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Sonnenalp VailvsTivoli Lodge
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sonnenalp ranks significantly higher than Tivoli Lodge. Sonnenalp scores 83 with endorsements from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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
Tivoli Lodge
Lonely Planet
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Independent
386 Hanson Ranch Road, Vail, CO 81657
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The only family-run lodging in town, this hotel boasts incredibly personable staff and an excellent slopeside location, with hot tubs literally at the base of the mountain." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Tivoli Lodge is a modern, upscale boutique ski lodge set on the eastern edge of Vail Village, just a brief walk from both the ski lifts and the heart of town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Family-owned and -operated since 1968, Tivoli Lodge is one of Vail’s friendliest hotels." Full review
Independent "Heidi offers stays at the Tivoli Lodge in traditional accommodation with pared-back, spacious rooms and plenty of mountain character, just four minutes from the slopes and the resort hub"
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