- Vertical drop
- 3,450 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 5,317 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 354 in
- Lifts
- 32
GETTING THERE
Nearest Airports
Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.
Eagle County Regional Airport is the closer gateway. Denver International Airport is about 120 road miles away on the I-70 approach, with mountain conditions and weekend traffic affecting travel time. Epic Mountain Express serves both airports. In Vail, choose the village or Lionshead garage for your starting lift and use the free in-town bus between them.
WHERE TO STAY
Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.
luxury
Premium experiences with exceptional amenities
Four Seasons Resort Vail
hotel · Entrance to Vail Village · walk to the mountain base
Leave equipment at the gondola-side chalet so you can walk between the hotel and the lift in street shoes.
Features to ask about
Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Shuttle. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.
Sources & planning details
Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, pool, spa, ski storage.
Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, hot tub, pet friendly, shuttle service.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31
Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.
Grand Hyatt Vail
resort · Cascade Village · beside Vail Mountain’s Chair 20
Check Chair 20’s operating status when planning a Cascade Village start. Ask the hotel about village shuttle service if your group wants to dine or start skiing elsewhere.
Features to ask about
Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.
Sources & planning details
Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, pool, spa, shuttle service.
Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, hot tub, ski storage.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31
Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.
premium
High-quality stays with great features
Highline Vail
hotel · West Vail; complimentary shuttle to Vail Village
The complimentary village shuttle and suite layouts for four to ten guests make the property useful for both car-light couples and larger groups.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, hot tub, shuttle service, pet friendly.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27
Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.
moderate
Solid value with good amenities
Christiania Lodge
lodge · Ski-in/ski-out from Vail Gondola One
A small Bavarian-style lodge with ski-in/ski-out access from Gondola One and Vail Village restaurants and shops close by.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27
Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.
OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS
For Vail, compare a booked room or rental around Vail with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.
Compare lodging options ↗Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.
🐕 PET POLICY
Historical pet-policy guidance.
No pets on the mountain or in gondolas. Vail Village has several pet-friendly hotels and vacation rentals. Doggy daycare and boarding available through local services in the Vail Valley.
Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.
Read our pet travel guide →