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20 Vail Rd., Vail, USA

It's the sense of family tradition and European elegance that makes the Sonnenalp Resort the most Tyrolean of all hotels in the faux-Tyrolean village of Vail. Four generations of the Fassler family have worked in the hotel business, and the Sonnenalp showcases their expertise not only in the Bavarian architecture and decor (stucco walls hatched with wood beams and balconies with flower boxes) but also in the impeccable manners of everyone from front-desk receptionists to the waiters at Ludwig's. Room configurations vary from two-story suites to cozy rooms barely bigger than the overstuffed beds. The first-floor spa is set around an alcove fireplace, but the indoor heated pool flows outdoors and fronts a beautiful garden beside Gore Creek. At this writing, the Sonnenalp is undergoing a major expansion. www.sonnenalp.com. 2 rooms, 90 suites. In-room: ethernet. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, pools, gym, spa. AE, D, DC, MC, V.