Review: Raven Inn Whitehorse – A boutique hotel in the north!

At a glance:

Opened in 2020, the Raven Inn is a boutique hotel located in Whitehorse, Yukon. With 38 hotel rooms and 19 apartment suites in a 5 story building, the Raven Inn strives to infuse local Yukon culture into the hotel and its amenities.

What is actually is: A solid non chain hotel with local design and cultural elements.

What it is not: A typical boutique hotel with all the amenities and touches you’d expect from an urban boutique hotel.

Time of year: Spring

Room Type: Deluxe room with queen beds

Scores:

Hotel Design: 77 – The hotel has elements of both an apartment building and a small hotel. The overall design features modern, rustic cabin elements that create a cozy atmosphere.

Location: 80 – Located in downtown Whitehorse, the hotel is walkable to some nearby attractions. It is a 10-minute drive from the airport, and renting a car is recommended for getting around.

Sleep: 78 – Overall, the experience was comfortable.

Service: 74 – Friendly and efficient, but standard. Based on how the hotel markets itself, you would expect a bit more.

Room Design: 80 – The room was spacious and cozy, with everything needed for comfort, especially during the winter. It featured two beds, a desk area, and seating for reading. The bathroom had a tub/shower combo and a toilet with a closed door, while the sink was located outside the bathroom, near the mini-fridge and coffee machine. The design makes you feel like you’re in a cozy cabin in the forest.

Room Amenities: 79 – The room includes the basics: a coffee machine, mini-fridge, and TV.

Hotel Amenities: 73 – The hotel offers onsite parking with some EV chargers, a restaurant/bar, and luggage storage. It does not have a gym.

Vibe: 81 – Simple but trendy for the city.

Cleanliness/Maintenance: 80 – The hotel is newer and is holding up well. Housekeeping was good.

Value / Extras & Perks: 72 – The rates can be reasonable compared to other hotels in the area but vary. They can be quite high during peak times. No extras or perks.

OVERALL: 77.4