Whistler - Marketplace Lodge 338

First off, this place does have air conditioning. I saw a lot of reviews that said it didn’t but was happily surprised to see a portable air conditioner in the bedroom. However it wouldn’t cool the entire apartment so any guests sleeping in the living room would be out of luck. The place was very very clean and decently furnished. That ratty wicker chair that is on the pics was nowhere to be seen. They need to change those photos. The bed is very comfortable and there was no skimping on the pillows, like some other rentals I’ve stayed at. Very much appreciated. The drawers in the chest of drawers did not have any tracks so they would fall to the floor without holding them up with which was annoying. Speaking of tracks, the ironing board mechanism opened above their metal tracks so it wouldn’t close again. Not the fault of the host as they didn’t make the ironing board, but it will be interesting to see if I am charged for this or not. Lots of towels and kitchen linen. Enough kitchen implements to cook basic meals but nothing gourmet. One less than basic pots and pan but 6 each of plates and eating utensils. Kettle, coffee maker, microwave and I think I saw a toaster above the fridge. There was one security issue I noticed on my first night. The doors leading into the halls from the outer stairwell, accessible to anyone without a key, were not closed properly. The automaker door closer mechanism was not strong enough to completely close and lock the door leaving the entire building open to the public. I did mention this to the front desk the next day but I did see the latches still open later that evening. This was ‘stairwell 3’, which is the easiest way to access the unit. I propped the chair and ironing board to block the door and any attempts to jimmy the locks from the hallway. I’m sure we’ve all seen that video on how easy it is to break into hotel rooms with some basic wire tools. I have another reservation later this month at another property with this same ‘hotel’ group with a friend so I will be interested to see how the security is in that building. I did feel safe however after I macgyvered my anti-lock-picking apparatus. Overall I would definitely stay here again and again. The location CANNOT be beat and the price was extremely reasonable. Recommended with slight security reservations.

Bed sheet was torn but everything else is great

Everything went very smoothly - location was great in Whistler Village!

Average accomodations in a good location to the Village.