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Sonnenalp

20 Vail Road, Vail, CO, USA, 81657
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Welcome to Sonnenalp Hotel. Located in the heart of Vail Village just steps from the lifts, fine dining and shopping. One of the most respected and loved ski mountains in the world. The Sonnenalp features 127 luxury room and 115 suites – all with a view of either Gore Creek or Vail Village. Each room is clean and spacious, comes with luxurious amenities to make your stay more comfortable. We provide versatile meeting space for groups of every size..

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1979
Renovated2024
Total meeting space5,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms127
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
The Sonnenalp Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, an honor reserved only for select hotels that meet high standards for quality and distinctiveness. In addition, the Sonnenalp Hotel has achieved its Luxury Eco Certification Standard (LECS), becoming the first LECS certified hotel in Colorado. The Sonnenalp Hotel is ranked the #1 hotel in Vail for TripAdvisor and is a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner, the #23 hotel in the US. Travelers’ Choice awards are the highest honor TripAdvisor can give – meaning Sonnenalp is truly exceptional. Based on reviews and opinions from millions of travelers, Sonnenalp is in the top 1% of hotels. The Sonnenalp Hotel is also #10 in the best resorts in the Continental US according to Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. The Sonnenalp is also the #1 hotel in Vail, #4 hotel in Colorado and #77 hotel in the US in the US News & World Report 2024 best rankings. The Sonnenalp was awarded a MICHELLIN one key in 2024.

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Jun 16 - Aug 19Dec 16 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 02
Shoulder season
Oct 02 - Nov 22Apr 03 - May 18
Low season
May 19 - Jun 15Aug 20 - Oct 01Nov 23 - Dec 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,508 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
1,065 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
56
Seating capacity
300
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
724 sq. ft.
46 x 15 sq. ft.
60
40
48
60
40
32
32
1,380 sq. ft.
46 x 30 sq. ft.
120
48
108
120
84
56
56
812 sq. ft.
28 x 29 sq. ft.
72
32
72
70
40
40
40
360 sq. ft.
22 x 16 sq. ft.
36
20
36
30
20
24
24
4,265 sq. ft.
74 x 57 sq. ft.
300
-
290
300
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696 sq. ft.
24 x 29 sq. ft.
60
30
60
60
48
38
38
1,508 sq. ft.
-
140
48
132
140
84
56
56
2,232 sq. ft.
-
180
-
180
180
124
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292 sq. ft.
22 x 13 sq. ft.
25
20
24
25
16
24
24

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
127
Double (2 beds)
34
Double (2 beds) rate
$229.00 - $899.00
Suites
115
Tax rate
10.8%

Location

Getting Here

Getting to the Sonnenalp is remarkably easy. All major airlines service Denver International Airport, located 2 hours from Vail via I-70. Eagle County Regional Airport is another convenient option, just 35 minutes west of Vail via I-70. Both Eagle County and Denver International Airports offer car rentals, door-to-door shuttle ground transportation and private chauffeur service. While automobiles are not necessary for getting around Vail, we are pleased to offer valet parking for your guests. For more information on flying into Vail visit: https://www.flyvail.com/
Distance from airport 36 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Vail Mountain Resort

Recreation
2 mins
Vail’s wide variety of terrain, back bowls, and 5,289 skiable acres are one-of-a-kind. Paired with pristine conditions, skiing Vail is truly like no mountain you’ve experienced before. Thanks to the magical combination of averaging more than 300+ days of sunshine and 370+ inches of snow each year, plus majestic, only-in-Vail views of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch mountain ranges, the phrase "Like nothing on Earth" comes to life before your very eyes.
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Gerald R Ford Amphitheater

Gerald R Ford Amphitheater

Recreation
1 mi
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail is a spectacular outdoor venue that seats 1,260 guests in covered seating and an additional 1,300 on its expansive grassy hillside with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains.
530 S Frontage Rd E
Vail, CO, US 81657
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Vilar Center

Vilar Center

Recreation
13 mi
Located in the heart of Colorado's Beaver Creek Resort, the Vilar Performing Arts Center is a 530-seat theatre, owned and operated by the Vail Valley Foundation, which presents a variety of year-round performances including Broadway musicals, concerts, family entertainment, comedy, dance, classical and more.
68 Avondale Lane
Beaver Creek, CO, US 81620
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Eagle County Regional Airport

Eagle County Regional Airport

Airport
36 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport sometimes referred to as Vail/Eagle Airport or the Eagle Vail Airport, is a public airport located four miles (6 km) west of Eagle, Colorado, United States. The airport serves its namesake Eagle County, which includes visitors to the nearby Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts.
219 Eldon Wilson Rd
Gypsum, CO, US 81637
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Sonnenalp Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonnenalp's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Sonnenalp have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sonnenalp and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonnenalp's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Sonnenalp developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Sonnenalp clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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