Prince of Wales Hotel, National historic hotel in Improvement District No. 4, Canada
The Prince of Wales Hotel rises seven stories above Waterton Lakes, featuring wooden facades and large verandas that overlook the mountain peaks and lakes.
Built in 1927 by Great Northern Railway, this hotel represents one of Canada's grand railway establishments and remains the sole American-built property in this category.
The hotel maintains its original early 20th-century furnishings and design elements, representing the architectural traditions of Canadian mountain lodges.
The hotel provides dining services at the Royal Stewart Dining Hall, where guests can observe Upper Waterton Lake through extensive windows.
Standing at 37 meters high at an elevation of 1,400 meters, this hotel survived a 2017 wildfire that affected one-third of Waterton Lakes National Park.
Location: Improvement District No. 4
Inception: 1927
Architectural style: rustic architecture
Floors above the ground: 7
GPS coordinates: 49.05890,-113.90400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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