The upscale Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello is set in a little village of barely 1,000 residents, and most travelers head this way simply to experience the resort and its famed facilities, including its top-shelf golf course and record-holding indoor pool. While the 211 rooms feature several modern amenities like data ports and HDTVs, worn interiors in rooms and throughout the hotel do betray its age, which extend back to 1930. The beautifully kept grounds, views, range of recreational activities, and historic charm are big draws. For the traveler simply looking to experience Montebello, the Auberge Montebello bed-and-breakfast offers a smaller, lower-cost option closer to the main town, but it lacks any of the Fairmont's stellar features.
The upscale Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello is set in a little village of barely 1,000 residents, and most travelers head this way simply to experience the resort and its famed facilities, including its top-shelf golf course and record-holding indoor pool. While the 211 rooms feature several modern amenities like data ports and HDTVs, worn interiors in rooms and throughout the hotel do betray its age, which extend back to 1930. The beautifully kept grounds, views, range of recreational activities, and historic charm are big draws. For the traveler simply looking to experience Montebello, the Auberge Montebello bed-and-breakfast offers a smaller, lower-cost option closer to the main town, but it lacks any of the Fairmont's stellar features.