My husband-to-be and both of our parents and our dog set out for a weekend in Whistler to plan our upcoming wedding there. The Westin was having a dog weekend for off season. The rates were great and that is why I would give this hotel top ratings. If I was paying $500/night as you will in peak season I don't think I would be as happy.

Included in your room fee is an additional $13 charge which includes things like 2 bottles of water, gym access and a few other services. I didn't like that it was automatically included. We should get the choice or get those items in the rate.

We ate breakfast in the restaurant and found that the bright room was wonderfully inviting. The buffet is expensive ($25/person) but full of options including omelettes, waffles and all kinds of other things. When you order off the menu watch out because coffee is $4/cup and juice was more... so if you order off the menu but get coffee and juice it's actually cheaper to get the buffet. I can see why some guests were frustrated with the hotel charging for every little thing - because they do.

Overall the hotel is fantastic. Our room had a microwave, fridge and an exceptionally comfortable bed and bathroom. The location is perfect - right at the base of the ski lifts and in the center of the village. There is plenty to do right in the hotel...shopping, eating and a lovely gym and spa facility. The service at the hotel is top notch and we had a great stay. Our dog was welcomed and was given his own bed and food/water dish. You sign a dog waiver but that is it. The staff were all friendly and warm towards him. If budget was never an issue this would be my first pick as a place to stay, but the Adara and the Delta are also good options (and the Adara offers plenty of "extras included" like a wine and cheese, free water bottles, evening turn down service, etc) and in the peak season are more affordable than the Westin.

My family and I enjoyed the Westin but thought it could have been better. Of course the skiing was great, the location was great but I felt that every time I stepped into the hotel I was being charged for something. For example, the coffee set-up in the lobby was $3 and there was a charge for everything. The staff's attitude exuded a sense that we were lucky to be staying there instead of being there to serve the customers. For the price of the room I would have expected more amenities and better service.

I stayed at this hotel for 5 nights while at a conference. This property is located just steps from Whistler Village. The lobby area is very welcoming and they have a happy hour special held during the week that is all about chocolate (both to eat and to drink)!!! The service was excellent during our check-in (either with some confusion as to an arrival date change).

We had a room overlooking the pool area (8th floor). The room had a single Queen and a queen sofa-bed. I was traveling with my mother so she slept in the bed and I slept on the pull-out which was very comfortable. The room also had full kitchen facilities including fridge w/ice maker, sink, microwave, stove, oven, coffee maker (w/Starbucks coffee) and all of the necessities to go along (dishes, cups, silverware, etc.

The bathroom was spacious with a very large tub, a glass-enclosed shower and plenty of counter space.

The pool is an indoor/outdoor heated pool with a jacuzzi adjacent. Also, plenty of lounge chairs and seating area. Staff was very friendly when we utilized the pool (there is also a small fitness area with treadmills, elipticals, sauna).

I would highly recommend this hotel! Convenenient to the base of Whistler (just a short 1 minute walk), the Village, and many walking trails. I would recommend this property and I would certainly stay here again when visiting Whistler.