Scout loves
- The hotel has a fabulous outdoor pool and hot tub area
- The onsite bar, Mallard Lounge, has great cocktails and a fun après scene
- Huge bathrooms with rainfall showers
- Easy access to the slopes via the new Blackcomb Gondola situated right out the front
Scout tips
- Upgrade to Fairmont Gold for personalised service, breakfast included in your stay, and all-day lunch/snacks provided
- Enjoy some quiet time in the barrel saunas and full-service bar at the pool area
- Head to Portobello for a quick lunch (and the most amazing maple glazed donuts!)
- Suite rooms can interconnect making it the perfect option for families
SCOUT REVIEW
Fairmont Chateau Whistler would have to be one of the biggest ski hotels in North America. At 528 rooms it’s so big that it even has its own hotel within a hotel – Fairmont Gold – with a separate check-in area, lounge and rooms. Built in 1988, this hotel has been around for a while. All Fairmont hotels are designed in the style of a French chateau – and the sheer size of the Fairmont Whistler makes it feel almost like you’re staying in a castle. (Fairmont made its name from constructing equally large and spectacular hotels along the tourist railway lines in Canada).
It should be noted however that if you’re looking for peace and quiet you should try someplace else, as Fairmont Whistler is constantly hustling and bustling. But for a family that wants luxury facilities, several dining options, and the convenience of being close to everything (including the ski school), this is a great choice. Your kids will love the indoor/outdoor pool area, while adults can take advantage of the recently renovated gym, full service bar and wonderful wooden barrel saunas.. There’s also a lap pool with four large hot tubs in which you can soak your tired ski muscles.
The rooms and suites do not include kitchenette facilities, however, there are some fantastic dining options located within the hotel and only a short walk away in the Blackcomb and Whistler villages. The Mallard is particularly great for a light lunch or evening meal, The Wildflower is the go-to spot for a hearty breakfast, or head to the The Chalet for some memorable fondue. Portobello has undergone an extensive renovation and is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and après (and a wonderful smokehouse dinner).
As you might expect from a hotel of such grandeur, the rooms are luxurious and the bathrooms equally so (although only the Fairmont Gold rooms have fireplaces). Suite rooms are interconnecting and allow a king room and double queen room to be joined for families. Many rooms also offer a sleeper sofa for extra guests. There’s a price difference between rooms with valley views and those that look towards the slopes. Pick one with a slope view if you must, but the valley view is really quite spectacular (and it’s the less expensive one).
Who should stay here
Fairmont Whistler is for families who want all the luxuries and facilities of a big corporate-style hotel, and who want to be close to the ski school, slopes, restaurants, bars and shops.
Location
The Fairmont Whistler hotel is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, and all of the upper village services are right there (including restaurants, bars, ski school, lifts and shops). Whistler Village is just a short 5 minute walk away.
Find a great map of the Whistler Village area and location of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler here. Fairmont Whistler is the large orange building 74.
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About Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is spectacular in many ways. Whether it’s the two gigantic mountains delivering more than 8000ac (3237ha) of skiing, the jaw-dropping scenery, a village life that puts most major cities to shame or terrain that is steep enough to give even the most extreme skiers an adrenaline rush, you will never be short of being amazed at Whistler. Long the favorite of skiers everywhere, Whistler became even more famous when it hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics and showed itself off to the world. Whether you’re a family of beginners or training to be an instructor, anyone will have a blast at Whistler.
Read more about Whistler Blackcomb and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- atm/banking
- bar/lounge
- breakfast available (surcharge)
- business center
- business services
- coffee shop or café
- concierge desk
- doorman/doorwoman
- dry cleaning/laundry service
- elevator/lift
- express check-out
- full-service health spa
- garage parking (surcharge)
- gift shops or newsstand
- health club
- in-room accessibility
- massage - spa treatment room(s)
- multilingual staff
- patio
- pets allowed
- porter/bellhop
- restaurant
- room service (limited hours)
- safe-deposit box at front desk
- sauna
- self parking (surcharge)
- shopping on site
- ski passes available
- ski shuttle (complimentary)
- ski storage
- ski-in/ski-out access
- spa services on site
- spa tub
- steam room
- swimming pool - indoor
- swimming pool - outdoor
Hotel Policies
- You must present a photo ID when checking in.
- Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.
- Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival.
- The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking.
- Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
- Pets allowed Check-in time starts at 4 PM Check-out time is 11 AM
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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