Vail Hotels and Lodging
Lodging choices at Vail are unlimited. Vail accommodations include hotels, condos and vacation rentals to cater to most tastes and budgets. Vail Village and Lionshead are the two most popular and vibrant base areas, although Vail lodging is spread across four main villages. Moving from east to west (left to right on the trail map) these are Golden Peak, Vail Village, Lionshead and Cascade Village.
All four villages at Vail have their own lift access to Vail Mountain and they are well inter-connected by a free bus service.
Vail Village Accommodations
Vail Village is the center of all the action and the main hub of the restaurants, bars and shops of Vail. The Vail Village is largely a pedestrian village with heated walkways and a European style charm. The Gondola One is the main lift that rises up from Vail Village. There are a few accommodations that are close to this lift, but ski-in ski-out lodging at Vail Village is a rarity. To compensate for this, some of the upscale hotels provide slopeside ski and snowboard storage and valet services so that walking to the lift is very easy.
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Vail Four Seasons Resort (5 star)
7 - 10 min walk or 2 min shuttle to lifts | Rooms, Suites & Condos | 2 - 12 guests
Everything you would expect from a 5-star property. Features heated pool, hot tub, sauna, spa services, kids club, restaurant, bar, free wifi, parking extra$ & more.. |
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Tivoli Lodge (4 star)
Few mins walk to lifts | Suite-style rooms | Up to 2 guests / room
Variety of rooms with kitchenette, seating area & TV. Features lounge/bar, restaurant (kid-friendly buffet), hot tub, fitness center, free wifi & parking (extra$). |
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Sitzmark Lodge (3 star)
Few mins walk to lifts & village | Hotel-style rooms | Up to 4 guests / room
Rooms with seating area & table, some with fireplace. Features rooftop heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, spa services, free wifi & parking. |
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Lionshead Vail Lodging
A little further west is the popular Lionshead Village which also has the elegant feel of a European village. Lionshead is the second main hub of Vail. It’s smaller than Vail Village, but it’s still vibrant and there is a good range of restaurants, bars, shops and services. Ski-in ski-out lodging is also rare in Lionshead, but there are properties such as the Arrabelle that are just a stone’s throw from the Eagle Bahn gondola.
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Westwind is located in the heart of Lionshead village, a short walk from the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola. The condos at the Westwind come in a variety of configurations from 1 to 4 bedrooms.
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Antlers at Vail (3 star)
3 mins walk to gondola | Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR condos | Up to 10 guests / room
Self-cater condos with kitchen, living area & fireplace. Features heated pool, hot tubs, sauna, fitness center, free wifi & parking (extra$). |
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square (5 star)
Adjacent to lifts | Hotel rooms, suites, 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR condos | Up to 8 guests
Large variety of room & condos. Features roof-top lap pool, hot tubs, sauna, fitness center, spa services, free wifi & free parking. |
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Golden Peak
Golden Peak is a small area and popular with families because it’s home to the mellow Gopher Hill beginners’ ski area, which is ideal for the kids. This area also has children’s ski and snowboard school and kids’ nursery, and is within easy walking distance of Vail Village.
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Manor Vail Lodge (5 star)
2 mins walk to lifts | Studio & 1 BR condos | Up to 4 guests
Self-cater condos with kitchen & fireplace. Features heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, steam room, fitness center, spa services, free wifi & parking (extra$). |
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Cascade Village
Cascade is a small, quieter village that has access to Vail Mountain via the Cascade Village lift.
Other Vail Lodging
You’ll also find plenty of lodging in other parts of Vail such as East Vail and West Vail.
See a full list of Vail lodging here..
Other options for accommodations, particularly if you want to also explore the Summit County ski resorts, are to stay in the towns of
Frisco, Silverthorne or Dillon.
Frisco Accommodations Listings
Silverthorne Lodging
Dillon Accommodations Listings