Sonnenalp Vail
Hotel · Eagle-Vail ·
Bavarian-inspired lodge with spa, golf, restaurants, and live music
Bavarian-inspired lodge with spa, golf, restaurants, and live music
"Named one of the top resorts in Colorado in this year’s World’s Best Awards, this cozy, European‑esque getaway in the heart of Vail Village feels both private and convenient: 112 suites and 15 rooms are tucked away here, and each suite has a gas‑log fireplace and custom‑made Bavarian furniture; with delightful views of the village or Gore Creek, it’s easy to feel transported to Europe—though the luxurious bathrooms are far bigger than any quaint inn across the pond." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Run by the fifth-generation Faessler family, the Sonnenalp in Vail blends Bavarian warmth with Rocky Mountain charm as part of a rare lineage of long-held family-run hotels in the U.S." - Heidi Mitchell
"On a bustling corner in downtown Vail Village, I found the Sonnenalp Hotel, the picture of a cozy chalet with an oxblood red roof steeply pitched like a mountain ridgeline and an army of chimneys poking through across its length. More than a Hallmark doppelgänger, this One-MICHELIN-key resort feels like an authentic Bavarian embassy with a view of the Rockies, kept through generations by a German family. In winter there’s nowhere warmer to recover from a day in the mountains, and come summer the Sonnenalp makes for a one-of-a-kind experience too, which helps explain why it’s a MICHELIN favorite." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Actively Green certified since 2015, this family-run alpine icon blends eco-consciousness with chalet chic, sponsoring Eagle Valley Wild for local conservation and hosting workshops to help other businesses green their operations—keeping sustainability part of the après-ski conversation." - Ty Gaskins
"Awarded one Michelin key as a property providing a very special stay, this Colorado hotel is recognized for design influenced by alpine tradition, regular quality service, comfort, and a character suited to mountain visitors." - Stacey Lastoe