Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Feb 21, 2011
We typically stay at the Westin or Four Seasons, but decided to try Aava. With
teenagers we need two rooms so were accustomed to paying 1000+ per night for
accommodations. We got an amazing room for $618 that was so comfortable for all
of us. Two hotel rooms and sandwiched between them was a huge living room,
kitchen and another bed and bathroom. Basically the size of 4 hotel rooms. It's
on the 4th floor (413, 415, 417) so you get vaulted ceilings. Very clean and
modern and I loved the Kohler bath fixtures and quality bedding. We were located
just behind the Westin, a short walk to the lifts and we just had to cross the
street to be in the village near the main square of Whistler.
Being used to valet, concierge etc, we had to figure out the workings of the
hotel (you unload your own bags, self park etc) but since it's a ski trip and we
were hauling stuff around anyway, no big deal.
The front desk gives out free HD helmet cameras for skiing but you have to check
in about 7pm the night before or they are all gone. We didn't get one, but now
we know.
The restaurant associated with the hotel has good food but is painfully slow. A
1/2 empty place made us wait 20 minutes for a table, then 20 minutes for
beverages and a total of 90 minutes in and out for breakfast 3 mornings in a
row. Not good for anxious skiers. Room service was faster and brought right up
to the room from the same place.
We slept well and the hotel was quiet, but you could hear people in the hall or
leaving their room. If there was a party of noisy crowd near us it would have
been noticeable, but the hotel was not full so we were in a quiet section.
Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Feb 12, 2011
We arrived at the Aava Whistler and were quickly checked in. The hotel is
located just a 3 minute walk to the center of the Village. Lots of restaurants,
shopping, pharmacies, ski rental shops and the mountain lifts nearby. Itīs close
to all but yet it is still a bit away from all noise. We really did not spend a
lot of time at the hotel but it was comfortable. The rooms were a bit small but
we still fit. They have lockers available to put your rented (or owned) ski gear
in. The restaurant is called the White Spot and it is outside the hotel. The
food is very good but a bit pricey. All in all, we were happy with our stay
there and would love to go back to visit again.
Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Feb 11, 2011
The hotel looks great on the website and in the lobby but the rooms are very
small and not worth the expense. I booked a package with breakfast but they
didn't offer it to me when I arrived. Also, they don't have a restaurant - they
sent us down the road to a White Spot to eat :(
Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Feb 10, 2011
1person found this review helpfulThis was my second trip to Whistler. The Aava
was clean, only a five-minute walk from both lifts, yet just off the main
village, so quiet and peaceful. The hot tub and dry sauna were welcome after a
day on the mountain (although the tub gets full at peak times). Just across the
way was the White Spot diner (which is like the Canadian version of Shoney's),
which always had convenient breakfast location before hitting the slopes. Would
stay here again definitely. As a plus, it's also just adjacent to the Telus
Conference Centre which is where many events are often held (including
WinterPride).
Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Jan 5, 2011
On arrival there was a line up developing and one staff at reception whilst the
others chatted in the back office, not a great first impression. The service was
slow and inefficient.
The location of the hotel is great and minutes walk to the centre of the
Village, the meeting I had was at the convention centre and that is very close
by.
Cleanliness was good so no complaints there.
The real draw back was that the walls were extremely thin and you could hear
absolutely everything. If you want a good nights sleep after a busy day this is
definitely not the hotel for you.
I would stay at the hotel again but only think the room rate is worth $99 per
night or less and would pack ear plugs.
Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Jan 3, 2011
Our three generation family of 21 spent 3 days at the hotel for a ski holiday
and 80th birthday celebration. The accommodation was excellent, the parking easy
and the hotel location excellent for access to all amenities. The price was
reasonable as well Highly recommended.
Aava Hotel Whistler Reviews
Dec 31, 2010
My husband and I went to Whistler for a romantic weekend and signed up through
the 'Suite Deals' for a four star hotel in Whistler. The one that we got was
Aava Hotel, which did not at all meet our expectations for a romantic getaway.
The decor was very sparse and sterile, the room was small and not at all cozy,
and the lobby decor did not entice you to want to spend any time there except to
check in and check out. We sat out at the pool, but the landscaping was not yet
complete, so it was very sparse and unwelcoming as well. Compared with some
other hotels at Whistler, this was a disappointment, and not one that we would
stay at again |
