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Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Mar 19, 2010
We have stayed at a few different places in Whistler. The Executive Inn
is one of the better places if you are after something basic in the
heart of downtown. Again this place is nothing fancy. We had a clean
room with kitchenette with a balcony that looked out into the heart of
village stroll. The hotel is in a great location just minutes from the
base gondolas. They have a secure ski room downstairs which is very
secure so leaving your ski stuff there made it very easy to get to the
lifts from your room in a few minutes (not even 5 minutes walking). They
also have pay parking which is first come first serve. We were lucky and
were able to get a paid parking spot. If we did not we would have had to
park our car across the street at the outside overnight parking lot.
Just like any place right along village stroll you will hear the people
at night so bring ear plugs. We were there for St.Patrick's day, and I
had ear plugs in knowing that it may get quite loud. I slept fine but
understand that without earplugs, you might have a bad experience.
The person working there had said that they just renovated the rooms,
before the 2010 Olympics, and at the same time fixed the elevator; so
all the earlier reviews with the elevator not working; it now works.
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Jan 28, 2010
Our family always stay at the executive inn when we take a trip to
Whistler. One of the main reasons we love it here is the convenience of
its location and the price which is very reasonable. Yes, the services
offered at the hotel are minimal, but we didn't come to Whistler for
hotel service. There isn't an elevator, but we always stay on the second
floor, so we get a tad bit of exercise - no big deal. The laundry area
is small, but sufficient and clean. In fact, the hotel itself is fairly
clean and well maintained. It doesn't offer all the bells and whistles
of the major luxurious hotels, but at the same time, is it 1/2-1/3 of
the price less. The bathroom is small, and the tub is abit awkward to
get into, but my kids love turning on the jacuzzi with bath bubbles
after a long day of playing in the snow. The bed in the loft is very
comfortable. There is enough storage. The very best that this hotel has
to offer is the location. Close to everything! Convenient free
underground parking. We have been vacationing at this complex for over a
decade, since it was the Fireplace Inn and always come back for the
location, convenience and value. Christensen Family
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Jan 2, 2010
The best attribute of this place is its proximity to the the ski
lifts...it's close. And the studio we rented was kept clean. But, for
the price, it has many inadequacies and quirks. The shower (or lack
there of) being the prime one. In order to advertise in-room hot tubs
Executive Inn has stuffed an oddly designed one in each bathroom such
that you can barely open the door to let yourself in. It is very
difficult to get into as well. For some older people it may be
impossible w/o injury. Extremely low water flow from the shower once you
manage to get in awaits. You will end up taking baths for your stay
here. Overall lighting was poor...very dark. Refrigerator did not work
well...ended up keeping drinks on balcony to chill. Front desk service
was apathetic and unfriendly. No help with luggage in lieu of no
elevator. Would not stay here again!
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Dec 20 2009
The Whistler Executive Inn is really a barebones affair. Service means somebody at the front
desk during business hours. The building needs freshening up outdated in the
bathrooms. Fantastic location, right in the heart of the village. This hotel is
a bit dated, particularly in the entry area. The bathroom is small and has a
very odd style of Jacuzzi. Otherwise lovely little room with a wood burning
fireplace, and a nice kitchenette. Not
high end, but very clean and serviceable.
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Dec 17, 2009
Location is just awesome - just 2 min from the gondolas/lifts and the bus stop
for the free shuttle to Blackcomb base. You REALLY don't want to be lugging your
snowboard/skis around for more than 2 min after a long day out on the slopes. We
had a double loft at the Whistler Executive Inn which is really cosy for a couple with the fireplace and hot
tub. You will sooo congratulate yourself on splurging on a place with a private
Jacuzzi. Plus the bed is *super* comfy!
Having said that, the fire logs don't give out much heat and it's mostly for
ambience. Also the door to the balcony lets in some of the cold in the winter
though, so you might want to opt out of the balcony rooms (not like you're going
to be out there basking in the winter chill anyway). The tub is quite an
acrobatic feat (even for us under-30s) to get in and out of, and you have no
choice but to use it coz it's combined with the shower!
Whistler Executive Inn is really more an inn than a hotel so just don't expect the lobby/reception to
be posh and the amenities to be amazing and you're all set for an awesome stay!
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Nov 18, 2009
We stayed there while under major renos (new elevator) and it was still a
disappointment. Unfinished room should not have been let. When asking for a hair
dryer, non available. Typical of many service issues. An e-mail to the manager
after our stay with constructive criticism elicited no reply. They have some
understandable serious challenges prior to the Olympics and must learn how to
deal with their customers.
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Oct 23, 2009
Great location, great price , a very comfortable bed with a pillow topper, a
balcony, a fireplace, a kitchen and free parking underground. Not recommended
for light sleepers (noise from the village way past midnight), older people
(lack of elevator and hard to step in whirlpool bathtub).
If you plan to eat at the Italian restaurant next door Il Caminetto, check out
their prices before you get seated .
We also appreciated the washer and dryer on our floor. Would definitely stay
at the Whistler Executive Inn again.
Hotel Review of the
Executive Inn At Whistler Village
Oct 14, 2009
It was better than the pictures that I saw of the room online, and was very
functional for what we needed. Nothing I did not like, it either met or exceeded
(sp?) our expectations. The location is perfect (everything is right there,
including grocery store, restaurants and attractions). The service is seamless
(everything is taken care of that you want, but is not overwhelming. They let
you have your own experience). Anything that we "asked" for was provided... The
room was by far better than expected after booking and looking at the pictures
online (ex; the bathtub/Jacuzzi), especially the for the price (but I imagine
that we stayed there during an "off season"). Basically, if you want to enjoy
you visit yourself, and have things "taken care of" then this is a great place
to stay.
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