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675 Lionshead Place
Vail,
Colorado
81657
United States
Tel: 866 662 7625 (toll-free)
Tel: 970 754 7777
What happens when a twee European-inflected ski town meets a high-profile hotel? Enter the 36-room Arrabelle at Vail Square, in the revamped Lionshead area. This intimate property skillfully blends attention to detail with rustic charm: Generously sized rooms are styled with simplicity and accented in deep red, creamy beige, and walnut woods, while mountain views are framed by oversized windows. Amenities such as heated bathroom floors, a sunken Jacuzzi bathtub, and a gas fireplace make it hard to leave the room, and thanks to an unfailingly gracious personal butler, you almost don't have to. While the lobby is rather underwhelming—save for the crackling fireplace to sit by as you slip on your ski boots (with the assistance of a ski butler, naturally)—it's the Great Room, on the second floor, that's the real gem, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an elevated veranda. The best perk? The resort's Volvo XC70 is available for complimentary use up to 100 miles.
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