• Vail hotels  offer something for the budget-minded to those wanting true resort experiences.
• Vail rental condos  provide amenities like full kitchens, laundry rooms and multiple bedrooms. These are ideal for families, couples and groups that want more privacy and more bang for your buck than traditional hotels. Condos and homes are usually cheaper than buying multiple hotel rooms.
• Vail vacation homes offer private residences for your stay. These are great for big family get-togethers or corporate events. With huge living spaces, multiple rooms, private decks, hot tubs, kitchens, laundry rooms and other amenities, the activities won't end once you leave the slopes.  

WHERE TO STAY?

• Vail Village – best location for ski-in/ski-out accommodations. Includes The Lodge at Vail, Chateau Vail, The Wren, Vail’s Mountain Haus, and Manor Vail Resort
• Lionshead – basic lodging and more townhouses and condos. Evergreen Lodge, Lodge at Lionshead, Lion Square Lodge, Landmark Townhouses
• West Vail – this where you’ll find budget-focused accommodations.
• East Vail – mostly a residential area, you’ll find many upscale vacation home rentals here and Vail Racquet Club townhomes and condominiums

• Many lodging establishments offer more than one type of accommodations. Some may offer both hotels and condos, for example.
• Make your plans EARLY. Accommodations get booked early during busy seasons.
• Consider coming back out to Vail during the summer for another vacation. Rates are much lower, less crowds, tons of activities, and it’s warmer!
• Consider what you want out of your accommodations before you comparison shop. Otherwise you'll be comparing apples to oranges.