Prince Of Wales Hotel

1st things 1st: US NP "Glacier" in Montana has a Canadian extension, known as "Waterton Lakes" National Park. Just 3 hours picturesque drive North. Hotel is perfectly positioned: on a cape overlooking 2 Waterton lakes. A million $$ view (bleak replicas are attached). (The history of the establishment is on the attached image.) Picture this: wealthy guests enjoying 5 o'clock in the luxurious tearoom with the view. Several butlers in Wales skirts serving front row guests. Got it? If not quite, look at the attached. Tired from the ride, we ordered a coffee and a cake for a total of $57. Take a look at the attached. Now on the rating (leaving alone quality of the coffee and the cake): - fathom yourself on the 2nd row of that show, observing the front row action, pissingly envious (LOL!) that you do not belong to the chosen few. - butlers move from table to table describing the pastries and telling a tall tale of the Royal history - on the 3rd act of the same show (your waiter is still brewing your coffee), you start itching, a nervous tick at the sight of the Wales skirt becomes pronounced ... We can continue: trust us. However, at this point we truly believe you got the picture. Enjoy your stay, if you can. PS.: there is a lovely village of Waterton downhill; worth visiting.

Stayed for one night in the Fall. Weather was a delight. The location of the hotel was the main draw and puts you in close proximity to a lot of the popular trails and sights in the park. The hotel certainly has that vintage feel, which it is marketed by. Be aware of the very strong wind. Also know that you might have to take the stairs quite a lot in thr absence of elevators. Rooms have no AC and you'll have to open the windows to keep the rooms clean. Windows have netting on them, but bugs will still come thru. The lobby seating area of the hotel is the highlight of the stay and has a billion dollar view.

From the outside, the Prince of Wales Hotel looks stunning and the location is truly unique – but that’s where the positives end. The first room we were given was nothing more than a dark storage closet. An absolute disgrace to even offer something like this to guests. Only after firmly complaining were we moved to a slightly better room – but still nowhere near the standard you would expect for these prices. The rooms are tiny, uncomfortable, and terribly equipped. No TV, no hairdryer (we had to ask for one at the front desk), no cleaning during our stay, not even the trash was emptied. The beds are ridiculously small – at 6’1” (185 cm) I literally did not fit, with my feet sticking out over the edge. What they call a “double bed” here is barely big enough for one person. On top of that, the doors squeak, the toilet flush is painfully slow, and hot water takes forever to arrive. For the price they charge, this place is nothing short of a catastrophe and a complete rip-off. The only positive aspect was the friendly staff – but that alone cannot make up for everything else. Bottom line: a beautiful facade hiding a complete disaster. Never again!

Everyone at the Prince of Wales treated us with the utmost hospitality. Colin was clear and concise with our check-in, offering amenities and explaining everything about this awesome building. FRANK is the real star. He took us up to our room through their 100-year old elevator (super cool) and helped us get settled in. It was migration season when we were there so the flies come along with the wildlife and there were a few in our room when we entered. Frank decided to help us catch the flies with his barehands before leaving us to get comfy. What a guy. My hero. At 7pm, they have this historical chat in the lobby where they tell us about the location and all the local points of interest. 30 minutes and a fun listen. The Lounge had great food. My wife LOVED their mushroom wellington. I ordered the tomato soup and the chips & dip. So good. We also did Afternoon Tea and the service, tea and food was wonderful. All in all, an excellent experience. Truly enjoyed it.

We had a lovely stay at this hotel. Very authentic 1920s-'30s style. Hugely photogenic and beautiful views of the lake. We ate a delicious dinner there (with bison!) and enjoyed a high tea. Highly recommended. The staff are exceptionally friendly and the Scottish skirts complete it. Who stood out for us was Sean who served us these days. We had a birthday to celebrate and Sean made us feel 'princely' received. Big shout-out for this exceptional service by Sean!!!

The Prince of Wales Hotel is one of the nicest and historic hotels that we've ever stayed in. It's located in the Canada portion of Glacier National Park and It looks like a castle that sits on top of a hill overlooking the most beautiful lake and valley. It's very near the wonderful town called Waterton. We stayed in a beautiful room with fans to keep us cool and the view was spectacular. The lobby is impressive and the staff was friendly, informative, and provided wonderful service. Loved the touches of plaid throughout the hotel. You can easily walk to town and enjoy all they have to offer seeing beautiful waterfalls and enjoying great hiking. I would highly recommend staying at The Prince of Wales. Great, great, service!

Look at the picture...when are you going to get an experience like this? The setting is priceless; spring for a room with a view of the lake. This is a historic hotel built in 1927. Go for the atmosphere. It's not a Hilton...the rooms don't have TVs, microwaves, etc. That's OK. Go hiking instead. The staff was the friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.|A once in a lifetime experience.

We didn’t stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel but came to visit the grounds, and it was absolutely unforgettable. The hotel itself is a National Historic Site, built in 1927 by the Great Northern Railway as part of their chain of grand railway hotels. Stepping inside feels like walking back in time—the architecture, decor, and historic details are stunning, and you can really sense the history and significance of this landmark. The views are nothing short of breathtaking, both inside the hotel looking out through the massive windows and outside on the grounds overlooking Waterton Lake and the mountains. The gift shop was a highlight as well, offering unique items and souvenirs that captured the spirit of the place. What makes the visit even more special is the wildlife—you might see deer, bighorn sheep, or even bears roaming the area, which adds to the magic of the experience. It’s the perfect blend of history, scenery, and nature. Even if you don’t stay overnight, the Prince of Wales Hotel is well worth the visit. It’s one of those places that captures the heart of Waterton and leaves you with lasting memories.