Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
May 27, 2010
We ordered snacks and drinks poolside which amazed and delighted our
kids who would have been very reluctant to get out of the pool. We also
enjoyed a takeaway breakfast from the Portobello Deli (breakfast in bed
while watching cartoons is always so relaxing). I had a solo meal one
night in the Mallard Lounge after the rest of the family returned home
(I stayed on to attend meetings) and had the Butter Chicken which was
excellent. The Mallard Lounge was a very comfortable setting for a
single female diner. There were several parties of assorted sizes in the
Lounge, and the customer service was top notch.
The pool is located in the Health Club. We really enjoyed the
indoor/outdoor pool (connected by a little channel with a plastic flap),
the hottubs (one indoor and three outdoor), the sauna, and the lappool.
The lappool, cooler than the leisure pool (much appreciated by real
swimmers) has underwater speakers which our children found amazing.
There were deck chairs everywhere and with poolside service (from the
Mallard Lounge) we happily spent an evening and an afternoon on the pool
deck!
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a 5 - 10 minute walk to the Lower
Village. We had fun walking around enjoying the ambience. We discovered
the best burgers (Splitz) and the best ice cream (Cows). I also had the
opportunity to try zip trekking - what a blast.
Overall, our experience at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler was excellent.
We are planning to return to Whistler in July and will definitely stay
here again!
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
May 23, 2010
Gotta be one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. From the minute we
arrived we were amazed by the treatment we received.
Location is spot on with the gondola lift right beside the hotel and the
village only a 5 minute walk away.
Planning another trip to Whistler and not considering any other hotels -
just wouldn't be the same without staying in the Fairmont
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
May 16, 2010
We stayed at the Fairmont in April, and loved it. The rooms were
beautiful, with real mountain style but not too kitsch or corny. We
didn't have a "view" room but still had a very nice vista over the
mountains. The windows are amazing letting in real light and air (they
open)! The resort is very comfortable and the ski in and out location is
fabulous.
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
May 15, 2010
We stayed at Chateau Whistler and skied in April, 2010....during an
amazing low pressure system that brought 6-12" of snow every
night....Skiing was tough but terrific.
One note, the upgraded 'mini suite' only has a queen bed, so if you want
a king, stay in the regular rooms which have a great sitting area.
Hotel was full of families and sometimes it was a bit annoying...Club
level lounge sounded more like day care during breakfast but other than
that ...a terrific hotel.
Great concierge services...they know everything. Wonderful pool and
workout facilities...a great place to stay if you want to be a bit out
of the main village but w/ the free shuttle service, easily accessible
to everything. There was constant service in the hotel...our room was
always prepped for our return after skiing or in the evening..
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
May 10, 2010
I've stayed at the Chateau Whistler with my family for many years and
have always enjoyed my time there. We typically ski all day, hit the hot
tub and pool, and then have dinner in Whistler village or in the hotel.
The convenience of ski-in, ski-out is unbeatable. The kids love the pool
that's part inside, part outside. The hotel is also just beautiful to
look at. The rooms have always been comfortable and roomy, even with an
extra kid on a cot. I hope to continue the tradition in the future!
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
May 9, 2010
I've stayed at the Chateau Whistler with my family for many years and
have always enjoyed my time there. We typically ski all day, hit the hot
tub and pool, and then have dinner in Whistler village or in the hotel.
The convenience of ski-in, ski-out is unbeatable. The kids love the pool
that's part inside, part outside. The hotel is also just beautiful to
look at. The rooms have always been comfortable and roomy, even with an
extra kid on a cot. I hope to continue the tradition in the future!
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 30, 2010
We just came back from a 2-week stay at Fairmont Whistler. This was our
second trip there and the hotel was as wonderful as we remembered it
from last year.
A couple of things I found out that might be useful to other travellers:
Deluxe rooms and Standard rooms are the same in size and configuration.
The only difference is that Deluxe rooms are on higher floors AND that
ALL Deluxe rooms have been recently renovated, whilst only half of
Standard rooms have been renovated.
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 30, 2010
Malard Lounge (my favourite spot at the hotel) does not charge for kids'
meals if ordered before 5pm - so my 2 kids loved their Mac& cheese. (you
might have to remind the waiters that when the bill comes though).
Whilst the hotel did not allocate us the interconnecting rooms as I have
requested, and since we arrived on Easter Friday, the hotel was full.
They have managed to change things around and put us into
interconnecting rooms. This was the only hiccup - beautifully managed by
the manager on duty. The rest of our 2-week stay was perfect. Their
service didnt cease to amaze me - whatever we asked from Royal Service /
House Keeping / Room Service / Concierge was delivered / dealt with in
less than 5 minutes. We left our skis at the back of the Fairmont
Shuttle (a free shuttle service to the Whistler Village - for those of
us who are too lazy to walk 5 minutes) - and the concierge got the skis
and sent them to ski storage before we even thought about it.
Staff at the Wildflower restaurant have been more than accomodating of
my 2.5 year-old dining antics, and always swiftly provided kids cups,
colouring sets, etc to keep the kids occupied.
Hotel also provides bath-robes not only for adults but also for kids
(different sizes and you need to request housekeeping).
If you travel frequently and stay at Fairmont hotels, you should
register for their President Club - it is free, and once you stay 10
nights in a year, you get a lot of various benefits, including room
upgrades.
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 30, 2010
We went to check out Pan Pacific Mountain Side and also Four Seasons to
see how they compare and this is what we found:
Pan Pacific Mountain-Side is more of a lodge - small foyer, narrow
corridors, reasonably basic decor in rooms. Their leisure facilities,
though look pretty inviting when you look at them from the ski lifts,
are nothing compared to those of Fairmont's. At Pan Pacific the spa area
is small, we didnt see anyone attending the spa deck (at the Fairmont
you get drinks service from 3pm at the pool).
I believe Pan Pacific has a similar star rating to Fairmont's, but is a
little cheaper. If you are after luxury, Fairmont is the place to be. |
