Sonnenalp Vail
Vail Valley, United States · 9.6/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Sonnenalp Vail is a 128-room spa hotel with three restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools and ski storage, a short walk from the mountain, though not listed as ski-in/ski-out.
Sonnenalp is a hotel in the village of Vail, Colorado, a short walk from the mountain. The listing places Vail Ski Resort about 2 minutes away on foot, Gondola One 9 minutes and Eagle Bahn Gondola 10 minutes. The hotel is not listed as ski-in/ski-out, so you reach the lifts on foot in your boots, not on skis. Ski storage is available on site.
After the slopes there is a full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, plus indoor and outdoor pools, three hot tubs, a sauna and a steam room. Three restaurants, a bar, a poolside bar and a terrace are listed. All 128 rooms are described with premium bedding and heated floors. Free WiFi, an arcade and game room and a library complete the picture.
Skiing from this hotel
- Not listed as ski-in/ski-out; lifts are a short walk
- Vail Ski Resort about 2 minutes on foot
- Gondola One 9 minutes and Eagle Bahn Gondola 10 minutes on foot
- Ski storage on site
- Full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, three restaurants
The setting
The hotel stands in Vail Village, close to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, with a garden, a terrace and a golf course next door. The feel is that of a classic mountain resort with a spa, a library and several places to eat and drink. It suits guests who want a walkable village base for winter, with plenty of services under one roof for evenings off the snow.
Facilities
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- 3 hot tubs
- Full-service spa
- Sauna and steam room
- Health club
- 3 restaurants
- Bar and poolside bar
- Ski storage
- Arcade and game room
- Library, garden and terrace
- Free WiFi
- Heated floors in rooms
- Electric car charging station
- Room service
Location
The hotel is at 20 Vail Rd, Vail, Colorado. Vail Ski Resort is about 2 minutes on foot, Gondola One 9 minutes and Eagle Bahn Gondola 10 minutes on foot. The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame is about 7 minutes on foot. An airport shuttle is listed with a surcharge; ask the hotel about routes and timetable.
Address: 20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO, 81657
Things to do nearby
Bookable on Viator (titles and descriptions as shown there).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sonnenalp Vail ski-in/ski-out?
No, it is not listed as ski-in/ski-out. The lifts are a short walk away: about 2 minutes to Vail Ski Resort and 9 to 10 minutes to the gondolas. You walk in ski boots; you do not ski to the door.
Does the hotel have a spa and pools?
Yes. It lists a full-service spa, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, three hot tubs, a sauna and a steam room. Treatment menus and opening hours are best confirmed with the hotel.
Is there somewhere to store skis?
Ski storage is listed among the facilities. Ask the hotel how it works and whether equipment rentals can be arranged nearby, since the listing does not mention rentals on site.
Is there a golf course nearby?
An adjacent golf course is listed. It is a summer activity, so check the season and access conditions with the hotel before you plan around it.
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