Fairmont Chateau Whistler stands at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, a large château-style resort with ski-in, ski-out access to one of the longest seasons and greatest vertical drops in North America. For its size it feels surprisingly warm, with wooden beams over the lobby and a traditional country-house look in the rooms rather than the bare style of many ski hotels. There are 519 rooms and suites, with modern alpine décor and views over the Whistler Valley, the woods and the mountains; rooms with preferred views add a fireplace and a deep soaking tub. Fairmont Gold rooms and suites come with private check-in and their own lounge serving breakfast and evening canapés. Vida Spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, and the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs are open to everyone after a day on the slopes. Summer brings its own reasons to visit: the 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. is one of the most testing in the region, and the trails open up for walking and biking. Vancouver is about two hours by road.
- Nearest airport
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 64 Miles / 102 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 519 rooms and suites
Insider tip Book a Fairmont Gold room; the private lounge and check-in take the friction out of ski days with a family.
Why I choose it Ski-in, ski-out convenience on Blackcomb with the facilities of a full resort, and it works as well in summer as in winter.