Four Seasons Resort and Residences VailvsSonnenalp Vail
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail is the choice of most writers compared to Sonnenalp. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail is ranked #2 in Vail with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail
1 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657
From $881/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"Built on what must have been the last available 2.7 acres in Vail, the Four Seasons carves out its niche in this luxury-saturated valley by elevating service to new heights." Full review
Fodor's
"Guests appreciate the 14,000-square-foot spa and a dedicated ski concierge located right at the Gondola One chairlift (they've got rental gear and maps, and can even hook you up with ski lessons)." Full review
Jetsetter
"Family-focused luxury lodge with creative dining options and a huge heated outdoor pool." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Four Seasons Vail opened in 2011, and is one of the area’s top hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It's a bit further from the slopes than most of the other big names in town, but the Four Seasons compensates with tons of beautiful common spaces." Full review
Gayot
"Classic Four Seasons comfort infused with contemporary alpine charms."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Throughout Four Seasons Resort Vail, natural elements grace every wall, ceiling and floor, a signature style of the brand and one embraced by interior decorator Brayton Hughes. " Full review
Sonnenalp Vail
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 Traveler
97.9
"Old-world European charm is transported to Vail at this resort owned by a German family." Full review
Hideaway Report
97.0
"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