OverviewThis property is situated in Whistler Village, north of Village Gate Boulevard. Rental units are located in the upper two floors of this three story building, with shops and restaurants on the bottom floor. This vacation rental property is well-suited to guests who prefer self-contained units and do not mind commuting to the ski lifts by shuttle or on foot (15-minute walk).
This property is 100% smoke-free and all units include free Wi-Fi, free local and long distance calls, a 32" flat screen TV and DVD player, a fireplace, a sofabed, a kitchen with full-sized appliances, a private balcony and individual climate control. Select units include an en suite washer and dryer and a second bathroom. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units are available and most master bedrooms are furnished with one king bed.
Free underground parking (for one car per unit) is available on site and pets are not permitted. Shared facilities at this property include a hot tub and guest laundry facilities. Check-in and check-out for this property is at a neighbouring building.
Public shuttle service to the Whistler lifts is available. The shuttle stop is across the street from this property and the shuttle trip is about 5 minutes. Attractions in the North Village, including the Whistler Olympic Plaza and the Whistler Museum, are about a 6-minute walk away, while restaurants, nightlife and boutique shopping in the main Whistler Village area are accessible within a 12-minute walk.
The Whistler Golf Course and Driving Range and access to the Sea-to-Sky Highway are both about 3 minutes away by car. (All walking, driving and transit time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThere were limited recent reviews for this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, many guests described overall positive experiences at this property.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing destinations within the Whistler Village on foot. A few guests agreed that the lifts were a short walk or shuttle ride away and one reviewer found a grocery store and liquor store nearby.
Many guests agreed that their units were comfortable and that the kitchens were well-equipped and stocked for preparing meals.
Other on-site amenities also received praise from many reviewers, including the free Wi-Fi, ski storage area, guest laundry facilities and free underground parking.
A few guests thought that this property offered good value for the money they spent, while a couple of reviewers described the staff as professional and friendly.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A couple of guests were disturbed by noise from party-goers returning from the bars. A couple of reviewers complained that their rooms were uncomfortably warm and that the in-room climate control was ineffective.
A couple of guests, who required a late check-in, mentioned that they had difficulty accessing their rooms with the provided entry-code. One of these guests said that he had difficulty reaching a staff member for assistance.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #22 out of 60 speciality lodging properties in Whistler, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 61 reviews.
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