Scout loves
- Despite its HUGE size the property still feels intimate.
- The commitment to a very personalized and customized service. Each guest is assigned a personal assistant who will ensure your every need has been anticipated long before you even realize you have a need.
- Plenty of family friendly activities to keep the kids entertained off the slopes
- A fantastic selection of restaurants, bars and shops located within the surrounding plaza
Scout tips
- Some of the rooms face the I-70 Highway.
- Make sure you reserve a table at Matsuhisa Japanese restaurant.
- While the property is not slope-side, it’s not a long walk. And there’s no need to walk in your boots or carry your gear as all equipment is housed at their "Bridge Street Ski Haus" where a ski concierge looks after your every need.
- The smaller rooms (Studios) face the I-70 while the larger condos face Vail Mountain.
SCOUT REVIEW
The Solaris at Vail is where to stay if you want the very best of everything. Jaw-dropping in every way, the grandeur of Solaris can be seen from virtually every point in the village. Solaris has also provided the village with a number of fantastic facilities, including an ice rink, a deluxe movie theatre, a 10 lane bowling alley (book well ahead for evenings), and several top-of-the-line restaurants (of which Matsuhisa by Nobu Matsuhisa is a must).
For those lucky enough to be able to venture upstairs into the Solaris Residences, you will enter another world. Put simply, if you can afford to stay here, do – you will not be disappointed.
Solaris has thought of everything you could possibly want from a Vail ski vacation, done it superbly, and then added a host of features you didn’t even realize you wanted. The state-of-the-art ‘Crestron Home Automation’ technology, for instance, features everything from webcams and light switches to weather reports and valet services. This tablet system is designed to make life easy, which is most certainly does.
Your life will also be improved by the personal assistants, assigned to every guest. The service philosophy of the Solaris is that guests should be treated exactly as a member of their family would be treated. So, your personal assistant will know everything about you and how to pre-empt your every need and desire before, during and after your stay. By the end of which, you’ll want to take them home with you.
In fairness, Solaris could justify its (hefty) rates based on the service alone. However, the condos (Solaris prefers to call them ‘residences’) are equally as impressive. Contemporary furnishings and decorations (think: Room & Board) provide a comfortable and refreshing break from the typical mountain style of furniture found in most other ski hotels. And the views from the residences facing the slopes are nothing short of incredible.
The surrounding plaza area at the Solaris has everything you need for your ski vacation, including a number of restaurants and cafes including Yeti's Grind (amazing coffee to start your day) and Vail Brewing Company (hello après!). Families will love CinéBistro - Vail’s upscale movie theater, where you can enjoy a gourmet meal before (or during) the film.
The only problem with Solaris is that once you stay there, you may never want to leave (in fact some don’t – it has several long-term rentals). Let’s just say it’ll be a sad moment when your private jet fires up its engines at the end of your trip.
Who should stay here
Solaris is ideal for families and couples who seek the ultimate in luxury at Vail.
Location
Situated on the edge of Vail Village, Solaris is easily accessible by car, but it’s also right in the thick of the action – i.e. pedestrian friendly. It is a short (10min) walk to Gondola One. Everything you need is at your doorstep including a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
- <5 min walk to lifts
About Vail
If Aspen is Hollywood then Vail is Wall St - popular with the money-never-sleeps-but-it-does-wear-Bogner set. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors a year, it’s quite the place to be seen, and to ski! Luxury is standard at Vail, the pedestrian-friendly village weaves around the buildings and has a wonderful European-style feel to it. The mountain terrain (one of the largest in the world) boasts perfectly groomed corduroy, powder stashes galore, and pristine tree skiing. Team this up with endless accommodation options, easy access from Denver, and one of the best après scenes in North America, it's no surprise Vail is a favourite among local and international ski enthusiasts.
Read more about Vail and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- atm/banking
- air-conditioned public areas
- area shuttle (complimentary)
- babysitting or childcare
- coffee shop or café
- complimentary newspapers in lobby
- concierge desk
- dry cleaning/laundry service
- elevator/lift
- express check-in
- express check-out
- fitness facilities
- free wi-fi
- full-service health spa
- in-room accessibility
- laundry facilities
- luggage storage
- massage - spa treatment room(s)
- medical assistance available
- multilingual staff
- parking garage
- patio
- porter/bellhop
- roll-in shower
- room service (limited hours)
- safe-deposit box at front desk
- shopping on site
- ski shuttle
- ski storage
- smoke-free property
- supervised childcare/activities
- swimming pool - indoor
- valet parking (surcharge)
Deals & Packages
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Scout Booking Terms & Conditions
- Availability: Booking of all packages & accommodation is subject to availability at time of confirmation of package option by customer.
- Rate includes: All associated taxes. Some hotels charge extra fees for parking, cots, rollaways etc. Such fees can be confirmed on request based on your requirements.
- Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: 25% of the full amount is due WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION to secure the booking.
- Final Balance: Invoice will be issued for the remaining balance 80 days prior to departure. PAYMENT IS DUE 70 DAYS PRIOR to departure. Failure to pay by 70 days may result in the auto-cancellation of accommodation by the accommodation provider or late payment fees.
- Bookings within 70 days: Full payment is required within 7 days to secure the booking.
- Variations: In some circumstances suppliers may have different payment policies to the above. Additionally some Early Bird deals require full payment by or soon after the book-by date. In these instances Scout will clearly communicate any variances prior to confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits are non-refundable once received.
- For balance payments made within 70-45 days prior to the trip the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- No refund for total amount for cancellations 45 days or less prior to arrival and no-shows. In unexpected, unfortunate circumstances (family death etc) Scout will work to negotiate with the supplier for a full or partial refund, however this is not guaranteed. We recommend taking travel insurance to make sure you are covered. Cancelling due to weather, missed travel connections or lack of snow is not considered an unexpected circumstance and is one of the risks you must wear as part of taking a ski trip. Unless the supplier has a snow guarantee or weather cancellation policy, Scout will not refund any part of the package due to these factors.
- Variations: Please note that some hotels may have stricter policies (such as no refund within 60 days) and we are required to pass on these policies. We will communicate any varations to the above cancellation policy prior to confirmation of booking.
- Changes Policy:
- Once bookings are confirmed and deposit is paid service fees will apply for every amendment to existing elements, late final payment and travel document re-issue in addition to fees charged by suppliers
- In a few instances we purchase products through third party providers. If you change part of your package whilst at a destination, the 3rd party provider may have a different refund policy to that of the supplier in the destination. Wherever possible we will work to recover any refunds that come from a change at the destination, however it is not guaranteed.
- Surcharges: Scout does not charge any additional fees for the booking. Prices quoted are for cash (bank transfer) payments only. Credit card payments (Amex, Visa or Mastercard only) will be subject to 1.8% surcharge.
- Booking Currency: Scout will quote and charge in one currency of your choice from AUD, USD, CAD, JPY, EUR or GBP only.
- Currency Exchange Policy: If you book an international destination all remaining balances are subject to change (based on currency fluctuations) until the final payment has been processed. This can go either way (if your currency gets stronger you will be invoiced less!). We will confirm at the time of invoice what the final amount is, based on the exchange rate at that time. Should you wish to pay the balance earlier (prior to when it’s actually due) to secure that current exchange rate you are welcome to request the final invoice at any time. Once payments have been made (deposit or final balance), no refunds will be given for changes in the amount of what that payment would be, based on currency changes at any time prior to your trip.
- Travel Insurance: Once your booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance as it will often cover the cost of cancelled reservations.
For any questions regarding booking terms & conditions please email: inquries@scoutski.com
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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