Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 2 hours 20 minutes and distance is 82 miles.

Driving directions from Vancouver International Airport: Exit the airport on Grant McConachie Way and follow the signs for Hwy 99N over the Arthur Laing Bridge and then onto Granville St. Continue north on Granville St for about four miles and onto the Granville St Bridge. On the bridge, move to the far right lane, and then take the Seymour St exit. Continue on Seymour St to Georgia St, and then turn left onto Georgia St. Continue on Georgia St though Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate Bridge. Take the W Vancouver exit onto Marine Dr W, and then move to the far right lane. Take the first right onto Taylor Way, and then travel up the hill. Go under the overpass, and then turn left onto Hwy 99N. Continue north on Hwy 99 for about 62 miles to Whistler. Once in Whistler, turn right onto Village Gate Blvd. Take the first left onto Northlands Blvd. Turn right into the second entrance for Main St. Hotel is about one block on right.

A shuttle service that operates vans and buses is the most popular way of getting from the airport to the hotel, and one-way fares are more than $36. Fee subject to change without notice. This shuttle service picks up at the “Whistler” bus stops located immediately outside the airport arrival areas. Advance reservations are suggested. Rental cars, taxis, and limos are also available. One-way taxi and limo fares are each more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Car rentals are available online. Winter driving conditions can be hazardous, making the shuttles a popular option. Regularly scheduled helicopter service between the airport and Whistler is available, as are chartered sea planes during the summer season.

Getting around: The village of Whistler is compact and pedestrian-friendly, so walking is a popular and convenient way of getting around year round. The hotel courtesy shuttle transports guests to and from the ski lifts. WAVE, the local public bus system, provides free service throughout Whistler Village, including a shuttle between Whistler Village and Upper Village. Hotel staff can call to arrange taxi or limo pick-ups. Renting a car is necessary only for travel to outlying areas. During the summer season bikes are popular, and the area offers an excellent network of bike paths.

Nearby restaurants:
Crepe Montage
Hy's

Amenity highlights: Guests can borrow portable in-room fountains for their rooms. A lap pool and spa on an outdoor patio nestles against a backdrop of towering evergreen trees. For a fee, the hotel delivers to guestrooms a full Continental breakfast that includes baked goods, fresh fruit, cereals, jams, yogurt, and hot beverages.

Insider tip: Guests who prefer dining in to eating out can stock up on groceries at the supermarket 1 block from the hotel. Those in need of an e-mail fix find high-speed Internet access at the Hot Box Internet Café located next door to the hotel.

Located in Whistler Village North, the hotel is less than 1 mile from ski lifts serving both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. There are several golf courses in the area, including the Arnold Palmer-designed Whistler Golf Course and the Chateau Whistler Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.