me a ticket to present at the entrance to access our Mont-Tremblant luge.
In fall, all the activities are almost the same (we remove those that include going swimming at the beach!) but we add the view of the trees changing colors. The spectacle is breathtaking every year.
The mountain lights up in all shades of orange. Many take the Grand Prix des couleurs Tremblant trail. This trail is demanding but the efforts are rewarded when you reach the top.
Around mid-September on Tremblant‘s website or Facebook page, check the index that assesses the tree colours as of the day.
Skiing is the number one reason Tremblant exists in winter.
But there is also ice skating, hiking, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, sliding, and fat-biking, for example.
At the Fairmont Tremblant, a Ski Valet office stores skis (as they are not allowed in the rooms) and also rents them. It is located not far from the Ricochet Café & Terrasse.
American Express regularly offers its credit cards holders a variety of offers.
A current offer is to receive a $70 account credit for any purchase of $350 or more at Fairmont and Sofitel hotels in Canada.
Additionally, another promotional offer titled “Discover Quebec” offers a $50 credit for any spend of $250 at Quebec hotels.
Thus, if you combine the 2 offers, you can receive up to $120 in credit if you charge your hotel expenses of $350 or more at the Fairmont Tremblant. Something to please holders of the American Express Cobalt® Card for example!
The Fairmont Tremblant is an excellent hotel at the foot of Mont-Tremblant. Its numerous and varied services allow it to be versatile for all seasons as well as for all types of travelers.
I went there with family, but I can just as easily see a couple or business people at a conference finding what they need there.
It is the only hotel in Tremblant to offer such a high range of services so it is justified that the price reflects this. All the details, customer service, and comfort are of exceptional class from the beginning to the end of the stay.
To maximize your stays and point accumulation, consult our complete guide to the Accor Live Limitless (ALL) program.
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