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  • Bully Ranch Restaurant
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  • The Sonnenalp Golf Club
  • Pool
  • Ludwig's at the Sonnenalp Hotel
  • Sonnenalp Spa
  • The Sonnenalp King's Club
  • Sonnenalp Buffet
Hotel

Sonnenalp

Vail, Colorado

Inspirato Signature Hotel

Ideal for: Families, Group Getaways, Skiers
Style:  Cozy, Bavarian-style Alpine, Charming

  • First hotel in the western U.S. to achieve Luxury Eco Certification Standard from Sustainable Travel International
  • Voted #4 Best Hotel in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler in 2014
  • 10,000-square-foot European-inspired spa with indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs
  • 115 rooms and suites

At the Sonnenalp, classic alpine style meets quick access to the best of Vail Village. Guests who stay in the cozy Bavarian-themed lodging enjoy full access to the Sonnenalp's amenities, including award-winning restaurants and a sprawling spa. The European ambiance and top-notch amenities have earned the hotel praise from publications like Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Tucked in the heart of Vail Village with Gore Creek flowing just outside, guests are steps from some of the high country’s best restaurants and shops, as well as gondola access to hiking and skiing. After a day of exploration, relax in the heated indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub.


Inspirato Signature Hotel

As an Inspirato Signature Hotel, this hotel offers the following benefits:

  • Exclusive Inspirato member rates
  • Trusted hotel concierge team to assist before and during your stay

Amenities

  • Sonnenalp Spa, a 10,000-square-foot, full-service European-inspired spa with fitness center, fitness classes and heated indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs
  • Four on-site dining options
  • Sonnenalp Kids Club
  • Ski and snowboard storage and concierge service
  • Access to the semiprivate Sonnenalp Golf Club (located off-site)
  • Tesla charging station

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Location

You can fly directly to Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE) with nonstop service from 11 cities providing connections from virtually anywhere in North America. Eagle/Vail Airport is only 30 minutes from Vail via convenient Colorado Mountain Express van service, rental car through Avis, our club partner, or transportation arranged by your concierge. Denver International Airport (DEN) is a scenic, 2.5-hour drive via I-70 and up to Vail Pass.

Reviews

1 - 5 of 73 reviews

Anonymous

Vail was great!!

We love the Sonnenalp Hotel, and the Inspirato Lounge is one of the BEST benefits you offer your members. You should do some events there. We can help you during the Ski season as we live there during the Winter. We can give members tours of the mountain as that is our job at Vail Resorts. Thanks.

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Jeanette L

We love the Sonnenalp.

We have been visiting the Sonnenalp since before joining Inspirato. It's been a nice treat that we are able to access it through Inspirato. The service is always first class. The rooms are always exceptionally clean and the staff is always ready to help. The breakfast buffet is truly the best. I can't say enough good things about this family run hotel. it is a such a hidden gem. The room lists that the occupancy is only two but there is a Murphy bed that can definitely fit two kids or one adult comfortably.

Anonymous

Sonnenalp in Vail

We've stayed at the Sonnenalp many times and continue to return. The Suites are great, pool/spa facilities are excellent, access to Sonnenalp Golf Course is a nice benefit, location is very convenient for most activities in the area and the staff is wonderful. Multiple food options at Ludwig's Bully Ranch Cafe and Swiss Cafe.

If you just need a suite instead of a 3 or 4 bedroom condo, this is the place to stay in Vail. We will go back again in the future.

Dr W

Beautiful Vail in October

Beautiful time of year to visit Vail. We had warm, sunny weather. The Aspen trees turn yellow in the fall and were lovely.

The Sonnenalp Hotel Blue Spruce suite was an excellent room. Large room with fireplace, comfortable bed, large bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower. Housekeeping service was exceptional. Twice a day housekeeping with fresh baked cookies left for us each day.

Spa, hot tub, pool area was a highlight. Small, but adequate gym. Very relaxing spa area with 3 hot tubs (two outdoors).

Location of the Sonnenalp Hotel is perfect. In the Vail Village; walkable to trails, restaurants, and the Inspirato Lounge (at the Solaris property) with free happy hour drinks for members.

Sonnenalp Hotel has several dining options. The Bully Ranch has a good, continental menu with outdoor and indoor seating options. The Ludwig's Terrace restaurant is lovely and has breakfast (a la carte) and brunch options. The Brunch has spectacular choices (very pricey). The brunch is the only option on weekends.

Highly recommend and will return!

Anonymous

Love Vail, Not the Mill Creek Room

We love Colorado in the fall, and the end of September proved perfect timing in terms of the Aspens turning. It was stunning. We stayed in the Mill Creek Room at the Sonnenalp. The hotel is beautiful, and a perfect location, with a great restaurant and spa. And, the service is outstanding. However, our room did not have a balcony large enough to sit outside on and take in the views while sipping coffee in the morning, or a cocktail in the evening. The bedroom was on the second floor and the bathroom/living area was downstairs, which we were aware of when we booked it, but, we figured out quickly that this is not for us! The room upstairs has a rather low ceiling, and it just created a "cramped" environment. I am sure this hotel offers other rooms, and I would be willing to return to it, I'd just opt for a larger room, all on one floor!