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The Lodge at Vail, Colorado Vacations, Ski, Honeymoons and Luxury Travel Packages
The Lodge at Vail
 Vail's Front Door project is currently underway. Find out more about the project and how it may affect your stay at The Lodge at Vail. One component of the project is the addition of our new RockResorts SpaTM. Opening in late 2007, the 7,725-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will feature 11 treatment rooms, seven massage rooms and world-class facilities; all at the base of Vail Mounain.
Renowned for relaxed luxury and impeccable personal service, The Lodge at Vail, a AAA Four-Diamond Award-winning hotel, combines the elegance and charm of an alpine inn with the warmth of western hospitality. Visit a place of award-winning restaurants and world-class accommodations where the staff greets you by name and anticipates every need. This intimate alpine resort prides itself on a location unlike any other, even in Vail. At the base of Vail Mountain, in the very heart of Vail Village, you'll find all you need within a few steps. From the village's main ski lift at our back door to the world of boutiques, shops, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, Vail's pedestrian village awaits groups large and small.
Whether you're coming to enjoy our winter playground, experience the beauty of an alpine summer and its myriad of outdoor activities, or simply to absorb the splendor of aspen trees changing in the fall, this year-round hotel will forever give rise to mountain nostalgia.
The Lodge at Vail Accommodations
 Renowned for relaxed luxury and impeccable personal service, experiencing The Lodge at Vail begins with our variety of 165 diverse and luxurious guest rooms.
Our 79 intimate hideaways invite you to unwind in rustic elegance as you take in a glorious mountain or village view. The little touches are what set our rooms apart: antique armoires, high-backed leather chairs, hairdryers, humidifiers, and thick terry robes.
If you prefer all the comforts of home, or maybe a few you've never thought of, choose one of our 46 suites with one, two, or three bedrooms. Although no two are alike, each exudes the warmth and comfort of a mountainside inn. All suites are well equipped with wood-burning fireplaces and private walk-out balconies.
Lodge Room
Lodge Rooms are individually decorated and have either a king or two double beds. Views vary.
Studio Room
Studio Rooms are individually decorated and feature a fully equipped kitchen, and a wood-burning fireplace. Studio Rooms feature Murphy beds with a regular queen-sized mattress. Most Studio Rooms have a balcony; views vary.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Rooms feature elegant mountain decor, a king bed or two queen beds, an LCD flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom with towel warmers. Most Deluxe Rooms have a balcony; views vary.
Luxury Room
Luxury Rooms, located in the Lodge's International Wing, have either a king or two queen beds and views of either Vail Mountain or The Wildflower courtyard. Each features an oversized bathroom with separate tub and shower, a double vanity and heated marble floors.
Executive Suite
Executive Suites are elegantly decorated and feature a master bedroom, bathroom and living area. Views vary. To book this room
One Bedroom Condominium Suite
One Bedroom Condominium Suites feature a fully equipped kitchen, living area with wood-burning fireplace, balcony, bedroom with either a king or two double beds, two bathrooms and most have a murphy bed. Each is individually decorated; views vary.To book this room,
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Deluxe One Bedroom Suites features a bedroom with king bed; an oversized bathroom with separate tub and shower, double vanity and heated marble floor; and a separate sitting area with gas fireplace, and a wet bar. Each suite also offers direct views of Vail Mountain.
Luxury One Bedroom Suite
Luxury One Bedroom Suites are slightly larger than Deluxe One Bedroom Suites. Each features a bedroom with king bed; an oversized bathroom with separate tub and shower, double vanity and heated marble floor; and a separate sitting area with gas fireplace, wet bar, walk-in closet and additional powder room. Each suite also offers direct views of Vail Mountain. To book this room,
Two Bedroom Condominium Suite
Two Bedroom Suites are individually decorated and feature two bedrooms (bedding varies), three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, separate living area with wood-burning fireplace, balcony, and most have a murphy bed. Views vary. To book this room,
Deluxe Two Bedroom Condominium Suite
Deluxe Two Bedroom Condominiums Suites are individually decorated and feature two bedrooms (bedding varies) and two bathrooms on the second level. The entry level features a fully equipped kitchen, living room with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning fireplace and balcony. Views vary.
Deluxe Three Bedroom Condominium Suite
Deluxe Three Bedroom Condominium Suites are individually decorated and feature two bedrooms (bedding varies) and two bathrooms on the second level. The entry level features a third bedroom, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, living room with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning fireplace and balcony. Views vary. To book this room,
Three Bedroom Penthouse
This exquisitely decorated penthouse suite features three bedrooms with three en suite marble bathrooms, two private terraces, a fully-equipped kitchen, and an elegant alpine living area with hardwood floors with a fireplace. The penthouse also boasts some of the most spectacular views of Vail Mountain
Game Creek Chalet
Located 2,000 feet above Vail Village, nestled in the glades of Vail's Game Creek Bowl, rests the cozy newly-remodeled Game Creek Chalet. This ski-in/ski-out, three-bedroom plus an entertainment room, five-bath, European-style retreat features a fireplace, outdoor hot tub, private chef and breathtaking views of the Vail Valley. To book Game Creek Chalet, please call the Reservations Department at 877-LAV-ROCK.
The Lodge at Vail Dining
 The Lodge at Vail offers two exceptional restaurants, a live entertainment bar, and outstanding banquet facilities. Join us and experience the very best food, wine, and service available in a variety of intimate settings.
Our signature restaurant, The Wildflower, allows you to experience a rare epicurean treat. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two overlooking the snow-covered mountain or dine on the terrace alfresco amid the fragrance of wildflowers and playful hummingbirds.
Cucina Rustica, serving breakfast year-round and dinner throughout the winter months, is the epitome of alpine warmth. The restaurant features a dark wooden interior, colorful china, limestone fireplace, and leather couch, exuding a feeling of comfort and tranquility.
Mickey's Bar is a true Vail institution with real local flavor. Mickey Poage, our very own pianist, has been delighting generations of guests as his fingers dance across the ebony and ivory of the grand piano that permanently rests near our fireplace. After a day on the slopes, this cozy setting is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a drink, and soak up live apres-ski entertainment.
Activities
 Explore the Vail Valley in summertime, the season many locals have long considered the area's best time of year. Offering a wealth of activities for guests of all for ages, summer is the perfect time of year to experience the beauty and excitement of Vail.
Outdoor Adventures
Adventure Ridge
Located at Eagle’s Nest, on the top of Vail Mountain, Adventure Ridge is the ultimate high-elevation playground. It offers a variety of fun-filled activities for all ages, including dino dig, laser tag, half-day bike tours, guided hiking tours, orienteering, Frisbee golf, volleyball, bocci, croquet, horseshoes, a BMX course, rebound trampoline, and more. If this is not enough, the base of Lionshead also features minigolf and a climbing wall.
Golf
The Vail Valley is renowned for its many unique and intriguing mountain courses—13 at last count. As a guest of The Lodge at Vail, you'll enjoy exclusive access to the new, award-winning Red Sky Ranch, with courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman. Our concierge will be more than happy to arrange a tee time for you at Red Sky Ranch or one of the other world-class Vail Valley courses
Whitewater Rafting
Whether rafting on the Arkansas, Shoshone, Eagle, or mighty Colorado River, you'll experience a rush of adrenaline while witnessing the breathtaking majesty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Hot-Air Ballooning
Skim the tree tops and float above the Rockies with one of Vail's professional ballooning companies. For the best conditions (and the most spectacular views), be prepared for an early start—around 7:30-8 a.m.!
Fishing
The Vail Valley is packed with exceptional locations for fly fishing, and local outfitters have become world-famous for the quality of their trips. Guides in the area offer first-time casting classes for folks new to the sport, as well as trips for expert anglers into some of the Rocky Mountains' super-secret fishing holes.
Horseback Rides and Cattle Drives
Experience Colorado’s breathtaking scenery on horseback! Several local ranches provide equestrian thrills that range from children's tours to trail breaking. And if you've ever dreamed of life as a cowboy or a cowgirl, try a real cattle drive. (Half-day and full-day tours are available.)
Hummer Tours
If you want a more comfortable seat than a saddle, there's no better way to enjoy the majesty of the White River National Forest than by cruising the mountains in a 4x4 Jeep or an infamous Hummer.
Hiking/Walking
Whether you are an experienced hiker ready to take on a Colorado "14er," or just looking to take a leisurely stroll through Vail’s Bavarian-style village, the Vail Valley offers unprecedented views and breathtaking sights. Guided services are available if you like adventure but haven’t a clue how to read a compass; for more information, please contact our concierge.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking has become one of Vail's most popular summer outdoor activities. Rent a bike at Vail Sports (a rental shop located adjacent to the hotel), take the Vista Bahn Chair or the gondola up the hill, and enjoy a scenic ride down. Or, if you're looking for an extra-challenging workout, bike up one of the mountain trails, as well!
Sporting Clays
Just 30 minutes away lies a state-of-the-art, twelve-station “sporting clays" course set in some of Colorado’s most dramatic scenery. One of the country’s most challenging courses, it is fully automated and professionally designed. Whether you're an adventurous novice needing instruction or a seasoned shooter, this topnotch sporting clays course has something for you.
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Explore the beautiful alpine gardens located in Ford Park, just a short walk east of the lodge.
Tennis
Outdoor and indoor courts are available nearby.
Winter Activities
 Adventure Ridge
By taking the Lionshead Gondola (rides are free after 2 p.m.), you can access a winter playground for all ages. There are a number of exciting activities that will delight adults and children alike, including kid's snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow biking, tubing, and more.
Skiing and Snowboarding
With 33 chairlifts and over 5,200 acres of terrain, located just steps from our back door, it's no wonder that Vail is North America's #1 ski resort.
Dog Sledding
Many have watched this activity on TV, but the real thing is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A sled pulled by a team of dogs will take you through the breathtaking scenery of the national forest. Tours last about four hours and include a snack while you're on the trail. Transportation to and from the lodge is provided.
Snowmobiling
There are numerous snowmobile tours offered by local guides who can show you the White River National Forest from a whole new perspective. Tours last from one to six hours, and transportation and gear are provided. For the more experienced rider, unguided snowmobile rentals are also available.
Snowshoeing
By strapping a couple of state-of-the-art snowshoes to your feet, you can enjoy the mountain day and night without skis or a snowboard. The Vail Nordic Center offers snowshoe rentals and guided tours. The Lodge at Vail can also arrange independent guides that operate in the White River National Forest and provide transportation to and from the lodge. For more information, please contact our concierge.
Hot-Air Ballooning
Skim the tree tops for a bird's-eye view of the spectacular, snowcapped Colorado Rocky Mountains. For the best views, depart around 6:00 a.m. and watch the sun rise above the peaks.
Backcountry Skiing
There are numerous independent guides that offer telemark and cross-country trips into the national forest. Transportation to and from the lodge is provided.
Cross-country Skiing
The Vail Nordic Center maintains a groomed track and offers cross-country
The True West
Four Eagle Ranch, a local working ranch, offers horseback riding, nightly Western-style sleigh rides, and dinners.
Sleigh Rides
Enjoy an evening sleigh ride with the entire family and, if you like, have a wonderful dinner provided, as well.
Snow Cat Tours
Sign up for a Snow Cat tour and experience great nature and wildlife viewing. Tours are offered by local companies, and transportation to and from the lodge is included.
Sledding
Meadow Mountain, a fifteen-minute drive west of Vail, is the local sledding hot spot!
Indoor Adventures
Tennis
Outdoor and indoor tennis courts are available nearby.
Ice Skating
Indoor and outdoor ice skating are available daily, weather permitting.
Museums and Theaters
The Ski Museum
Take a peek at the history of alpine skiing and snowboarding. Learn about the people who made it all happen! The Colorado Ski Museum is located in the Vail Transportation Center. (Donations accepted.
Spa
 The new RockResorts Spa at The Lodge at Vail, which will be adjacent to the lodge’s existing buildings, will reflect an intimate and elegant Colorado feel, with rustic vanities, warm colors and textures, and stylish stone and wood décor and accents.
Scheduled to open in June 2008, the 7,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art spa will feature 11 treatment rooms, to include a luxurious couples’ treatment room with a soaking tub for two, a wet treatment room, two facial rooms, and seven massage rooms. The spa will offer men and women's locker rooms with steam, sauna, whirl pools, a separate women’s relaxation lounge and a large co-ed relaxation lounge. It will also feature a 3,500-square-foot fitness complex, including a fitness center with top-of-the-line LifeFitness equipment and a movement studio for yoga, stretch and Pilates.
Meetings
 Vail's Front Door project is currently underway. Find out more about the project and how it may affect your stay at The Lodge at Vail.
The Lodge at Vail is the ideal alpine resort with breathtaking mountain surroundings, luxurious accommodations, and impeccable service.
There may not be a more perfect setting for your next group meeting, seminar, or retreat. The Lodge at Vail offers everything you could possibly need to conduct a successful meeting in the stimulating Colorado Rockies. While seated in the comfort of our upholstered, armed, banquet chairs, surrounded by opulent meeting space, intense all-day meetings will fly by. Or perhaps you are looking for the ideal spot for your attendees to relax and unwind after half-day meetings. Regardless of the time of year, or the kind of gathering, Vail has the answer. For those incentive or client entertainment trips, looking to pamper and wow, this is the ultimate playground. Your attendees will leave knowing that you truly care.
Nestled in Vail, Colorado, at the base of spectacular Vail Mountain, The Lodge at Vail offers every accommodation to meet your needs. Our Catering and Conference Services team is well-trained and attentive, and The Lodge at Vail's meeting facilities are spacious—our largest meeting room totaling 6,000 square feet. Visit the Floor Plans page to view function space specifications.
After your meetings, your group will be dining in our award-winning restaurants. You'll find exquisite meals prepared with the creativity and flair that has earned The Lodge at Vail a reputation as the Vail Valley's leader in culinary excellence. For a bit of an escape, you can venture into Vail Village, right outside our hotel, which boasts a world of boutiques, shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and cafes. The Lodge at Vail offers group specials for groups of 10 or more as well.
Weddings
 Vail's Front Door project is currently underway. Find out more about the project and how it may affect your stay at The Lodge at Vail.
Request a proposal online today, or visit the Floor Plans page for more detailed descriptions of our venues.
The Mountains Refined
The Lodge at Vail understands that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It should therefore be a reflection of your tastes and a fulfillment of your personal wishes and dreams.
The Lodge at Vail's goal is to assist you in creating and bringing to life your perfect day. Whether you are planning a large gathering of family and friends or a small intimate affair, we will provide the ideal surroundings. Ceremony venues are close at hand, be they among the stunning vistas of the Wedding Deck at the top of Vail Mountain, the beauty of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, or the intimacy of the Vail Interfaith Chapel— just steps from our front door.
Should you choose the charm of our Cucina Rustica restaurant or the stately elegance of our International Ballroom with stunning mountainside views, The Lodge at Vail offers an outstanding locale for your wedding reception.
Our professional catering staff's attention to detail, and their personal guidance in coordinating the intricacies of your monumental day, will guarantee that both you and your guests are left with everlasting memories.
In addition to great locale and service, the lodge is pleased to offer a complimentary honeymoon to those who enjoy a luxurious wedding with us here, at The Lodge at Vail.
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Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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