Sonnenalp Hotel
Vail, Colorado
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
Sonnenalp Hotel
20 Vail Road
Vail, Colorado
81657
Nearest Airport: EGE
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Room Service
- Bar & Lounge
- Restaurants
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa on Property
- Indoor/Outdoor Pool
- Fitness Room
- Sauna
- Wellness Center
- Hamam
- Boutique
- Tennis Courts
- Driving Range
- Sun Deck
- Steam Room
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Marble Bathrooms
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Heated Floors
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
- Activities
- Excursions
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Pilates
- Yoga
- AlpineSki
- Golf Lessons
- Fitness Classes
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Sleigh Rides
- Snowboarding
- Golf
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Nightlife
- Horseback Riding
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
- Ski Resort
Reviews for Sonnenalp Hotel
Hotel Review
We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely return. The location is fantastic — so close to Vail Village, and the complimentary bus service made getting around incredibly easy. We especially loved the spa and the complimentary tea service, which was such a nice touch. The front desk associate who checked us in was very kind and welcoming, and the concierge was extremely helpful and friendly, which made our arrival and stay feel very smooth and stress-free. A few small notes about the room: even though it was very cold outside, the room stayed quite warm at night and we ended up sleeping with the door cracked every evening. The vanity plug-in mirror in our room didn’t work, and on the first night we placed the “no maid service” sign on the door, but housekeeping still entered and cleaned the room while we were out. Dining and service were overall great. At Bully Ranch, the hostess wasn’t the friendliest, but our server was wonderful and made up for it. The staff at The King’s Club were fantastic — our waitress was from Costa Rica and was absolutely lovely. The German mulled hot wine was delicious, and her recommendation of the Tequila Mockingbird was excellent. I was hoping for a true chai latte, but the one at Trefe Café tasted more like warm milk with cinnamon rather than a traditional chai. On the positive side, the valet and room service staff were amazing, and the spa team was incredibly kind and welcoming — they truly made the experience special. Overall, a beautiful hotel with great amenities, a perfect location, and mostly excellent service. Just a few small details to improve, but we had a very enjoyable stay.
Jake B
Very good time
Wonderful family atmosphere, fireplace in the room, tremendous service. Centrally located but does have most modern features. Steps from Coveted Bridge. Spa was small, but nice.
F5573KGmarkt - Miami, Florida
Not your fancy “chain” hotel.
The Sonanalp Hotel is authentic with facilities and staff you won’t find anywhere else. Not like the other “chain” hotels that all seem the same. We keep going back year after year and will continue to do so.
Venture800394
Annual ski trip to Vail
Always enjoy staying at Sonnenalp. Easy reservation process. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Professional and courteous staff. Great concierge assistance. Slope side ski storage are.
thomasapfeffer
Fabulous place to stay in Vail
The Sonnenalp is such a wonderful place to stay in Vail — cozy, great staff, and convenient given the Skihaus right at the base of Gondola 0ne
Judy W
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