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Vail

Sonnenalp Hotel

Rialto Score 9+

A Leading Hotels Of The World hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Set in the heart of Vail Village, the chalet-style Sonnenalp Hotel has brought a bit of the Bavarian Alps to Colorado’s ski capital through its five generations of ownership stemming back to Bavaria. Gas fireplaces add extra warmth to 127 suites with beamed ceilings and overstuffed furnishings. Charge your Tesla at one of the connector stations while you hit the slopes or the semiprivate golf course. The Kids Club keeps little ones engaged whatever the season. Join daily yoga and Pilates classes in the spa. Getting to the Sonnenalp has never been easier, with the Eagle County Regional Airport located a mere 35 miles from the hotel.

20 Vail Road, 81657 Vail, CO, United States
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Sonnenalp Hotel

About Sonnenalp Hotel

Insider tip

The hotel offers guided snowshoe tours during winter; summer months bring a rotating series of adventures, including horseback riding and hiking with a photographer.

In the hotel’s own words

Let the Sonnenalp treat you to the very best of the Colorado Rocky Mountains with “Gemütlichkeit” -the warmest European hospitality.

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Accommodations - The Sonnenalp features 112 luxury suites and 15 hotel rooms – all with a view of either Gore Creek or Vail Village. Each suite has a bedroom and a well-appointed, delightfully comfortable living room area. Custom-made Bavarian furniture, a gas-log fireplace and large bathrooms with heated floors complete each suite.

Dining - Enjoy one of our in-house restaurants or let us point you toward the best dining Vail has to offer. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual, lively atmosphere with live music or a quiet, romantic dinner with wonderfully delicious fare, Vail restaurants are sure to satisfy your every craving.

Spa - For some, it is an indulgence, for others, a necessity. For everyone, the Sonnenalp Spa is an exquisite resource to rejuvenate mind and body. Rated the top spa in Vail by Trip Advisor. We invite you to use all of our wonderful Spa facilities on the day of your service at no additional cost. Friends and family not having services may accompany you for a nominal guest access fee.

Golf - The 7,100-yard championship links style course of the Sonnenalp Club is perfectly located in the sun drenched valley of Edwards, 16 miles west of Vail Village. This down valley location gives our members and guests an extended playing season stretching from early April to late October.

Activities - Vail is in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. From skiing and snowshoeing to dog sledding and ice skating, there is no end to the adventures you can experience here. Contact the Sonnenalp Concierge team for more information on activities available during your visit.

Meetings & Weddings -

With four generations of family ownership, the Sonnenalp Hotel is known for its warm hospitality, attention to detail and relaxed charm.

Four on-site restaurants

Over 5000 square feet of meeting space

Many unique and casual venue options

Fully staffed conference services department

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

11 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Juniper Hotel Room
Bedrooms: combined bedding and sitting area
350–420 ft²
1 king or 2 doubles
2Lodgepole Junior Suite
Bedrooms: Junior suite – combined bedroom and sitting area
490 ft²
1 king or 2 doubles
3Blue Spruce Junior Suite
Members only
1 king or 2 doubles
4Cross Creek Junior Suite
Bedrooms: 1 separate bedroom with arch separator with no door
Members only
1 king
Suites
Size
Bed options
5Mill Creek Loft Suite
Bedrooms: 1 bedroom loft
Members only
1 king or 2 doubles
6One Bedroom Suite - Bald Mountain
Members only
1 king or 2 doubles
7One Bedroom Suite - Gore Creek
Members only
1 king or 2 doubles, some have Murphy bed
8Two Bedroom Suites - Golden Peak
Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom · *Not all Golden Peak Suites are 2 levels.
Members only
1 king, 2 doubles *Room 450 has two twin beds
9Two Bedroom Suite-Vail Mountain 1 Level
Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
Members only
1 king, 2 doubles
10Two Bedroom Suite-Vail Mountain 2 levels
Bedrooms: Powder room downstairs · 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms upstairs
Members only
1 king, 2 doubles *Rooms 405 and 406 also have single Murphy bed in 2nd bedroom
11Two Bedroom Suite - Castle Peak
Members only
1 king, 2 doubles

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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