Review Westin Hotel Whistler

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Oct 14, 2010
We loved this place. It was fun, clean, small pool, but we made it work. And they had a great fitness center. Restaurant was excellent, pure Westin standard and of course great showers and beds.....

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Oct 8, 2010
Fabulous galley kitchen in suite, gas fireplace, lots of wood, very warm and inviting. Staff and the hotel and the spa were extremely helpful! Great deal on last minute whistler.

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Sep 25, 2010
We loved our stay at this hotel. First off, the location is second to none. Whistler/Blackcomb village is not that large, but the Westin sits in a prime location right at the base of the Whistler gondola, making it easy to get to the top of the mountain, or anywhere else in the village. The staff were all very nice and also very helpful and efficient. The lobby and other common areas were large and comfortable.
Our room overlooked the golf driving range and mountains across the valley. The room itself was very large and well stocked. We had a small kitchenette with two burner stove, oven, sink, refrigerator, and dishwasher. We also have a sitting area with a couch and chair, and even a fireplace. The bathroom had a shower and a separate full sized tub. There was also a washer and dryer on ever floor, which was very convenient.
We didn’t eat at any of the restaurants on the property, so we can’t comment on the food. There are TONS of restaurants around the village so you can find just about any kind of food you want.
Note that you must pay for parking and internet access which can get a bit expensive. Also note that the Blackcomb gondola is CLOSED in the summer which means that places like the Fairmont and others in the upper village are not in a great location if you want to go up the mountain or on the peak to peak gondola. That was why the location was so great with the Westin being right next to the Whistler gondola.

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Sep 21, 2010
This resort has to be a great location for anyone on a skiing holiday! The location is right next door to the ski lifts. Our Motor Coach dropped us off at the front door and we didn't even use the front door to the resort until we left. There is a second door at the rear of the resort that takes you right in to the plaza. Upon arrival we were greeted by the front desk and upgraded to a 1 br suite from a Jr Suite. We were staying on points so it was an even better deal! We were there six nights and I have to say that our housekeepers did a great job each day, tidying up our room and leaving coffee for the next day. We didn't eat at any of the restaurants at the resort, instead we looked forward to strolling up the village in search of a new pub adventure! One day there was a complimentary stretching class which I attended and I used the fitness center every day. The pool area is small, but it never appeared to be too crowded. My only disappoints were the rules for the whirlpool were not enforced. One day I went down just to relax and there were several children in the hot tub with their parent. Also, the women's changing room was always in need of being picked up, lots of soiled towels laying around the room, I think they could do better in that area. Lastly, you can not charge your spa to your room, which we wanted to do so we could use Starwood points to pay so we didn't use the spa either. I found the best deal through www.allure-hotels.com. All in all, it was a nice place, we loved sitting by our fireplace and looking out at the mountains every morning while have coffee.

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Sep 19, 2010
We had been booked into the Westin as an add-on to our 3-week trip through the Rockies from Calgary. It was the 10th hotel we stayed in over 21 days. It had been billed as the highlight: fantastic location (Whistler Village), we were to have a suite (great when there are 4 of you sharing a room!), and would definitely be a "cut above" the hotels we had stayed at elsewhere (and these had generally been very good).
On arrival we were told enticingly that there was space in the hotel and we could upgrade to a larger suite. This had happened elsewhere for free so initial reaction was "sounds good". However, it soon turned out this would cost more and would only provide 1 double-bed plus a sofa-bed (albeit in its own room). When we asked what a room with 3 beds would cost we were informed $150 per night extra although on being pressed we could have it for "just $130". We decided to stick with the suite we had been booked into (1 king-sized double + 1 sofa-bed + kitchen) all in one room.
Next shock was when we went to unload the car. Parking would cost us $28 per day on top of the room. Having checked around Whistler Village, this seems a problem endemic to the resort. There is plenty of public parking around the edge of the village but no where can you park overnight without threat of being towed. However the Westin was definitely at the high end of charges (e.g. Holiday Inn $15 for guests).
The room was very nice (as was the hotel in general). However, for us, packing the fridge with lots of very expensive goodies and using other storage space for similarly priced confectionery etc. was not helpful. We had to carefully place out of our kids way to put our own supplies somewhere.
Final beef was that out of the 10 hotels we'd stayed at, the Westin was one of only two where we could not access the internet without paying a daily charge (I think $15). We went to McDonalds and used their free wifi.
So in summary: the Westin is a great hotel if you don't mind paying more for absolutely everything. As one of the information offices in the village told us: "It has a reputation as a "nickel and dime" hotel chain." We will return to Whistler. The mountains are fantastic. But next time we'll stay somewhere else.

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Sep 13, 2010
I recently returned to the Westin Whistler BC after previous stays. Was my return a disappointment? Absolutely Not! Right from arrival to checkout I was treated with the utmost of best service possible. I travel constantly throughout the year, and this would be rated as one of the best facilities i've been too, as well as outstanding service. I will be back.

Hotel Review of the Westin Hotel Whistler
Sep 8, 2010
Our first trip to BC on our round the world trip. My wife and I absolutely loved Whistler, and the location and welcome we received from the Westin was first class. Located right next to the ski lifts, and at the end of the village mall made it all good. Very clean, good shopping and great facilities , we would not hesitate to recommend, or stay here again.

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Westin Hotel Whistler
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