Like everyone else, I'm pretty sure this year has been feeling like one of the longest never ending…read morestories of our lives!!! 2020 please end soon ... please!? Needed this dayscape - via the magnificent Sea-to-Sky Highway to the majestic mountain enclave - Whistler - in beautiful British Columbia! Folks be prepared - you will be tempted to stop several times on the drive up. Spectacular views during the daylight hours will leave you breathless!!! This review is done under - Whistler - but encompasses the drive up, the beautiful scenery, the mountains & forest that are all part of an amazing nature built province ('State' - for all those in Merica) of BC. And no, BC does not belong to Britain but to Canada. Don't laugh I've been asked this question before! I won't get into the whole Commonwealth technicality but yes if one is leaning towards that angle I guess you could say - the Queen does own the whole of Canada as we pay mega bucks as in millions each year to the UK - to be part of the British Empire! Oh how lucky we are!? So Harry & Megan got tired of this British royalty life & escaped to a quieter environment in ... Hollywood!?? Ok then!!! The big draw to Whistler is in the winter - skiing & snowboarding. The Blackcomb & Whistler mountains are world wide renowned & super popular! Hiking & mountain biking takeover in the summer. Whistler is mighty expensive so bring all 5 of your credit cards! There are a few good restaurants as well but please make reservations ahead of time or you'll be left hopping around to find whatever's available. Of note & in no particular order but worth trying, Oso Bar (Spanish) - make reservations this spot is fire (thank you manager for the complimentary dessert), Lucia Gelato (try the Ginger flavour), Fat Tony's Pizza (open till 3am so could be a real life saver), El Funiture Warehouse aka All Food @ $5.95 Everyday - that's like $3 bucks US right!?! Everyone eats here, superstars, the rich, the average Joe - there's no class rules when your starving & don't want to blow a lot of money - you will save money eating here!!! Avalanche Pizza, Splitz Grill (can be pricey but it's the burger you design so blame yourself for the hunger causing your mind to go crazy with so many toppings) & finally tacos at La Cantina. There's a few more spots including fine dining but that will be for an update after covid-19 ends. I'm real hesitant to go inside & prefer to stick to patio dining for now, as much as I can. The Whistler Village area is real easy to walk around in & you'll only need to drive if you have to go further up the mountain. I have been coming to Whistler since the early 90s & have stayed in many hotels & condo rentals. Definitely shop around & prebook your stay before coming up here. However, today's trip was just a day trip escape from the big city & was thoroughly enjoyed. The drive from Vancouver takes 90 minutes or less depending on how fast you drive - longer if you stop along the way & or make a pit stop in Squamish, a beautiful town & worth the stop - see my Squamish review. Whoa got the shock of my life while walking about! Five years ago on a cruise in the Caribbean, our group met the super charismatic, charming, & so awesome Cruise Director (entertainment) Matt! Check him out on Instagram @ mattcruisedirector. Merica many of you might be very familer with him from the Carnival Cruise Line!!! Couldn't believe he's now living here - currently on the Sunshine Coast of BC but will be relocating to Vancouver. It was a pleasure to run into him & his wife! I had vivid fond cruise flashback memories while chatting with him. That awesome cruise back in 2015 on Carnival Breeze was phenomenal!!!!! It was a total awesome riot! I discovered my island paradise - Curaçao! Side note - Vancouver & Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics! I can tell you from first hand experience with actually being involved in the Olympics as a volunteer - it was so spectacular an event!!!!! Vancouverites today still speak highly of it! Super natural Whistler is highly recommended if you've never been - so do check it out! Come experience Whistler & be wowed!!! You will exhale & feel that - we got this ... life is good after all!!!!!

Just a heads up to those of you thinking to get the edge or season passes. They've made the refund…read moresystem as much difficult as they possible could. I purchased the 5 days edge pass in May without realizing that my mom will need a knee replacement surgery this coming winter. As soon as I know the surgery is happening in this coming winter, I put in a request online to refund my money at the beginning of July. They not only asking you to fill out a mile long form with all those emails going back and forth, you are also requested to get all the signed documents from the doctors for approvals. It's been 2 months and I am still waiting for the refund. I've been going to Whistler for more than 30 yrs, this year is the worst experience ever.

I stayed at one of this company's units (#65) in glacier's reach with my boyfriend for a couple…read moredays recently, booked over their internet site. We both agreed that it was the best. whistler. vacation. evar. This one hit all the buttons: -fantastic suite: 2-story condo with everything you could possibly need - very competitive spring rate, at about $140 per night before taxes, etc. - free wireless internet - private hot tub: it was as private as private can be, clean, and hot the few cons: -no blender in the otherwise well stocked kitchen. we probably wouldn't have noticed if we weren't looking to use one - they tack on a $50 cleaning fee for stays of less than 8 days. really, charging extra for cleaning? who does that? - the internet was glitchy, needing a re-start on the first day and not connecting at all on the second. - they said they would email a feedback form right after our stay, which ended 3 days ago... so far, no email. When we arrived at whistler, we tried and succeeded at checking into the condo a couple hours early at 2pm. We surveyed (read: ran around gleefully like we were 3 year olds) the full kitchen with dishwasher and living room with deck on the main floor, then went upstairs to see the bathroom with jacuzzi tub, and the extremely comfy queen bed in the bedroom, and the deck off said bedroom with the hot tub. There was even a washer & dryer in a closet outside the bedroom, so we didn't have to pack dirty clothes on the way home. Overall I'd say the cons didn't detract enough from the pros to go for less than 5 stars, although I would consider .5 or even a whole star deduction for that $50 cleaning fee; I just find it such a sneaky way to get more cash out of visitors who aren't staying as long as others. But the rates are so good for what you're getting, I think I'd stay here again anyways.

This place is old and tired. We left 2 days early it was soooo bad! We went in September, and had…read moreto endure constant construction on the exterior...great but the interior is what REALLY needs upgrading! These units are old and dirty....not worthy of occupancy. During our stay we had to stay in our unit for a full day because the elevators were out....we are handicapped. We were NEVER informed that there was construction going on or that basic amenities (like an elevator from the third floor) would be out of service. When we notified management of our issues, they basically said TOO BAD!!!! I would never stay here again and caution you to the non-existence of customer service! The construction was bad, but so is the road noise...right on a busy road. This organization is not at all interested in the comfort of their guests. They are so oblivious to making amends for a terrible experience. TAKE NOTICE AND AVOID!

What a perfect and a beautiful getaway! Love the location, room, free wine tasting, free s'mores,…read morefree hot chocolate, the breakfast buffet, in room dining service was top notch, amazing view from the room! We loved every second of our anniversary celebration. They gave us coupon for free drinks as well which was great. The spa was beautiful and exquisite. Shuttle service to the village is convenient. The only thing I wish was that they mentioned beforehand that valet parking overnight costs 58 CAD which is pretty pricey to not disclose upfront(on our Amex UI). The in room dining service was amazing. My Bolognese pasta was perfectly cooked and husband's Malay curry was great too!

Love Four Seasons resort, came here for a work event, this place was gorgeous and the staff were…read moreall really friendly and helpful. This resort was beautiful and the walk to the village area to go shopping was magical. The greenery was unbelievable. The restrooms are super clean and well maintained. They have a lululemon store, which the logo is on the lulu clothes. Which I was super happy about. I bought two jackets there. I love Whistler and this was my first time into Canada and I have to say I have had the best experience. Hopefully i can make it back to whistler. The drive from the airport to Whistler was two hours long. The most fantastic drive as long as you rent a private vehicle. I would definitely recommend Four Seasons.

I loved my stay here at the Aspens. Our suite had 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, tv's in each room,…read morea fireplace, and a full kitchen stocked with everything you might need to prepare some meals. I liked that they had Aveda products in the bathrooms, too. We took advantage of the hot tubs and pool each evening and that was lovely. The location is great - close to everything. I liked how the suite felt cabin-like and had cool old skis, snowshoes, and ski posters for decor.

The Aspens is located just off the lowest portions of the Merlin's and Green Line runs on…read moreBlackcomb. It is a ski in/out property and is a mix of hotel condos and privately owned condos. It's a quick walk down to Whistler Village and was very easy to walk down to Spicy Sports in Blackcomb to get our rental equipment. The main areas of the building are in dire need of renovation. First impressions are not great. The lifts are dead slow and you can expect a five minute wait at peak times. Parking is plentiful in the underground parking garage at $17/day. The rules in the main areas are a bit strange as the resort has a "strict" no skis/boards in the condos, yet their ski valet does not accept poles or ski boots. I see absolutely no point in disallowing skis when similar property damage can be made with poles and people stomping around in ski boots. The outdated main areas and stupid ski valet that only accepts one-third of the necessary kit is a one-star deduction. We rented our condo from a private owner off Airbnb. Our unit was recently renovated with newly kitted bathroom and kitchen. We were lucky in that it was a corner unit and we heard no noise except for the ski boots clonking down the hallway in the morning and early evening if we happened to be around - even that noise was not too bothersome. There is no question on if we would rent from the owning couple again - for sure! Although our unit is within the same building as the resort-operated condos, we did not get daily maid service which was a-ok. If you are considering this property, it is absolutely vital that you understand who you are renting from to ensure you get the unit you expect. If the operating company is ResortQuest, you will likely end up with a room that was last updated in the early 1980's. It is my recommendation to turn to VRBO and Airbnb so that you can see photos of specific units versus a mix of photos from outdated and updated condos on various booking sites.

We stayed at Nita Lake Lodge for 2 nights and 3 days and had an absolutely wonderful experience…read more The service was exceptional from start to finish--warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member made us feel so well taken care of. The food was phenomenal. Every meal was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Dining there was a highlight of the stay. Overall, Nita Lake Lodge is a peaceful, luxurious retreat with outstanding service and incredible food. I would highly recommend it and would love to return.

I drove a long distance to stay at Nita Lake Lodge, only to be unable to check in. The hotel…read morerequires a specific type of credit card for the incidental hold. Although I had the funds to pay, I did not have the exact payment method required for the security deposit, so I never occupied the room. What disappointed me most was being charged the full amount for the entire three-night stay despite never checking in. I then had to find and pay for last-minute accommodations elsewhere. The staff were courteous, but the management offered no flexibility or goodwill refund. If you're booking here, make sure you fully understand both the credit card requirements for check-in and the non-refundable booking policy before you arrive.

I used the Whistler Shuttle to get to and from Vancouver Airport to Whistler. I was glad that they…read morepaid attention to when my flight arrived because I wasn't aware that my arriving flight had changed until the day before flying out. Because I had entered my flight information they had moved up my arrival time. When I arrived I went outside to where there was a large bus waiting to be loaded. When the person arrived to check people in and load the bus I was informed that I was at the wrong bus service. I should have read my print out better and check in at the information desk. After I went back inside and went to the information desk I was told to wait by the sculptures for someone. Eventually someone arrived and then guided us to a much smaller and less luxurious bus and loaded us in. It was actually a ford econoline van converted to a bus. It was clear that the driver was not experienced with driving this route as he called into the office multiple times for where he was supposed to drop us off. He drove very fast around corners and we kinda skidded around some turns which was kinda scary and many of us got motion sickness including myself despite taking motion sickness pills. We stopped at a visitors center about 2/3ds of the way for a bathroom break which had a small coffee shop. After making the first stop at Creekside some people got off at this destination and there were supposed to be other local Whistler Shuttle owned busses that were supposed to take us to our individual locations. Most of our bus didn't seem to realize that; So when he called back in, there was some confusion and frustration that the driver didn't know where he was going, it also didn't help that he didn't speak the best English which lead to further frustration. It turns out that this driver and bus was outsourced (either because of the lesser amount of passengers or bus shortage) The day before my return flight I tried to check in only to find that my flight had been canceled without notification. I called Whistler Shuttle at 6pm, they say they take calls till 8 but no one answered and I left a message saying that my flight was canceled and wondered if they could take me to the airport early so that I could book an earlier flight. I called multiple times only to get the same answering machine. I never did get a return phone call so I booked a flight later than my original and just got picked up at the regular scheduled time. The return trip was much better as it was a large tour type bus with comfortable seats and even a bathroom in the back. We made a few stops to pick up people at different locations, luggage was loaded according to drop off location (international or within Canada) The driver was very friendly and kept us informed of arrival time. If I had that same large bus and service to Whistler I could have given it 5 stars but because it was outsourced and I had a smaller uncomfortable bus and speedy driver I can only go on my personal experience, not on what should be typical.

The Whistler Shuttle connection company went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us! We were on the shuttle from…read moreVancouver airport to Whistler when I got a call from Air Canada that I forgot my wallet on board, and that it would cost $140 to have it delivered to my hotel in Whistler. We called the Whistler Shuttle company and the lady offered to walk over to Air Canada baggage, take the wallet and have it on the next shuttle, AT NO COST. The driver then delivered it to our hotel in the Whistler village even though none of their clients on that trip were stopping in the village. Just wow, exceptional service and so professional. As for our trip up to Whistler, the driver was like a tour guide sometimes pointing out known spots in Vancouver as we drove toward Whistler. Comfortable, overall an amazing experience with this company that I highly recommend!

Paid $360 for a room for one night. Would never stay again - extremely poor service, far from town,…read moresuper overpriced for what you get, and they nickel and dime you to death for everything.... Here's a quick rundown: - Arrived around 2pm on Saturday, learned check-in isn't until 5pm. Seriously, FIVE PM???!? I've stayed at hundreds of hotels around the world, and this is by far the latest check-in time I've ever seen. - Desk woman immediately informed me that our $360 room was next to the elevator, and to get a quiet room, we would need to pay more for a different room type. Seriously? We stuck with our original (very expensive) room and have not had noise issues yet. Seems they are pushing hard for desk people to upsell rooms. Many hotels give FREE upgrades.... - They pre-authorized $300 in " incidentals" plus the room cost ($350) upon check-in. Not really an issue, but speaks to either the insecurity of the ownership, or the typical clientele that stays here. - They do not give room keys. You need to download an app to access your room. If you want a regular key, you need to pay extra for it. I'm sorry Mr. Rich Hotel Owner, but on a $360/night room, I'm not interested in installing an app so my data can be sold to marketing firms and you can save $30 a month in lost keys. - Once you install the data-stealing app, it does not work to open the room door. We had problems the entire night trying to open the door. The desk people could not help when we inquired, and also did not offer a regular key. - Rooms are in desperate need of renovation. Holes in walls, cabinets and trim bent and water damaged, doors do not close properly. Carpet was ripped and fraying. Again, we paid $360/night for this room... - No tub, and shower was about .75m wide. Impossible to shower in there without bumping into the walls. Gross. - No coffee in lobby, unless you want to pay for coffee from a machine. Did someone forget that we paid nearly $400 for a hotel room? Thankfully McDonalds is nearby and they have way better coffee anyway. - If you want to sit outdoors, you cannot bring your own drinks or food. They force you to buy it from their extremely overpriced shop, which has a really limited and poor selection. Give me a break.

We stayed for four nights, and had a good experience. Quiet, impeccably clean, good service. Rooms…read morewith kitchenette have everything you need for simple cooking. Enough space, furniture, and wifi to get some remote work done. My only annoyance is the staff aggressively pushing their in-house data harvesting app as a "green" measure. But that's a very minor thing.

The heated indoor pool is probably the warmest pool I've been in- in a good way. Perfect for…read morewinter. The hot tub is not overly hot- perfect temperature. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The only thing that I would note is the price fluctuates significantly and we ended up finding the hotel was significantly cheaper as our stay dates approached compared to what we paid previously- unfortunately the original rate was non refundable.

Pretty nice hotel with nice hot tube and heated pool. They can provide robe and towels for pool…read more About 15 minutes walk away from gondolas. It's a bit inconvenient especially when you in skiing boots and with ski and poles.