Whistler Peaks Rating System
Tourism Whistler has developed a Whistler-specific accommodation rating system, the Whistler Peaks Rating System, providing consumers with valuable information regarding the various types of accommodation available in the resort.
Ultra Luxury
Luxurious accommodations with highly-refined personalized services, including 24-hour, on-site check in, on-site food and beverage or catering services and daily housekeeping. Hotels will also include on-site pool, hot tub and spa.
Luxury
High-end accommodations with personalized services, including 24-hour on-site check in, on-site food and beverage or catering services, daily housekeeping and private hot tub or pool.
Deluxe
High-end accommodations with partial services, such as 24-hour check in, mid-stay housekeeping and a common area hot tub or pool.
Premier
Mid-level accommodations with partial services, such as a 24-hour, off-site front desk.
Moderate
Mid-level accommodations with limited services.
Economy
Modest accommodations with limited services.
Economy
Modest accommodations with limited services.
These ratings provide consistent and reliable information on what to expect from a Whistler accommodation.
The accommodation rating system has been divided into distinct property categories to differentiate between Whistler's diverse accommodation types. Different criteria have been developed to establish ratings within each category. The property categories include Hotels, Condominium Lodges, Condo / Townhomes and Homes.
Each property is rated on a number of criteria including In-Room Amenities and Property Amenities.
In Room Amenities
- Air circulation
- Balcony
- Bed sizes
- Bedroom furniture
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Lighting
- Living room furniture
- Mudroom/closet
- Security
- Stereo
- Square footage of unit
- Telephone
- TV
- Window coverage
Property Amenities
- Activity booking service
- Jacuzzi
- Exercise facilities
- Front desk
- Housekeeping
- Parking and state of repair
- Pool
- Sauna/steamroom
- Ski and bike storage
There is also a rating for overall impression. Whistler-specific criteria have been included such as proximity to slopes and proximity to village. Criteria have also been developed that is specific to the various property types such as front desk for condos. All properties are assessed based on the set criteria and rated on a scale of 2-5 using a "Peaks" system.