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North Village location, on-site pool and hot tub, townhouse units & hotel rooms
Pros
- Most rooms and units have free Wi-Fi
- Free on-site parking
- Many guests found their rooms clean
- Many reviewers found the location within walking distance of village attractions and restaurants
- Several guests said that the townhouse units were well equipped with amenities
- A few reviewers enjoyed the common pool and hot tub area
- A couple of guests thought that the rates were reasonable
Cons
- No on-site restaurant
- Several guests found the standard room to be small
- A couple of guests said that the on-site parking facility was cramped
- A couple of reviewers found the in-room furnishings dated and worn
- A couple of guests complained about steep stairs in their units
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Jan 20, 2014
Overview
This group of townhouse properties is situated in north Whistler Village, within a 1-minute drive of the Sea-to-Sky Highway and within a 5-minute walk of the Olympic Plaza. This property is well suited for guests who prefer self-catering accommodations and for guests who do not need to be within a short walk of the ski lifts.
more This property offers hotel rooms and townhouse units, which are all smoke free. All rooms and units include free Wi-Fi, a TV, a DVD player, a coffeemaker and a mini-fridge. Most units also have air conditioning.
One- and two-bedroom units also include a full kitchen (including a dishwasher), a private balcony, a sofabed and en suite laundry facilities. Select one-bedroom units also include a private hot tub and/or a jetted tub in the bathroom, while two-bedroom units have two bathrooms and a private hot tub.
Wheelchair-accessible units are not available and some townhouse units have multiple levels accessible only by stairs. These units are privately owned and therefore the availability of free Wi-Fi differs from unit to unit. Free parking is available on site (one space per unit) and pets are not permitted.
Other on-site amenities include a courtyard, an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, bike/ski storage and a sauna. This property does not have an on-site restaurant.
The Whistler Museum and the Plaza Galleries are both about 6 minutes away on foot, while the main lift area, the Whistler Convention Centre and the Whistler Art Gallery are all about a 15-minute walk away. There is also a public shuttle service, which provides transportation from the north village area to the lifts. The Upper Village, including the Blackcomb lifts, is about 16 minutes away by car.
The Whistler Airport (YWS) is about a 6-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 8, 2014: Parking fees, wheelchair accessibility and Wi-Fi availability.
The Good
Among the reviews used for this analysis, most guests were happy with the location and found the property convenient for walking to Village attractions and restaurants.
more The rooms were often described as clean and well maintained, while guests staying in townhouse units found their accommodations to be well equipped with amenities, like private hot tubs and fireplaces. Several guests said that their rooms were quiet, however, a couple of reviewers raised concerns about noise (see below for more details).
A few guests mentioned that the common pool and hot tub area was clean, well maintained and enjoyable.
A couple of reviewers agreed that the room rates were reasonable.
The Bad
There were several common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
more Several guests staying in the traditional rooms found the rooms too small. One guest said, "you walked in and there was the bed and bathroom and that was pretty much it. No room to sit at a table or anything."
A couple of guests found the in-room furnishings dated and worn, while a couple of other reviewers complained about steep stairs in their units.
A couple of reviewers found the underground parking facility to be tight and cramped.
As mentioned above, a couple of guests described noise disturbances. These reviewers described hearing conversations, music and partying in neighbouring rooms.
Sources
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.6 out of 5, with 50% of 14 guests recommending the property.TripAdvisor.ca ranked this property #25 out of 52 hotels in Whistler, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 103 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 8, 2014 to verify some information.
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# 4388 Northlands Boulevard , Whistler, BC