The Best Places to Stay in the Vail Valley

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A New Standard

In 2013, Travel + Leisure named The Sebastian-Vail the second-finest resort in the continental United States. Pretty heady stuff, considering the also-ran nameplates included Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons. Opened in 2010 in the heart of Vail Village, The Sebastian’s 100-room hotel and 38-private residence club ooze distinction, sophistication and luxury. thesebastianvail.com; 888-433-9115

Old World Elegance

For 35 years the impeccably appointed Sonnenalp Hotel has served generations of patrons with world-class service, lodging, dining and spa in the finest European tradition. Mere steps from Vail Mountain, the award-winning resort is also the only Vail hotelier to offer its own golf course, the 18-hole layout formerly known as Singletree. sonnenalp.com; 866-284-4411

Eager for Beaver Creek?

For a ski resort, Beaver Creek certainly majors in summer fun. Explore the cool Western artifacts at SaddleRidge’s museum, hike a “Fourteener” with a knowledgeable Beaver Creek Hiking Center guide, ride the chairlift and hike Royal Elk Trail to Beaver Lake for a picnic, or have your picture taken at the top of Strawberry Park Express overlooking the Gore Range. Easy access to bike trails, river floats, fly-fishing and even disc golf make this world-renowned ski resort a summertime paradise. You can’t beat the world-class shopping and restaurants. beavercreek.com

Highly Decorated

Talk about extraordinary. Last year the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa received reader’s choice awards from Condé Nast Traveler (Top Resorts in the West) and Travel + Leisure (Best Family Hotels), an editor’s choice award from Forbes (Best Hotels & Spas in the World) and several other prestigious distinctions. beavercreek.hyatt.com

Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek

Mountain The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is located in the heart of Vail Valley. Links-loving guests enjoy direct access to Red Sky Golf Club, Eagle Vail Golf Club and Beaver Creek Golf Club. This vaunted property is home to the 27,000-square-foot Spa Anjali and the fine-dining Mexican restaurant, Maya. westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com

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