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Sonnenalp Vail vs The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Sonnenalp is preferred by most professionals compared to The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort. Sonnenalp has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 8 publications like Hideaway Report, Gayot and Afar Magazine.
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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Possibly the prettiest hotel in town, the Sonnenalp is fashioned after a traditional Swiss chalet."
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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."
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Hideaway Report
97.0
"Charming hotel in the heart of the Village, with a Bavarian façade and traditional alpine chalet décor."
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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."
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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."
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The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
174 E Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657
From $316 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Ski valets ready your skis every morning and collect your gear for drying in the evening."
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Oyster
Upscale
"One of the Lodge's best assets is its location right in Vail Village, two minutes from the closest ski lift."
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Gayot
"A beautiful renovation enhances already luxurious amenities in a spectacular setting."
Jetsetter
"Swanky Alpine lodge transplanted to Vail Village, with couldn’t-be-closer gondola access and an enormous, splurge-worthy spa."
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Forbes Travel Guide
"The Lodge at Vail has long been one of the resort's top places to stay, with its combination of luxurious rooms and prime location at the base of the resort's main gondola. "
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Travel + Leisure
"Established in 1962, Vail’s first hotel is also the closest to Gondola One, making it the ideal place to stay for early-bird skiers eager to be the first on the mountain."
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