Whistler hotels cater to both the outdoor lover and those who love their comfort.  From rustic skiing lodges to all inclusive spa resorts, the area offers choice up and down the gamut.  Evaluating the tastes and needs of your travel group will help you narrow down your choices, as the ages and interests of your party will be important here.

You will also want to consider your desire to be close to the famous slopes.  As North America’s top skiing destination, the slopes are in high demand.  Ski in and ski out properties command some of the highest room rates in the region as a result.  This is followed closely by the hotels directly on Whistler, followed by the properties on Blackcombe. There are a number of shuttle and transport services to the lifts offered by the various hotels that aren’t directly on the slopes, so you can weigh your desire for convenience against the cost.  Many of the hotels cater to either families, groups, or adult skiers, so reading the amenities carefully will also help you make your choice.  Lessons and bookings for golf or ski time are supported at most properties, however.

The Whistler Creek area has traditionally been more affordable than the tightly packed Whistler Village area.  Whistler Creek is undergoing a major renovation and upgrade at the moment, however, so research on properties will be key so avoid losing amenities.  Booking directly with the hotel so as to get the latest updates will be important for those in the Whistler Creek area.

Booking in advance for peak ski season will be key.  As a four season destination, the slopes are available year round.  The winter months, however, are definitely the high point of the year, so key winter weekends will want to be reserved at least 3 – 6 months in advance.