The Lodge at Vail
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Located in the heart of Vail Village, Colorado, the Lodge at Vail provides ski-in\ski-out access to Vail Mountain in the winter, and a number of summer vacation activities, including golf, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Guests staying at the lodge can enjoy the proximity of the Vail Village boutiques, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
The Lodge at Vail provides its guests with luxury service and amenities such as an outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, and sauna which can be enjoyed year-round. Guests can work out in the workout room, and indulge in a relaxing massage in the privacy of their own room after a day of skiing.
Vail ski resort offers more than 5,000 skiable acres for all ability levels and remains open until April. Vail has a ski and snowboarding school offering group lessons and private instruction. Private lessons are offered for groups of up to six people and include quick access to the slopes via exclusive lift lines, video analysis, and the latest demo equipment at on-mountain demo-centers.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, guests can enjoy a collection of other vacation activities in the area, such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, carriage rides, and ice skating.
If you are planning to visit Vail in the summer, there are numerous outdoor activities to choose from, including golf, fishing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, hot air ballooning, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, and more.
The hotel offers 79 luxurious guest rooms, including 46 suites with one, two or three bedrooms, each individually decorated with antiqued armoires and high backed leather chairs. Suites also offer wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies.
The Lodge at Vail offers two restaurants, the Wildflower and Cucina Rustica. The Wildflower, the resort's signature restaurant, serves creative American cuisine incorporating seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs. The restaurant offers a great collection of wine from around the world.
The Cucina Rustica restaurant serves breakfast, lunch buffet during the ski season, and Italian cuisine for dinner. The restaurant's menu incorporates Colorado-grown produce and meats.
Mickey's Piano Bar provides live nightly entertainment.
Plan this Vacation
The resort is located 100 miles west of Denver International Airport with shuttle service to Vail available at the airport. Vail/Eagle County Airport is located just 30 miles west of Vail with direct daily flights in the winter from several major U.S. cities. Winter rates for a double room start from USD $495. During the spring shoulder season, rates can be much lower. For current rates and reservations call 970-476-5011 or check the hotel's web site for packages.
The Lodge at Vail, 174 East Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado, United States, 970-476-5011, www.lodgeatvail.com
