Jul 25, 2010
We decided to go for a last minute weekend get-away to Whistler and this
hotel was a good deal, so we decided to give it a try. The staff at the
front desk were very friendly from the moment we walked in, and we
enjoyed a friendly chat with them every time we went out into the
village. The room was pretty decent, all little small, but it was nice
to have a full kitchen with full appliances, and the bed was very comfy.
As far as hotels rooms go, this one was pretty modern. The pool was
awesome, it was great that was heated, but I think that the hotel should
consider putting in a bigger hot tub-it was always stuffed to capacity
:) Didn't try the restaurant but it looked popular. The location was the
best part-you step outside and you're right in the village. I'd
recommend this hotel-you get a lot of bang for you buck.
Guest Review of the Mountainside Lodge Whistler
Jul 15, 2010
My husband and i stayed in a loft suite with our two sons. The loft was
great with a comfortable queen bed and separate bathroom. We even had a
sauna in our room. Downstairs had a fold out couch and a pull out bed in
a bench in the kitchen area. It was perfect for our boys. The kitchen
was well stocked. There was a bathroom in the downstairs area with a
jacuzzi tub. there was also a fireplace. The lobby was dated but the
rooms were adequately decorated. The location was fantastic. We were
there four days and never moved our car. The price was very reasonable.
Guest Review of the Mountainside Lodge Whistler
Jul 8, 2010
After doing some research on places to stay in Whistler we opted for the
Mountainside Lodge as it seemed to be central and cheap – always a
bonus! Well after a fabulous stay I can’t rave about this hotel enough,
from checking in to checking out everything was great. We found the
staff to be lovely and very helpful – they even let us check in a bit
early!
As we were a party of four we had booked a loft suite. The room was very
clean and every detail had been thought of, from kitchen utensils galore
to enough towels to keep you going for a month! And we didn’t find the
décor dated at all – after reading some previous reviews this seemed to
crop up quite a bit! Just be warned though that the bedroom in the loft
is on a mezzanine style floor so there is limited privacy. As we were a
group of friends this wasn’t a problem but if there was two couples
staying there or a family with older children I could see this might be
an issue. During our stay we also tried out the pool and hot tub which
were fab. The pool was a really nice temperature and you could catch a
glimpse of the mountains. We did feel a bit self-conscious getting out
of the pool in front of everyone eating their dinner in the restaurant!
I suppose the only downside we found was that the room got quite warm
and stuffy however this was quickly resolved by sticking the air con on
– although with it on it did sound like the room was going to take off!
Location was slap bang in the middle of the village which is exactly
what we were after. Obviously with being in such a central location it
does come with some noise but this was hardly noticeable! If you're
looking at going in winter to do some skiing/boarding the Whistler
gondola (which you also use to access the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola) is
literally a few steps away. I also recommend doing the PEAK 2 PEAK
anytime of the year - although do dress wisely. When we went up, there
had just been a fresh fall of snow the night before and we were not
wearing the most appropriate footwear and felt the cold!
Overall Whistler is great with stunning views and a chilled atmosphere
and our visit was enhanced further by our stay in this hotel! I'm
already planning my next trip back to Whistler and without doubt will be
staying in the Mountainside Lodge!
Guest Review of the Mountainside Lodge Whistler
May 20, 2010
After looking at other hotels, we thought this hotel was worth a try and
it was wallet-friendly. We only stayed one night in Whistler but we
would stay here again if we returned to Whistler. The lady on reception
kindly gave us some great places to eat and what to do in a day.
The decor is a bit dated but do not let that put you off too much. We
had a studio room with a pull down bed which was comfy. There is a
kitchenette in the room, perfectly fine bathroom and dining area by the
kitchen. There are coin operated washers and driers available and an
outdoor swimming pool which was nice and warm on a coldish morning.
Ideally located for Whistler Village and the only slight niggle was a
bit of road noise but even that was minimal.
Guest Review of the Mountainside Lodge Whistler
Apr 20, 2010
We have been to Whistler many times before and have loved staying at
Mountainside Lodge. Our favorite restaurant in the space below is
Trattoria. Great Food and Ambiance. We came this last weekend to Telus
and loved the fact that we are right in the heart of the village. Pulled
in and parked, and didn't have to move our car once the whole stay.
Walked to the lifts, pubs, shopping and yet because this isn't the first
hotel right in the center, it buffered the noise of the bands so it was
very quiet which is important to us when we are sleeping. They have not
done a lot of updates, but it was nice to have a full kitchen,
fireplace, and Jacuzzi tub and dry sauna in our room. We are going back
in 2 weeks and will be trying to get he same room. The only negative I
would say is that the beds were a little hard. Not like the plush one I
have at home!
Guest Review of the Mountainside Lodge Whistler
Mar 28, 2010
Our family (two teenagers two adults) went on a whistler ski trip early
March.
Location : very nicely located, walk able distance to both whistler and
Blackcomb gondolas. Always a nice feeling when you can leave your
hotel/condo room with your ski boots on !
room : we had the mezzanine suite with one bedroom upstairs including
full bathroom and a small sauna. Our two teenagers were using the sofa
bed downstairs and complained a bit about the sofa bed comfort. Our own
bed was really comfortable, no issues there, however i would probably
not recommend for adults to sleep in the sofa bed.
the kitchen is fully furnished, you can cook your own meals - very
useful for family -.
full size fridge, coffee machine, toaster, stove/oven, dishwashing
machine, etc..
there are no washing machine in the room however, there is a separate
area in the building however if you wish to use washing machine.
Pool / Hot Tub : We didn't use it. Please note that hot tub is outdoor
and quite small (was always full..).
Parking : indoor underground parking. Careful, it's a 17$ per day
additional fee, not included in your room fee.
Staff : very professional and knowledgeable staff. they provided us all
the required support and information whenever we needed it.
Lockers : With your room you get a ski/snowboard locker located in the
underground parking area. Very useful.
Ski : fantastic mountain. Guaranteed pleasure for any level of skiers.
prioritise the symphony Amphitheater on whistler mountain and both the
glacier and the seven heaven area on Blackcomb mountain (especially on a
nice sunny day)
We would definitely go back to this hotel. It's very decent , excellent
location and price is right. |
