Had a great stay over here. The room was nice and big. We loved how close to the slopes it was…read more It is a short walk to the Eagle Bahn gondola! Best part was the evening events for adults and kids. We liked making s'mores and the cool hot chocolate station. You could add butterfingers, chocolate pieces and whip cream in the hot chocolate! The restaurant on the second floor served a nice breakfast buffet but it was an expensive. Worth it if you like a lot of selection and are hungry. The hotel also had a coffee shop where you could buy snacks. There was a ski rental place in the hotel. Overall very satisfied with our stay here!!

Very nice hotel if you can afford the price tag! Or, if you're like me, using hotel points makes it…read moreeasier on the wallet. Everything about the stay was impeccable, from the service to the overall experience. It's a top-notch hotel that delivers a smooth, stress-free stay. Highly recommend if you're looking to splurge. Bonus: my kids absolutely loved the complimentary s'more-making over the fire pits outside.

We absolutely love everything about The Arrabelle. It's clean, the residence was awesome, the…read morebreakfast and food was great! Just so pleased! I'm hoping to make this a place a home away from home at least a few times a year The staff we met are all amazing and I can't wait to see them again! I totally loved Helen, Natalie, Kevin, Ben, Dunia, Joe, Jeff and Julia! They were all so nice and helpful! I consider them all my friends! See yall in July if not sooner

The Arrabelle is a beautiful property, but it lacked one very important amenity during our stay in…read moreJuly-a properly functioning air conditioner. On the evening of July 17, we inquired about why our room was so warm. A staff member told us that, due to capacity, the hotel's system was unable to adequately cool the room. This explanation was confusing because the hallway outside our room was noticeably cool. We were offered a fan, but it simply circulated the warm air and did little to improve the comfort of the room. It wasn't until our last night, July 19, that we were provided with a portable air conditioner (swamp cooler). While it helped somewhat, it was very noisy and made it difficult to sleep. One of the things my husband looks forward to most on vacation is getting a good night's rest, and unfortunately that wasn't possible. To make matters worse, when we checked out on the morning of July 20 at approximately 5:00 a.m., my husband approached the front desk. A young woman saw him standing there but did not acknowledge him and instead walked away. She didn't return until about 5:07 a.m. to assist him. A simple greeting or acknowledgment that she would be with him shortly would have gone a long way. While the hotel itself is beautiful and has many positive qualities, the lack of a functioning air conditioner, the delayed response to the issue, and the disappointing customer service at checkout significantly impacted our overall experience.

Vail is essentially owned by Epic, and Epic is a fitting example of what can go wrong when when…read morecapitalism goes too far. if you want proof, do a search on "Epic Pass Ruins Skiing."). Gone are the days when renting skis/snowboards were part of the fun experience and we chatted with locals who loved their jobs. Now, Epic grossly understaffs their rental services and their ski lift employees. As a result, many of the workers appear to have stopped caring and the excitement we may have felt about skiing/snowboarding is washed away by a growing frustration that we may pick up from the stressed workers. The ski lift experience--that was once run by fun people who were as excited to be there as we were--is now understaffed and some of the workers seem to take it out on the customers. We witnessed workers harass customers with accusational questions, as if they were certain that the customers were using someone else's pass. They made big deals about it, calling security in a loud, attention-seeking manner that seemed to intentionally intimidate, and I wondered if these workers would be good candidates for ICE agents. One of the people I witnessed them harass was a special needs young man that was alone in line. he simply shut down and it was awful to see. Their prices are ridiculously high and are no refundable. we had 2 family members that couldn't go because they had the flu and Epic said they required proof. After we sent a doctor's note, they still did nothing. Epic is a chaotic, angry nightmare and put profit over people, ruining an otherwise fun ski trip with their poor customer service.

Best mountain for disabled skiers / snowboarders in the area . Copper is second imho . There…read morewasn't very much snow as the resort was about to close in two days when I went but I had a blast ! Everyone was so friendly including the bus driver . The village/ downtown was also super cute! It really reminded me of Europe . I can't wait to come back when there is snow !

We love Vail anyway, but this place made our trip SO much better. From the moment we walked into…read morethe lobby, Jasmine and Sarah elevated our day at the desk. We had the AMEX upgrade deal, and our suite in the 180's was awesome. Considering we were coming in on Thanksgiving, having that awesome room was convenient since not much would be open in town. Our suite had two bathrooms, a reclining sofa (which we will be shopping for at home and was SO relaxing), a murphy bed, really comfortable main bed, a fireplace, and a big patio. Our fireplace had a problem in getting going, but Jacob came immediately and helped us out...on the holiday night. We needed some food, but were over Thanksgiving food for the day, and Amanda and Ben helped us out in Fitz's lounge in getting some mac and cheese off the shown menu. They have two heated pools. The other one had a waterfall feature, but we never really went to that one just because of convenience. We liked ours with two hot tubs of varying levels of heat, and apparently redone in the last year. The steam room was busted during our visit, but they have that and a sauna available, along with a spacious fitness facility that we never used. Their cool ceiling fans are pictured below also...very unique looking ones in each of our rooms. The parking onsite is underground, and I liked it because I didn't have to ask to get something in or out of my car through a valet person. We had an included breakfast, and it was high quality food, and even had an omelette station. The lobby had a great Christmas tree, along with a side room with a piano (which they allowed me to play at night). I love everything about this place, and it was a short walk to Vail Village and anything you needed or wanted to partake in. I highly recommend this place, and see you there next time...

One of the best resorts in Vail. Huge and spread out complex. Excellent staff. Don't have to deal…read morewith valet parking. Great free breakfast. Very close to lifts. And excellent staff.

It's a great place to take in the scenery of the mountain in between rides. I'd recommend everyone…read morestop in during their trip.

I've grilled twice now at Henry's Hut: once last year during a late season blizzard and last…read moreweekend on a 50-degree blindingly sunny day. I'm not sure which was more fun. Last year, the little teepee-like warming hut was packed to the gills with big groups of friends drying off, staying warm and gathered aroung huge carved wooden chairs and tables eating feasts I had a hard time believing people could haul up in a backpack. Sandwiches, fruit, veggies, salads, chips, cookies, brownies, wine, beer, champagne...in fact one table had what looked like an entire full bar with mixers. The big grill outside - in spite of whiteout conditions and freezing cold temps - was full of burgers, brats, buffalo, elk loin, venison, shrimp, veggie skewers, etc. Everyone inside shares condiments, plates, napkins and the like. There's even a microwave. This past Saturday, the hut was empty and everyone was gathered around the grill or sitting in chairs or snow drifts soaking up the sunshine, with beers and wine plopped in the snow to chill. Henry the dog is always there looking for a pat on the head or an extra bite of snausage. The best part is seeing so many people in costume. I think some people make a day of hanging out at the Hut, and don't even ski much. You only have to take two lifts up (Vista Bahn and Mountaintop Express) to get here and you could easily take cat tracks back to the base of the Village, which explains all of the small children wearing butterfly wings who can barely toddle around. Henry's is much easier to access than the grills at Belle's Camp in Blue Sky Basin. You're at the top of three lifts so you can take runs while you leave someone to man your food on the communal grill. The front side of Vail Mountain is tough for an average/timid snowboarder like myself to navigate, full of steep black diamond runs or flat cat tracks, but hanging out with friendly people at Henry's Hut for an hour or two can absolutely make the day worthwhile. We traded swigs of whiskey for chips, pretzels for bites of aged cheese, buns for beers. I was almost able to block out that just a short time after my grillfest, I slid down the iciest part of Riva Ridge on my butt and looked like a fool.

We've had such a positive experience with Vail Ski & Snowboard School. We've trusted both of our…read morekids with their instruction, and every time the instructors have been incredibly supportive, patient, and encouraging. It's clear they know how to make kids feel comfortable while also helping them build skills and confidence on the mountain. Every year we put them in atleast one lesson so they remember the basics. The entire process is also very easy to navigate, which makes a huge difference. Especially on that first day when things can feel a little hectic. From check-in to getting them settled, everything runs smoothly and takes away any stress. Another big plus is the pick-up and drop-off location. It's centrally located on the mountain, making it super convenient to get the kids where they need to be and meet up afterward without any hassle, cause some days get very busy.

The instructors are mostly fine and mostly competent. Our multi-generational crew skis blacks and…read moreblues. Kiddos in the mix ski whatever is best for them at that time. Period. Some instructors apparently need be reminded they are in a hired role. Their position is to be of service, to follow instruction. Their's is not the role of principal, extended family leader or guest. They are not equals in the equation, they are staff contracted. Ski in. Ski out. Buh bye. While expectations may be different in class settings, what I've outlined should be the standard dynamic when an instructor is assigned to a family.

When I called to book a room, the person who answered the phone sounded like I was bothering him -…read morelike it was an imposition for me to be calling to book a room! I know the men who run this hotel are from back east & true - east coasters can be "abrupt." I'm from New York & can call this as it was which just bordered on rude. I made a point to check out late with the front desk & told them I had food in the fridge we were taking home. I'd bought really nice cheese, pate & wine for a friend's birthday, along with leftovers from a very nice, expensive meal the night before. We walked around town that morning & came back to the hotel to grab the food & check out. The room was uncleaned & looked untouched when we walked back in but the refrigerator had been completely emptied! I checked with the front desk on what happened & was eventually told everything had been thrown out. What was the point of me telling them exactly what I was doing?! What a waste of money with everything that was thrown out & no attempt was made at making this good for me. I was very disappointed with the service. It was an inexpensive room (in the off season) & the view was nice though the room was dated & the elevator smelled.

Man, I struggled with the stars on this review like no other. The only way I can think to do this…read morereview is with pros and cons. PROS: Price - this condo is by far the least expensive place I've ever stayed in Vail. It is so reasonably priced that it's really hard to complain about anything. Location - this is the biggest pro of all. You are right in the middle of everything in Lionshead Village with an easy walk anywhere you want to go. I'm not sure how to classify this one, but the room and bathroom was scrupulously clean, which is always very important to me anywhere I stay. CONS: The decor is very dated and made it feel a little cheap and shabby. The sofa bed was horribly uncomfortable. It sounds silly, but there wasn't a guide for the TV channels and it wasn't on the screen itself, so if you watch TV, there will be lots of clicking around. And the things in the middle - one, there is very little parking; they have less parking than they have rooms, so beware if you are driving. We never had any issues finding a spot, but it's a little quieter in August. Finally, and I hesitate to mention this because we did not say anything to the management, but the HVAC in our room did not work. It wasn't such a big deal because the weather was very temperate and we could leave the balcony door open, but at the same time, there wasn't a screen on the sliding door, so we had some winged visitors. All in all, A-OK is probably the best way to describe the Lifthouse. I don't know if I would stay there again myself, but if someone was looking for a really reasonable room in Vail, I wouldn't hesitate to point them here with a few caveats.