Hotel Review of the Hilton
Whistler Hotel & Spa
12 September 2011
The Hilton Whistler is not the newest hotel at Whistler but is still in
good condition. Had a very large room complete with full-size fridge,
stove-top, and microwave. The room was very clean and housekeeping did a
fine job. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay. The
bed was very comfortable but as this was an adjoining room there was
some noise from next door. I don't know if other types of rooms without
adjoining doors are available. The location is excellent since it is in
the main village but on the back-side so it is free from the raucous
noise of the village stroll. This was my second visit to the Hilton and
i would stay again.
Hotel Review of the Hilton
Whistler Hotel & Spa
12 September 2011
My ground floor suite had a patio and patio chairs, but no view. The
room had blackout curtains, easy to operate AC, 42” LCD TV, free wi-fi,
room safe, fridge-micro-cook top-coffee machine, king bed, a small
sitting area, desk, iron and board, robes, clock, hair dryer and fire
extinguisher. The hotel is a short walk from most venues and at a summer
rate of $128 plus $20 parking was good value. Staff was excellent with
easy check-in and express check-out. My only complaint is amorous sounds
transmitted from the room next door.
Hotel Review of the Hilton
Whistler Hotel & Spa
Mar 2, 2011
So, we just got back from a 6 night stay at the Hilton and I am
definitely coming back! We had friends staying at the Westin next door
and, for the money, we had the better place. They paid $900 more than us
for the same duration of stay and, yes, they had a lovelier lobby and
nicer handles on their dresser, but that was about it.
We stayed in a King Suite so had our own kitchenette and real fireplace
on the top floor. It was a well appointed room, daily cleaning was
excellent and it was steps to the slopes. You literally have less than a
30 sec. walk to the Whistler gondola.
The front desk and bell service was excellent (not over the top annoying
and not complacent).
Only issue may be the overly eager heating system in the rooms- it was
tough to get the temp just right.
Loved the free and easy to access wi-fi and also the fire log daily and
great robes/ plentiful towels. Room service was excellent and prompt
(best potato leek soup ever!). Indoor and outdoor hot tubs were great as
was the heated outdoor pool. The fitness room was modern and also well
appointed (worked out twice!)
I have previously stayed at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and, while the
rooms there are 'prettier', the huge savings, proximity to hill and
village and excellent service way out-do that hotel. I would strongly
recommend it.
Hotel Review of the Hilton
Whistler Hotel & Spa
Feb 28, 2011
We just returned from a fabulous stay at this hotel which is perfectly
positioned near the main gondola to Whistler mountain and is right in
the heart of the village. We stayed in a Whistler Junior Suite and took
advantage of the suite's kitchen for all of our meals. The suite itself
is a bit dated, but is nice and comfortable. The bathroom is extremely
small, but functional. The fireplace was wonderful and we enjoyed our
complimentary log each evening. The views from the small balcony
overlooking the mountains were just stunning and were probably the best
feature of the room. We used the heated pool and jacuzzi. Highly
recommend sitting in the outside jacuzzi when it is snowing! Now on to
the not so good comments. One word of caution if you like quiet
evenings....expect to be kept awake by your neighbors next to you and
above you every night of your stay. The walls are very thin and we could
hear every movement, banging, doors opening/closing, talking, etc. This
was particularly problematic when the people above us would come home in
the evenings around midnight and stay up another couple of hours moving
about very loudly. Other than this, our stay would have been nearly
perfect. Also expect to pay $27/day plus tax for parking. The whole
entire Whistler mountain, village, and scenery is just a wonderful,
magical place. We can't wait to return one day!
Hotel Review of the Hilton
Whistler Hotel & Spa
Feb 11, 2011
This is such a lovely hotel because the service is so friendly and
attentive. All the staff seem to genuinely enjoy helping the customers.
Great value for money- we had a self- contained high quality apartment
with plenty of white fluffy towels and daily room service, so we could
choose to eat in the room, but breakfast was so good we tended to go
down and enjoy it- and again the breakfast staff bend over backwards to
look after you. A great way to start a day's skiing. The spa is really
good too; we used the outside pool, and inside jacuzzi and sauna most
days after skiing, and the gym on the days we didn't go out. Also the
hotel is so perfectly located in the heart of the village and next to
the ski lifts. And Whistler is such a great resort. We've skied a lot of
places but nowhere as good as Whistler for extensive skiing and good
village atmosphere with plenty of nice restaurants- the one in the
Hilton included. This hotel is definitely going to become a regular for
us! Thanks to all the staff who gave us such a great holiday!
|
