Stephanie M.
Yelp
In a word, WOW. Where to begin? First, we got upgraded from a studio suite with two beds to a one bedroom plus den suite which is probably almost twice the square footage of my current apartment. The den, while small, had a pullout couch and a TV so it was essentially a functioning second bedroom in addition to the pullout couch in the main living area which would sleep another two people. The suite had two small but really nice full baths, one with a shower-tub and one with a glass shower. I know some people would prefer one large bathroom, but in a suite that comfortably sleeps up to six, I think the two bathrooms were a good choice in terms of planning the layout. The suite also came with not one, not two, but three flat screen TVs! (One in the main living area, one in the den and one in the bedroom.) Definitely not necessary, but again, if you were cramming six people in here (we were a group of three), very convenient. The large living area also included a fireplace, balcony, huge dining table that could comfortably fit six or eight people, plus a fully kitted-out kitchen. Needless to say, the suite was very impressive.
The staff were also super helpful and friendly at all times. They answered our questions like the pros they are, called us randomly on the first night to make sure our suite was to our liking, and nightly offered turn-down service, as well as complimentary newspapers in the morning.
Extra amenities outside the suite included the breakfast buffet each morning, complimentary wine and beer from 4-5pm and great gym/sauna/outdoor pool and hot tub facilities. The breakfast buffet was delicious and always included a variety of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, yogurt, baked goods, cereal, fresh coffee and other assorted hot dishes that varied each morning.
This is definitely the cream of the crop in terms of hotels in Whistler. And of course, it is located mere steps from the gondolas. (The sister hotel, Pan Pacific Mountainside, is literally about 3 steps from the Blackcomb gondola.) I really look forward to another opportunity to stay here.