Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 30, 2010
Four Seasons - we looked at their Deluxe Twin room - just so we could
compare with the twin room at Fairmont. At Fairmont, the twin rooms are
Standard (also come as Deluxe). Both beds are HUGE - almost double in
size. You could have 2 adults sleeping in each bed without much problem.
At Four Seasons, their standard room has a Queen Bed. Next category up
is King bed. and yes next category up - deluxe twin. Although the room
itself is nicely appointed - with fireplace, a little sitting area,
modern TV (as opposed to fairmont's old-fashioned TV), the beds are
quite narrow (single or king-single in size). The bathroom is possibly
marginally larger than that in Fairmont. The price for the room is
almost DOUBLE that of Fairmont. The pool / spa area at Four Seasons
looked beautiful. Likely to have been renovated somewhat recently.
All in all, Four Seasons did exude the air of being more recently done
up, with luxury finishes, but whether it is worth paying double of
Fairmont - not as far as I am concerned.
All in all, a great stay at Fairmont, which offers quality, style and
character.
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 26, 2010
In true Fairmont fashion...this hotel will blow you away with its
comfort, service, and location! Yes, the Fairmont is pricey but you get
every dollar worth at this hotel. The Blackcomb lift is located in the
Hotel's backyard. I suggest people spend the day in 7th heaven and enjoy
some beers at the summit.
This hotel is amazing....rooms are great, bed is amazing, robes are
excellent, washrooms are big and clean. What is there not to love about
the Fairmont really?
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 19, 2010
best luxury ever, ski to your door the concierge carry your skis to your
locker while handing you hot chocolate. Definitely return to this
resort. Even though para olympics were on we almost had the slopes to
ourselves most days. Eating out was very good, expensive restaurants as
well as on a budget. very varied. We stayed at this hotel as it was a
special occasion, but would return to many of the accommodations that
were all very good. Keg, spaghetti factory were exceptional for food. We
finished out ski holiday with 3 days in Vancouver, what a beautiful
city, highly recommend. We also stayed at the Fairmont Waterfront which
was an ideal location for getting about.
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 11, 2010
completely wonderful. Words can not describe how beautiful and wonderful
the whole trip was. They had overbooked the hotel and we were upgraded
to a concierge suite. HEAVEN!!! We also took a flight over the glaciers.
Absolutely lovely! Oh yeah- Great shopping too. LOL
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 7, 2010
Me and my gf went up to whistler for the weekend for a little R&R.
We were disappointed in the size of our room right off the bat. The room
had a queen size bed and very limited space. It was one of the smallest
rooms we have ever stayed in.
Service was horrible as well. We spent 20 mins on the phone with an IT
guy off site trying to set up our internet connection. After that, we
were transferred to the reservation desk in Whistler and after another
20 mins, the staffs came to the conclusion that our room was probably
located our of range and switched us to another tiny room.
Overall, it was a bad experience and I would think twice before staying
there.
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 5, 2010
This was my third stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and I would not
hesitate to suggest it to couples, singles, families, groups, etc... I
have organized large-scale business events at this property as well as
enjoyed it with my family. Also, because I go to Whistler frequently, I
eat at all the Chateau's restaurants almost every second weekend, so I'm
very familiar with the hotel's services in every season.
The location of the Chateau is perfect. Sitting right at the base of
Blackcomb mountain the resort is seconds from the ski hill and upper
village, a 5-min walk from the main village and a 12-min walk from lost
lake. Best part: sitting in the hot tub apres-ski looking up the ski
hill and congratulating yourself for a good day on the slopes :)
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 5, 2010
From the moment you drive up to the valet or walk to the front desk, the
staff are welcoming, gracious and kind. For the most part, Fairmont
understands how to treat guests with the utmost respect. We drove and in
seconds of pulling up to the front of the hotel we had a host of valet
attendants eager to assist, asking if we were checking-in, AND letting
us know they already had our room ready and proceeded to hand us the
key!
The rooms are nicely done. The hotel just celebrated its 20th
anniversary, yet the rooms don't show too many signs of aging, meaning
they've been kept up well. The decor is what I would call "mountain
comfort." Bathrooms are fairly large....in comparison to the Fairmont
Olympic (for example).
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Apr 5, 2010
Portobello cafe is great for grab-and-go breakfast and lunch. Try the
cupcakes, they are to-die-for. The mallard lounge is nice for drinks and
appies, and has great outdoor fireplaces which gaze up to Blackcomb
mountain. The Wildflower serves excellent breakfast, brunch and decent
dinners. The Wine Room (located within the Wildflower) offers excellent
service and good food in a beautiful room anchored by a grand fireplace.
The "Chalet's" fondue experience is well done (winter only) and
picturesque with the glow of the restaurant's outdoor wood-burning fire
pit.
Tips
- every Friday in off season (april - nov) the Mallard Lounge does "Fairmont
Friday" where they offer a $5 drink special (beer and cocktail option),
free appies from 5.30-6.30pm & live entertainment.
- the Wildflower is always offering prix-fix menus for good prices. look
for brunch specials in the summer and dinner specials from 5pm-6pm
year-round.
- look for VIDA spa specials in the fall
- book a spa treatment during off-hours, for example, Sunday night.
reason: the shower and steam facilities offered post-treatment are in
the hotel's health club, therefore, changing and showering with a host
of people and kids is not always a relaxing way to end your massage or
facial.
- their twitter-er is very good, follow them for twitter-only specials
- the hotel is dog-friendly
- free wireless if you are a presidents club member
Hotel Review of the Fairmont Hotel Chateau Whistler
Mar 29, 2010
We stayed at the Chateau for 3 nights. Valet Parking costs $33 per
night, self park is $28 per night....the valet will take your ski
equipment down to the storage area for you and the location to pick up
on ski days is convenient to lifts etc.
The hotel itself is just a short easy walk to the wizard chairlift and
kids camp areas. It's only about 10 minutes walking to the main village
and away from the daily chaos down there.
I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel if you are looking
for a luxurious and peaceful Whistler escape with every amenity you
could need right at your doorstep. |
