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Whistler: Got $3,000? Then You Got Yourself a Hotel Room in Whistler for the Winter Olympics

juliana — 2010-01-07T11:35:38-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/fmontchateauwhistler.JPG" class="top"> How do you say Daddy Warbucks in Canadian?February is going to be a busy month for sports fans. First <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/super bowl xliv hotels">Super Bowl</a>, and then <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/2010 olympics hotels">The 2010 Winter Olympics</a> in Vancouver. However, while everyone's favorite winter olympics sport--figure skating--takes place in Vancouver, much of the ski and snow sports take place up in <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/city/whistler">Whistler</a>, where the ski hotel and lodges have rapidly filled up. Or have they? <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Fairmont+Chateau+Whistler/ian/141106">The Fairmont Chateau Whistler</a> put out a press release yesterday titled, "Rumors Quashed - Fairmont Chateau Whislter Says There are Still Rooms for the Olympics." The release then went on to say that rooms are still available for select dates from February

There Are Still Summer Deals to Be Had at Fairmont Hotels

Jenna — 2009-07-29T10:58:03-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/fairmontroyal.jpg" class="top"> Just because July has suddenly disappeared doesn't mean you should be worried about the fall arriving too soon (well, you shouldn't be worried just yet, anyway): <A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/fairmont hotels">Fairmont's</a> Summer Rates are still goin' strong, and there are deals to be had until September 30th. Some of the more notable cheapies we found on the <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/promo/summer/index2.html">Everyone's An Original page</a>: · The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is down to $169 USD a night (based on a 3rd night free promo) · The Fairmont Dallas is $85 a night (book 14 days advance for a weekend stay only) · The Fairmont Tremblant is $129 a night (for mid-week stays only) · The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto is $102

Fairmont Pools: We Want To Go To There

KatieK — 2009-07-01T11:25:11-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/17697/FMC045_pool_exterior.jpg" class="top"> Ah, rooftop pools. For the city dweller and traveler little tops lounging by a pool, lofted above the clamor with a summer sip in hand. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/fairmont%20hotels">Fairmont</a> gets that sentiment, offering a number of rooftop pools and alfresco patios at their hotels around the world. The one were most dying to be whisked away to, um, RIGHT now? The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Fairmont+Monte+Carlo/ian/177987">Fairmont Monte Carlo</a>, with a heated rooftop pool that overlooks the Mediterranean, Opera, and the hairpin turn of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. We just hope we dont spill Champagne on our maillot de bain. Bermuda travelers sick of all that on-the-beach sun-drenching (we will shed no tears for you!) can retreat to the <a

Canadian Fairmonts Are Rollin' Out BMW Cruise Bikes

Jenna — 2009-05-05T11:18:42-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/fairmontcruising.jpg" class="top"> There are very few bicycle jokes that don't have to do with inappropriate euphemisms that make reference to "village bicycles," so we'll just get right to it: the <A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/fairmont hotels">Fairmont Hotels</a> north of the border are teaming up with BMW (yes, the automaker) to roll out a "complimentary hotel bicycle service featuring BMW Cruise Bikes" this Spring. Holla. These are, like, pedal bikes not motorized bikes (because, frankly, the notion of letting people loose on motorbikes is semi-terrifying) and offering these bikes as an amenity is actually an extension of the company's emphasis on fitness; many properties offer guests use of training gear during their stay, like exercise outfits and sneakers. The idea behind

Whistler : $99 Sale at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Starts Tomorrow

Jenna — 2009-02-24T11:05:03-05:00

The last time we visited the Fairmont Chateau Whistler (a few weeks ago, in fact), the ultra-luxe slopeside retreat blew us away with its four-season killer views, 550 swanky rooms and nightly Fondue event. But the rates blew us away, too; they were running a steep $429 CAD on average. Bleh.

However! Good news: the hotel is celebrating its 20th year in '09, and to commemorate the occasion, those kind Canadian folks at Fairmont Chateau Whistler are offering 20 rooms every day for the remainder of 2009 at $99 and rezzies open up tomorrow (Wednesday).