Vibe
Modern mountain architecture meets a vibrant art collection, anchored by a fireside library and slopeside ski valet at Gondola One.
“Art-filled alpine hangout”
Contemporary alpine architecture showcasing original Manuel Felguérez sculptures, cantilevered geometry, and sleek stone fireplaces.
Base Camp slopeside ski valet with heated boot warmers, four-hundred-thread-count Egyptian cotton, and attentive arrival valets.
Specialized high-altitude bodywork at Bloom Spa, paired with four outdoor hot tubs, dry saunas, and steam rooms.
In Vail Village on Vail Road, a short walk from Gondola One and the pedestrian lanes.
Rooms
Accommodations feature Egyptian cotton linens, plush down duvets, and dedicated sitting areas, while residential suites add private balconies and full kitchens.
Wellness
Bloom Spa pairs high-altitude recovery therapies with steam rooms, dry saunas, and a heated mountain-view pool flanked by four outdoor hot tubs.
Backstory
Opening in 2010, the property broke with traditional Bavarian lodge motifs, opting for sharp cantilevered geometry to frame extensive modern art.
Eat & drink
Zuma serves robata and sushi alongside a late-night DJ booth, while The Gambit Bar pairs craft cocktails with live jazz.
The neighborhood
Set along Vail Road in the village core, pedestrian lanes, boutiques, and the Gondola One ski lift sit moments away on foot.
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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.