Budget Ski Lodging in Vail, Colorado

Vail, Colorado is a very popular skiing destination. Lodging can be very expensive, but the five lodging choices shown below offer some good rates. They also offer fine accommodations and good amenities.

The lodgings listed also offer close proximity to skiing, nightlife, restaurants, and shopping.

To not go over your ski vacation budget, you need to first decide which lodging you would like to stay in. Then choose the least expensive time of year to visit. Hopefully you can keep within your budget.

The lodgings are not listed in any particular order.

1. The Evergreen Lodge
250 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657

Telephone:
1-800-284-VAIL (8245)

Website:
www.evergreenvail.com

To Make Reservations:
Call the lodge directly.

Some Hotel Information:
The Evergreen Lodge is a full service hotel. It is located between Lionshead and Vail Village. Vail Village is within walking distance (approximately 15 minutes).

The Town of Vail's free bus route runs nearby The Evergreen Lodge. If you take the bus, once aboard, you travel only one stop to the Lionshead gondola.

The Evergreen Lodge is situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. World-class skiing can be found within walking distance.

Lobby with fireplace, restaurant and sports bar on premises, and free parking.

Some Room Amenities:
Guest rooms have a king size bed or two queen size beds. There is also a sitting area and a sleep sofa. Other room amenities include: a mini refrigerator, spacious closets, coffee maker, and cable TV.

Restaurants and Bars:
"Altitude Billiards and Sports Club"
970-479-6137

"The Altitude Café"
Call the main number and ask to be transferred to "The Altitude Café".

Rates:
The following rates are for Valley View Rooms (maximum of 2 adults). All rates are per night.

Early Season
November 16, 2007 to December 20, 2007
$187

Holiday Season
December 21, 2007 to January 1, 2008
$398

Ski Value
January 2, 2008 to January 24, 2008
$270

Ski Season
January 25, 2008 to March 29, 2008
$342

Special Rates:
Click on "Rates/Reservations" on the top right side of the homepage and then click in the box that says: "Click To View Our Current Rate Specials!"

2. The Wren at Vail
500 South Frontage Rd.
Vail, Colorado 81657

Telephone:
800-345-5415
970-476-0052

Website:
www.thewren.com

To Make Reservations:
800-345-5415
970-476-0052

Some Hotel Information and Amenities:
Free guest parking, free winter skier shuttle, community room with a pool table, Tuesday Welcome Parties including wine and cheese, walking distance to Vail Village, laundry facilities on-site, and full concierge service

Special Rates:
www.thewren.com/specials.cfm

A 3 night minimum stay is necessary to receive the following special rates. All rates are per night.

11/17/07 to 12/14/07
Studio for $144.50 (maximum of 2 adults):
Studio with Den for $165.75 (maximum of 4 adults):

To receive the above special rates, remember to mention the discount when you make your reservation.

3. The Mountain Haus
292 East Meadow Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657

Telephone:
1-800-237-0922
970-476-2434

Website:
www.mountainhaus.com/

To Make Reservations:
1-800-237-0922
or
Click on "Accommodations" on the website and then click where it says, "Click here for online booking".

Some Hotel Information:
Located in the heart of Vail Village. The Mountain Haus is only steps from skiing, dining, nightlife, and shopping.

Complimentary continental breakfast, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and fitness center.

Some Room Amenities:
Private balcony and gas fireplaces
Stereo, TV, VCR, DVD
Free high speed WiFi

Rates:
All rates are for Lodge Room Valleyside with a maximum of 2 people. All rates are per night.

Value Season
11/16/07 through 12/21/07
$200

Holiday
12/22/07 through 1/4/08
$375

Mid Season
1/5/08 through 2/14/08
$255

High Season
2/15/08 through 3/28/08
$325

Value Season
3/29/08 through 4/20/08
$200

Special Rates:
www.mountainhaus.com/page.cfm/ID/11/Specials/

4. Tivoli Lodge
386 Hanson Ranch Rd.
Vail, Colorado 81657

Telephone:
1-800-451-4756
970-476-5615

Website:
www.tivolilodge.com

To Make Reservations:
reservations@Tivolilodge.com
or call the main number

Some Hotel Information:
Free "Tivoli" breakfast, limited availability reserved underground parking for a fee, free fitness center, chairlifts located within a block, located on the free Town of Vail shuttle bus route.

Guests can take a short walk to Vail Village and enjoy the many restaurants, shops, and galleries.

The Vista Bahn chairlift is located less than a block from The Tivoli Lodge. The Golden Peak and the Riva Bahn chairlift can be reached by a slightly longer walk or via a short bus ride.

Some Room Amenities:
Free wireless internet, mini refrigerator, and coffee service, flat-screen TV, granite countertops, and leather furnishings.

Lounge:
"Brown Hound Lounge"
www.tivolilodge.com/brown_hound.php

Rates:
All rates given are for the Village Standard Room.
The Village Standard room is for a maximum of two people. All rates are per night.

Even though these are the smallest rooms in the hotel, they are still comfortable and include the same luxurious amenities found in the hotel's other rooms. These rooms have either a queen bed or two twin beds.

Value Season

November 16, 2007 to December 20, 2007
March 30, 2008 to End of Season
$229

Holiday Season
December 21, 2007 to January 3, 2008
$399

January Season
January 4, 2008 to February 1, 2008
$289

Regular Season
February 2, 2008 to March 29, 2008
$339

Special Rates:
You need to call and ask about any rate specials.

5. The Galatyn Lodge
365 Vail Valley Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657

Telephone:
800-943-7322
970-479-2418

Website:
web.vail.net/lodging/galatyn

To Make Reservations:
800-943-7322 ext. 418

Some Hotel Information:
The Galatyn Lodge is located in Vail Village. Two high-speed lifts and Vail's famous shops and restaurants are only a block away.

Some Room Amenities:
Complete concierge services
Free parking
Washer and dryer in every residence
Kitchens - fully equipped
Completely smoke-free environment

Rates:
All rates are for the Lodge Room with Private Bath. All rates are per night.

Non-Peak Season
November 16, 2007 to December 14, 2007
January 7, 2008 to February 8, 2008
April 7, 2008 to Closing
$280

Peak Season
February 9, 2008 to April 6, 2008
$325

Holiday Season
December 15, 2007 to January 6, 2008
$400

Special Rates:
You need to call and ask about any rate specials.

Hope that you enjoy your vacation in Vail, Colorado.