Sonnenalp VailvsLodge at Lionshead
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sonnenalp ranks significantly higher than Lodge at Lionshead. Sonnenalp comes in at #6 in Vail with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Lodge at Lionshead
380 E. Lionshead Cir., Vail, CO 81657
From $961/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Friendly and unpretentious, this lodge offers a wide variety of private condos from studios (with Murphy bed) to four-bedroom luxury units." Full review