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Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
May 28, 2010
This self-proclaimed boutique hotel is just a quick walk to the
Whistler/Blackcomb gondolas with valet parking only. It faces the
convention center and borders Moe Joes and Buffalo Bills (source of
noise). As you walk into the small lobby, you notice the cool, modern
red couches and circular room. The lone front desk staff will greet you
warmly, quickly check you in and collect your car keys and ski equipment
for check in. The ski check is right next to the front desk, and I found
it pretty convenient.
After reading the previous reviews, I requested a quiet room, however,
we were upgraded from a two bed queen to a loft queen bedroom on the 3rd
floor, which was pleasant. The elevator was pretty slow and took us to
our floor. The elevator door was a bit cracked open at the bottom and I
could see that it pretty old. It was at this moment I started seeing
hints that this wasn't exactly 4 star. The room (315) faced the
convention center and was in the middle of the corridor. Furnishings
were modern, "Ikea-ish" but was a very clean room. I liked the free
wi-fi, good-sized bathroom and spacious loft like accommodation. I
didn't like the bed (sagged a lot in the middle and was marginally
comfortable) or the noise from Buffalo Bills and Moe Joes. Despite the
quiet room, I could still hear the club music in the main living room,
but in the loft bedroom it wasn't as noticeable.
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
May 20, 2010
Adara is a nice hotel, but it really is an older hotel that was hastily
furnished with modern touches but still has remnants of its past self
(stair banister in the loft room). If I were the owners I'd invest in
more sound proofing windows, better mattresses and flat screen TVs. It's
definitely not a 4 star, but for the price, proximity to the lifts, and
friendly service - I'd say it was pretty good. I would stay here again,
but only if I paid around the $340 for the entire weekend.
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
April 26, 2010
This self-proclaimed boutique hotel is just a quick walk to the
Whistler/Blackcomb gondolas with valet parking only. It faces the convention
center and borders Moe Joes and Buffalo Bills (source of noise). As you walk
into the small lobby, you notice the cool, modern red couches and circular room.
The lone front desk staff will greet you warmly, quickly check you in and
collect your car keys and ski equipment for check in. The ski check is right
next to the front desk, and I found it pretty convenient.
After reading the previous reviews, I requested a quiet room, however, we were
upgraded from a two bed queen to a loft queen bedroom on the 3rd floor, which
was pleasant. The elevator was pretty slow and took us to our floor. The
elevator door was a bit cracked open at the bottom and I could see that it
pretty old. It was at this moment I started seeing hints that this wasn't
exactly 4 star. The room (315) faced the convention center and was in the middle
of the corridor. Furnishings were modern, "Ikea-ish" but was a very clean room.
I liked the free wi-fi, good-sized bathroom and spacious loft like
accommodation. I didn't like the bed (sagged a lot in the middle and was
marginally comfortable) or the noise from Buffalo Bills and Moe Joes. Despite
the quiet room, I could still hear the club music in the main living room, but
in the loft bedroom it wasn't as noticeable.
Adara is a nice hotel, but it really is an older hotel that was hastily
furnished with modern touches but still has remnants of its past self (stair
banister in the loft room). If I were the owners I'd invest in more sound
proofing windows, better mattresses and flat screen TVs. It's definitely not a 4
star, but for the price, proximity to the lifts, and friendly service - I'd say
it was pretty good. I would stay here again, but only if I paid around the $340
for the entire weekend.
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Feb 23, 2010
We enjoyed this hotel. It’s right in the village. The rooms are quirky and cool.
I especially appreciated all of the in-room amenities such as a fridge,
fireplace and place to store your ski stuff in your room. With that being said,
it’s a 3.5 star hotel in my opinion just due to the older nature of the hotel.
The new design though is very modern and the rooms are cool
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Feb 6, 2010
The staff at the Adara were very friendly and helpful. The rooms and the lobby
were done nicely and seemed to be renovated because the hallways looked quite
old. The hot tub was very small and did not have a very nice atmosphere at all.
It was a fine hotel if you want to save some money and stay in the village, but
not if you are looking for luxury.
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Jan 28, 2010
My boyfriend and I stayed here Jan 2010. We were very disappointed, we did not
think it should have been rated as a four star hotel and we did not think it was
good value for money at all!...
We were not provided with items that were advertised on the web site, room was
dusty, bed sheets were not changed during our stay, things in the room were
starting to look cheap and nasty and there was a small leak by our back door,
generally a poor finish throughout the room. We could even hear the next room's
T.V and there was not enough space to dry ski gear. The only good thing about it
was location, as it was in the centre of Whistler village, the staff were very
friendly and we were provided with a lap top, as there was wireless in every
room. However, for a four star hotel, this lacked this lacked quality and
amenities you would have expected from a four star. The hallways were similar to
a hostel and painted in dark grey and the not very luxurious at all.
There are lots of other hotels in Whistler, which I am sure would provide a
satisfying stay and more value value for .
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Jan 3, 2010
My wife and I stayed at the Adara during the Christmas holiday. I was expecting
a really snazzy "Boutique" hotel, worthy of the $572 nightly rate. What we got
was a rather ordinary hotel. The hallmark feature of the Adara is its modern
decor, which seemed a little weird to me. I guess if modern design is your
thing, it might grab you. The hot tub was small and cramped. The lobby was
attractive with a fireplace, but not the kind of place in which you'd like to
hang out. The room was clean and comfortable (and modern), but it wasn't
special. We had an "OK" view of the mountains. None of the rooms had a really
great view. We were on the "Quiet side" of the building, but I understand that
the rooms over the nightclub can be very noisy.
On the bright side, the location was great, just off the main village
thoroughfare and a short walk to the lifts. The hotel staff was delightful. They
could not have been more friendly and helpful. When we asked for our safe to be
fixed (for some reason, it was not attached to the wall), it was taken care of
immediately. There is nothing wrong with the Adara, but the pictures on the
website look so much better than the real thing. I think this is a $350 hotel
masquerading as a $572 hotel.
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Dec 18, 2009
The staff at the Adara were very friendly and helpful. The rooms and the lobby
were done nicely and seemed to be renovated because the hallways looked quite
old. The hot tub was very small and did not have a very nice atmosphere at all.
It was a fine hotel if you want to save some money and stay in the village, but
not if you are looking for luxury.
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