The spectacular mountain scenery at Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre attracts families year-round, but the hotel is particularly busy in ski season. The upscale lobby has a modern, business-like look that wouldn’t be out of place in a downtown setting of a large city. The stone fireplace and columns, with a large flat-screen TV hanging above, is a focal point, and there's brown leather sofas clustered around a coffee table. Wood paneling and floors and contemporary art on walls enhance the casual elegance. It’s a quiet and cozy setting with low ceilings, soft lighting, and lots of small tables for intimate conversations, and the atmosphere is thoroughly laid-back. 

The Pan Pacific enjoys a convenient location in the heart of Whistler Village, a bustling area surrounded by shops and restaurants. There's also a cinema complex and a pharmacy a two-minute walk away. Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola is four minutes on foot, and the ski lifts at Whistler Blackcomb and the Whistler Olympic Plaza are seven-minute walks. Whistler Conference Center is only a five-minute stroll, and walking to Whistler Golf Club is roughly seven minutes. Expect a two-hour drive to Vancouver International Airport. 

The modern, residence-style suites are decorated in a simple yet tasteful style. Walls are kept white, with soft earth tones dominating the palette throughout. Reddish-brown wood furniture includes padded headboards, desks, and armoires, and carpeting is light beige. Lovely photography of the spectacular scenery in Whistler adds splashes of color. While some suites are studio-style, most are one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with separate living rooms that have sleeper sofas and additional flat-screen TVs. 

All suites have gas fireplaces and full kitchens with granite counters, tile floors, and stainless steel appliances including full-size fridges, dishwashers, microwaves, and utensils. They also feature private balconies that overlook the village and/or the mountains. Multiple bedroom units also have multiple full bathrooms, and three-bedroom suites have three bathrooms. 

Bathrooms are particularly spacious and upscale, with granite vanities, beautiful tiling, and separate tubs and walk-in showers with glass doors. Standard amenities include turndown service, robes, slippers, coffeemakers, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Despite being in the busy Village, the rooms are relatively quiet.  

This hotel is chock full of amenities for a property of its size. The Whistler Day Spa is a highlight, located just off the lobby. It offers massages, facials, and other body and beauty treatments. In-room treatments also can be arranged. There's also a heated outdoor saltwater pool that's open year-round, as are the two outdoor whirlpools. The fitness center is a bit small, with only a few pieces of Life Fitness cardio equipment, but it does have a sauna. 

For dining in-season, Pacific Bistro serves a free hot breakfast buffet and offers a free cocktail hour (continental buffet in off-season), but there's no full-service restaurant on-site for lunch or dinner. Room service is available from a nearby eatery.

Valet ski services are available in ski season, while valet golf and bicycle storage are offered in summer. The 24-hour concierge desk can arrange babysitting as well as ski equipment rentals and lift tickets. For business travelers, there are two small meeting spaces that can host events for up to 85 people, as well as a 24-hour business center with multiple computers and printers. Wi-Fi also is free throughout, as are daily newspapers. 

Valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available, and a guest laundry room is on-site. Secure parking is under the hotel, including valet parking, but it's expensive. The hotel offers free shuttle service throughout the Village area, and pets are welcome with a surcharge.