$148 Avg/night
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Lion Square Lodge

4 stars
660 West Lionshead Place, Vail, CO 81657
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
23 reviews
vail getaway

every thing was great exept for two things 1, i did not like the mattress 2, we came after 6 pm so... See full review

  • yitz
  • Aug 21, 2012
Great Location

We just spent a week in a one bedroom condo in the North Building of the Lion's Square Lodge. This... See full review

  • NYNYGIraffe
  • Mar 28, 2012
Heated pool, a restaurant and ski-in, ski-out features near Vail

At Lion Square Lodge, it's possible to practically roll out of bed and onto fresh powder. The hotel, walking distance to Vail Mountain's Eagle Bahn Gondola, offers luxury and convenience in its freshly renovated confines. First-class touches include a Mediterranean-Italian full-service restaurant, an amply sized workout room, and a pool, sauna and hot tub. The Lion Square Lodge concierge and equipment rental desks help guests meet all mountain-vacation needs.

Highlights
  • On-site equipment rental
  • Ample fitness room
  • Mezzaluna restaurant
  • Ski-in, ski-out location
  • Outdoor heated swimming pool
Rooms

Thick bedspreads, chocolate-brown dust ruffles and country-style furniture lend a rustic, yet sophisticated feeling to Lion Square Lodge guest rooms. Coffee-makers and Vail Mountain coffee, plus mini refrigerators help guests out with snacks and morning wakeups. Aveda toiletries and fluffy bathrobes stock the bathrooms. Entertainment options include a TV with DVD player, a CD player, and free wireless Internet. Condos add a fully equipped kitchen, gas-burning fireplace and sleeper sofa to the mix.

Features

Lion Square Lodge recently underwent a $30 million renovation, which added The Towers Residences to the hotel complex. The hotel sports a sophisticated mountain vibe, with dark wood furniture, a welcoming fireplace in the lobby and plenty of spectacular mountain views. Underground parking is complimentary. Charter Sports offers value-priced recreational equipment rentals, plus clothing, accessories, gifts and apothecary items.

Dining

Creature comforts include Mezzaluna, a full-service restaurant offering oven-fired pizzas, pastas and a 100-bottle wine list.

Recreation

For workout time off the slopes, guests can visit an ample fitness center nearby (free passes available) stocked with Precor equipment, free weights, mats and medicine balls. A heated outdoor swimming pool, dry sauna and three outdoor hot tubs help soothe muscles sore from the slopes. 

Transportation
  • Eagle County Airport (34.3 mi/55.2 km)
  • Denver International Airport (121 mi/195 km)
  • Colorado Mountain Express airport shuttle service (fees apply)
Attractions
  • Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (1.3 mi/7.8 km)
  • White River National Forest (4.6 mi/2. 8 km)
  • Vilar Performing Arts Center (11.8 mi/18.9 km)
  • Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum (11.9 mi/19.1 km)
  • 4 Eagle Ranch (21 mi/33.8 km)
Business
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in common areas and guest rooms
  • Meeting rooms accommodate 10 to 200 people
  • Computer center with free web access and complimentary printing

Lion Square Lodge Rooms

Lodge room
Room with 1 king or 2 queens full bath, TV with DVD player, Coffee Pot, wireless internet, humidifier, bath robes, and daily housekeeping, voicemail, safe in room non smoking rooms, hairdryer, color TV.
1 bedroom condo
Room with 1 king or 1 queen and queen sofa sleeper including fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, balcony or patio, separate bedroom, full bath, TV with DVD player, wireless internet, humidifier, bath robes, aveda bath products, and daily housekeeping, voicemail, safe in room, non smoking rooms, hairdryer, color TV.
2 bedroom condominium
Room with 1 king or queen, 1 queen or 2 twins, 1 sofa sleeper including fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, balcony or patio, separate bedroom, full bath, TV with DVD player, wireless internet, humidifier, bath robes, aveda bath products, and daily housekeeping, voicemail, safe in room non smoking rooms, hairdryer, color TV.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
General
Concierge
Activities
Pool
Dining
Restaurant
Services
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

39.6437 -106.3906
Area served
Vail.
Nearby airports
Denver International Airport. Eagle County Airport
Area description
Lion Square Lodge in Vail, Colorado offers hotel rooms and 1-2 bedroom condominiums at the base of Vail Mountain next to the Vail gondola in Lionshead village.

Dining

Mezzaluna
Mezzaluna restaurant is located just off hotel lobby entrance, specializes in Mediterranean-Italian dishes, gournet pizzas fresh from a pizza oven, steaks, rack of lamb, pasta dishes and a menu to meet all tastes. Hours vary by season

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1000

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (23)

Ratings and reviews for Lion Square Lodge

Overall score

4.2 / 5
23 out of 23
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.3

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Denver, CO
Mar 10, 2009

Great budget place in the heart of Vail

It was business and pleasure type of trip. Education was wrapped around skiing time. Location was perfect right on the slope. Very friendly and accomodating staff

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

A few steps to ski lifts and slopes

Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
San Diego
Nov 21, 2009

winter wonderland

We loved sipping wine while watching the snowfall on the mountain from every window.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Oklahoma City, ok
Aug 11, 2010

Great hotel, great location

Terrific! Staff was great, room was great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

5
Ttooke
Austin, TX, USA
Aug 30, 2011

Great

excellent and helpful staff. Requested a king bed on arrival and they got it instead of the booked queen. Lions head is out of vail village but the shuttle is right there...so it's not as crowded, but if you want the crowd, it's just a short free shuttle away. I'd stay here every time!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

5
harrypuppydog
London, UK
Feb 21, 2012

Great family ski vacation

We would just like to say what wonderful and helpful staff work at the Lion Square Lodge - they could not have done more for our family and it made our stay enjoyable. We would recommend this hotel for everyone especially families - the location is perfect and the staff were great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

The Red Lion for lunch! We loved it so much we went every day!

Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

5
NYNYGIraffe
New York, NY, USA
Mar 28, 2012

Great Location

We just spent a week in a one bedroom condo in the North Building of the Lion's Square Lodge. This South Building, which is the one that faces out directly onto the mountain, is about to be completely renovated. Our room and also the balcony were a bit shabby, so one can see why they are undertaking this work. Here are some things that will not change: 1) The view is amazing. 2)The location, steps from the gondola, cannot be beat. 3)The service was excellent. Here is one thing that I hope they will change: 1) the food at the restaurant Mezzaluna was horrible except for the pizza. Honestly, the worst pasta I have ever had in my life. I hope that they get a better restaurant when they re-open for business in December. While I would like to stay in the South Building again next year, it will be interesting to see how much more it will cost. In any case, the North Building, which has already been renovated did look quite nice, even though it is slightly less conveniently located. That one should still be affordable, I hope.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The food in Lionshead is not so good. The Tavern on the Square, which is the restaurant of the Arrabelle, has gone downhill since last year. It is a bit uneven now and frankly some of the food is a bit contrived. Not the simple comfort food classics it used to be. The Chophouse is also a bit uneven. When we went there several nights ago, the filet mignon was perfect, but we had to send back BOTH side dishes as neither was adequately cooked.

Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

5
yitz
waterbury ct
Aug 21, 2012

vail getaway

every thing was great exept for two things 1, i did not like the mattress 2, we came after 6 pm so there was no one there to help me get in (there is ongoing construction ) but i ended up calling the emergency # and the guy gave me the pass codes to get in. all in all i would definitely come back to this place

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

4
Bozemanmont
Colorado
Jul 10, 2009

We had a excellent time

This hotel exceeded our expectations. The interior is decorated in a beautiful lodge feel. The rooms are modern and lodge-like at the same time. The view from the modern pool was amazing. The staff was friendly and kept the hotel very clean. The only negative is that the exterior is decent and there is not a breakfast on-site. However, we loved this place and the location was perfect that we only drove our vehicle one time in 3 nights. We would love to go back at any season.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The gondola was just outside the hotel. So were miles of trails, restaurants, grocery store, STARBUCKS, bike rentals and shopping.

Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Kansas
Jul 13, 2009

Perfect Vail location

The Lion Square Lodge is in the perfect Vail location. It's close to shops, restaurants, and a biking/walking train runs along a creek behind the lodge. We rented bikes at a nearby shop and had a great day exploring the area. The gondola is next to the lodge and is free after 4:00..gorgeous views!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Try the Little Diner for breakfast!

Review of Lion Square Lodge

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Kansas City, KS
Jul 23, 2009

Loved it!

Great location; comfortable bed; great towels/bath robe; loved the hot tub

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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