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Guest Review of the Town Plaza Suites Whistler
Hotel
Dec 20, 2010
I stayed 5 nights at the Deer Lodge in a 600 sq feet condo from Thurs Dec 9 to
Mon Dec 13, 2010. I loved the location to Whistler and to IGA since it was in
the village. I just found the mattress may be a bit old as I could feel the
springs on my back. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Loved the full
kitchen as I cooked breakfast and dinner daily. I would come back here again
next year
Guest Review of the Town Plaza Suites Whistler
Hotel
31 Aug 2010
Needs attention to detail
Dishwasher was broken. Promise to fix never materialized. Chair in living room
also broken (missing leg). Remote control for TV batteries almost dead. Little
things, but they add up. After a few days, they get on your nerves.
Guest Review of the Town Plaza Suites Whistler
Hotel
Aug 30, 2010
We have stayed many places in Whistler and this was among the worst. Toilet
"ran" all the time, plumbing dripped. Cheap fixtures. Place needed painting and
updating (pink carpets and trim?) Would not stay there again...
Guest Review of the Town Plaza Suites Whistler
Hotel
Aug 20, 2010
This is the second time we've stayed at Town Plaza Suites. This trip was at Bear
Lodge (previously was Eagle Lodge). Suite was 2 bedroom, 2 bath with sleeper
sofa. Bedrooms were not very large, but the living area was quite comfortable.
Being a condo, it had a full kitchen (which is nice not to have to eat out all
the time as meals in Whistler are very pricey).
We stayed in 212, which looked out onto the village stroll - fun to people
watch, but also was across from the club so people tended to be a bit loud when
it was late. If you're party people, you might not mind, but if you're the quiet
type, you may want to ask for a room on the back side of the lodge. Cost was
excellent: CAD$119/night with a 3rd night free.
Guest Review of the Town Plaza Suites Whistler
Hotel
Apr 28, 2010
We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit on the 4th floor of Eagle Lodge for 5
days during Spring Break (first week of April). It was a last minute trip we
decided to take because of the excellent deals that were being offered -- there
was a buy one night, get one night free offer, which effectively lowered the
room rate to less than $180 per night. I guess things have slowed now that the
Olympics are over. We reserved as part of a package (air, lift tickets, lessons,
lodging) and the travel agency reserved the room through Whistler Premier. The
people at Whistler Premier were helpful and allowed us to check in a few hours
early. I found the best deal through
www.allure-hotels.com
The unit was serviceable and fine, particularly for the amount we paid.
Basically its a comfortable but no frills apartment building. It is on the
smaller side. The dining table is up against a wall because there is not enough
space so it gets a bit cramped. The kitchen was sufficiently appointed with
silverware, pots, pans and dishes. Although there is a washer and dryer, there
is no detergent provided. There is complimentary broadband cable internet
provided that worked well throughout the week. The bedrooms are also small, and
there is little space for clothes or to place your suitcase. Bathrooms are
clean. The unit was supposed to allow free local calls, but it did not work. I
did not follow up with the management company because I had my cell phone with
me which was fine. There is a hot tub on the first floor of the building which
is convenient. It is usually pretty crowded. There is also an exercise room
which consists of one treadmill and one cycling machine. The trash room on the
parking level is very difficult to find (no directions). There is no
housekeeping service during the week but the unit was sufficiently stocked with
towels and toiletries so that was not a problem for us.
The biggest positive is the location. The three lodges (Deer, Bear and Eagle)
are all located right in the middle of Whistler Village and you will not need a
car - everything including grocery markets are walking distance. We took Pacific
Coach lines (a bus service) which picked us up right outside Vancouver Airport
and dropped us in front of the Deer Lodge building, where you check in for the
Eagle Lodge. I was skeptical about using the bus service but it worked out
really well -- the buses are clean and with courteous drivers, and the 2.5 hour
drive is very scenic. You don't need a rental car.
Our unit faced the back of the building, rather than the main village stroll. It
was quiet, and in the morning you can see the ski slopes on Blackcomb Mountain,
provided that the clouds have cleared.
Cell coverage (both voice and data) is excellent throughout the village and
almost everywhere on the slopes on both mountains. Be prepared to spend, as
everything in the village (shops and restaurants) is very, very expensive, even
in the slow season, when we were there. Having praised the location, I will
point out however that contrary to the town plaza website, it is not a 3 minute
walk to the lifts. It is more like a 10-15 minute walk on a slight incline. Its
not a hard walk, but its far enough that if you have two young children with you
as we did it is better to pay for storage at the base of the lifts rather than
lug all your equipment back. Each unit does have a ski locker on the first floor
of the building. I did not see anyone use the lockers during our stay; I think
everyone used the pay storage (which is in basement level of Carleton Lodge,
across from the main gondola lift).
There is a full-service (sit down) restaurant called Christine's that is next to
the Peak 2 Peak gondola station half way up on Blackcomb Mountain which was
excellent - good food, wine list and service.
And of course, the skiing was good. I would return again if the same promotions
were being offered, otherwise if we go back to Whistler we will likely book
somewhere at the base.
Guest Review of the Town Plaza Suites Whistler
Hotel
Mar 27, 2010
I am going to try to be fair in this review. I currently have two nights left of
my three week stay. I came to Whistler for work, and my work paid for my
accommodations in the Bear Lodge of the Town Plaza Suites. The location of the
Town Plaza Suites could not be any better. It is right in the middle of the
Village Stroll. It has been wonderful just walking out of the condo and having
so many things to do within walking distance. |
