We had a fantastic 5 day stay at the Sitzmark. The location is perfect, right in Vail Village near the International Bridge and Gore creek. The breakfast was delicious with fruit yogurt, fresh croissants and pastries from France. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Can't wait for a return trip! read more

Great small hotel! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel and rooms were fully remodeled last year! Short 5 minute walk to Gondola 1. In the heart of vail village with all it has to offere just outside the door. Mountain or creek view rooms. Opening the patio door to hear the creek is wonderful! read more

Spent nearly two weeks here. Amazing location in the heart of Vail Village. Unfortunately, no amenities for a comfortable longterm stay. Feels very much like a basic bed and breakfast in Europe. More ideal for a 2-3 day stay, max. For our next stay we will get a 2/2 condo so that we can cook and feel more comfortable in a spacious environment. Parking is a serious issue. Few spots in the front at $60 day. The garage below is super small and the entrance is not easy especially if the police vehicle is parked vertical in front of the entrance. We damaged our new SUV trying to enter the garage. Pros Location and walkable convenience. Near parks, restaurants, shopping Creek behind is beautiful. Cons Small rooms/very noisy at Night the room smelled like cigarette smoke Parking No Amenities Location: 5 stars Accomodations: 1.5/2 stars read more

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Beautiful venue! Our room had a balcony with a lovely view of the creek side promenade where you can watch the kids tubing down the creek. Lots of people below, but not loud at all. The room and shower are beautiful. Refrigerator is very, very small. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Hot tub and pool outside on the upper level patio. They are bit tight, but several lounge chairs available to relax and enjoy the Mountain View. read more

We stayed at Sitzmark over 4th for 3 nights. Has to be one of our favorite hotel stays in a long time. We travel a lot. One of most inviting stays we have ever had. The staff is amazing and welcoming ( especially Shane ) to the owner Steve who is as hands on as I've seen in a long time and it shows. Their 4th actives were well beyond what we expected. We actually booked for Oktoberfest in Sept. I never give 5's. Just a hard grader, They deserved the 5. read more

After booking on Sunday hoping to spend a nice day up in Vail, I found out that I have to undergo emergency surgery the next day Monday. I ruptured a nerve... The booking agency tried to reach out to the property yet the manager declined the refund fee. I understand the policy but sometimes things do occur that are out of your control. Their lack of flexibility and empathy leads me to believe that this will not ever be a place I book in the future. I was really looking forward to our trip but now I suppose I can just look forward to my health! I hope for subtle changes in the future that would increase your occupancy and hope to hear other locations take advantage of such lack of empathy. Would like to say his name, but not sure if that would even make a difference. I spoke to both sides. read more

Great little hotel in a tremendous location right in Vail Village. Although we visited in early September, in winter it would be walking distance from one of the gondolas. There are many restaurants and bars close by and the hotel has free parking in the lower level, free breakfast and an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. All this at a much better rate than most other hotels. The only slight downside is no air conditioning which usually won't be a problem because of the cool evenings and the ceiling fans. The breakfast was nicer than the usual hotel breakfast, with good coffee. The people at the front desk were friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay here again. read more

The Sitzmark Lodge is arguably the best kept secret in Vail. A perfect location, a delightful pool, clean rooms and wonderful free breakfast make it ideal for visiting. It's a friendly place with free parking, laundry and best of all, a very reasonable rate, making it all perfect for families visiting Vail. Having said that, don't expect luxury or sophistication. It's basically a "Hampton Inn" - styled hotel. But that's OK, because you're in Vail not to be inside, but out enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountains and the lovely upscale community nestled along the river. read more

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The Sitzmark Lodge has been our Vail go-to hotel for 50 years! Our family has enjoyed the homey cozy accommodation (note: some rooms with fireplaces--mountain or creekside), spot-on center of village location on Gore Creek, and the one-of-a-kind rooftop pool with views for many many summers. The recently completed renovation is spectacularly beautiful!! Beyond words sophisticated lux transformation. IYKYK. The new owners are dedicated to keeping the same friendly hospitality and you see abundant respect of the history as nod to the original owners who poured love into the place like a familiar welcome mat. The Sitzmark is still very much a comfortable *gem* in the Village--proudly sporting a G O R G E O U S new design palate! Congrats Sitzmark on the new 2024 look! Alas, the only negative change is the hotel-specific underground parking for guests is no longer free, nor are the few pull-up-front parking slots...a sad loss of a forever-expected perk we always so very much appreciated. read more

Great apres ski and breakfast! Awesome location in Vail village. Walk to restaurants and ski lift.

The cutest place to stay in that's affordable in Vail. We loved this place. It was in the middle of the cute town. It doesn't have AC only heater but you really don't need the AC during the summer. Definitely going back to this place. Everything was about a 5 minute walk and like I said this place was cute and affordable. Loved it. read more

We had an amazing 4 nights at Sitzmark! The location is unbeatable in vail Village, close to the green space and tons of restaurants and shopping. Friendly front desk staff that greet you by name, very clean and a great breakfast including breakfast sandwiches/burritos. Was very impressed by it. As a warm sleeper who loves a freezing room, i thought the no air conditioning would be a bigger issue but it truly wasn't, even with some warmer summer temperatures (mid 80s) but we left the window open at night and had the fan. The village trash pick up and street sweep comes super early (6-630) so if you're a light sleeper bring earplugs. Overall such a great experience and we will be back! read more

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We had a great stay at The Sitzmark! It's in the heart of Vail Village so once we parked our car in the free parking, we walked everywhere. Don't let it scare you that it was built in 1969. Yes, the trim and carpet is outdated but our room was clean and very roomy. Our King room had a balcony that overlooked the Gore Creek. They had a complimentary continental breakfast which saved us $ on one of our meals. There's no elevator from the e parking which was a little bit of a hassle when you are carrying suitcases, but it definitely didn't ruin our trip. For the price, location, and ammenitites, we would definitely stay here again if we visit. read more

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This is a wonderful place to stay in Vail.  I would come again. My family stayed here for nine nights in late March/April, during COVID.  I'll break down Pros/Cons... Pros: -Nicely decorated hotel, big rooms, good storage space. -Outdoor pool and hot tub (which my teenagers loved). -Clean and seems to be sanitized well (COVID). -Towel and trash service daily (during COVID), and full service every three days (per check in, however, we received full service daily). -Good selection for grab and go breakfast. -Great staff (except when it came to parking - more below). -Coffee, tea, hot chocolate all day!  (If there is no decaf, ask for it to be available during your stay). Cons: -Some rooms (mine included), have the pool directly outside the window on the same level!  So much for enjoying the town and Mountain View's.  Also, this made the room quite noisy when the pool was in use. -Even with the heat turned down during our stay, the room is quite warm.  I'd love to open the slider, but then we get all the unfiltered noise from the pool.  (I would think this occurs due to the room facing South). -As for the parking...  There are 5 spots directly in front of the hotel and more underneath (a level down with no elevator).  When I arrived I lucked out and parked in one of the 5 spots in front.  Later in the day I was blocked in by another car.  I went to the front desk to let them know, and they said "the spots in front are reserved for handicap guests".  Well, I do have a handicap placard as it is hard for me to walk distances or lots of steps.  The next day the 5 spots were taken.  Two by large vehicles that would not fit in the underground garage, but three by normal sized cars without placards or handicap plates.  Now, the person at the front desk said "it's first come first served".  Which means the person who first told me I shouldn't park there as it's reserved for handicap parking was fibbing.  There are NO spots reserved for handicap drivers.  And those who park in the underground garage must take the steps. A last note:  If you ask for a room facing the creek, the first two issues would be avoided. read more

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wonderful hotel with cozy feel and little extra amenities like humidifiers in the room and fireplaces. Great breakfast downstairs in the morning and super helpful friendly staff. Beds are extra comfortable memory foam with fluffy pillows. Perfect location in Vail Village for skiers and also those who just want to relax, spa and eat. The new family that has taken over is committed to keeping a family local feel and I think they are spot on. A great value for the money the rooms are generous..we had a junior suite with a great balcony view and plenty of space to move around. read more

We had a two night reservation over Easter weekend and unfortunately had a family member diagnosed with cancer with a sad prognosis. I called the hotel a week before our reservation to see if we could cancel the reservation or move it to a different date. The hotel refused to work with us stating no refunds per their policy. As we all know, exceptions can always be made and I find it appalling how unsympathetic the hotel and the manage was and would not even offer to change our dates for a stay at a different time. The hotel could easily sell the room to someone else but declined to do so. Please support us and boycott the Sitzmark hotel the next time you think of staying there as they have no empathy for their guests! read more

DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!! We booked King room 5 months in advanced. We got 2 double beds. Same thing happened to 3 other couples in our group. Hotel parking is tight (which is expected in Vail) but completely inadequate for the property. Hotel is VERY VERY LOUD! Outdoor noise thruout the night. Interior has no AC... you could open patio door but it's shared with a stranger next door so that is awkward! Early in the morning the cleaning staff is yelling up & down the halls!!!! And the walls are paper thin so don't plan on relaxing and sleeping in! Skimpy "continental breakfast" & very little seating.... the coffee is good. Front desk can't solve these larger issues but they could take a lesson in being happy... they must be too busy having cars towed for lack of parking. Hotel needs a complete renovation top to bottom!!! Don't stay here! Not worth it! read more

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I love this hotel. Free parking, fancy Buffett style breakfast, unlimited coffee and tea 24/7, free bike rental, and my room was in high demand for the view of the river it offered from my balcony. Clean, friendly staff, love the hot tub and pool on 2nd floor (rooftop). Would love to stay here again in the future, centrally locates to all other activities. read more

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We brought our family here for a weekend in July and had a wonderful time. Location is outstanding in the middle of the village. Everything is within walking distance. The room was very comfortable, with great beds and blackout curtains. The curtains did let in light to the side, which sends a beam of early morning light onto the pillow closest to the window, but we fixed this by creatively tucking curtain in sliding door to porch. Speaking of the porch, it was great sitting on the porch and watching everyone walk by next to the creek, and at night we would leave the sliding door ajar and listen to the rushing creek. Regarding ambient noise, we never heard a peep from adjoining room, and the only noise that got into the room was from the hallway. read more

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Such a great hotel!! My boyfriend and I arrived on Saturday morning of President's day weekend, and were able to park at the hotel while we skiied, even though we weren't checking in until the afternoon. After a long day, we went in the jaccuzi which was so nice and overlooked the mountains and the vail village. We brought up some mulled wine and soup that were complimentary and available in the lobby. This hotel was in SUCH a great location. A 5 minute walk to the Gondola to ski, and right in the heart of Vail Village. There were so many nearby restaurants and shops. The staff was very friendly. They also had complimentary breakfast in the mornings. Compared to the other hotels in the area, the price wasn't too expensive. We booked on Hotel Tonight and paid $380 for one night. I would definitely recommend staying here. read more

This was our second time staying at the Sitzmark and it was not a good experience. The front desk personal seemed annoyed that we were checking in and every-time we walked by the front desk the person working the front desk just glared at us. We asked other people staying at the hotel about what we were experiencing and they were having the same experience. We also had a family emergency and had to leave a day early and asked the front desk if there was any relief they could do for us and were abruptly told "NO" and was told "You can leave now." Sadly we will never be staying at the Sitzmark again due to this experience which makes us sad because we love the location and the rooms. read more

We stayed here on our ski trip in January. I honestly did not like how they were cleaning the room, once they forgot the cleaning wipe in our room and the way they were looking at you was kind of weird. The rest of the stuff was ok but the night before checking out we talked to the front desk asking if we can keep our car there for the rest of the day after we check out the next morning to go skiing. The lady gave us a green light and said we would need to pay 40$ for it. The next morning we packed, put our ski boots on and left skies outside to go ski after check out. The was someone else at the front desk this time and when we asked about keeping the car there again, we were told no in an assertive way by the manager and there was no other way he could help us. It was a little strange, it really did not win our business for the next time. Also their parking had about 8 empty spots. I guess they don't care about their clientele. read more

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay here last week. This was the most affordable hotel we could find in all of Vail at the time we were visiting and we really appreciated that. The directions to the hotel from the Yelp app are incorrect- they took us right to the hotel but would have taken us onto a pedestrian walkway- we were firmly stopped from making a big mistake by a construction worker! It's a little confusing to get to but once we did we were happy to find three spaces in front of the hotel to unload and then a parking garage underneath the hotel (be careful of the poles in the parking garage- they come out of nowhere! ;) ) The people at the desk were friendly once engaged with. The hotel is doing some repairs so didn't look quite as nice as it probably does at other times of the year. But we really liked the ambiance and comfort of the hotel. Our room was really pretty and the beds were SO comfortable. There was a refrigerator and free boxed water (but no microwave). We loved our balcony overlooking the creek (though were surprised that the balcony was shared with the room next to us with no divider). The other reviewers are correct- the walls are thin and you can hear everything in the rooms next to you- we were lucky to have quiet people near us! The breakfast was yummy- a step up from the basic continental breakfast. We appreciated the real coffee mugs that were a nice size and enjoyed sitting at the counter looking out the window while we enjoyed our coffee and breakfast. All the staff we encountered were friendly and working hard. This hotel is in an awesome location- best I've experienced so far when visiting Vail. I wished that the doors to the hotel were automatic- it was pretty tricky bringing luggage in through two big doors you had to open yourself. Otherwise we were really happy with our stay and I will definitely consider Sitzmark Lodge for future visits to Vail! read more

I stayed here for a few days last week (in August). The hotel was charming. We loved the tempurpedic mattresses and appreciated the complimentary boxes of water - not many hotels do that anymore! Our room had a balcony that faced the street (over looking the pool) and it was nice to sit out there and people watch. Close proximity to great stores and restaurants. With both of us being from the northeast we put the humidifier to great use! As others have noted, parking can be tough. Since we came during an off season, we were lucky to have parking upon arrival, and after returning from a hike. At the same time, once you park your car you really don't need it as you can walk around Vail and Lionshead or take the free bus. We walked out to the Vail Nature Center for a star gazing workshop which I recommend. I'm happy I'm not a skier as I'd imagine parking would be a nightmare during a more popular time. They are a 2 min walk from a public parking garage that is free in the summer but around $40 a day in the winter. read more

Great location but the hotel is very dated. Walls are paper-thin (you can hear everything), beds are uncomfortable and the balcony is shared with another room (basically random strangers). If you do stay here, choose a room facing the creek (nice bonus). On the plus side, no resort fee and parking is free. read more

We loved everything about the Sitzmark Lodge. The staff was very accommodating and pleasant. Thanks to Marjoria for all her help. The little chocolate muffins for breakfast are WONDERFUL!! We will always stay at the Sitzmark when we are in Vail!! Phil and Judy read more

Sitzmark is conveniently located in the village. It's not ski in /ski out, but the walk to the Gondola One is under 5 minutes. The hotel has apres ski every afternoon with mulled wine and warm soup in a crock pot. Monday evenings, the owners welcome you into their own penthouse unit, so you get to meet the family as well as many return customers (people who have come back to stay in the same unit annually for the last 30 years). Each morning there's complimentary breakfast with pastries, make your own waffles, instant oatmeal, bagels, hard boiled eggs, cereals, bananas, yogurt. The highlight is the Lavazza espresso machine, which makes super smooth coffee. Other amenities: fridge and coffee maker in the room, memory foam mattresses, free wifi, nice bath products. No fitness center, but there's a pool and hot tub. The rooms are very spacious, very clean, with nice decorative touches like extra pillows. It's not the Four Seasons, but it's still really nice and very conveniently located. Our room also came with a complimentary bottle of wine. Within Vail village, it might be the best value for what you get. Also, free parking in the underground in the village is included with your stay :) Definitely come here and support the family owned lodge! read more

Affordable (comparably), centrally located and service oriented. With people like Marjorie working the desk we are sure to come back. We haven't been on a vacation in years and this was on our bucket list. The staff helped with recommendations that fit our desires and our budget. Vail is something special and this little gem sits in the heart of this old world Dutch feeling town. Thanks for the memories! read more

The first thing I'd have to say after staying here is that my face is still recovering from their sandpaper like towels; clearly they haven't heard of fabric softener. They also don't have air conditioning, which normally wouldn't be an issue since they're in usually cool Vail, but as it happened I was there during a week of unusually warm weather, which made the rooms feel like being in a sauna. They are close to the ski lifts, so I'd say it's a decent place to stay in the winter, but I wouldn't recommend it during the summer. read more

If you're just looking for a good quality "plain old hotel" with nice touches, this is an excellent pick. It's right on the Vail Village, so excellent location--no commuting or bus ride to get there. I suspect if you're looking for special amenities or were born with a silver spoon, this may not be the best choice. read more

Pros: nice location, easy access to shopping, restaurants, etc.. staff friendly, room was clean and adequate for our stay, nice views from patio, free parking, no resort fee. Value priced. Cons: somewhat outdated property- a little run down, walls paper thin, rooms get hot in summer as there is no air conditioning in the room (not safe to sleep with patio door open), breakfast is simple- we passed on it, nothing all that impressive with this hotel- very basic. Get a river side room and hope there is a breeze that will cool down your room. read more

Tip: book a room directly with the lodge. We got a little discount for doing so. Also, you're only allowed one parking spot per room. Recommendation: ask for a room facing the stream behind the lodge. Such a pretty view and you can't beat the sound! I stayed here with a friend for a night and found this little gem in the middle of the village! It's an older lodge but it's been renovated in some aspects and it's kept pretty clean and well maintained. The bed was comfy and had everything we needed. The balconies are HUGE and I'm glad we got a room on the back side of the building. Only 4/5 stars because the parking situation was a little frustrating. There's only 10 spots in the front and you might be able to park in the underground garage. If you park your car in the second row of cars, the hotel staff will have to move your car. Kind of strange. Also, the doors and walls are pretty thin. I have to say though... we experienced wonderful customer service from Jen. She was so nice and when we couldn't find parking at first, she offered to move her own car in the garage so we could have her spot! There were numerous encounters with her where she was gracious and willing to do anything for the guests. Based on her customer service, price of the room, and location, I'll be back for more staycations! read more

Definitely one of the nicer, affordable places in Vail. We enjoyed our stay. Great location, includes parking. GREAT breakfast included! No air conditioning, but you probably won't need it. A bigger problem is that they do not have a fitness center. That may be a dealbreaker on future stays. There are no cheap fitness centers in the area, so it's nice to have one at the hotel. Also they only have two-rooms that are pet-friendly, and they are on the first floor. I would recommend they take those two rooms out and put in a fitness room. Otherwise we had a great time in a great room! read more

Great location in Vail Village a few steps away from the gondolas. It's a big of a mom-and-pop shop that has all the charm of a smaller business, but also some of the old creakiness, not being able to get anyone on the phone the first time, and rooms that stay humid after a shower, and never really get completely dark. That being said, it was an excellent choice for a Vail weekend. The location makes up for everything, and the front desk guy was great! Also, free parking! read more

Free Parking, Free Breakfast! Anything free in Vail should get 5 stars. The counter service could have been friendlier. Not very warm or inviting, but oh well. Loved my river view room. I'll be back. read more

The hotel is okay definitely not as nice as the pictures! but the staff was a nightmare and made our stay UNCOMFORTABLE and embarrassing. The Owner Jeanne chose you greet her paying guests with suspicion and DISCRIMINATION instead of kindness. While having guests up for a drink and snack , Clara called us to notify that she charged our credit card for the two extra guests. After cutting our evening short we all went down stairs to question why she would charge our card without authorization or why she would charge us for guest who wherent staying the night, she then began to be condescending about us just getting a refund like charging us wasn't a big deal and when called out on her smugness , she threatened to call the police on me and my husband, in front of my guests. I cannot believe the level of disrespect and discrimination I have felt here at this lodge at the hands of Clara. My friends left and embarrassed and uncomfortable we had no choice to go to the room because she kept pushing everything off to the morning manager and then tried to say she never charged the card ?!?! She created such unnecessary problems So infuriating and unprofessional! Mind games and smugness????. I cannot believe this is how they run their business I didn't get any sleep that night . The manager Jeanie repeatedly told me that they where suspicious of us from the start after talking to the manager in the morning about my terrible night. What kind of place are you running here that guest are met with suspicion?! . The male general manager refused to acknowledge they way I was treated after requesting a refund and then when I became upset of how he kept denying my allegations he told me to vacay the premises!!! I have never been treated so poorly from THE START!!! I'm still in shock they can do this to paying guests. read more

We stayed for a long weekend - the beds are great - I slept so well. Our room was updated and very comfortable. The location is right on the main drag - we parked our car and never moved it all weekend. They have secure bike storage - even enough room for our tandem. Walked to all the great things Vail has to offer. read more

We had a much-too-brief return overnight stay at the end of Thanksgiving weekend. Our Deluxe room with fireplace was perfect, and all was just as good as the previous stay. Love, love, love soaking in the hottub! read more

Nice family owned hotel. We stayed for six nights in September. We had zero complaints. Free breakfast (LOVED the waffles) we still think it was the batter that made them so good. Free bikes and free parking. read more

THREE CHEERS FOR THE HOUSEKEEPING CREW!!! My Sister & I had just checked out and guess what.........WE LEFT HER VERY EXPENSIVE CANON CAMERA (with an extra lens - yikes!!) IN ONE OF THE DRESSERS!!! But low and behold, housekeeping found it and turned it in......and we all know what usually happens in those situations. Sooooooooooo THANKS GALS!! You rock!! :) LOCATION - Parking underground is a 'no go' for large vehicles (We had an F-150), but we just left our keys with the front desk and we were able to park right in front of the hotel. It's easy to find and RIGHT IN THE VILLAGE....walking distance from everything! AND choose the "creek side", oh my god the sounds of the creek at night is awesome. ROOMS - They've upgraded the rooms since we were there last - fancy tiles in the bathrooms, AWESOME MATTRESSES (memory foam!!), down pillows, no creepy bed spreads and nice dark wood furniture w/ a 32 inch flat screen TV w/ a reading table. Two complaints - You share the patio with 1 neighbor, so you may not be alone when you go outside in the morning to enjoy the view. :) and the electrical outlets aren't exactly placed for easy use - or easy to find for that matter (outside the bathroom that is). CUSTOMER SERVICE - Professional, friendly, they even had headache meds for my Sister........one of the girls (Jennifer) could've been a bit more knowledgeable about the area though. Luckily we met nice people and they told us the best places to eat. PRICE - $$$.$$ - For a non-smoking room w/ two queen beds on the creek side we paid $155/night. **2 night stay req** Very nice place to stay if you're looking for an affordable hotel in the middle of Vail Village!! This is our second time there and plan to make this the place we stay every time we drive out to visit!! read more