Marriott Vail Resort & Spa

Vail, Colorado

Virgin rating

The hotel

A fabulous mountain resort with excellent ski and spa facilities. European in style, the Vail Marriott exudes charm and personality. Everything’s in walking distance including the gondola to whisk you off to ski runs galore. The hotels Golden Leaf Spa offers a range of treatments – the perfect antidote to an action-packed day on the slopes! There is also fabulous dining in Vail but First Chair Cafe probably does the best buffet breakfast in town - the choice is extensive. Come sundown, Avalanche Pub is an après ski hot spot; soak up the atmosphere awhile before feasting on American fare over at the cosy, laid-back 7one5.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Ski In Ski Out
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

At the base of Vail Mountain in Lionshead, a 3-minute walk to Eagle-Bahn Gondola.

Hotel information

283 rooms and 61 suites on 7 floors. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, high-speed Internet access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Some rooms have fireplaces. Standard Room with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Lodge Rooms with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Studio King Rooms, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe King Rooms with king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (aged under 17).

2-Bedroom Condo with master en-suite bedroom and twin bedroom, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children (aged under 17).

3-Bedroom Condo with master en-suite bedroom and 2 additional twin bedrooms, sleeping up to 7 adults or 6 adults and 2 children (aged under 17).

7one5 (American cuisine/cocktails), Avalanche Pub, First Chair Cafe (buffet/a la carte). Indoor swimming pool. Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal). Hot tub. Fitness centre. Golden Leaf Spa*. Complimentary WiFi. Charter Sports (ski & bike rental shop). Laundry service*. Room service*. Babysitting services*. Valet parking $60 per day (payable locally, subject to change). The bus stops outside for transport to the Vail Village.

Minimum stay 3 nights at all times.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (183)
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  • Poor (11)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Underwhelming

Oct 21, 2024 Dave B Cleveland, Ohio

This was my first stay at a Luxury Collection property, and frankly, I expected more. Yes, the property looks amazing and has a great vibe. However, the level of service didn’t match our expectations. Understand that we are not the typical, target clientele for this property. We are a hard working middle class couple from rural Ohio who really… Read more
This was my first stay at a Luxury Collection property, and frankly, I expected more. Yes, the property looks amazing and has a great vibe. However, the level of service didn’t match our expectations. Understand that we are not the typical, target clientele for this property. We are a hard working middle class couple from rural Ohio who really extended ourselves to experience this resort. We took advantage of off season rates to celebrate our anniversary in a special way. Unfortunately, nothing else was priced for the off season. $60 valet parking. $50 resort fee. Expensive dining. Expensive spa services. We could have easily spent 2-3x our room rate in incidentals. Off season should be off season discounts across the board. I never did get a clear indication as to what the resort fee was offering me. Overall, the service was lackluster. No one went out of their way to make us They feel welcome or special. The staff seemed very cold and dismissive. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A really great resort

Oct 6, 2024 MES1948 Baltimore, Maryland

First time visiting Vail. This hotel is beautiful. Room was a a little small but manageable. Staff was very nice and interactive. Great breakfast and the bar on the second floor was also very nice. We will definitely make plans to return in the spring
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing + Not in alignment with other Luxury Collection Hotels

Sep 27, 2024 rachelsvb Denver, Colorado

I typically only use TripAdvisor to leave positive reviews because I find many travelers are quick to come to review sites to complain about small things. But unfortunately, our experience was such at this hotel that I feel compelled to share about it for those considering this property. While I want to note that the staff at this hotel were… Read more
I typically only use TripAdvisor to leave positive reviews because I find many travelers are quick to come to review sites to complain about small things. But unfortunately, our experience was such at this hotel that I feel compelled to share about it for those considering this property. While I want to note that the staff at this hotel were friendly and kind, I was incredibly disappointed in our stay, and it really didn't compare to other "Luxury Collection" hotel experiences. Given our Marriott status, we were "upgraded," but upon entering the room, it didn't look like the style/quality of the (smaller) suite we had originally booked, nor to the online images of the room to which we were supposedly "upgraded." I'm including both the actual picture of our room with screenshots from The Hythe's website. Also notable is how terribly designed the furniture in our bedroom was for the space. If you love absolutely destroying your shins every time you want to get in bed, then I suppose this must be the hotel for you. What's worse, our room had the most uncomfortable hotel bed I've probably slept in in a decade. Lumpy and sagging, and certainly nowhere near my expectations of a Luxury Collection property. We typically stay in other hotels in Vail, but I wanted to give a Marriott hotel a try over our go-tos, and candidly, I'm disappointed with myself that I did. My husband and I both couldn't wait to get home so we could actually get a good night's sleep. Lastly, and perhaps most alarmingly, many aspects of our room were unclean: Dirty spoons in the silverware drawer, hair all over the bathroom drawers, a stained shower. I used up a container of Clorox wipes as we tried to settle into our room. While I completely recognize that hotel rooms are upgraded and changed over time within a building, it was clear we were put in an outdated room, and our stay was disappointing as a result. Sadly, we'll be staying elsewhere next time we're in Vail. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible room. Penthouse on the third floor ????

Aug 30, 2024 andytravelbug1 Colorado

Upon check-in. We realize that the room we reserved was not the room we got when I went back down to the front desk they made all kinds of excuses, and tried to convince me that that was the room that I had booked, worst bait and switch of all time, the room was dirty, smelly, and extremely crusty. There was no way I was going to stay in that… Read more
Upon check-in. We realize that the room we reserved was not the room we got when I went back down to the front desk they made all kinds of excuses, and tried to convince me that that was the room that I had booked, worst bait and switch of all time, the room was dirty, smelly, and extremely crusty. There was no way I was going to stay in that room for the price that I was paying. Management and the front desk were not helpful at all. The lobby and all of the amenities seemed very nice however somehow the “penthouse” that I booked was on the third floor. There is no way that I would ever stay there. I’m shocked that it is considered a luxury collection property do better Marriott Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful high end hotel at reasonable price

Jul 31, 2024 Juliecben Highland Park, Illinois

5/5 We had a wonderful 4 night stay here. Beautiful hotel. Great location walking distance to Lionshead and vail village. Bus stop into town is free and stops outside hotel. Hotel also offers free rides into town. Water and granola bars offered throughout the hotel. Room was clean and comfortable. Only complaint was bathroom for the pool is very… Read more
5/5 We had a wonderful 4 night stay here. Beautiful hotel. Great location walking distance to Lionshead and vail village. Bus stop into town is free and stops outside hotel. Hotel also offers free rides into town. Water and granola bars offered throughout the hotel. Room was clean and comfortable. Only complaint was bathroom for the pool is very far away. Highly recommend. Read less