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Austria Haus Hotel, a Destination by Hyatt HotelvsSonnenalp Vail
Both Sonnenalp and Austria Haus Hotel are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Sonnenalp scores significantly better than Austria Haus Hotel. Sonnenalp comes in at 83 with accolades from 8 sources such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
Austria Haus Hotel, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster Lonely Planet
242 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657
From $485/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet "In the hotel, charming details such as wood-framed doorways, Berber carpet and marble baths make for a pleasant stay. Fuel up at the generous breakfast spread in the morning." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 25-room upper-middle-range boutique offers solid value, with homey rooms featuring rustic touches (such as wood beams and sturdy wood doors) and marble bathrooms with heated floors." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the hotel, charming details such as wood-framed doorways, Berber carpet and marble baths make for a pleasant stay. Fuel up at the generous breakfast spread in the morning." Full review
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The Austria Haus offers both hotel rooms and condos (more information at www.austriahausclub.com), so make sure you're clear on what you're signing up for.
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
