AMONG THE TOP VAIL HOTELS, Vail Mountain Lodge offers a distinctive alternative to Vail's larger properties. This boutique getaway boasts 20 hotel rooms and 7 condominiums, featuring private fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and luxurious feather beds. The space is warm and inviting and the setting alongside Gore Creek is private and serene. Vail Mountain Lodge recently unveiled a new lobby design, creating a more seamless connection between the property and the Vitality Center, the property's full-scale wellness experience. While the updated design still honors the lodge's western heritage it marries the expected with a surprisingly modern turn. The new lobby features multiple creative spaces for small gatherings, individual work spaces equipped with iPads and an HD viewing area, and an intimate glass-enclosed conference area.