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Vail , Colorado
81657
Tel: 866 662 7625 (toll-free)
Tel: 970 754 7777
Concierge.com's insider take:
The ski-in, ski-out Arrabelle hotel is the keystone of Vail's long-awaited (and much needed) renewal project, Vail Square. Opened in December 2007 in the Lionshead area, this tiny "village" is modeled on quaint Mitteleuropa towns like Innsbruck or Prague. Many of the 36 guest rooms have fireplaces and mountain views, along with the expected high-tech luxuries—free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and Bose MP3 players. The Arrabelle is joined by shops, restaurants, and two- to five-bedroom residences (which can also be rented)—all surrounding a plaza that transforms into an ice rink in winter. It's undeniably charming (deposed royalty would feel right at home given the plush details: 1,000-thread-count sheets, heated marble floors in the baths), and for skiers it's fabulously convenient. The Arrabelle's brasserie/restaurant, Centre V, has a slope-side terrace that literally butts up against the Eagle Bahn Gondola (where you'll also find the Arrabelle's Ski Valet ready to take charge of your skis and boots after your last run so you can head directly to the hotel's spa). Bringing the kids? Check out the Arrabelle's "Ski Nanny" service.
From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
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.
—2008 Hot ListWhen to go: The ski season is in full swing from December through March; July brings wildflowers galore and a monthlong music festival.
Which room to book: For a wholly uninterrupted view of Vail Mountain, book a second- or third-floor Premier Room, each with its own private balcony.
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