Skiing from the hotel

Chair 20 is steps from the ski concierge and valet, and Venture Sports on the first floor handles rentals, fittings and overnight tuning. A Vail Resorts ticket office on site sells last-minute lift tickets. One caveat: Chair 20 runs only on select dates in winter, so early- and late-season guests should confirm with the hotel before counting on it.

Getting to the villages

Vail Village and Lionshead are about a mile away. A complimentary hotel shuttle loops to both from morning until late evening, and in summer a tree-lined path along Gore Creek makes the trip an easy walk or bike ride.

Pool, fitness and family time

The heated saline infinity pool sits above the creek with two hot tubs, rentable cabanas, and saunas and cold plunges on the deck. The fitness center is open around the clock and holds classes. For children, the Level Up Arcade, a game room beside Gore Creek Market and movie nights in the Grand Theater fill a snowy afternoon.

Rooms, residences and fees

Rooms and suites include connecting and accessible options, and the Vail Residences at Cascade Village add condos and homes with kitchens and in-unit laundry for longer stays. A daily resort fee applies, parking is valet or self-park at a charge, and dogs up to 70 pounds are welcome for a fee. The FAQ below has the figures.

Weddings and meetings

With more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space at the foot of the mountain along Gore Creek, the resort handles everything from conventions to large weddings, with in-house planners.

Restaurants, bars and spa at the hotel

Makoto Vail is chef Makoto Okuwa's Japanese restaurant, known for Edomae-style sushi, Wagyu and a long sake list. It is a dinner destination for couples and small groups; reservations are encouraged, and tables are timed by party size.

Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill is the hotel's creekside restaurant, with views of Gore Creek, cooking Colorado ingredients with a European accent. It serves breakfast classics and seasonal dishes, and suits families who want a sit-down meal without leaving the resort.

Fireside Bar & Lounge is the lobby bar, with cocktails and seats by the fire, and live music in the lobby some evenings. It is the natural après stop after a day off Chair 20.

Gore Creek Market is the grab-and-go counter for bagels, coffee, soups and sandwiches, with a game room attached. Topgolf Swing Suites are private rooms for up to 12 with virtual golf and other games plus food and drink service, best booked ahead for a group. In summer, the Creekside Pool Bar serves drinks and bites on the pool deck, and in-room dining is available year-round.

The Spa at Grand Hyatt Vail offers massages, facials and body wraps, plus a salon for manicures, pedicures and blowouts. It suits a rest day between ski days; book online or by phone, and note that it keeps a shorter week than the rest of the resort.

Sources: hotel overview, dining, spa, hotel information, Makoto Vail. Checked September 23, 2026.