Sonnenalp Resort Of Vail

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The Sonnenalp name, which translates to "Sun on the Mountains," was inspired by the original ranch house in Ofterschwang, Bavaria.

Expert Tip. Amenities include flat-screen television, CD & DVD players and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bedding includes down comforters and Egyptian cotton linens, while bathrooms offer heated floors and double-wide soaking bathtubs. Radiating contemporary alpine charm, the 128 guestrooms and suites, most with fireplaces, contain exposed wood beam ceilings, two-poster beds and rich fabrics in contrasting prints.

Guestrooms. An old-world style library provides hundreds of books and board games, and the resort's KidVentures program offers supervised activities including Laser Tag, tubing, bowling and movie nights. Private yoga instructors and personal trainers are available. Adjacent to the spa, a fitness center hosts a range of weight training- and cardiovascular machines. Heated indoor and outdoor pools with a waterfall and riverfront sun deck are available, and pampering spa services include the Bavarian Body Polish, High Altitude Wrap and the Heated Stone Massage. Private instruction from PGA Professionals is available at the property's private 18-hole golf course, open from late March through early November. A business center, conference rooms and complimentary wireless Internet access are provided. Evenings at the King's Club Lounge boast live entertainment and cocktails served before a roaring fireplace. Ludwig's hosts an award winning wine cellar and contemporary American fare, while Bully Ranch offers a casual Southwestern and American menu. Complimentary buffet-style breakfasts are offered each morning and authentic alpine cuisine is presented at Swiss Chalet, including fondues, Pfeffer Steak and Wiener Schnitzel.
Hotel Features. Ski shuttle service is provided and airport transportation is available for a fee. Vista Bahn Chairlift is within one block and the Dobson Ice Arena is one-half mile away. ), provides elegant, Bavarian-style accommodations in the center of Vail Village. The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail (Colo.