Hotel description The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
This all-season luxury resort has been Whistler's landmark hotel since opening its doors in 1989 and was renovated in 2007. Guests will discover a majestic chateau-style hotel with luxurious rooms, a wide array of dining options, a full-service spa, and the award-winning hotel golf club. The hotel has 550 rooms spread over 12 floors. The architectural mandate was to 'infuse the charm and style of other Canadian chateaux built earlier in the century, into a modern structure'; it is appointed with rustic Canadian antique pieces representative of the country in its youth, which were collected throughout eastern Canada and the Maritimes. The grand décor brings the old and new together in a seamless meld of historical style and modern beauty. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception, a safe, currency exchange facility and lift access. There is a shop, a bar, Internet access, conference and parking facilities, bike hire, as well as room and laundry services. This hotel participates "Green Partnerhip Program".
Room description
The tastefully designed rooms, offering either spectacular mountain or village views, were created to blend with the natural alpine setting. They come with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, TV, Internet access, fridge, microwave, tea/coffee making facilities, washing machine, ironing facilities, king-size bed, air conditioning, safe, living room area and either a balcony or terrace.
Sport activities description
The hotel offers 2 pools, one outdoor and one indoor, with a poolside snack bar and sun loungers, Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, steam baths, gym, as well as massage and spa treatments. Tennis, golf, mini-golf, horse riding and mountain biking are also offered.
Meal service description
Breakfast is served as a continental style buffet, while lunch and dinner are served either as a buffet, à la carte or from a set menu.
Hotel location description The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Nestled at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, the hotel is just a five-minute walk from the village of Whistler, and 75-miles from Vancouver along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, considered to be one of the most scenic drives in North America. It is located in one of North America's best-rated ski and golf resorts. The centre of town is just a short walk away, while there are links to public transport to be found in the immediate vicinity.
Payment methods description
The following are all accepted as forms of payment: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA.
How to get there
Rated as one of the top scenic drives in North America by National Geographic, the Sea to Sky Highway provides spectacular views for the journey to Whistler. Located just 80 miles north, the highway follows the spectacular coastline of Howe Sound, dotted with fjords, islands and lush green landscape. Entering the Coastal Mountain range there are fabulous glaciers that are snow covered year round. Guests can access Whistler by car, motor coach, luxury vehicles, scheduled bus transfers, helicopter and floatplanes.
Description The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- » Year of construction: 1989
- » Suites: 40
- » Single rooms: 200
- » Number of floors (main building): 12
- » Last renovated: 2007
- » Junior Suites: 16
- » Total number of rooms: 550
- » Disabled rooms: 14
- » Double / twin rooms: 250
Hotel type
- » Golf hotel
- » Holiday village
- » Ski Hotel
- » Family friendly hotel
- » Conference hotel
- » SPA hotel
Methods of payment
- » JCB
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Central air-conditioned
- » Lounge
- » Balcony
- » Shower
- » Terrace
- » Mini fridge
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Bath
- » Central heating
- » Microwave
- » Safe
- » Tea / Coffee
- » Fridge
- » Internet access
- » Disabled bathroom
- » Direct dial telephone
- » Minibar
- » Washing machine
- » Carpeted
- » Iron and board
- » King size bed
Facilities
- » Safe
- » Sun loungers
- » Medical Service
- » Room service
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » Money Exchange
- » Laundry service
- » 24h. Reception
- » Public Internet
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » Mobile phone network
- » High chairs
- » Restaurant - non-smoking area
- » WLAN access point
- » Sauna
- » Snack / pool bar
- » Heated pool
- » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
- » Indoor pool
- » Number of pools
- » Bicycle storage
- » Outdoor pool
- » Garage
- » Sunbathing Terrace
- » Steam bath
- » Car park
- » Massage
- » Bicycle rental
- » Special SPA packages
- » Gym
- » Whirlpool
- » Dining room
- » Air-conditioned in common areas
- » Breakfast room
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
- » Pub-s
- » Restaurant -s
- » Shop-s
Restaurant
- » Special offers
- » Breakfast buffet
- » Special diets
- » Continental breakfast
- » Breakfast
- » Lunch à la carte
- » Dinner menu choice
- » Lunch buffet
- » Lunch menu choice
- » Dinner à la carte
Activities
- » Horse riding
- » Bike / mountain bike
- » Tennis
- » Golf
- » Mini golf
Interest points
- » Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course: 100m
Distances (in meters)
- » Public transport / Accross the street: 50m