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Compare Fairmont Chateau Whistler vs. Peer Whistler Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Whistler.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler vs. Peer Whistler Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Current) | Whistler, BC | 519 | 32,000 sq. ft. | 1,041 sq. ft. | 14 |
| The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler | Whistler, BC | 400 | 30,750 sq. ft. | 3,241 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Hyatt Regency Vancouver | Vancouver, BC | 658 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 20 |
| The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Vancouver, BC | 557 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 1,025 sq. ft. | 24 |
| The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver | Vancouver, BC | 499 | 42,765 sq. ft. | 15,700 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre | Vancouver, BC | 746 | 36,766 sq. ft. | 10,489 sq. ft. | 22 |
| Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel | Richmond, BC | 390 | 36,257 sq. ft. | 9,920 sq. ft. | 18 |
Fairmont Chateau Whistler — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
519 Total Keys · Up to 218 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
32,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 14 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 311–110 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
1,041 Sq. Ft. · 110 Theater · 77 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 5 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Whistler Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Whistler Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Whistler Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Whistler Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.