Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler / Blackcomb, British Columbia
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Property Website: | Fairmont Chateau Whistler | ||||||
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Reviews: | TripAdvisor reviews of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler | ||||||
Accommodations: | 563 Guest Accommodations, of which 47 are suites | ||||||
Ski Trail Map: | Whistler/Blackcomb Trail Map - 1.6MB file | ||||||
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Overview | |||||||
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is ideally situated at the base of Blackcomb Mountain - you can step right outside the back door and onto the lifts, offering ski-in/ski-out ease along with breathtaking views and spectacular quality and luxury. With the Whistler lifts only 7 minutes away and several cross-country ski trails within an easy walking distance, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a skier's dream resort. When you add in the Fairmont Hotels reputation for impeccable service and outstanding cuisine and luxury, it's easy to see why the Fairmont Chateau Whistler was named the #1 Ski Resort in North American by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. |
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Accommodations | |||||||
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers a wide variety of room types, including hospitality rooms (no bedroom but a great place for that family reunion get-together or a small wedding reception or meeting). Standard guestroom amenities for all rooms include:
Below are descriptions of each room type, listed in order of approximate size: Moderate Room - 300 sq. feet - cozy and comfortable, with a queen bed
and a unique window bench to take in the views of either the valley
or mountain. In addition, as with all Fairmont hotels, the Fairmont Chateau
Whistler features their Gold Level Rooms, an experience
for discriminating travelers. Gold
Level rooms (8th & 9th floors) and Suites (10th & 11th floors) are
all non-smoking, and offer private check-in and check-out (8th floor),
a
private concierge
service, and
a beautiful
Fairmont Gold
Lounge. Furnished in an elegant alpine decor, the lounge offers Fairmont
Gold guests a daily complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, post-ski
appetizers and an honor bar. Relax in front of the wood-burning fireplace
on comfortable sofas and easy chairs, with daily newspaper and magazine
selections. |
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Skiing | |||||||
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains offer more world class skiing than anywhere in North America. For the 2004/05 winter season, Whistler Blackcomb invested $14.2 million in on-mountain improvements, introduced 1,100 acres of new terrain on Whistler Mountain, unveiled a fully redeveloped Creekside base, hosted the 2005 Snowboard World Championships, and launched a Superpipe on Blackcomb Mountain, lit for night skiing and riding. In addition, Whistler Blackcomb expanded and moved its Family Zone, creating an improved experience for families and beginners, and completed many other improvements including expanded landing zones (gathering areas), wider runs, improved ski-outs, and a much improved Nintendo Terrain Park, along with a brand new Tube Park. If you haven't skied or ridden here lately, you're in for some very welcome surprises! With over 8,100 skiable acres, more than 200 trails, 33 lifts, 12 alpine bowls, and over 300 inches of average annual snowfall, Whistler Blackcomb is some of the best skiing or riding to be had anywhere. |
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Dining | |||||||
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has 2 on-site restaurants, the Wildflower and Portobello, as well as the popular Mallard Lounge with its separately vented cigar lounge. By day, the Wildflower's sumptuous buffets and à la carte menu, which features fresh, local, organic cuisine, competes only with the outstanding views. At night Wildflower transforms itself from an airy, relaxed locale to a sophisticated and intimate dining experience. Only the finest locally raised and harvested ingredients are specially selected go together to make mouth watering dishes. Expose yourself to the bounties of inspired BC regional cuisine, complemented with a glass of wine from an assortment of over 250 Canadian and international labels. Follow the captivating aromas of freshly baked bread, rich fragrant coffees and mouthwatering treats to Portobello! Located in the lower lobby, Portobello's hip, casual (and non-smoking) setting serves up a fresh & fabulous menu selection - Deli-style. Featuring an open kitchen concept, comfortable couches, made to order fare and specialty coffee bar, Portobello's energetic and interactive environment is perfect any time of the day. Selections include freshly baked doughnuts and pastries, soups and sandwiches, pastas, pizza and vegetarian options. Relax in the cozy and quaint Mallard Lounge. At the end of the day, there is no better place to unwind than by the fireside with its sensational view of Whistler Mountain. The Mallard is the home of Sullivan's Best, a warm, latte style beverage, blending the enchanting flavors of Kahlua and Godet Chocolate Liqueur. Try one of the Mallard's famous martinis, or taste the mountains with Absolutely Whistler, a creation invented by one of the Mallard Lounge bartenders, blending the flavors of Absolute Vodka, White Creme de Cacao, Creme de Menthe White and a dash of Blue Curacao. Top off your evening with the best of Canadian and West Coast food while listening to live entertainment, or indulge in a cigar and cognac while lounging on a snug leather sofa in the fully ventilated cigar room. Take an afternoon escape to experience a British tradition with a Whistler twist - Afternoon Tea at the Mallard Bar and Terrace. An assortment of sandwiches, sweet delights and a premium selection of sachets guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds. Afternoon Tea is served daily from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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