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Check your plane ticket: Sonnenalp Hotel is located just outside of Vail Village, but the décor may make you think you landed in Germany instead. The four-generations-old ski lodge excels at creating a cozy, comfortable environment for guests returning from a day on the slopes (the lodge enjoys exclusive access to the ski concierge at Gondola 1) – rooms are decked out in old-school plaid, with custom-made Bavarian furniture, gas log fireplaces, and heated marble floors. Biomat can be added to a range of massage treatments to soothe sore muscles with far infrared heat and prepare the body for the next day's fresh powder.
Sonnenalp Hotel
20 Vail Road
Vail, Colorado
81657
Nearest Airport: EGE
This is a very special place - like living in a luxurious villa (a bit old on th inside but still beautifully maintained. And the grounds, The pool, the dining room are so Romaric and intimate that it is truely unique. We were here in summer and lying on a chaise lounge by the creek is not to be missed!
Brel H
My husband, my daughter and I stayed here during our trip to Vail, and we had a really great experience. The hotel is beautiful, very comfortable, and in a perfect location. From the moment we arrived, everyone made us feel welcome. The front desk staff and the bellhops were always friendly and happy to help whenever we needed anything. We'd also like to thank Stefan, who was especially kind and made us feel very well taken care of during our stay. A special thank you to Karol, who cleaned our room every day. She did an amazing job, and it was always nice to come back to a spotless room after spending the day out. We also really enjoyed the food. The breakfast buffet had plenty of options, and we had excellent dinners at Bully Ranch and Swiss Chalet. We ended up stopping at Treff Café every morning because we loved the coffee. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The combination of great service, comfortable rooms, and excellent restaurants made this an easy place to recommend. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Vail.
Valentina B
We stayed at Sonnenalp for our weekend summer trip to the mountains. Everything was fantastic. We have 3 under 5 and the room and facilities were great - and we loved being able to walk to everything easily. We actually didn't need our car at all.
iam_austin
My wife and I only stayed for one night - would have loved to extended our stay! We had a gift certificate for one night's lodging. In town to take in a concert at Bravo! Vail. We had one of their Cross Creek Junior Suites. It was very spacious with a tiny balcony overlooking their back courtyard. The room is nicely laid out with a good sized closet, an entryway with a bench which would be great in the winter for dealing with ski clothes. Another plus was one of the largest bathrooms I've seen in a hotel. If you like the Swiss Alps motif, they do it quite well. It does feel like a bit of the Alps in Colorado. All the staff was great, very friendly and outgoing. As we were there for only the one night, did not really get much of a chance to use any of the amenities unfortunately. I knocked off one star as the breakfast buffet was not quite up to snuff. I would like to only make it a half star off but can't do that on Tripadvisor. The service at breakfast was a bit slow, some of the food items were empty when we approached the buffet; however, our server was very apologetic about the delays, and what food we did have was excellent. Hard to gauge the value as we had a gift certificate. Everything in Vail is expensive and the Sannenalp is no exception. It is a beautiful hotel and we found it an enjoyable experience.
Tim O - Saint Paul, Minnesota
Very elegant European styled hotel located very near shops and restaurants. The top service is also at a top price. You must call the front desk for such things as ice but service is prompt. The bed was wonderful and the hotel is very quiet. They offer Nespresso coffee in the room which was a treat. The coming and going of maid service was a little spotty.
JTKnott - Perdido Key, Florida
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