This is such a lovely place to stay but it comes with one problem...the bed. The deluxe family cabin we booked came with a double bed ( 4ft 6inch). We spent two nights at the Alpine Village and were very tired when we left due to lack of sleep. We went and checked into a motel in town for a decent night's sleep before we continued our trip. The young adults who slept in the roof area were fine but my husband and I struggled. I have not even seen a double bed in maybe twenty years and didn't think they were manufactured anymore. The bed aside, this is a nice place to stay. The setting is just gorgeous, right on the river. The resort itself is everything you could want and the cabins have a comfortable lounge/kitchen area and great bathroom facilities. Stay here but make sure you get a room with a queen (or bigger) bed.

We have come back to Alpine Village every year for 22 years. We stay in a "heritage" one bedroom cabin that is one of the original cabins on the property. We don't come for a flat screen tv (have one at home), a high tech kitchen (have one at home, though I love my 3-burner original gas stove/cooktop that's in the cabin), a hottub (have one at home, though my husband enjoys the hottub every evening and it does have bubbles despite reviews that it doesn't!!), or WIFI (I own a very successful business and make a point of trying to stay away from my computer and cell phone while relaxing - it's called a vacation from my busy work life). What we do come for is the natural beauty of Jasper, the incredible hospitality of Chris and Rena Allin (the proprietors), the incredible housekeeping staff who accommodate our every need, the elk and other wildlife that inevitably wander onto the property, the charming cabin that affords every necessity after a long day of hiking, the peaceful atmosphere, the gorgeous views of Mount Edith Cavell, chopping wood to get some exercise, and the joy of knowing that every year things will be the same and as exceptional as the previous year. We choose to stay in a heritage cabin for its charm. Our friends stayed in one of the executive one-bedroom cabins where we spent a fabulous evening having dinner together. They loved the cabin with its upscale amenities, new appliances, flat screen tv, etc. The great thing about Alpine Village is that you have choices to either get a cabin that has "old world historic charm" or one with more modern amenities. Whichever type of accommodation you choose, you will have top notch service, be able to walk into town and enjoy the natural beauty of Alpine Village and its surroundings. For my husband and me, there is no more tranquil place to be for 3 weeks. We live a hectic life with many stressors - it all melts away the minute we drive onto the grounds and know that we are "home".

We came to the idea of touring the Canadian Rockies a little late, so by the time we made reservations, there was only the Deluxe Bedroom Suite available, one of the newest buildings. Darn! We ended just having to spoil ourselves! After the slightly cramped quarters of Deer Lodge @ Lake Louise, this was the place to stretch out! The king size bed was the most comfortable of all the beds on the trip.

We were in a duplex cabin, but I barely ever heard anyone on the other side of the wall. The place was super clean, and the bathroom was tremendously spacious, with plentiful drawers to stash our toiletries (other properties have failed to realize how valuable this is). The heated floors were hardly noticeable. I just have to mention that the water pressure in the shower was so intense, I felt like I was being exfoliated! It was a little harsh, but I'd prefer that over a dribbling shower.

It was too warm to take advantage of the fireplace. But if we did, we had the option of purchasing firewood from the front office, or getting free firewood if we chopped it ourselves (clever inn keeper!). There are a few simple groceries for sale from the front office. There are no laundry facilities on this property, but the office can direct you to a laundromat in town.

I was disappointed that we never saw any wildlife around the property, although it seems ideal for it. I did hear elk bugling during the night, though.

It's a quick drive into town, but I was glad it was not right in town, so we could enjoy the peace and quiet.

We had a bit of fun when we took the tram up Whistler's mountain. From the summit, with some strong binoculars, we could see Alpine Village's red truck out front! Highly recommend this place.

We booked directly with the resort in ultra low season (October when the whole town shuts down) and it turns out the resort were only letting out several of their properties while they slowed down before shutting the next weekend.

We were asked via email what our choice of accomodation was so we went high with a deluxe chalet which was $220 per night, even in low season, thinking this would give us the quality we needed in order to fully relax. We were told our first choice was available and thus we checked in some days later.

It turns out that many properties were unused, including some much newer ones with new mod cons such as a large flat screen TV. Many of these would have been cheaper than ours, but we were not offered these options.

Our chalet was built 23 years ago and many furnishings did not seem to have been changed since then. The kitchen was OK but the fridge was old and deafening, and the bedroom had only half a wall so the fridge had to go off at night - goodbye perishable food. The TV was a small old cathode ray rube TV with the tube so far gone that even the satellite channels were unwatchable (the main channels were understandably poor reception in the mountains). The WiFi kept breaking down, we had been warned it was slow, but it went down completely several times, causing us problems in terms of future planning online, or watching online movies. The communal hot tub was nice but there were no jacuzzi jets working even when we set the timer.

The chalet was also peppered with lots of lectures about what we were not allowed to do. A big sign in the kitchen said we would be fined $25 if we did not wash and dry our dishes. Lots of things were extra charges, including firewood (unless you chop your own), decaf coffee and a DVD player. That felt a bit like leg lifting considering what we paid. There was also a basic maid service for low season so no making the beds or giving us new sheets in 5 days but no price reduction.

The staff were friendly enough and the chalet was fairly cosy and quiet, but considering the premium price paid it felt like we were taken advantage of, especially as better and cheaper chalets were available but unused on the resort, which when staring at the flickering TV and listening to the loud fridge left us fuming. When most activities in resort have shut down, these home comforts become more important.

If you are to pay a premium price, you expect a premium service, so there are much better options on this basis.