Location. The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail (Colo.), provides elegant, Bavarian style accommodations in the center of Vail Village. Vista Bahn Chairlift is within one block and the Dobson Ice Arena is one half mile away. Ski shuttle service is provided and airport transportation is available for a fee.
Hotel Features. Complimentary buffet style breakfasts are offered each morning and authentic alpine cuisine is presented at Swiss Chalet, including fondues, Pfeffer Steak and Wiener Schnitzel. Ludwigs hosts an award winning wine cellar and contemporary American fare, while Bully Ranch offers a casual Southwestern and American menu. Evenings at the Kings Club Lounge boast live entertainment and cocktails served before a roaring fireplace. A business center, conference rooms and complimentary wireless Internet access are provided. Private instruction from PGA Professionals is available at the propertys private 18 hole golf course, open from late March through early November. Heated indoor and outdoor pools with a waterfall and riverfront sun deck are available, and pampering spa services include the Bavarian Body Polish, High Altitude Wrap and the Heated Stone Massage. Adjacent to the spa, a fitness center hosts a range of weight training and cardiovascular machines. Private yoga instructors and personal trainers are available. An old world style library provides hundreds of books and board games, and the resorts KidVentures program offers supervised activities including Laser Tag, tubing, bowling and movie nights.
Guestrooms. Radiating contemporary alpine charm, the 128 guestrooms and suites, most with fireplaces, contain exposed wood beam ceilings, two poster beds and rich fabrics in contrasting prints. Bedding includes down comforters and Egyptian cotton linens, while bathrooms offer heated floors and double wide soaking bathtubs. Amenities include flat screen television, CD & DVD players and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Expert Tip. The Sonnenalp name, which translates to Sun on the Mountains, was inspired by the original ranch house in Ofterschwang, Bavaria.
Rates:
523.2426 - 1298.7313 USD
Year Property Opened: 1979
Year Property Renovated: 1993
Number Of Rooms: 128
Number Of Floors: 5
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Amenities:
Coffee/Tea Maker
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Business Center
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
20 Vail Rd
Vail, CO 81657
Driving Directions:
From Denver International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 110 miles.
Take Pena Blvd to I 70 West.
Follow I 70 West for approximately 100 miles.
Take Exit 176. At the end of the off ramp, enter the roundabout,
and take it all the way around and under the interstate.
Continue into the next roundabout and take the Vail Rd exit.
Continue on Vail Rd. The hotel is on the left past the first
stop sign. Enter the second stone archway on the left.