Guests book with Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel for its slopeside real estate and expansive list of amenities - but they come back year after year because of the exceptional service and a cheery, totally unique ambience. Just a short walk from both downtown Whistler and the ski lifts in gondola square (and an even shorter shuttle ride) the locale makes Summit Lodge a great crash pad for active travelers, and yet the delightful interiors and upscale services will tempt to you to just hang out at the resort! At check-in you’ll enter a swanky lobby that looks like a scene out of Mad Men with mod leather couches, funky light fixtures and a roaring fireplace. With a coffee machine to meet your caffeine needs and a candy bar to satisfy your sweet tooth, the lobby becomes a great spot to kickback with the New York Times or socialize with fellow guests. On your first ski day scope out the powder from your private balcony as you sip a freshly brewed cup of joe. Fuel for the day with breakfast cooked up in the en-suite kitchen as you and your crew plan for an adventure-filled day on the slopes. Get ready to explore 8,000 acres of terrain across two mountains at the #1 destination on the continent, according to SKI Magazine. Ride the revolutionary Peak 2 Peak Gondola for rad 360 views of the area and to hop between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. At the end of the day meet back up with your crew at the suite, grab your plush bathrobes, and head for the outdoor hot tubs for a traditional aprés soak beneath the stars.

Every suite at Summit is spacious and inviting, whimsical and modern. Fully equipped kitchenette (with Keurig!), living room with flat screen TV and a comfy Sealy mattress lend the comforts of home, with the added luxuries of daily housekeeping, a private balcony and cozy fireplace. What makes the suites, though, are sweet, quirky touches like rubber duckies by the tub, plush sock monsters on the beds (available for “adoption”) and welcome treats for guest pets. Summit welcomes furry family members of all sizes, and Fido even stays for free! Studio units are prime for couple’s getaways, with an extra sleeper sofa that makes them great for small families too - book the Executive Studio unit for an extra 200 square feet of space to hang out in. One-bedrooms add some privacy, and are individually decorated to be quirky, unique and delightful.

In addition to the countless aprés eateries throughout Whistler Village, top notch dining is just downstairs! Check out the seasonally inspired menu at Elements Urban Tapas Parlour, or sample specialty rolls and sake at Sachi Sushi. Recoup after a few full snow days with an afternoon at the Taman Sari Spa! Choose from an “East meets West” menu of facials, aromatherapy, body scrubs and more (faves include the Sunflower Facial and Javanese Massage). Or take a break from the slopes to admire Whistler’s natural beauty - Summit Lodge offers complimentary snowshoe rentals.