Grand Hyatt VailvsSonnenalp Vail
Both Sonnenalp and Hotel Talisa, Vail are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Talisa, Vail ranks slightly higher than Sonnenalp. Hotel Talisa, Vail scores 85 with endorsements from 7 reviews including Oyster, Gayot and Frommer's.
Grand Hyatt Vail
1300 Westhaven Dr., Vail, CO 81657
From $339/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Down-to-earth yet luxurious, this family-oriented hotel offers excellent amenities and is one of Vail's only true ski-in ski-out places to stay." Full review
Frommer's
"Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, Vail Cascade of the biggest and best lodging properties in Vail, featuring its own chairlift and an enviable location on the western fringe of town." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Large refreshed rooms are filled with natural light and accented by light wood furnishings and earth-tone fabrics. The ultimate bonus: most rooms have patios and balconies." Full review
Gayot
"A hotel and condo resort with its own ski lift and 78,000-square foot spa and fitness center."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Vail's newest hotel is certainly a step up when compared with some of the town's aging condos, though the modern design and amenities comes at a hefty price." Full review
Jetsetter
"Beautifully renovated ski-in, ski-out resort with its own ski lift, luxury spa, and heated outdoor pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Formerly the Hotel Talisa; became Grand Hyatt Vail in July 2019.
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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