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Photo: The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Lionshead, via Expedia
Quick answer: the closest hotels to the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead are The Arrabelle at Vail Square and Lion Square Lodge, both described as ski-in/ski-out. For a full-service resort, choose The Hythe. For a condo with a kitchen a short walk from the lift, Antlers at Vail has no resort fee and some dog-friendly units.
- Lionshead is the western base area of Vail Mountain, built around the Eagle Bahn Gondola.
- The free Town of Vail bus links Lionshead with Vail Village.
- Vail Mountain plans to open for the 2026/27 season on November 13, 2026, depending on snow conditions.
How we chose: every hotel below has a VailVacay listing, and distances are as stated by each hotel or its management company. We don’t list prices because Vail rates change by the night: use the Expedia buttons to see current prices for your dates. VailVacay earns a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Lionshead hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Type | Distance to the Eagle Bahn Gondola | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arrabelle at Vail Square | Hotel and residences | Steps away; described as ski-in/ski-out | Families who want service and space |
| Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola | Hotel rooms and condos | Beside the gondola; described as ski-in/ski-out | Skiers who want to click in at the door |
| The Hythe | Full-service resort | A few minutes’ walk | Spa, après and residences |
| The Ritz-Carlton Club Vail | 2- to 4-bedroom residences | At the base of Vail Mountain | Longer ski weeks with hotel service |
| Antlers at Vail | Condo hotel | About 150 yards | Families, dogs, no resort fee |
| Vail 21, CoralTree Residence Collection | Condos | About 75 to 100 yards, a 3-minute walk | Value near the lift |
| Vail Spa Condominiums | 2- to 4-bedroom condos | About a 2-minute walk | Groups who want pools and saunas |
| Montaneros in Vail | Condo lodge | About 200 yards, about 5 minutes in ski boots | Families with a car |
| The Landmark Residences | Condos | A short walk | Groups; garage space included |
| Westwind At Vail | Condos | About 200 yards | Front desk and a year-round pool |
| Lift House Lodge | Studio condos | One block | Couples and dog owners |
| Vail International Condominiums | Condos | About a 6-minute walk | Free parking, lower prices |
Lionshead or Vail Village?
Vail has two main base villages. Vail Village, around Gondola One, has the Bavarian-style streets, most of the restaurants and the busiest après. Lionshead, to the west around the Eagle Bahn Gondola, has more condos and family-size units, Vail Square with its winter ice rink, and many buildings that are a short walk from the lift. If you want the village atmosphere at your door, compare the Vail Village hotels by distance to Gondola One. For every neighborhood, see our guide to where to stay in Vail.
Ski-in/ski-out at the Eagle Bahn Gondola
The Arrabelle at Vail Square
Photo: The Arrabelle at Vail Square, via Expedia
675 Lionshead Pl Vail
A Vail Resorts hotel on Vail Square, in the middle of Lionshead and steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, which the resort describes as ski-in/ski-out. Rooms range from double-queen rooms and king suites to residences of one to five bedrooms, and there is a spa and rooftop hot tubs. In winter an open-air ice rink opens on the square. Light sleepers should know it sits on Lionshead’s main plaza.
Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola
Photo: Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola, via Expedia
660 Lionshead Pl
Lion Square Lodge stands in the ski yard beside the Eagle Bahn Gondola, and the lodge describes every room and condo as ski-in/ski-out. It has hotel rooms for couples on a short trip and condos with kitchens for families and groups, plus a year-round pool, the Trails End restaurant, and a winter ski valet with free gear storage.
Full-service resorts
The Hythe
Photo: The Hythe, via Expedia
715 West Lionshead Circle
A Luxury Collection resort on West Lionshead Circle, a few minutes’ walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. It is one of the larger full-service hotels in Vail, with Revel Lounge, the Well & Being Spa, a year-round pool, and rooms, residences and penthouses. It suits couples who want a spa and an après deck under one roof, and families who need a residence.
The Ritz-Carlton Club Vail
728 West Lionshead Circle
On the western edge of Lionshead at the base of Vail Mountain. There are no standard hotel rooms: every stay is a two-, three- or four-bedroom residence with a full kitchen, gas fireplace, washer and dryer and balcony, with a ski valet, concierge, heated pool and free valet parking. It is a vacation club, but residences can be booked by the night through Marriott Bonvoy.
Condos a short walk from the lift
Most Lionshead lodging is condos. You get a kitchen, more space and often a fireplace. You usually give up daily housekeeping and an on-site restaurant.
Antlers at Vail
Photo: Antlers at Vail, via Expedia
680 Lionshead Pl
A condo hotel on Gore Creek, about 150 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Units range from studios to four bedrooms, each with a full kitchen, gas fireplace and a balcony with a grill. There is daily housekeeping, a front desk, a creekside pool and no resort fee. About a fifth of the units take dogs.
Vail 21, CoralTree Residence Collection
610 W Lionshead Cir Vail
Condos in the middle of Lionshead, about 75 to 100 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, or a three-minute walk. Units have kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces and balconies, and there is a rooftop hot tub. Check-in is at The Landmark nearby.
Vail Spa Condominiums
710 W Lionshead Cir
There are no studios or one-bedrooms here: units run from two to four bedrooms, plus two penthouses. Guests get indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas, all open year-round. The gondola is about a two-minute walk and the free in-town bus stops at the door.
Montaneros in Vail
641 W Lionshead Cir
About 35 condos of one to four bedrooms, next to Vail Square and about 200 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, or roughly five minutes in ski boots. There is a front desk, a heated saline pool and included garage parking.
The Landmark Residences
610 W Lionshead Cir
One- to four-bedroom condos a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Born Free Express (Lift 8), with a heated pool, hot tubs and one covered garage space included. Service is condo-style, with daily trash and towel service rather than full housekeeping.
Westwind At Vail
548 S Frontage Rd W
One- to four-bedroom condos with an on-site front desk, a heated garage and a pool open all year. The management company puts it roughly 200 yards from the gondola and Chair 8, and every rental includes a free ski locker.
Vantage Point
508 E Lionshead Cir
Two- to five-bedroom condos on East Lionshead Circle, about 100 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with kitchens and gas fireplaces, a summer pool and year-round hot tubs. Rentals are handled by CoralTree Residence Collection.
Small, pet-friendly and lower-priced options
Lift House Lodge
Photo: Lift House Lodge, via Expedia
555 E Lionshead Cir
A small building of studio condos one block from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Each studio has a kitchenette and a balcony, and there is a rooftop hot tub. It is one of the few Lionshead buildings that takes dogs.
Vail International Condominiums
300 E Lionshead Cir
Between Lionshead and Vail Village, about a six-minute walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Most units are two-bedroom, two-bath condos with full kitchens and gas fireplaces, and the building has a front desk, two elevators and free parking for each unit. It is usually cheaper than the Lionshead core.
Eagle Point Resort
1500 Matterhorn Cir
West of Lionshead on Gore Creek, with a free shuttle to the Lionshead gondola and free parking for one car. One- and two-bedroom condos, a heated indoor/outdoor pool and a rooftop hot tub.
Tips for booking a Lionshead stay
- Read “ski-in/ski-out” carefully. Only a few Lionshead buildings describe themselves that way. Most are a short walk, and many offer ski lockers or a ski valet at the gondola.
- Check parking and fees. Some buildings include a garage space or free parking and some don’t. Compare the total price on the booking page.
- Book holiday weeks early. Thanksgiving, Christmas to New Year and Presidents’ Day weekend fill first. See Vail in December and Thanksgiving in Vail for what’s on.
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