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Lift House LodgevsSonnenalp Vail
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Sonnenalp scores significantly better than Lift House Lodge. Sonnenalp scores 83 with accolades from 8 publications like Gayot, Hideaway Report and Travel + Leisure.
Lift House Lodge
Oyster
555 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterBudget
"The two-and-a-half pearl Lift House Lodge is a simple hotel that attracts mostly couples and families with its self-sufficient studio-style units, conveniently located in Vail Village." Full review
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
