 Poster: A snowHead
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Friends staying there for 10 days at the beginning of March and asked me if i could post here to get ANY good or bad info on the resort or the hotel.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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eddyr, thanks for that
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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i stayed there a couple of years ago. i got a superduper employee discount so i am not sure i can comment on value but i generally thought it was nice but lacking a bit of character. rooms were a good size; comfortable bed (might have been a bit small if there had been more than just me in it); very well located for the lifts
any more specific questions?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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places to visit in Whistler,good restaurants and thing to do and not to do....complete low down on the resort really
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Westin resort...........not stayed there but it looks lovely from the outside. Great location for the gondolas and access to the village for eating out (ie 5-10 mins walk and you are there for just about anything). As it is basically at the base of the mountain your friends are right at the apres ski centre eg the GLC or Longhorn or Dubh linn Gate (all pubs)
Restaurants.........how good is good? Whistler has a variety of good eateries at all price levels. If they want to go to the top of the range then the Bearfoot Bistro and Araxi may be for them (5 mins walk to each, but book in advance especially on weekends). My favourite is the Rim Rock (largely but not exclusively seafood) which is in Creekside so you need a taxi (5 mins). If they want steaks then Hys has a good reputation (maybe 10 mins walk). More generally see the attached Canadian website
http://www.dinehere.ca/results.asp?l=28
All of those I mentioned are pretty upscale and at the higher end of the Whistler price range. There are loads of other more moderately priced places (that said, Whistler prices though high for Canada, thus causing Canadian complaints ,are not too bad from a UK perspective though the exchange rate is a bit worse this year as the Canadian $ is pretty strong.)
Apart from skiing, eating ,drinking and sleeping I havent had much occasion to look into Whistlers other attractions but there always seems loads on offer in "off mountain" activities if you want a day away from the slopes. There are a number of spas and art galleries in the Village .If they can factor it in a trip (or a stopover) in Vancouver is always worth doing (especially in good weather, not so good if it is pelting with rain). It is a truly lovely place if the weather behaves.
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malcolm1, thankyou, that will be a great help to them.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Chris Brookes, stayed at the westin in whistler about 3 years ago
good size rooms with kitchenette and balcony
excellent position 1 min to the gondola
good ski rental shop in the hotel
good idea to get a deal and book breakfast for 7 days in advance
the outdoor pool is a bit bleak with no views
ski valet so no lugging skis to room and nice dry boots in the morning
at the top of the village, but no problem with a nice walk to bars etc
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neilski basically covers it, great location is the best point, 2 min walk to upload either mountain.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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i have stayed at the westin.. nice hotel.. great location.. great resort
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Dont forget a visit to Dustys in Creekside for lunch for some wedges and "butt rub" mayo... yum. 
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