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Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResortvsSonnenalp Vail
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort is the choice of most writers compared to Sonnenalp. Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort scores 83 with praise from 8 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
675 Lionshead Place, Vail, CO 81657
From $820/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler "Inspired by Europe’s grand Alpine resorts, this ski-in/ski-out property is steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead." Full review
Fodor's "The decor of the 60-room hotel, part of the Rock Resorts brand, evokes a sophisticated, cozy, European-style chalet." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A massive chalet-style resort with a stone and marble lobby, top-shelf service and a variety of accommodations, from hotel rooms to four-bedroom luxury condos." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This rustic-luxe, chalet-inspired lodge is one of Vail's premier options, with a location in the heart of Vail Square, near the Eagle Bahn lift." Full review
Travel + Leisure "No other hotel in Vail offers better access to the slopes: this slopeside resort occupies four buildings at the base of the Eagle Bahn gondola in Lionshead village." Full review
Gayot "A luxurious addition to Vail's upscale ski lodge scene."
Afar Magazine "The charm is in the details: working wood shutters, copper drainspouts, and subtle fairy-tale stenciling around the Bavarian Biedemeier-style architecture." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "The Arrabelle at Vail Square, with its colorful, alpine-style peaked-roof design and signature clock tower, is the centerpiece of the ski town's Lionshead Village." Full review
Independent "On-site spa facilities, a rooftop pool and a lavish plaza of boutiques complement the old-world opulence, and the Eagle Bahn gondola is right outside."
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Sonnenalp Vail Fodor's Travel + Leisure Gayot Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report Forbes Travel Guide Afar Magazine
20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657
From $503/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "It's the sense of family tradition and European elegance that makes the Sonnenalp Resort the most romantic of all hotels in the faux-Tyrolean village of Vail." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Possibly the prettiest hotel in town, the Sonnenalp is fashioned after a traditional Swiss chalet." Full review
Gayot "The grande dame of Vail provides traditional Old World service and understated luxury in a gorgeous mountain setting."
Condé Nast Traveler97.9
"Old-world European charm is transported to Vail at this resort owned by a German family." Full review
Hideaway Report97.0
"Charming hotel in the heart of the Village, with a Bavarian façade and traditional alpine chalet décor." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "With its location in the center of Vail village and its uniquely charming Bavarian style, Sonnenalp delivers the kind of European skiing experience you don’t often find in the American West." Full review
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Most guests use Sonnenalp as a launching pad for exploring the town’s famed ski slopes in winter or hiking trails in summer, but there’s plenty to do on property should you choose to stay close to your room.
Afar Magazine "Bavarian-inspired Sonnenalp hotel is offering a new Ski Safari experience that gives guests the opportunity to ski and ride some of Colorado’s top resorts in three days." Full review
