Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Jun 8, 2010
We booked a room at this hotel through Alaska Airlines and were really excited
to stay there but due to circumstances beyond my control we couldn't use the
room. Upon realizing that I called them right away and told them that we
couldn't make it (we were on our way to Whistler for a bachelor party and the
groom wasn't allowed into Canada due to a dui he got 8 years ago when he was
22!). I have contacted The hotel multiple times and Alaska Airlines travel
partner and have been essentially told to stick it. I manage a retail business
(which doesn't pay very much so I really want some of my money back) and in my
business if someone doesn't use a service I dont think its fair to charge them
for it especially if they have other circumstances! If this is their attitude at
this hotel don't risk staying there!!!!
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
Jun 7, 2010
The Globe and Mail featured a June special for $79 rooms. We booked a "deluxe 2
Queen room" for our family and stayed Saturday and Sunday night.
I had heard that there was a nightclub on the ground floor of the hotel (Buffalo
Bills) and I asked the staff on two occasions if our room would be away from the
club noise. We were given a room on the back of the hotel - but even with closed
windows and earplugs, the blasting Saturday night music seemed to come through
the floors and walls (I am sure a deaf person would feel the pulsing beat). Our
entire family was up at 2:30. The only reason we decided to stay a second night
was the hope that the club closed earlier on Sunday. Fortunately, it wasn't so
bad on Sunday night.
The room itself was fine. It was modern (except for the tv) with W-fi, an ipod
docking station, a ambient noise machine (did not drown out the bar noise), and
a walk in "rain" shower. The halls are a dark mossy charcol and give the place a
dingy feel. The single elevator is very slow and shaky. Unfortunately, you have
to wait for and squeeze into the elevator to travel one floor to the pool. The
pool itself is very small. It was hard to relax with people in the Greek
restaurant looking out at us from their tables.
I would only recommend this hotel to a young partier who likes the mod features
and can sleep through anything.
Hotel Review of the Adara Hotel Whistler
May 29, 2010
We wanted a get away for a few days and chose the Adera with the great offer
they were advertising under Whistler Tourism @$79.00 per night for May/June.
They didn't advertise the $20.00 nightly parking plus taxes applicable.
Sadly our room had no view and overlooked a restaurant patio area that was
untidy and Buffalo Bills.
The room was clean and modestly furnished but adequate for our needs ( a comfy
chair would have been beneficial).
Our disappointment was the sound from other rooms and we were also close to the
elevator which could be heard operating. Sleep was interruped with sounds from
Buffalo Bills below us into the early hours of the morning with music and
patrons conversations underneath us.
Disappointing visit with the noise issues and the style of hotel was not to our
satisfaction with no ammenities offered.
We will definitely review more throughly before considering specials offered in
future planning getaways and consider personal needs along with quieter
locations for our visits.
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. |
