The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail
728 W Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657, Vail, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail is a 5-star extended-stay resort set in the Rocky Mountains of Vail, Colorado, roughly an 8-minute walk from the Eagle-Bahn Gondola and about 34 miles from Eagle County Regional Airport. It offers a sophisticated, residential-style alternative to a standard hotel, geared toward guests wanting a longer mountain stay in a refined setting.
Rooms & Villas
Accommodations are configured as 2- to 4-bedroom villas with full kitchens, dining areas and balconies overlooking the mountains. Living areas include fireplaces, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Marble bathrooms add a residence-like touch with whirlpool tubs, heated floors and rainfall showers.
Dining & Amenities
An on-site apres-ski bar and lounge serves light bites and drinks in a warm, casual setting after a day on the slopes. The resort also offers spa services, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fire pit, a game room, and a fitness center with a dedicated yoga studio. Guests frequently mention the boot room and attentive concierge, valet and shuttle staff as standout services.
Location & Surroundings
The property sits close to Vail's core ski and village amenities, including Vail Mountain and Vail Ski Resort (about 5.2km), Gondola One and the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame (both under 2km), and Vail Village itself (roughly 1.7km away). Nearby outdoor attractions include the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail Nature Center, Forest Flyer Alpine Coaster, and the Vail Nordic Center, with Beaver Creek Resort and Blue Sky Basin reachable by a short drive for additional skiing.
Best for
This resort suits families and groups seeking a spacious, extended mountain stay, thanks to its multi-bedroom villas with full kitchens and living areas. It's also well suited to ski and outdoor enthusiasts, given its proximity to Vail Mountain, Gondola One, and Vail Village, plus its on-site apres-ski lounge, pool, hot tub and boot room services.
Travel tips
Eagle County Regional Airport is about 34 miles away, so plan for a shuttle or car transfer, and take advantage of the property's valet and shuttle services noted by guests as a highlight. Since the resort is roughly an 8-minute walk from the Eagle-Bahn Gondola and close to Vail Village, many amenities and ski access points are reachable on foot, reducing the need for a car once you're settled in. Winter visitors should book early given the popularity of ski season, while summer travelers can take advantage of nearby hiking-oriented sites like the Vail Nature Center and Eagles Nest Wilderness.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the attentive staff, singling out the concierge, valet, and shuttle drivers for exceptional, guest-focused service. The boot room is frequently highlighted as a convenient perk for skiers, and the downstairs bar earns mentions for its compact but well-executed food and drink menu. Multiple reviewers traveling as families note the practicality of the multi-bedroom suites for group stays. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with reviewers describing the property as clean, well maintained, and a top choice within the broader Marriott Vacation Club portfolio; no significant recurring complaints appear in the available excerpts.
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