Lake Placid Lodge 1-Bedroom #121

Nice unit, great value, would stay again

Lake Placid Lodge is a perfectly nice property in the heart of Whistler's Creekside Village. The unit was clean, comfortable and mostly quiet, the only real noise coming from the people in the unit upstairs walking (running?) around. The internet service was fast, the smart TV worked well for streaming services and the furniture was comfortable and clean. I was able to prepare all my meals in the small kitchen, though keep in mind there are only basic dishes, pots, pans, etc. There was some salt and pepper, but beyond that no other spices, no cooking oils, plastic wrap, sandwich baggies, etc, so plan accordingly and bring some from home if needed. The underground parking spaces were comfortably large enough for my sports car. Keep in mind that if you are bringing an expensive bicycle, like I did, these are not permitted in the units. You will have to risk locking it up in the bike cage in the parking garage. I also appreciated the small patio outside my unit, though I didn't use it as much as expected. Creekside is a very quiet area compared to Whistler Village, and highly recommended with easy access just across the street to a well-stocked grocery store with deli, liquor store, and a few restaurants, plus a bike/ski rental shop. The only cons were that when I first arrived (after a poor night's sleep and subsequent 6-hour drive), I misread the code instructions for the front door. I first called security who was busy but otherwise friendly and helpful. I then called the main management number and the lady I spoke to was rather rude and seemed very bothered by my call, despite me being friendly and clearly confused. On the very last day, after getting in and out of the building with the code just fine, my front door code stopped working, even after entering it properly several times (my unit's door and the parking garage doors still worked). I called management again and got the same rude lady who insisted I was just entering the code wrong (I was not). Rating: A-

Lake Placid 121

A very well maintained and presented apartment in the centre of Creekside. Good location for gondola up mountain plus east access to nearby lakes. We had a hire car so underground parking was a bonus but transport (bus) links to main Whistler village was also very good. Would stay here again.

Great stay, beautiful location

You'll find everything you need in the condo. Rooms were clean, while the interior is a little aged. But overall it was a great stay for a few days. The location is perfect. With small bars, restaurants and some shops just a few steps away

Skip this and spend the money on a hotel

Probably one of the worst places I have stayed in many, many years. Tiny bathroom, the microwave is too small to even cook a bag of popcorn (it can't rotate), but the very worst was the bed. The reservation system is awful, they kept asking what time we would arrive, but then said the door code would not even work until 4pm. So you have to arrive after 4 and either miss a day of skiing or pay for parking that day (somewhere) and then check out is 11 am.

The box frame is so worn and cheap that it creaks and cracks with every movement. I'm about 190lb, so it isn't a weight issue. I ended up having to sleep on the uncomfortable pull out while my spouse kept the bed because we were waking each other up with every movement. If you turn on your side or move your legs, it snaps and pops, creaks, etc.

I called their maintenance number and someone may have come and looked at it, but they didn't do anything, and never told us anything via email, phone, even a note.

The fireplace doesn't work and instead has a cheap fake plug in fireplace sitting in front of it. The shower diverter leaks so it screeches a high C note the entire time you shower. There's no storage for snowboards in the storage area, only skis.

This condo is probably from the late 80's, early 90's and it shows. The ONLY reason to stay here is location, and even then, I would never stay here again.

Stay close by and park in the garage under the can-ski rental shop, then walk to the gondola. Less lines than Whistler Village, which is great. Just don't stay Lake Placid Lodge.