Hilton Whistler Celebrates 1st Anniversary
WHISTLER, BC, Canada, December 4, 2006. To celebrate its first anniversary the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa will open its doors to out of town guests and local Whistler residents for hotel tours featuring gourmet food and wine stations, entertainment and a chance to win great prizes, including a trip for two to Hawaii*. On Friday, December 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., the hotel's Cinnamon Bear Bar will offer vodka and beer tastings, as well as the intriguing "See What $8 Gets You on the 8th" special.
Since the luxury hotel opened on December 8, 2005, it has achieved several significant distinctions, including the elite 4.5-star rating from Canada Select in recognition of its outstanding facilities and attentive service. The hotel's Cinnamon Bear Bar & Grille has earned a reputation among locals and visitors for consistently pushing culinary boundaries to produce cutting edge Pacific Rim cuisine. On December 8, diners at The Cinnamon Bear Grille can toast to the celebration with a complimentary glass of wine with the restaurant's $29 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet.
"As our reputation continues to grow, we are experiencing even greater demand for our guestrooms and meeting services," explained General Manager Pradeep Puri. "While we are proud of our accomplishments to date, we continue to look for new ways to enhance our guest experience through amenities and conveniences that benefit our core markets."
New amenities and conveniences include CUSS Airline Check-In kiosks that now allow guests to check-in and print airline boarding passes. In addition, now guests of the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa can pre-order groceries from Whistler Grocery and have their cupboard stocked with snacks before they arrive to the hotel.
"Whether traveling for business or with a family clan in toe, these services are just another that we continue to fulfill our promise to deliver world-class convenience and comfort in a world-class destination," stated Puri.
Operated by Westmont Hospitality Group, the hotel combines sophisticated lodging and meeting facilities with world-class dining and spa services within a one-minute walk to the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The hotel has distinguished itself from others by providing uncompromising service in a "home away from home" environment.
Conveniences include oversized interconnecting guest rooms with fireplaces, studios with fully equipped kitchenettes and dining space, laundry facilities, and valet services. The hotel also features Artesia Spa, 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and sauna, and complimentary ski, golf and bike valet.
- Prize package, to be drawn at 7pm in the Hotel Lobby on Friday December 8, includes two return business class tickets from Vancouver to Honolulu with Harmony Airways plus four nights accommodation at the multi-award winning Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.
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