I feel that the best place to "be" in Whistler is in the Village. If you have not been to Whistler you need to understand that the village is where most things originate. The Gondola to the top of the mountain is right there, bike rentals (BTW you can rent a mountain bike, take it to the top of the mountain on the gondola and ride it down) plenty of good eating places and lots and lots of shops.
The Pan Pacific Hotel is right there at the base of the mountain in the village. You can see it at
www.panpacific.com. Summer rates are pretty resonable:
Studio $159 CAD=$103 US
1 bedroom $209 CAD=$135 US
2 bedroom $259CAD=$168 US
If this seems like a good place to you, give them a call and book a room then post here.
Bish
OOPS, Just checked and they have a minumum two (2) night stay, so that won't work. I'll get back to ya!!!