This is the second time we've stayed at Town Plaza Suites. This trip was at Bear Lodge (previously was Eagle Lodge). Suite was 2 bedroom, 2 bath with sleeper sofa. Bedrooms were not very large, but the living area was quite comfortable. Being a condo, it had a full kitchen (which is nice not to have to eat out all the time as meals in Whistler are very pricey).
We stayed in 212, which looked out onto the village stroll - fun to people watch, but also was across from the club so people tended to be a bit loud when it was late. If you're party people, you might not mind, but if you're the quiet type, you may want to ask for a room on the back side of the lodge. Cost was excellent: CAD$119/night with a 3rd night free.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit on the 4th floor of Eagle Lodge for 5 days during Spring Break (first week of April). It was a last minute trip we decided to take because of the excellent deals that were being offered -- there was a buy one night, get one night free offer, which effectively lowered the room rate to less than $180 per night. I guess things have slowed now that the Olympics are over. We reserved as part of a package (air, lift tickets, lessons, lodging) and the travel agency reserved the room through Whistler Premier. The people at Whistler Premier were helpful and allowed us to check in a few hours early.

The unit was serviceable and fine, particularly for the amount we paid. Basically its a comfortable but no frills apartment building. It is on the smaller side. The dining table is up against a wall because there is not enough space so it gets a bit cramped. The kitchen was sufficiently appointed with silverware, pots, pans and dishes. Although there is a washer and dryer, there is no detergent provided. There is complimentarty broadband cable internet provided that worked well throughout the week. The bedrooms are also small, and there is little space for clothes or to place your suitcase. Bathrooms are clean. The unit was supposed to allow free local calls, but it did not work. I did not follow up with the management company because I had my cell phone with me which was fine. There is a hot tub on the first floor of the building which is convenient. It is usually pretty crowded. There is also an exercise room which consists of one treadmill and one cycling machine. The trash room on the parking level is very difficult to find (no directions). There is no housekeeping service during the week but the unit was sufficiently stocked with towels and toiletries so that was not a problem for us.

The biggest positive is the location. The three lodges (Deer, Bear and Eagle) are all located right in the middle of Whistler Village and you will not need a car - everything including grocery markets are walking distance. We took Pacific Coach lines (a bus service) which picked us up right outside Vancouver Airport and dropped us in front of the Deer Lodge building, where you check in for the Eagle Lodge. I was skeptical about using the bus service but it worked out really well -- the buses are clean and with courteous drivers, and the 2.5 hour drive is very scenic. You don't need a rental car.

Our unit faced the back of the building, rather than the main village stroll. It was quiet, and in the morning you can see the ski slopes on Blackcomb Mountain, provided that the clouds have cleared.

Cell coverage (both voice and data) is excellent throughout the village and almost everywhere on the slopes on both mountains. Be prepared to spend, as everything in the village (shops and restaurants) is very, very expensive, even in the slow season, when we were there. Having praised the location, I will point out however that contrary to the town plaza website, it is not a 3 minute walk to the lifts. It is more like a 10-15 minute walk on a slight incline. Its not a hard walk, but its far enough that if you have two young children with you as we did it is better to pay for storage at the base of the lifts rather than lug all your equipment back. Each unit does have a ski locker on the first floor of the building. I did not see anyone use the lockers during our stay; I think everyone used the pay storage (which is in basement level of Carleton Lodge, across from the main gondola lift).

There is a full-service (sit down) restaurant called Christine's that is next to the Peak 2 Peak gondola station half way up on Blackcomb Mountain which was excellent - good food, wine list and service.

And of course, the skiing was good. I would return again if the same promotions were being offered, otherwise if we go back to Whistler we will likely book somewhere at the base.

I am going to try to be fair in this review. I currenlty have two nights left of my three week stay. I came to Whistler for work, and my work paid for my accommodations in the Bear Lodge of the Town Plaza Suites. The location of the Town Plaza Suites could not be any better. It is right in the middle of the Village Stroll. It has been wonderful just walking out of the condo and having so many things to do within walking distance.

I understand that each condo is individually owned...and for this, I imagine that each guest has a different story to tell. My condo is just ok. It has cable tv, internet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen, etc. I guess my biggest complaint is that I feel kinda dirty in my condo. There is a cleaning service that comes once a day, and without sounding too mean, the cleaning crew doesn't seem to do the best job. They haven't vacuumed yet, and seem to just wipe countertops with "wet ones." Also, the unit has a washer and dryer, which is great, but the guys that clean the apartment wash your towels daily, put them in the washer, force the washer to run through it's cycle in half the usual time...and then half the time forget to put them in the dryer so they smell when you find them the next day. I feel that the beds are a little skeevy. The sheets are cleaned once a week, which is fine, but the down comforter and duvet cover has not been cleaned since I've been here...and I seriously doubt it was cleaned before I got here. Grosses me out so I don't use it. One of the bathrooms has a shower in it and it is clearly not "Cleaned" every day. Mold is VERY visible. The condo has been almost $1000 a night. I have colleages staying in other apartments at the Town Plaza Suites and they really vary. Some are furnished very sparce, others very nice. I think they only reason I am not really disappointed is because I am not paying out of my own pocket. If I were, I think I would be disappointed.
The location is truly the best part of the the condos. Without a doubt it is centrally located and close to everything. Parking is included, and that has been helpful. The front desk is in another building and they are not 24 hours. If you get locked out, forget your key, or demagnetize your key, it is a bit of a hassle to get one late at night.

I stayed at the Deer Lodge for a week and my friends and I spent great holidays! We booked the suite 455 directly through whistler reception services and the ladie who booked us in has been very helpful before our arrival and during our stay (she booked our lift tickets and even some ski lesson!)
The appartement was well decorated and very clean. There was a kitchen with all equipments you can need as well as a washer/dryer. It was in the center of the village so close to everything. We didn't need to use the car during our stay and the parking was only $12/night when some other are $20! We'll definitely go back to town plaza next year!!