Top 5 Best Hotels in Vail Colorado
High in the Colorado Rockies among some of the state’s highest peaks, visitors to Vail enjoy all the comforts of a popular resort town as well as convenient access to Denver and other Colorado destinations. The city is surrounded by 350,000 acres of National Forest, bringing with it hiking, biking, horseback and cross-country ski trails. If you’re looking for the best hotels in Vail Colorado, and the perspective reasons, you are in the right place!
The Vail Valley is easily accessed on I-70, about 2 hours and 15 minutes from Denver Airprot. Since Vail Ski Resort is the biggest in the state, the town receives the most visitors in all of Colorado during ski season.
Most people think luxury when they think Vail and for the most part they are absolutely right. The tourism industry is competitive in town so you can expect even the budget hotels to be up to par on service and cleanliness, but you can still find a nice room in town for less than $150 a night during your chosen season if you plan in advance.
These fan favorite Vail hotels will leave you with amazing memories.
1. The Vail Collection at the Ritz Carlton Residences Vail
Reservable properties range from two bedroom home to a six bedroom penthouse. The upscale interiors are open and spacious, with the ambiance of a mountain home.
Expect the first rate services of The Ritz-Carlton. Residential amenities include the Great Room with Bar, year round pool and hot tubs, gym with movement center and treatment rooms, firepit, teen room and a ski valet. The Ritz Residences are located at the base of Vail Mountain, a short skip from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, and extravagant shopping and dining.
2. The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort – Dog Friendly
One of the most popular hotels in Vail, the Lodge is locatedd only footsteps from Gondola One. Charming amenities include an outdoor fire pit, cozy terry cloth robes, and the town’s very first pool! Apres-ski, hang in one of two hot tubs side-by-side with fire pits, surround sound and a full bar. It’s the perfectt place for a sunny day or snowy evening.
Accommodations include 165 varied dog-friendly rooms- One, two and three bedroom. Two of Vail’s best places to eat are on-site, Elway’s and Cucina.
3. Austria Haus Hotel – historic European charm
With Austrian-style ski chalets, skiers have loved to stay in this 25-room boutique hotel for generations. Located between Gore Creek and Meadow Lane, this charming lodge has Vail Village as a front yard and the 5,289 acre Vail Ski Resort as your backyard.
The rooms and suites feature elegant interiors with warm wood accents and alpine decor. Your morning breakfast is prime mountain fuel with a Euro-style selection of pastries, fruits, meats, cheese, oatmeal and cereals.
4. Arrabelle at Vail Square – the best seat in town
Right at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, this 4 star hotel features a 10,000 square food RockResorts Spa, Tavern on the Square restaurant, state-of-the-art gym, grand lobby, apres ski deck, rooftop hot tubs and lap pool, as well as a collection of pet friendly rooms.
More than 81 guest rooms, all tastefully decorated completely with your own fireplace. In addition they have 22 luxury residences with space for large groups, and a collection of premiere chalets and private homes. Make sure you check out the winter ice rink at the base of the hotel!
5. Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola – ski-in/ski-out rooms & condos
Base of the mountain and Gore Creek make for a picture perfect location for this hotel. Families, couples, groups and anyone looking for the upscale charm at a reasonable price will love this. It’s conveniently steps from all the shopping, dining and strolling of Lions Head Village, which is about a 10 minute walk to Vail Village.
The ski-in/ski-out property comes with 3 star amenities, including a swimming pool, hot tubs, dry sauna and fitness center.
When people think skiing in Colorado, Vail is usually the first town that comes to mind. World-famous legendary terrain (including the wide-open trails of the Legendary Back Bowls) have put the town on the map for travelers around the world and has attracted skiers for decades.
If you’re looking for a charming winter get-away that embreaces families and outdoors enthusiasts with a taste for five-star lodging, dining, shopping and activities year-round, Vail will not dissapoint!
