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Oct 7, 2009
Fireplace in lobby, lockers for skis or snowboard, additional M & W
restrooms in common areas. We were under the impression that there was a hotel
gym but the gym was closed for renovations--would have been nice to know that
ahead of time. Highly recommended for it's good value, cleanliness, safety, and
excellent location! It might not be the Fairmont, but it was a good value and
allowed us to spend money on the important things like skiing, eating, drinking,
and shopping.
Hotel Review of the Whistler Village Inn & Suites
Sept 12 , 2009
Great location and wonderful amenities in and out of the room. Some of the staff
could have been friendlier. We stayed in a room with a loft and a kitchen and it
was perfect for us! The bathroom was surprisingly beautiful and luxurious
looking, and the living room came with a DVD player (rare for hotels). We used
the indoor spa and it was very nice with nobody else in it! Overall, our stay
here was very nice and the rooms were spacious and of great value!
Hotel Review of the Whistler Village Inn & Suites
Aug 13, 2009
Spent one night at Whistler Village Inn & Suites and was very happy. Due to a
mix up on my part, I thought I had booked a one bedroom suite but had only
booked two queens for two couples. Chris at the front desk switched us to a
suite with no extra cost even though it was my fault. Really nice room with
comfortable beds and a kitchen.
Couple of cautions - Check in time is 4pm which caused us a bit of trouble as we
were there at 1pm and had come straight from camping. They let us shower in the
pool area which was ok.
Their website implies that every room has a washer and dryer when in fact there
is one washer and one dryer in the entire place.
None of this ruined our stay of course.
Hotel Review of the Whistler Village Inn & Suites
July 20, 2009
I rating Whistler Village Inn and Suites a four based on value.
We have always stayed in the Upper Village on our trips to Whistler. For our
last trip at the end of June we suddenly found ourselves arriving early with a
couple of extra days. We really weren't expecting much considering the price.
You generally really do get what you pay for.
Upon arrival, (slightly early) we were checked in with a smile and without fuss
into a studio in the Powder Lodge. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of
the room, the kitchen facility, the clean and renovated bathroom and the
fireplace. The room had a pull out couch and a Murphy bed that pulled down over
a dinning area. It was excellent for the price. We went out to eat and explore
and when we returned we had a problem with our room. (I'm not going to go into
it, because it's the sort of thing that could have happened anywhere or at home,
for that matter.)
We called the front desk and the houseman came instantly and politely assessed
the situation. In only a few moments we received a call from Derek at the front
desk informing us we would be moved and upgraded to a loft suite for our
trouble. The houseman appeared to assist immediately. It was clear to me from
how all the parties conducted themselves that they were well trained and they
were very conscientious. It was text book on how to manage this sort of
situation. Kudos to them and their training
We were moved to a loft queen, a two floor affair with two flat screen TV’s,
fireplace, kitchenette, balcony and fold out couch and dining area. Like a cute
apartment.
The rooms are nice, darker in colour palette, let’s call them cozy. All the
public areas are nicely renovated with the exception of the carpets in the halls
which are worn, (think of all those ski boots) but clean.
The hotel is located very closet to the slopes and with easy access to dining,
shopping and exploring. For us (more for my DH) this was the drawback. Being in
the action, means village noise and folks coming home from the bars etc. But, if
you are going to be in the village at any other hotel, you’re going to get the
same conditions. You can’t really hold that against the hotelier.
Our checkout was friendly, professional and they were helpful in arranging a cab
to our new destination. All in all, I thought it was excellent value for the
money. More can be had in a hotel in Whistler, but not much more could be
needed. If you want the upgrades, they can be had at a price in Whistler, but a
much higher price. If you don’t need them, this is a very good place.
Hotel Review of the Whistler Village Inn & Suites
July 1, 2009
We selected this hotel because the rates were the lowest found at the time for a
location the hotel claimed was very close to the slopes. When we arrived, the
front desk staff's (Derek) service was excellent! He was friendly, professional,
very helpful & patient in answering many of our questions throughout the night
(i.e. places to eat, how to get to attractions, parking, etc.). It was also nice
to know the hotel had garage parking with hotel-key access.
When we left the hotel to explore the Whistler Village, the hotel truly was only
a very short walk to the Village & its restaurants & pubs. The room & bathroom
were comfortable & spacious enough for 2 people & we had a good night's rest. We
also liked the design of the room where 1 main room door opened to 2 rooms
inside; it seems designed for families who book 2 rooms & I think this resulted
in noise from the outside (not that it was noisy) to be filtered as 2 doors
separated us from the hallway. So, it was nice & quiet inside.
Although the parking & internet use was not cheap, the hotel's facilities,
comfort, location, price & especially front desk staff we met all helped make
our Whistler vacation a memorable one. We recommend this hotel for those looking
to stay at a clean, comfortable hotel with a 1-minute walk away from Whistler
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