Highline Vail - a DoubleTree by Hilton
A Vail base featuring an on-site ski valet, afternoon s'mores stations, and free village shuttle rides.
The verdict
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The property provides a convenient base near the Eagle Bahn Gondola with ski valet service, an outdoor pool, and free house car transport. Guests enjoy comfortable beds, fast Wi-Fi, and complimentary afternoon hot chocolate and s'mores stations. However, reviewers regularly complain about high ski-season rates, a fifty-dollar daily resort fee, and small standard rooms. 6318
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers agree that the beds are comfortable, highlighting four pillows, crisp white linens, and plentiful bedside chargers. 61
- The on-site ski valet and convenient village shuttle receive consistent praise for making ski trips hassle-free. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms are noted for being spacious with walk-in showers, separate tubs, and abundant toiletries. 61
The catch
- While some guests praise dishes like raclette cheese and venison sausage, others find the food menu limited and dislike that breakfast benefits are restricted to small pantry vouchers. 36
- Some travelers consider the resort a solid value for its location, but others find the cash or points cost too steep during ski season. 6
Who it's for
- — Skiers wanting an on-site ski valet near the gondola
- — Guests who value complimentary local village transport
- — Families enjoying pool amenities and afternoon s'mores
Skip it if
- — Families needing spacious standard rooms
- — Travelers avoiding high rates and a daily resort fee
- — Guests expecting a full elite hot breakfast benefit
How to book
Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91- “Once I finished my lunch, I popped into the bathroom to round out my look around the room. It was spacious and well appointed, offering a single vanity, a walk-in shower and a separate tub.” 6
Food
87- “We love the Sonnenalp- very charming, good options for rooms for families, spacious (our rooms had giant closets that made storing or stuff and extra ski clothes easy), and in town so tween and teen could explore on their own. Great breakfast.” 8
- “For dinner, I tried the venison and wild boar sausage ($18), raclette cheese ($24), wedge gem lettuce with salmon ($26) and other savory items - all were winners.” 6
Location
90- “The renovated common spaces were very well done and perfectly blend the area's history with modern-day touches that feel authentic to the location, so you'll feel comfortable as you enjoy all that Vail has to offer.” 6
- “I'm not sure how well this would work in the middle of ski season, but the shuttle worked out amazingly well for us. They took note of our time we wished to depart, put us on a list, and we actually left as soon as we got our gear for our choice of village location in Vail.” 1
Room
85Service
88Bed & Sleep
89- “I also appreciated having access to multiple outlets by the king-size bed, which was topped with crisp white linens and plenty of pillows to drift away on while dreaming of the next day's runs.” 6
- “The beds are definitely nice and comfortable, and four pillows for each bed means you have plenty to do as you please to adjust your sleeping situation. I got a good night's sleep on the bed.” 1
Value
83- “The Hythe's provided SUV transportation around Vail deserves its own section. I used the house car four different times - twice from the hotel and twice to get back to the property - and I never found myself waiting more than a few minutes. Obviously, your wait may vary at peak times, but it was an extremely convenient way to get around for cheap.” 6
- “There's an included house car that will take you around the Vail Village at no charge. Since Lyft and Uber rides are scarce in the area, this was an incredibly useful way to not only get dropped off in another part of the village, but also be picked up by the hotel within a matter of minutes.” 6
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 86, across 715 hotels in the same bracket. In Vail it sits level with the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 715 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 33 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The renovated common spaces were very well done and perfectly blend the area's history with modern-day touches that feel authentic to the location, so you'll feel comfortable as you enjoy all that Vail has to offer.” 6
- “While the main reason to come to The Hythe in winter is undoubtedly to go skiing or snowboarding, you'll also find the central location ideal for exploring away from the slopes.” 6
- “I'm not sure how well this would work in the middle of ski season, but the shuttle worked out amazingly well for us. They took note of our time we wished to depart, put us on a list, and we actually left as soon as we got our gear for our choice of village location in Vail.” 1
- “Location was another obvious strength of the property, not only in proximity to the lifts but also to restaurants, some shops and the outdoor ice skating rink.” 6
- “Breakfast doesn't really exist except for the Westside Cafe & Market which is independent of the hotel and the hotel's own market/sundries shop.” 3
- “As a Diamond, the "breakfast" benefit was just vouchers to spend in the pantry; can't get much for the amount that was given.” 3
- “We love the Sonnenalp- very charming, good options for rooms for families, spacious (our rooms had giant closets that made storing or stuff and extra ski clothes easy), and in town so tween and teen could explore on their own. Great breakfast.” 8
- “For dinner, I tried the venison and wild boar sausage ($18), raclette cheese ($24), wedge gem lettuce with salmon ($26) and other savory items - all were winners.” 6
- “Although the menu itself was a bit limited, as it only offered a few basics, I thoroughly enjoyed the dishes I ordered. The hummus ($16) was quite delicious, and the burger off of the kids menu ($14) was more than enough for a hungry adult, so plan your order accordingly.” 6
- “Shortly after arriving, I decided to try ordering room service for lunch. It was not only tasty but arrived within the stated 30-minute window, which is really all you can ask for from room service.” 6
- “The on-site food options, especially from Margie's Haas and its connected lounge, are also above average. Don't forget to enjoy the complimentary s'mores.” 6
- “I was a huge fan of the quick-service Mountain Ration eatery, as it was a fast, convenient place to use my Platinum Elite breakfast benefit.” 6
- “While we were placed in a room with issues, accommodations were otherwise unmemorable.” 3
- “The DoubleTree by Hilton Vail offers guests a variety of comfortable rooms and suites to choose from, all of which come equipped with a flat-screen TV, a work desk and free Wi-Fi access.” 4
- “The rooms, while nicely appointed, are a bit small, especially if you are in a standard room with a family as I was on a previous visit a couple of years ago. Not only is the square footage not all that abundant, but double beds are rough for a family once you get past the youngest years.” 6
- “Currently staying at the hotel while we needed to use up the Aspire resort credit and decided on a quick weekend stay. We were upgraded from the standard king to one with a Balcony, which are all on the fourth (and highest) floor and rooms do feel somewhat small.” 3
- “I was upgraded to a pretty nice bi-level suite, which was cool.” 3
- “The service was superb overall, though the main course (a salad) came out slower than expected given the simplicity of the dish and how few patrons wer” 6
- “The staff were excellent - super friendly and helpful.” 3
- “Great breakfast. Ski valet (which is a must).” 8
- “The staff was extremely friendly and attentive.” 1
- “The room greets you with a nice entryway to the bathroom, with plenty of nice toiletries and towels, which is much appreciated as I do not enjoy having to ask for more of either.” 1
- “Check-in was simple though they did not mention the F&B credit and had to ask about it. Our early check-in request was fulfilled.” 3
- “Situated on prime Vail real estate, The Hythe is an expensive place to stay during ski season, whether you plan on paying with points or cash.” 6
- “Highlighting that a prime ski property in Vail is expensive feels akin to ensuring you're aware that snow is cold, but the price in points or cash to stay at The Hythe is definitely a barrier to enjoying the property more frequently.” 6
- “Should you decide to upgrade to the full buffet with juice and coffee, which normally costs $42 per person for a non-elite member, you'll pay an $18 upcharge as a guest with Platinum Elite status. I decided against this upgrade since the extra charge felt pricey, especially since that same amount could cover breakfast (minus the tip) elsewhere.” 6
- “The Hythe's provided SUV transportation around Vail deserves its own section. I used the house car four different times - twice from the hotel and twice to get back to the property - and I never found myself waiting more than a few minutes. Obviously, your wait may vary at peak times, but it was an extremely convenient way to get around for cheap.” 6
- “There's an included house car that will take you around the Vail Village at no charge. Since Lyft and Uber rides are scarce in the area, this was an incredibly useful way to not only get dropped off in another part of the village, but also be picked up by the hotel within a matter of minutes.” 6
- “I've already mentioned there's a resort fee of $50 per day, which is quite annoying, but one of the things it included was this Hythe-branded hat that was awaiting me in the room.” 6
- “Regis Deer Valley. Although you'll enjoy free use of a ski valet, to get to the mountain, you're going to have a walk a little way in ski boots, which could be a touch annoying for the price, especially if you have little kids and all their gear in tow.” 6
- “I also appreciated having access to multiple outlets by the king-size bed, which was topped with crisp white linens and plenty of pillows to drift away on while dreaming of the next day's runs.” 6
- “The beds are definitely nice and comfortable, and four pillows for each bed means you have plenty to do as you please to adjust your sleeping situation. I got a good night's sleep on the bed.” 1
- “Once I finished my lunch, I popped into the bathroom to round out my look around the room. It was spacious and well appointed, offering a single vanity, a walk-in shower and a separate tub.” 6
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
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- 6What it's like to stay at Vail's just-renovated Hythe hotelthepointsguy.comReview site2022-03-04Ageing23 quotes used
“The renovated common spaces were very well done and perfectly blend the area's history with modern-day touches that feel authentic to the location, so you'll feel comfortable as you enjoy all that Vail has to offer.”
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“The entertainment center/dresser drawer was also of high quality, with a built-in workstation to maximize the usage of space.”
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“Breakfast doesn't really exist except for the Westside Cafe & Market which is independent of the hotel and the hotel's own market/sundries shop.”
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“The DoubleTree by Hilton Vail offers guests a variety of comfortable rooms and suites to choose from, all of which come equipped with a flat-screen TV, a work desk and free Wi-Fi access.”
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