Central Vail Village location near the Vista Bahn ski lift
Larger than average rooms with spacious bathrooms with heated floors
Two- and Three-Bedroom Condos with huge, well-equipped kitchens
Some rooms have balconies with mountain views
Small deck with two hot tubs and great views, open year-round
Excellent fitness center with a rock-climbing wall
Terra Bistro with seasonal menu and happy hour specials
Daily hot breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi included in resort fee
Elegant spa with indoor hot tub and spa shop
Resort fee tacked on and parking costs extra
TVs in rooms are small
No pool
Lunch is not served at on-site restaurant
Vail Mountain Lodge is a four-pearl boutique ski hotel located right by Vail's Vista Bahn ski lift. Its 28 rooms, suites, and condos are spacious and cozy, and many have gas fireplaces to add to the ambience; condos also have full kitchens. Amenities include a restaurant, Terra Bistro, where a free hot breakfast and an eclectic dinner menu are offered, but lunch is not available. The gym is a highlight, with lots of equipment and a two-story climbing wall, and there's an on-site spa and a deck with two whirlpool hot tubs. Note that there's a daily resort fee and parking costs extra. Vail Mountain Lodge is a great choice for couples, but there's not much for kids and travelers with younger guests may want to consider the family-friendly Vail Village Hotel Talisa instead.