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$99 Sale at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Starts Tomorrow

Where: 4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler , BC, Canada, V0N1B4

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).

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The Fairmont Chateau For Slopeside Luxury

Where: 4599 Chateau Boulevard , Whistler, BC, Canada, V0N1B4

This week, we've taken a trip to the Winter Wonderland that is Whistler in British Columbia, Canada. Aside from enjoying the snow, the mountains and the adorable Canadian accents, we've also been checking out the hotel scene. Every day we'll sum up a hotel in the Whistler Village for your edification. Remember this place will be jammed packed next year with guests as the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Any questions? Let us know.

While the Hilton Whistler can certainly accommodate all your ski-in, ski-out needs, a more luxe slopeside experience can be found at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

We've already drooled over the hotel's killer view and that wasn't even in the winter. When there's snow on the ground, it looks far more magical. Another magical view of the hotel can be seen from the mountains. So when your legs are about to tire out from skiing all day (in our case, one hour), just look at the Fairmont for some motivation to propel you downhill. Magical indeed.

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Room With a Killer View :: Fairmont Chateau Whistler's View Almost Looks Photoshopped

Where: 4599 Chateau Blv, Whistler, BC, Canada, V0N1B4

We are suckers for a room with a killer view.  We find that we are even more likely to forgive some minor hotel inconveniences if we can stare out the window at something pretty--yeah we are that shallow. Let's help out our fellow hotel mavens by uploading rooms with killer views to the HotelChatter/Flickr photo pool, or by sending the photo along to us. We will feature our favorites in this space from time to time. Remember to tell us the name of the hotel and the room number of the hot view.

Are we right or are we right: this view from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is so pretty that it literally looks majorly photoshopped. Seriously, doesn't it look like those mountains in the back were inserted as an afterthought? Having been to this spot ourselves, we can promise you that this photo is authentic.

Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the resort offers 550 rooms and four restaurants (plus afternoon tea service in the winter!) -- with two more restaurants at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club next door.

Our favorite thing: if you book the Ski & Accommodation Package in the winter, the hotel offers a snow guarantee: if there isn't "1,500 feet of terrain or more open on Whistler Blackcomb" during your stay between November 27th and December 19th, your lift tickets are refunded and you can get your money back for your second night's room. Or you can just stick around and drink tea and enjoy the view.

[Photo: patbreana]