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Sonnenalp Resort of Vail

4.5 of 5
20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657
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Ranked #3 of 32 hotels in Vail
4.5 of 5 stars 228 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Breakfast buffet(9)
  • Bully Ranch(7)
  • Hot tub(7)
  • Very good(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Swiss chalet(5)
  • Heated floor(4)
  • Only complaint(3)
  • Best hotel(3)
  • Ski concierge(3)
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minibargrrl
Denver, Colorado
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

I love staying at the Sonnelap - it's a beautiful tucked away resort right in the heart of Vail Village! Walking distance to everything! The rooms are more than generous, and the bathrooms are lovely - huge soaking tubs. Perfect for the winter! My favorite spot in the hotel is lobby bar - they have entertainers most evenings, and the... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
February 4, 2012

Thank you for your visit and review. I will take a look at our breakfast pricing. Perhaps a lower price option for the smaller appetitie should be offered in addition the european hot and cold buffet. Most of our guest choose the bed and breakfast package which is intended to provided excellent breakfast value. Thank you for the suggestion. More

anam01
Mexico City, Mexico
Contributor
18 reviews
29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Nice boutique hotel with such a good service! We had a Lodgepole suite with a beautiful huge bathroom, a nice fireplace, which was just perfect for my husband, my daughter and me. The staff is more than you ever expected. They promptly resolve any problem. Five minute room service. Breakfast is fantastic in a beautiful location (they have a nice... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
February 4, 2012

Thank you for your nice comments. I am glad to hear that your enjoy our Lodge Pole Room category. Your comment about the location of the children's ski school is very much appreciated. While the in town bus does stop right at our door step, it is unconvenient to have to take the bus in the first place. We will... More

mader12
Boston
Contributor
14 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

This was the second year we stayed at the Sonnenalp and most certainly there are more years to come. The hotel offers everything you can dream of - bar with live music every day, Spa, excellent restaurants, delightful breakfast and a wonderful room with a crackling fireplace that warms you up after a day of skiing and exhaustion. The hotel... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 28, 2012

Thank you for your return visit and kind comments. We look forward to see you again soon. More

PiersSurrey
Surrey
Contributor
14 reviews
31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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This was the 3rd successive year my (now) fiancee and I have stayed for a week or more at the Sonnenalp. I'm very conscious that Johannes and Mrs Faessler read these reviews with the very genuine care and attention that only family hotelliers can do, so my opinions are not solely for us as readers and prospective travellers, but also... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 28, 2012

Thank you for the dertailed description of your stay. I will respond off-line due to the sheer volume of your response. More

Solidfellow
Colorado
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

We recently spent a three night ski weekend in Vail at the Sonnenalp (sun on the mountains). What a treat! We live in Colorado and are lucky enough to be able to spend a lot of time in Vail in both winter and summer but this is the first time to stay at the Sonnenalp. It is real luxury! Four... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 28, 2012

Thank you for your visit and kind comments. I appreciate that you were impressed with the attitude and performance of our team. We spend much effort in selecting and training our team members and it feels good to hear when our work gets the desired results. I look forward to passing your comments on. Hope to see you soon. More

Sillymango
Reviewer
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Overall an enjoyable stay at the Sonnenalp: Pros: Very large room (Juniper hotel room) Large tub Heated floors Evening turndown service with water/cookies Smores/hot chocolate/spiced wine meets on Wed/Sat with very friendly owner Location - right in Vail Village and near shuttle stop Ski concierge right at base of Vista Bahn Indoor and Outdoor hot tubs (although I found indoor... More

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Insgirl9
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

I didn't do a lot of research for lodging but this place looked beautiful, convenient, and seemed like a great value. From the moment we arrived, this place exceeded all of my expectations! Friendly staff, clean rooms (cleanliness is a big issue for me), awesome breakfast (included with our room). The view from my room was AMAZING!! The evening cookies... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Thank you for your stay and your review. We are happy to hear that your stay with us was enjoyable and look forward to seeing you again. More

skiorsea
Colorado
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

We have stayed at the Sonnenalp many times during ski season and on occasion in the off season. It is always a good experience for us. Location: Right in Vail Village. They have a ski storage/locker location at the base of the Vista Bahn and it's great. The town bus is also across the street if you want to hop... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Thank you for staying with us again. Our long term employees are a vital part of our success. I appreciate the fact that you recoginze the number dedicated employees that make up the Sonnenalp Team. We look forward to hosting you again soon. More

GolfTennisSki B
New York City, New York
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

This was our second time at Sonnenalp Resort and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. If you like spacial suites (old German style), luxurious bathrooms, heated floors, plush towels and robes this place will not disappoint! We went at a peak tourist time yet the service and staff were excellent. Great location with three restaurants that offer... More

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Johannes Faessler, Owner at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 9, 2012

Thank you for your return visit. We hope to see you again soon ... More

Codalat
New York City, New York
Contributor
17 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

We have stayed in more beautiful hotels, but we have never found such a level of service elsewhere. It begins before you actually check into the hotel when the guest coordinator contacts you before you stay to ask you about personal preferences, babysitting needs, restaurant and spa reservations, etc. Once you are there, the service is personal and warm, but... More

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Johannes Faessler, General Manager at Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, responded to this review
January 9, 2012

Thank you for your visit. Our teams work hard every day to provide personal service at a very high level. It is most helpful to share your comments with our Sonnenalp team. More

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