Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Whistler Delta Whistler Suites

[PrisonBull]

I am in the Vancouver area and we are being bombarded in through the media of all the great current deals. Apparently there is a lull in bookings in venues just prior to every Olympics. I am hearing 1/2 off prices to 4 for 3 deals.

I am going to use Priceline for the first time. I will be using your links. I plan on getting a 4* (hopefully the Fairmont) but it doesn't really matter too much. I know that there are ZERO 4*s in Squamish and I will use that as a second bid.

Median price is $213USD retail. Fairmont is listed at that price.

A phone call direct to them resulted in no discount and their listed $229CDN. $23 dollar savings for Government rates.

Hotwire offers a 4* Condo for $133.

[PrisonBull]

Accepted bid:

The date in the title is correct.

US$85.00 Delta Whistler Suites 3 1/2*

Listed: A one bedroom goes for $99CDN

Priceline offers it at $93USD

Failed bid(s):

I couldn't get anything in a 4* for $135

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding and congratulations on your success!

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :)

Enjoy your stay.

Yellowdog.

[PrisonBull]

I used the BetterBidding PRICELINE links to order.

Just came back from the stay. Weather was bad and we were unable to get past security to check out the venues. We knew this going there so no big deal. At least there was no line up for anything.

We received comp parking through BCAA (any AAA card would suffice) which was a $20CDN value. This is a must in Whistler. You should get a membership card if you plan on staying any length of time. There is no free parking though some hotels have it included.

The 3.5* winning bid turned out to be a tiny bachelor suite. We upgraded ($30) to a 1 bedroom suite with a King bed and full kitchen. Plenty of room for 4 adults to sleep if required and recommended if you are going to have a longer stay. Most amenities were down for repairs/refurbishing prior to the Olympics/main winter ski season. The in/outdoor pool and indoor hot tub were the only things open. Even the restaurant (Milestone's) was closed as they were renovating and putting in an Elephant & Castle. Staff were great but this hotel has some age showing. The hallway carpets were filthy but everything else was acceptable.

In hindsight I should have bid more and tried for the Fairmont. I've been there before and it is a true 4*.

Whistler Delta Suites are not 3.5*, I would give them no more than 3* with all amenities up and running.

[Annabella]

Thank you for this report, I'm going to Vancouver in January and I like reading about other people's experiences (I'm staying in Downtown Van though). I'd like to visit Whistler too. Also I didn't know that can you ask for an upgrade (even if paying for that) when booking a PRICELINE room. It's good to know.

[PrisonBull]

I've lived in the Vancouver area for 40+ years. I know it quite well. If you have any questions (or anyone else) feel free to ask away or PM me.