OverviewThis property is situated in the Whistler Village and is within a 2-minute walk of the Gondola for Whistler and Blackcomb trails. This hotel is well-located for guests looking to explore Whistler Village and access skiing on foot.
This hotel is 100% smoke-free and all 86 rooms and suites include a flat screen TV, a sitting area, a coffeemaker and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with two queen beds. Studio suites also include a fireplace, a full kitchen and are furnished with a murphy bed and a sofabed.
Loft suites are configured with a separate sleeping area on a second floor (queen bed), a murphy bed and/or a sofabed in the living room, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a stove and a fireplace. One-bedroom suites are furnished with a full kitchen, a queen bed (in a separate bedroom), a murphy bed and a sofabed (in the living room), and a gas fireplace in the bedroom.
Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms for an additional fee of $5 per day. Parking is available on site for $18 per day and pets are not permitted.
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar (on site) serves dinner and drinks, while the on-site Brandy's bar serves lunch, dinner and drinks.
On-site recreational facilities include an outdoor heated pool (open all year), a hot tub, a fitness centre and a dry sauna. Other on-site amenities include a common BBQ area, a business centre, meeting space and ski storage.
There are many shops, restaurants and night clubs located within a 3-minute walk of this hotel. The Whistler Village Art Gallery and the Whistler Conference Centre are both 4 minutes away on foot. The Whistler Olympic Plaza and the Whistler Museum are both a 5-minute walk away. The Whistler Golf Course and Driving Range is a 6-minute walk away, while access to the Sea-to-Sky Highway is 3 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests seemed most impressed with the location of this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. Reviewers described the location as convenient for walking to the lifts and exploring the village on foot. One guest thought that this property provided "a good option when you want convenience, not luxury".
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service. A few guests thought that this property offered good value for the money they spent and a couple of reviewers appreciated the on-site Keg Steakhouse & Bar.
There seemed to be mixed reviews about the rooms. While a few guests described their rooms as clean, generally comfortable and spacious, other reviewers had concerns about the condition of their rooms (see below for details).
The Bad
There were several concerns expressed by guests, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. Several reviewers thought that the interiors appeared dated.
While some guests thought that their rooms were clean, spacious and generally comfortable, some other reviewers complained that their rooms were small, did not meet cleanliness expectations and were uncomfortably cold. A few guests complained that their beds were uncomfortable.
A couple of guests were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms and one reviewer complained about hearing slamming doors in her room.
A few reviewers complained about paying additional fees for Wi-Fi ($5 per day) and parking ($18 per day).
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 84% of 130 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #29 out of 55 properties in Whistler, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 200 reviews.
Booking.com gave this property an average score of 7.8 out of 10, based on 141 guest reviews.
