At Whistler, we are confident that our variety of floor plans and full suite of amenities will accommodate any Georgia Tech student looking to live in an off-campus apartment. With this being said, we also know that having so many options to choose from can be overwhelming.
If you are looking to live with three of your friends in one of the largest and most exclusive units in Whistler, you’ll want to look at our penthouse floor plans, The Bidez and The Crawford. To help you decide which of these floor plans is right for you, we’ve written this article comparing the two units.
Comparing The Bidez and The Crawford

Modern interior of a unit at Whistler, located at 859 Spring Street NW.
The Bidez

Square feet: 1,259
Number of windows: 5
Located on the 24th floor, The Bidez is a spacious penthouse unit flooded with natural light that is perfect for hosting get-togethers and spending time with friends. As a bonus, The Bidez also offers some of the best views of the Midtown skyline with large windows facing West Peachtree.
This four bedroom, four bathroom layout features a large kitchen and living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for all the natural light you’d like.
When you enter the Bidez, you’ll find the kitchen on the left which connects to the living space and two of the bedrooms, and a hallway to the right that leads to the other two bedrooms.
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Two of these bathrooms have walk-in showers and two bathrooms have shower/tub combos.
All bedrooms have large windows with wooden blinds, meaning each roommate gets their own private view of the city.
The Crawford

Square feet: 1,285
Number of windows: 6
Also located on the 24th floor, The Crawford has a massive balcony with sweeping views of Atlanta. This massive penthouse apartment is the largest four-bedroom floor plan available at Whistler.
Each bedroom has a walk-in closet and attached bathroom with a shower/tub combo. All bedrooms are located off of two hallways that are connected to the living and kitchen space.
The connected kitchen and living space is large and perfect for entertaining guests.
The Crawford also features a massive balcony located off of the living room for you and your roommates to enjoy.
The Bidez vs. The Crawford

Whistler’s bathrooms feature matte black hardware and solid white countertops.
Unit Size and Layout
While both units are large, the Crawford bedrooms and bathrooms are bigger, allowing room for walk-in closets and shower/tub combos in each room.
Both floor plans feature large kitchen islands that look over the living room, making entertaining guests while working in the kitchen easy.
Since both are penthouse units, they each offer extra unit features that you cannot find in the other apartments at Whistler. These features include:
- Burnished brass and matte black fixtures throughout
- Burnished brass pulls
- Retro mosaic backsplash
- Marble-look bathroom flooring
- White Quartz with veining
- Wall-mounted smart television
- Mini fridge
Balconies and Views
The Crawford offers an oversized balcony for you and your roommates to enjoy, while the Bidez offers large floor to ceiling windows in the living room.
Both units are located on the 24th floor facing West Peachtree with views of the Midtown skyline. From the Crawford unit you can even see Stone Mountain.
Location
Both units are on the 24th floor where the rooftop pool deck is located, allowing you to go back and forth from the pool with ease. The Crawford is just steps away from the pool deck making this walk even shorter.
We hope this article has given you a clearer understanding of the differences between the penthouse units at Whistler.
For up-to-date pricing and availability, visit our floorplan pages.
If you have any questions about The Bidez or The Crawford, or would like to explore other floor plan options, please contact the leasing staff at Whistler. We are happy to help you in your search for housing!