Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites

Families flock to this hotel year-round for its outdoor activities and spacious accommodations that include equipped kitchens. It gets especially busy during ski season, as people from all over the world come to Whistler to hit the slopes. The spacious lobby has a cozy, lodge-like ambience, with a stone fireplace, wood beams across the ceiling, and worn brown leather armchairs. It’s in a relatively quiet part of Whistler, but the Brickworks Public House just off the lobby is a lively pub that can get a bit loud at night, as people gather to share their stories from a day on the slopes. It’s a classic watering hole, with exposed brick walls, a long bar, and lots of nooks to enjoy a drink or some pub grub.

The Delta is located in a quieter section of Whistler Village, but it’s still a brief walk to major attractions and most restaurants are only a few minutes away on foot. The Whistler Olympic Plaza and a grocery store are three minutes away on foot, and the Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola and Whistler Conference Centre are about a 10-minute walk. The hotel also operates a free shuttle to the various ski lifts including the Peak 2 Peak Gondola that’s five minutes away by shuttle. It’s a two-hour drive to Vancouver International Airport.

A 2014 renovation created contemporary rooms and suites that are tastefully decorated in various shades of white, brown, and beige. Milk chocolate carpet with dark brown oval patterns and espresso accent walls nicely complement the white bedding and blond wood furniture with white acrylic tops. Only 23 of the 207 available units are Mode (standard) Rooms, which offer ample room for comfort despite having equipped kitchenettes with sinks, cabinets, microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and dishes. The remainder of the units are One- and Two-Bedroom Suites with dining tables and full kitchens that include ranges/ovens, dishwashers, and full-size fridges. The spacious suites also have gas fireplaces and sleeper sofas, and the Two-Bedroom Suites have two full bathrooms as well. Free Wi-Fi, safes, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and smart desks with several media plug-ins are standard amenities. Suites also feature washer/dryer sets. The spacious bathrooms have the same earth tones motif as the rooms, along with white acrylic roomy vanities. Most rooms feature shower/tub combos with white tiling, but one of the bathrooms in the Two-Bedroom Suite we saw had a large walk-in shower with glass doors. Robes, slippers, and toiletries are provided. Balconies with mountain or village views are standard, too. On the downside, several past guests have reported ambient noise from the hallways and neighboring rooms. Rooms directly above the pub can hear noise late into the evening on crowded nights.

Providing amenities that help guests enjoy a ski vacation is the focus of this hotel. It provides a free shuttle to the nearby ski lifts, and has an on-site equipment rental shop and storage facilities. Three whirlpools (two are outside) provide relaxing relief after skiing, and the heated pool has both indoor and outdoor sections. The fitness center is on the small side, but it includes lockers, a sauna, free weights, and several Cybex cardio machines. Bicycle rentals also are available. The Brickworks Public House is a classic watering hole that serves pub grub for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Upscale dining is available at Hy’s Steakhouse, which serves dinner. Guests can order room service. Concierge services include grocery shopping, babysitting, and valet dry cleaning and laundry. A guest laundry room also is on-site. The hotel has over 29,000 square feet of meeting space, and Wi-Fi is free. Both valet and self-parking is available, but it’s expensive. Pets are welcome with a surcharge.