Tripadvisor: Colorado hotel among top 1% of hotels in the US

DENVER (KDVR) — Not all hotels are created equal, and it’s hard to find one that checks all the boxes. However, one Colorado hotel was named among the best of the best in the U.S.

Whether it was a good or bad experience, travelers will go onto Tripadvisor and post their honest reviews of their lodging based on the location, service, cleanliness and more.

Tripadvisor looked at thousands of hotels to find the ones that received a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews for more than 12 months. According to the review website, of the 8 million hotel listings, fewer than 1% are recognized.

The top 25 listings were named in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Best of the Best Hotels, and one accommodation is right here in Colorado.

No. 23 Sonnenalp Vail

The hotel, located in the heart of Vail Village, was booked as one of the best of the best hotels in the U.S.

Sonnenalp Vail is a luxury resort hotel in the Rocky Mountains. According to Tripadvisor, the hotel has a five-star rating with over 1,900 reviews.

Those who reviewed the hotel praised it for its exceptional service and the “spacious European elegance” of the rooms. However, the only qualm many reviewers had is the price, as it is not the most budget-friendly accommodation. Per the hotel’s website, rooms go for at least $450 a night.

Sonnenalp Vail is located at the base of the ski resort and is within walking distance of many local restaurants and attractions.

According to Tripadvisor, reviewers also loved the luxurious amenities of the hotel like turndown treats and heated floors.

While Vail is an international destination in the winter for skiers and snowboarders, there is still plenty to see in the summer.

If you are looking for a luxurious weekend stay, Sonnenalp Vail is considered one of the best hotels by Tripadvisor.

Other hotels that made the “Best of the Best Hotels”:

1. Shore Hotel – Santa Monica, California
2. Luma Hotel Time Square – New York City, New York
3. FivePine Lodge & Spa – Sisters, Central Oregon, Oregon
4. The Bryant Park Hotel – New York City, New York
5. Hotel Emma – San Antonio, Texas

You can see the full list of 25 hotels on Tripadvisor’s website.