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The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor GulchvsSonnenalp Vail
Both Sonnenalp and The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Sonnenalp ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. Sonnenalp comes in at #6 in Vail with endorsements from 8 sources such as Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Hideaway Report.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
0130 Daybreak Ridge, Beaver Creek, CO 81620
From $599/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Inside this imposing hotel are amenities fit for a queen or king: panoramic views from most rooms, stone fireplaces in more than a third, and high, plush beds in all." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Rugged meets refined at this resort, located at the base of the mountain at Beaver Creek." Full review
Jetsetter "Parkitecture-inspired resort with a Wolfgang Puck restaurant and private ski-in/ski-out access to tony Beaver Creek." Full review
Gayot "A luxury spin on the classic mountain lodge."
Travel + Leisure "There's also The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, a secluded oasis with a sushi restaurant that flies in fish from Japan daily for those looking for that little extra something special on their ski trip"
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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
