Evergreen Lodge

Jan 13 – 17, 2016 … I thought the Evergreen provided everything I expected and more. It was definitely a little old like Hot Tub Time Machine, but everything worked. No problem checking in or out. They tagged and held my bags in an office for me when I was not in a room. The people working were courteous. They gave me toothpaste and a small toiletry packet when I asked for a toothpaste and a nail file. The hot tub was hot and the saunas were nice (note: start the sauna timer when going in the hot tub and it will be ready within 10 – 15 minutes). The pool was heated and kept free from snow. The room was plain, 1 desk and chair, plus 1 other chair and the beds. The tv was small. There were plenty of hangers and places to hang our wet ski gear in the closets. The box fan in the closet helped dry everything quickly. Outlets under headboard are reachable, but bring an extension cord for ease of use. The rooms were quickly serviced when we allowed them in and the staff stayed out when we had the sign up. It was cool to see dogs and we had no problems with them. I did not eat at the Indian restaurant, the bar or the buffet, but did use the complimentary coffees, teas, and hot coco. During the weekday evenings there was a tray of cookies greeting guests in the lobby. I did not notice this on the weekend, but could have just mis-​timed it. There are 2 heaters outside on the back porch that were fired up when we asked. Evergreen is half way between Vail Village and Lionshead. It’s an easy 10 minute walk to either village or a 2 minute walk to the free local in-​town bus.
Standout employees:
Gracen (the overnight front desk clerk)
Xander (the ski tech at the Ski Haus located in the Evergreen lobby)

Beware when booking here — I explicitly asked about the cancellation policy when I booked a room by phone (3 months in advance), and the person on the phone gave me the option to purchase their «Lodging Protection Insurance» which would protect me if I cancelled within 30 days of my stay, which I declined (because I was going to know shortly whether I would have to cancel, well outside of the 30 days). Two weeks later (a full 2.5 months away from my reserved stay), I called to cancel the reservation, only to be told that there was a $ 100 cancellation fee that I would have to pay, which I was not told about when I booked the reservation and asked about their cancellation policy. I spoke with their front desk manager and she was unapologetic that they deceived me about the cancellation policy, saying… «[i]f we were to void our cancellation policy for every guest who would like a refund, we wouldn’t have a cancellation policy to follow.» So now I’m out $ 100 because I trusted them on the phone when making the reservation.

Hotel was old, and very run-​down, kindof a dump. Looks like it hasn’t received an upgrade in decades. There any many nicer places in Vail for the money.

This is a non-​smoking hotel, but you might as well go ahead and smoke in the rooms because their going to add a $ 100 cleaning fee to your bill. I stayed there 2 nights in early August 2015 and I do not smoke and no one smoked in my room, but a month later my credit card bill had a $ 100 mystery charge. II called the hotel and was told it was a cleaning fee because the maid thought she smelled smoke. I think I was in the same room as Tristen H. — 1^st floor, 20 feet from the front desk, loud and and not very private. If we’d have smoked in it they’d have smelled it. The hotel promised to get back to me – they have not responded. Obviously I’m going to dispute the credit card charge, but save yourself the hassle and stay elsewhere in Vail that aren’t run by crooks.

This is our third year staying here for the Vail Sportsmanship Tournament (hockey). Outside of the good location in relation to the rink, there’s not much else I can say to recommend this hotel. It all starts with the reservation process, the person taking the reservation was rude and unprofessional. She informed me of the new «resort fee» they add to each reservation per night. Supposedly this covers parking and WiFi. I will tell you, parking is awful (there’s never been enough parking to accommodate everyone staying at the hotel) and the WiFi is ridiculously poor. The response to inadequate parking is the free parking structure about 6 blocks down the road. The rooms are okay, a little outdated, and the free toiletries they provide are worthless; the hand soap doesn’t even lather! The hot water is lukewarm, at best, and the water pressure is poor. Altitude Bar located in the hotel is understaffed, so service is slow. The menu items aren’t as stated; I ordered a grilled cheese which was supposed to have a combination of three cheeses. When my sandwich came out, it was two burnt pieces of Texas toast with one slice of American cheese. The cocktails from the bar are overpriced and with a minute amount of alcohol. Better to look elsewhere for accommodations, and walk or use the free shuttle Vail offers to get you back and forth to various restaurants.

We ended up in the city of Vail by complete accident. While on our way to Los Angeles, our truck broke down right ahead of the city. I was extremely lucky to have found this hotel at 11 pm on a Sunday night. It honestly was a gift from the universe. The hotel accepts dogs which was the most amazing thing considering we were traveling with our THREE pets. They do not have a limit on number of dogs and do not have a weight limit on them which had truly been a struggle to find places with that in LA and really thought it’d be impossible in this place. The rate for the room was also at a great price considering it is a touristic and resort area. The front desk workers were always kind and took their time to explain and answer anything. The housekeepers were also extremely nice and attentive that we had anything and everything we needed. The rooms really were great and accommodated 4 adults and 3 dogs. The pool, hot tub, and saunas were all great bonuses. The hotel is also located on the frontage road where the FREE Vail bus rides up and down which was great since we had no car during our entire stay there. Overall the hotel really was great, I would gladly recommend it to anyone who might be driving through Colorado or maybe even going to Vail. If we ever have the chance to go back, we will definitely be staying here again.

My husband, dog and I came in the off season so you would think it would be cheaper but for the night with a dog fee it was $ 130. Not great cause the city is dead. The hotel staff is friendly though and it is walking distance to the main Vail shopping and slopes. The hotel itself is run down… Rooms are ok but the water pressure was horrible and so was the water temperature. I couldnt get any hot water! One nice perk is being able to let your dog stay in the room. Sometimes it is nice to go out to a nice dinner while on vacation without your pup.

The hotel was clean and centrally located in Vail. The hotel staff was mediocre. The best part about this hotel was the bar they have downstairs. It has a great atmosphere with a great staff. Price is a little high but it’s Vail and that is to be expected.

room essentially opens into lobby of hotel. Noise from bar carries to room until 2 am. Front desk informed me late at night when I asked to move that «everyone checking into that room is warned that it’s going to be loud and noisy late at night». 1) no I wasn’t, 2) that’s a shitty way to do business.
Outdated hotel. Shitty staff. Not worth your money.

Over the years, we have stay here. It does need updating. But the rooms are ok. Clean and so so comfortable. The front desk gentlemen were very helpful. The first room I was given was a no-​go. So they promptly gave us another. All in all I won’t stay here again unless they update. But if you are on a budget it’s ok.

This is a 5 star rating for a 3 star hotel. Think Comfort Inn except you have great service. The price was great for Vail, expensive but in comparison it worked. The room was very clean, the staff were kind and very accommodating and the location to the slopes was within a 4 min walk. Would recommend for the star level it is claiming to be. Great for a weekend FREE OF MOUNTAIN TRAFFIC and full of epic skiing!!!

Pretty decent as far as affordability. A bit outdated and the beds sagged in the middle. There was no microwave in the room either. I’m going to have to get assistance from the front desk to make my tea. That’s a sore point for me! The sport’s club was nice though!

we stayed here for a long weekend and were very happy with the lodge. the location is perfect, just a few minutes’ walk to the village & lifts. our room was very clean, quite large & the bed was so comfortable. we used the hot tub, sauna & pool after skiing one day but didn’t spend a ton of time in the hotel otherwise.
service was great, i had an issue w/​the hairdryer and called to get a new one. it was fixed within minutes. i really cannot say enough great things about this place, we had such an amazing time in vail and were so glad to have found the evergreen lodge.

Stayed here last weekend and couldn’t have been happier! We got a double queen room for $ 105 — for Vail that’s pretty good! Our room was very clean, the beds were modern and comfy, and our tv had lots of cable channels that worked great. The bathroom had new granite counters, the towels were plump and white, and the room had a fridge too! We didn’t get to the pool until sunset and there was no one else there. The chairs were clean and comfy, flowers bloomed all around, and by night fall, the glowing accent lights offered a relaxing spot to unwind.
Back inside, there’s a really fun sports bar with pool tables and lots of tv’s showing various events… they even had a soccer channel so we could watch the highlights from the Euro Cup games. There’s a nice restaurant too with a big patio that overlooks the little stream running below.
Finally, in the lower level, there’s a hot tub, a game room (the air hockey and video games were only 25 cents) and a small work out room. So for the amenities, the awesome Vail view and location, and a great night’s sleep at a totally reasonable price… it was a great get-​away for us!

I recently spent five days and four nights at the Evergreen Lodge as part of a big group of Jews celebrating Shavuot (that’s a the dairy-​focused holiday). The weather was up and down, but the views were beautiful and the staff was great.
I mean, I fell asleep pool-​side, which, for someone like me who can’t fall asleep anywhere but a bed, is some stellar evidence of «relaxation.»
The place is a little rickety, and it definitely could use some SERIOUS upgrades both in the façade, the rooms, and the overall feel of the place. It felt less Vail lodge than it did Ozarks lodge (and I would know, as I used to frequent Ozarkian cabins). I guess when I picture the Vail lodge experience, I expect some class, and this place was more homey than classy.

Okay… as far as Vail goes, this place isn’t fancy at all. But if you need a place that’s affordable (relatively), clean, quiet and close to the mountain this place fits the bill. Very nice stay and non snooty.

For $ 89 in Vail, this was a steal. I stayed here after having surgery at the Steadman Clinic the night before. The room I originally reserved wasn’t ready when I arrived, so I got upgraded from a single to a double.
It was nothing fancy, and it could probably use a facelift. But I’m no ritzy queen, so for me, it did the job just fine.

we got this place on hotwire expected a 4 star. it does not meet expectations. there is no a.c., the pool is filled with a bunch of misfits, and the tv might be from the 80’s. the only good thing about this place is the location.

This place is ok for the price. Fairly clean, nice hot tube, decent breakfast. The walk to the gondola is not too far but the bus stops close if your too tired to walk.

Not terrible… we played lets make a deal and got the room for 172… damn that still is expensive to me… But better than the posted price of 390… wow
Anyways the bed were just fine… the room was clean… the people were nice. Nothing really special. The fabric choices were hideous for the bedspreads, bed skirts, cornice and curtains… hideous. The remote did not work… well it worked but not well… the remote was worn out! No fan in the bathroom…: (I was with two boys … think about that for a minute…
yeah i wish there was a fan…
Hot tub was HUGE! Pool was open out side.
Ray got a boot but got it removed quickly after he told them he was a hotel guest. We were not allowed to park there the rest of the day though. (Don’t park here thinking you could get a free pass… they tow too…) That was a bummer because we were under the impression that if we stayed the night we could park here and walk to Vail…: (oh well.
Nothing special. I would stay again if the price was right.