Fairmont Chateau WhistlervsFirst Tracks Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort and First Tracks Lodge are both recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort ranks significantly better than First Tracks Lodge. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 9 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B4, Canada
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
BlackBook
"Ski-in chateau-chalet whose tastefully dramatic great hall opens to indoor/outdoor heated pool and hot tubs practically slopeside, with bar service by request."
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Ski-in chateau-chalet whose tastefully dramatic great hall opens to indoor/outdoor heated pool and hot tubs practically slopeside, with bar service by request.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Located at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, this green-roofed property is removed from village noise, yet just minutes from the heart of the action and skiing on foot." Full review
Fodor's
"Just steps from the Blackcomb ski lifts, this imposing-looking fortress is a self-contained, ski-in, ski-out resort-within-a-resort with its own shopping arcade, golf course, and impressive spa." Full review
Gayot
"A luxurious resort in a gorgeous Canadian alpine landscape."
Lonely Planet
"Combining dramatic baronial lodge lobbies and comfortably palatial rooms, many with mountain views, the Fairmont is a handsome reproduction of Canada's high-end 'castle hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Ski-in, ski-out resort in the quiet upper village, with a Robert Trent Jones Jr.–designed golf course. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Whistler’s landmark of luxury, with world class skiing, golfing and mountain biking right out the back door." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"With its perch at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a ski lodge with a knack for luxury." Full review
New York Times
"Higher-end hotel options abound in Whistler, though for a combination of location and atmosphere the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is hard to top"
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January 30, 2020
Frommer's
"Designed in a modern interpretation of the classic old railway lodges, this is Whistler’s landmark hotel." Full review
First Tracks Lodge
2202 Gondola Way, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B2, Canada
From $216/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"First Tracks Lodge is a upper-middle-range condo lodge located in a quiet spot adjacent to the Creekside Gondola in Whistler Creekside." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With the Creekside Gondola right at its doorstep, First Tracks Lodge earned its name because guests have access to fresh powder within 20 minutes of leaving their suite." Full review
Frommer's
"Offers one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom suites, each with a gas fireplace, balcony or patio, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. Its location, at the base of the mountain in Whistler Creekside" Full review