Originally Posted by
SkyteamEP
feels kinda expensive for what you get.
You just described Whistler overall! From the hotels to the lift ticket prices, everything there is inflated for what you get, and is one reason I haven't skied at Whistler in many years.
When I was last there (which was probably 4 or 5 years ago, now), I found the Gold rooms to be very nice, and the Gold lounge was excellent. I've not stayed in a non-Gold room to compare.