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The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail

Vail • Lionshead • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,413 / night

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At a glance

A Bavarian-style Ritz-Carlton at Vail's gondola base with contemporary mountain interiors and slope views.

Best for: Skiers seeking Bavarian-inspired alpine luxury

Highlights:

  • Bavarian vernacular facade with copper-roofed turret at gondola base
  • Double-height great room with aspen-slope views and stone fireplace
  • Guestrooms with forest-green or amber-gold headboards and plaid wool throws
Alpine-contemporarywarm

PB hotel design editorial

Sited at the base of Vail Mountain in Lionshead Village, where gondola traffic and pedestrian life converge at the mountain's edge, the Ritz-Carlton Club Vail presents a massing borrowed from the Bavarian alpine vernacular that Vail's founders consciously chose for the resort when it was established in the 1960s. The ochre and cream facade, punctuated by dark timber balconies and a copper-roofed corner turret, rises seven stories against the Gore Range — a scale that manages to feel residential rather than institutional, its mansard-capped roofline breaking the upper floors into a rhythm of dormers and setbacks. Inside, a recent renovation calibrated the interiors toward a more contemporary mountain register without abandoning the warmth the property has always traded on. The double-height great room works a cathedral window wall framing aspen-covered slopes, furnished with chunky upholstered club chairs in slate and charcoal grouped around live-edge coffee tables and stone side tables. The bar area pairs a herringbone hardwood floor with exposed knotty timber coffers and leather-wrapped bar stools in a pale taupe, a double-sided fireplace anchoring the transition between bar and lounge. Guestrooms carry the palette through in plaid wool throws and geometric-patterned carpet, headboards arriving in either deep forest green or amber gold depending on the room category — small chromatic decisions that give the spaces the atmosphere of a well-considered mountain lodge rather than a generic ski hotel.

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About

Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Vail, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail is a luxury hotel offering a kitchenette and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a concierge. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and a lounge, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Vail. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. While staying at Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail, visitors can check out Vail Interfaith Chapel (0.8 mi), which is a popular Vail attraction. While in Vail, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail, including The Little Diner (0.2 mi), Alpenrose Restaurant (0.8 mi), and Sweet Basil (1.0 mi). If you are interested in exploring Vail, check out some of the nearby attractions, such as Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (1.0 mi) and Vail Valley (1.1 mi), all of which are within walking distance of Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail. Enjoy your stay in Vail!

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The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail Reviews

161 reviews

"We stayed at this Ritz-Carlton expecting the basics of a luxury hotel. What we got was a room that never dropped below the outdoor high temperature the entire time we were there. On arrival the room was already as hot as the outside air. We set the thermostat to Max AC and left it there for the full 48 hours. The temperature did not move a single degree. Not during the day and not overnight when the mountain air cooled. We reported the problem to the front desk multiple times. Each time we were told the system was functioning as intended. Their eventual suggestion was that we open the windows and treat the constant roar of the adjacent highway as white noise. We were also informed that little could be done because the building is simply too old. I have stayed in Motel 6s that controlled indoor temperature more reliably than this property. A hotel that cannot cool a room even one degree below the outdoor high has no business calling itself a five-star resort. On actual performance this place is two stars at best. This experience makes it impossible to take seriously any invitation to join the Ritz-Carlton travel club. Handsome furniture and an impressive lobby do not compensate for a room that cannot perform the most basic function of keeping its guests cool. If the building is too old to provide working air conditioning, that is not an excuse. It is a reason the property should not be sold under this brand. Extremely disappointing. Will not return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"If I could give the Ritz Club in Vail 10 stars, I would happily do so. From the moment our party of 10 arrived, the service and hospitality was impeccable. We had a 3 BR Villa for our party of 6 adults and 4 children. We had 2 littles who required pack n plays and when we got to the villa, there were 4 little robes and 4 pairs of slippers for the kids and the 2 pack n plays had Ritz bears, a bag of baby products for the bath and the cutest Shhh sign for baby sleeping. Of course the other 2 children wanted bears, so we called down and they happily said they would send up 2 more. Housekeeping came quickly but said they were out of the bears but brought 2 little Ritz kid lions. The pool area was wonderful - never crowded, even on a Saturday and the poolside service from Beth at the lounge was wonderful! She was so friendly and accommodating. Our villa was wonderful and so quiet. Alex and Victor from the valet/bell services were wonderful and Clare and Greyson at the front desk were always ready with a smile to help us with everything. We hated to leave but have such wonderful memories - we can’t wait to come back next summer!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"If you don't ski or hike go to this resort off season. We went in May, after ski season, and before hiking season. It was very quiet and restful. The resort is beautiful, the villas are spacious, and the staff is wonderful."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 23, 2026

"A trip down memory lane. Great friends, good times, no snow. The village is changing. No red lion, no el sabor and no Los amigos. It’s all about the love. ❤️ Wish it, dream it, do it!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 03, 2026

"We would stay here again. Very nicely appointed 2 bedroom condo with hot-tub and pool and bar in Lions-head. Restaurant closed for the season mid way through our October week here and we did miss having it as our only complaint. Other restaurants are not that close. Convenient hotel shuttle to main Vail village as well as Vail shuttle, so no need for a car on the mountain. Definitely more luxurious than most of the Westin timeshares we have been to. We plan to return. No spa but we enjoyed going to The Four Seasons nearby for treatments and spa circuit."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Nov 04, 2025

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