Vail Plaza Hotel & Club

The brand-new Vail Plaza Hotel & Club takes its design Elements from the grand hotels of the Italian Alps, complete with dramatic bell towers, gables, and elaborate stonework. Inside, a glass peaked ceiling floods the atrium lobby with Colorado sunlight, while a 30-foot-high stone fireplace and deep leather chairs encourage conversation and mingling among arriving guests.

The 207 guest rooms range from standard hotel rooms to four-bedroom suites—all equipped with amenities designed for the discerning traveler, from fluffy feather duvets to flat-screen TVs to 24-hour room service. The suites add gourmet kitchens and dining rooms, the ideal setup for in-room entertaining. Other dining options include the upscale Da Vinci Restaurant, the more casual Galileo Restaurant, and Bacco’s Lounge for predinner cocktails and après-anything gatherings.

Meetings take place in the 7,000-square-foot conference center, highlighted by two flexible ballrooms and a well-appointed boardroom. State-of-the-art infrastructure and a full-service business center complement the facilities. Behind the scenes, the experienced catering staff works hand-in-hand with planners on everything from menu design to centerpieces to seating arrangements.

The resort occupies a privileged location in the heart of the pedestrian village—mere steps from exclusive shops, restaurants, galleries, and the Vista Bahn chairlift to Vail’s legendary slopes. Fly-fishing, horseback riding, tennis, and golf keep group members active in warm-weather months, as well. Hot tubs, an outdoor heated pool, a fitness center, and the Italian-style, full-service Sorrento Spa enrich a stay in any season.

Sharp Pencil Package

Vail Plaza Hotel & Club - Elite Package

Spring for the Mountains Package

Alpine Summer Meeting Package

Start	End	Rooms	Rate
10/05/08	12/20/08	100	$139

Posted Jul 3, 2008 by nicoleh
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Vail, CO (February 6, 2008) - Inspired by the grand hotels of the Italian Alps, Vail Plaza Hotel & Club, which opened it's door in December, is the first newly built property to open in Vail Village in 43 years, imbuing true Italian elegance and romance into the heart of the legendary ski village. 'Dolce Far Niente,' an Italian phrase extolling the virtues of a living a slower pace and enjoying life, is the underlying philosophy of Vail Plaza Hotel & Club.
"Guests can enjoy a reprieve from their busy lives, relax and feel as if they have escaped to the glory of the Italian Alps while enjoying the beauty and activities of the majestic Colorado Rockies," said Director of Sales and Marketing George Chumbley. "It's truly the best of both worlds."

Centrally located in Vail Village and surrounded by a vibrant pedestrian area with boutiques, restaurants, galleries and aprs-ski beacons, the privately-owned Vail Plaza Hotel & Club features 100 guestrooms and 38 suites. The suites and fractional ownership condos are comprised of elegantly furnished 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom residences and penthouses, all with unobstructed mountain views from decks and balconies.

The entry features an enclosed stone archway and exterior atrium for vehicles. Forty feet above, in the alpine-inspired lobby, a cantilevered cathedral ceiling with glass windows provides a breathtaking view to the skies while the fieldstone fireplace provides a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. A pitched tile roof with dormered windows and copper accents are reminiscent of the mountain villages of the Italian Alps while locally quarried stone adds a Rocky Mountain personality. In addition, Vail Plaza Hotel & Club offers walk-to-lift access to Vail Mountain, as well as, easy access to hiking and biking trails. Vail Golf Club, with spectacular views of Gore Range, is just a half mile away.

The luxury of Italian design permeates the property including the furnishings and treatments, guestrooms, restaurants, spa and conference facilities. The guestrooms feature custom-designed furnishings, luxurious fabrics, and concealed Roman Shades for the windows. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, and Italian tile are among the elegant design choices in the suites. All 38 residences have fireplaces and are equipped with full gourmet kitchens and dining rooms, double vanities in master baths with heated floors, standing showers and separate restrooms (in most plans), all with natural stone countertops and flooring. Details such as plush terrycloth bathrobes, Egyptian cotton sheets, and feather duvets add to the luxury experience in both guestrooms and residences. Other amenities include room service, Flat-screen televisions, Wireless Internet throughout the property, and Acca Kappa Italian bath products.

DINING EXPERIENCE:
Dining at Vail Plaza Hotel & Club offers guests a memorable and varied experience. At Da Vinci, Executive Chef Ted Schneider incorporates the essence of contemporary American fine dining with Southern Italian and Mediterranean influences into a rotating menu inspired by the freshest ingredients of the season. An outstanding international wine list complements the menu selections, with choices from the finest vineyards in Europe and the Americas. A special five-course wine dinner, featuring a different guest speaker from across the nation, is offered each month.

Guests can enjoy a more casual dining experience at Galileo, an Italian-inspired bistro serving American culinary favorites and local microbrewery favorites. Bacco's Lounge provides a cozy, wood-paneled, club-like setting and a lively aprs ski ambience, year-round. Serving a full menu and wide selection of wines, liquors, and beers, Bacco's is also the setting for live music and even livelier conversation.

SORRENTO SPA:
In keeping with the Italian luxury experience, Sorrento Spa provides guests with the ultimate personalized relaxation experience utilizing skin care products from Italy. Vinotherapy is the medicinal therapy behind many of the signature treatments offered at the spa. The antioxidants found in the seeds of wine grapes promote skin health and rejuvenation and have been incorporated into a selection of signature massages, facials and body treatments, as well as manicures and pedicures offered at the spa. Guests can select which grape is used in their treatments: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. Sorrento Spa is the only location in the Vail Valley to offer Vinotherapy.

The 3,250 sq. ft. spa consists of five treatment rooms, including facial rooms; a hydrotherapy room; "His and Hers" sauna and steam rooms and locker rooms; a heated, outdoor pool; three, 8-person outdoor hot tubs; and a fitness center with glass windows that provide views of the outdoors. For fitness enthusiasts, the 1,184 square foot facility features FreeMotion equipment for both cardiovascular and strength training.

MEETING FACILITIES:
Meeting facilities at Vail Plaza Hotel & Club carry the Italian theme and feature names of locations within Italy. The 7,000 square feet (SF) facility accommodates groups of 10 to 350. The main ballroom, the Tuscany Ballroom (3,795 sq. ft.) is divisible into four smaller rooms while the smaller Umbria Ballroom (1,863 sq. ft.) is divisible into five smaller rooms. Meeting rooms range in size from 360 to 840 sq. ft. Other features include a business center, full meeting services and assistance with authentic programming and activities.

SERVICE & AMMENITIES:
Dedicated concierge services, room service, daily maid and turn-down service, heated underground parking, an in-house ski shop, and ski valets are just a sampling of the many services that are available to all guests.

RATES:
Nightly rates at the Vail Plaza Hotel & Club range from $132-$739 off season and $470-$3,599 during ski season. Rates are per room, per night (single or double). Children under 12 stay complimentary.

Located off Interstate 70, the Vail Plaza Hotel & Club is a 35-minute drive from Eagle County Airport and a 2-hour scenic drive from Denver International Airport. Major airlines offer direct daily flights into Eagle County Airport. Car rentals, door-to-door shuttle transportation and private chauffeur service are available through both airports. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.vailplazahotel.com or call (877) 888-1540.

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