Great pic Steve! It looks from your picture you were in Phase 2...is that right? I left a VM message with the Rooms Coordinator and have not heard back. We will be in a 1BR (will keep calling II to see if a 2BR comes available). This is what I am going to ask for based on recommendations here:
Phase 2 or 3 (love those flat screens and newer is always better!)
Fourth floor overlooking the pool (looks like 5th floor has restricted ceilings)
Ask for the units not facing the transportation center or road (although Phase 2 and 3 may fit both these criteria)
One more question....how cumbersome is it to get from the entrance to the Marriott to Phases 2 & 3? Also how effricient is the ski valet at Timber Lodge...we stayed at the Westin Whister last January and the valet was AWESOME!!!!
Thanks!
Yes, we were in phase II this past summer, but we were in a pool view in phase I the year before and it was nice also.
Keep in mind that the buildings have a different number of floors. So it is best to simply exclude any 'top floor' unit in your request instead of naming a specific floor. I would also recommend excluding the bottom floor in your request as well since in some instances you could have a pool view but also have a sidewalk literally right outside your windows with lots of foot traffic! And I would not feel bad about calling back again (and again, and again) until you get through instead of waiting for a call back re placing your request.
Although some units in Phase II and phase III are indeed a long way from the entrance (which can be awkward with luggage, groceries, etc.), so are some of the units at the other end of the pool in phase I (VERY long halls!!). What you could do if you get a 'back unit' in II or III is check in, get your key, then park on the back road (Bellamy) and use the elevator back there to 'stock' your unit. Then go back up front to have your car valet parked.
We've only stayed there in the summer so cannot address the ski related questions.
Steve