Vibe
Skiers step directly onto Chair 20 from the property, while fly-fishers and walkers trace the quiet banks of Gore Creek.
“Creekside alpine playground”
European alpine-inspired spa with 10 treatment rooms, mountain botanicals, and CBD therapies.
Direct Chair 20 lift access, ski valet, Gore Creek fly-fishing, and heated creekside infinity pools.
Renovated by LEO A DALY; Makoto Vail uses wabi-sabi shoji screens and Jacob Hashimoto artwork.
In Cascade Village along Gore Creek, a tranquil setting connected to Vail Mountain via Chair 20.
Rooms
Interiors balance rich stone, leather, and wood finishes, with select suites featuring warming fireplaces and balconies overlooking Gore Creek.
Wellness
A heated creekside infinity pool and three outdoor hot tubs complement a ten-room spa offering alpine wraps and Swiss chill showers.
Backstory
Originally opened in 1982 as the Vail Cascade Resort, the property later became the brand's first mountain resort in the United States.
Eat & drink
Makoto Vail serves Edomae-style sushi beneath shoji screens, while Fireside Lounge hosts live music around indoor hearths and outdoor fire pits.
The neighborhood
A paved recreation path along Gore Creek connects Cascade Village to the lively dining and boutiques of Lionshead and Vail Village.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.