If you want to be at the heart of the action, then the Crystal Lodge is a great choice. Set just a short walk from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas, the hotel is ideal for hikers in the summer, and winter sports enthusiasts when the colder months come around. Close by is Whistler’s wide selection of restaurants and shops. Accommodation here ranges from traditional hotel rooms to one, two and three bedroom suites.
This beautiful hotel is set against the stunning backdrop of Blackcomb Mountain, yet it's just a ten minute stroll in to Whistler Village's shops, bars and restaurants. At the Chateau you can enjoy Fairmont’s usual high standards and facilities, such as the innovative spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. This is the perfect choice if you are looking for the renowned Fairmont luxury, as well as a quiet spot away from the bustle of central Whistler. The hotel's main restaurant, The Wildflower, is open for breakfast and dinner. Each morning, there's an extenstive buffet as well as a selection of à la carte dishes including the popular 'BC Salmon Benedict' (menus subject to change). The dinner menu features food from the ocean and the land as well as salad, pasta and steak dishes. An alternative for both lunch and dinner is Portobello, a market-style venue with a bakery. It's also a popular spot at lunch thanks to its sandwiches, hot dogs, soups and salads. We recommend spending at least one evening at The Grill Room, an award-winning venue where you can sample the freshest grilled dishes. The rooms and suites are each tastefully furnished and have spectacular views over the village or towards the dramatic Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Fairmont Rooms overlook the upper village or woodland while Deluxe Valleyview Rooms and Deluxe Slopeside Rooms have views of the Whistler valley or the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain respectively. Fairmont Gold rooms have access to the exclusive Executive lounge with complimentary breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés and also private check-in.
The Westin Resort & Spa has an upmarket atmosphere and sits right at the foot of Whistler Mountain. You'll be within easy reach of the centre of Whistler Village, as well as both the gondolas. This is the perfect place to retreat to following a long hike in the mountains or day on the slopes. Days of outdoor activities are perfectly complemented by some time spent in the spa or the popular pool area. As the name would suggest the hotel's restaurant Grill & Vine provides a range of Canadian and international wines alongside a range of grilled dishes. There's a farm to table concept here, with locally-sourced ingredients used where possible. We recommend trying some of the wine produced in the nearby Okanagan Valley, Canada's second largest wine region. The suites are modern in style and the Deluxe Studio Suites are a perfectly comfortable option. They have wither two queensize beds or a kingsize bed and a queen-size sofa bed.
Crystal Lodge, Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
