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Hotel Information: Founded in 1962, this lodge was Vail’s first, and soon became the cornerstone property of what was eventually to become Vail Village. It is known for the loyalty of its clientele, a mix of affluent singles and couples of all ages. Location is a big draw; the hotel is in the middle of Vail Village, adjacent to the Vista Bahn lift. A red-carpeted grand staircase and a Bavarian-style mural highlight the Alpine-inspired lobby.
Amenity highlights: The acclaimed Wildflower restaurant serves creative American cuisine in an ultra-romantic setting, including soft lighting, oversized floral arrangements, and a wall of windows facing the garden. Cucina Rustica is famed for its Italian fare and ski-season lunch buffet, while Mickey’s is a locally beloved piano bar. The Lodge at Vail maintains a fleet of Volvos for complimentary guest use, based on availability.
Rooms
This Lodge at Vail offers 72 guestrooms, studios, and suites. Most are individually decorated, but all include bathrobes, humidifiers, VCRs, complimentary wireless Internet access, and views of the courtyard, pool, or Vail Village. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- VCR
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Internet access - complimentary
- Coffee/tea maker
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Massage - available in room
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
Recreation
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, four spa tubs, a sauna, a fitness room, and complimentary on-mountain ski-storage facilities. The Vista Bahn chairlift is adjacent.
Guests also enjoy special access to Vail’s new Red Sky Ranch (25 miles away), with courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman. Other nearby greens include the Vail Golf Course, two miles from the village; the Robert Trent Jones–designed Beaver Creek Golf Course, eight miles west of Vail; and Copper Creek, known as the highest championship golf course in North America, 25 miles east of Vail at Copper Mountain.
Adventure Ridge, accessed by Vail’s Eagle Bahn Gondola, offers warm-weather fun, including hiking, mountain-biking, disc golf, orienteering, and a Dino Dig.
Vail encompasses 5,289 skiable acres with 193 trails on three main areas: Vail-Front Side, 28% beginner, 32% intermediate, 40% expert; Back Bowls, 13% intermediate and 87% expert; and Blue Sky Basin, 47% intermediate and 53% expert. The resort, which averages 66 inches of snow each January, has 34 lifts, including one gondola and 14 high-speed quads, and a 3,450-foot vertical rise.
Beaver Creek, eight miles west, offers 1,625 skiable acres with 146 trails—34% beginner, 39% intermediate, and 27% expert—accessible by 14 lifts, including seven high-speed quads. The resort has a vertical rise of 3,340 feet and receives an average annual snowfall of 300 inches, plus an annual average of 300 days of sunshine. Beaver Creek includes the resort areas of Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch and a variety of terrain parks such as Park 101, Zoom Room, and Moonshine Terrain Park and Pipe.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Swimming on site
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the Lodge at Vail, A RockResort. Other special touches include complimentary on-mountain ski storage, in-room massage (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Four spa tubs and a heated outdoor pool are on site. |
Valet parking is available in a covered, secure garage. Parking fees may be charged to your room.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- Concierge desk
- Billiards nearby
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Ski shuttle
- Parking garage
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Event catering
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of rooms: 72
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Pool table nearby
- Ski storage
- Air-conditioned public areas
Policies
Vail Resorts Lodging Company has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to support projects that improve and enhance the White River National Forest. As part of this initiative, a voluntary donation of $1 per room per night will automatically be added to the bill. The entire contribution will be forwarded to the National Forest Foundation. For every dollar contributed by guests, the National Forest Foundation will invest $1.50 in on-the-ground conservation.
If guests do not wish to make this contribution, they should let the front desk staff know and it will be removed from their bill immediately.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking (November-April): $25 per 24-hour period, in/out privileges
- Valet parking (May-October): $18 per 24-hour period, in/out privileges
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
The Wildflower - Top-rated restaurant known for creative American cuisine, extensive wine list, romantic ambience. Dinner menu may include Lobster and Mango Salad, Cornbread-Filled Guinea Fowl, Potato and Leek Ravioli, and, for dessert, Warm Colorado Peach Bread Pudding. A tasting menu, featuring locally grown seasonal vegetables and herbs, changes daily. Open for lunch and dinner; reservations strongly encouraged.
Cucina Rustica - Dinner menu showcasing Italian cuisine prepared with Colorado-grown produce and meats. Breakfast also available. Hearty lunch buffet during ski season, including freshly carved meats, hot soups and entrees, cheeses and homemade breads.
Mickey’s Bar - Intimate, casual bar open for après ski and throughout the evening. Nightly piano entertainment.
Awards And Affiliations
The hotel received the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List award in 2005 and the Travel + Leisure 500 award in 2004.
Address
174 Gore Creek Dr
Vail, CO 81657
USA
Nearest major airport:
Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County)
Area:
Vail, Colorado, United States of America
