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Grand Hyatt Vail
Vail, Colorado, United States · Grand Hyatt · Core Luxury
Grand Hyatt Vail runs its own private chairlift, Chair 20, for ski-in/ski-out access along Gore Creek, one of only a few Vail properties with that amenity. Originally built in 1982 as Cascade Village Resort and later reimagined as Hotel Talisa, the 285-room resort was rebranded Grand Hyatt in 2019 and includes the 10,000-square-foot Aria Athletic Club & Spa.
- 285 rooms
- Opened 1982
- Neighborhood: West Vail
- Rooms from 350 sq ft (33 m²)
- Architect: LEO A DALY firm
About Grand Hyatt Vail
- Gessner Restaurant serves creekside dining, with apres-ski service continuing at the Fireside Lounge.
- The Gore Creek Kitchen at Chair 20 is a food truck parked directly at the base of the resort's own private ski lift.
History
The resort opened in 1982 as Cascade Village Resort along Gore Creek, later spent a chapter as Hotel Talisa, and was rebranded Grand Hyatt Vail in 2019. It remains one of the few Vail houses with a private chairlift, Chair 20, for ski-in and ski-out access.
The 285-room alpine resort includes the 10,000-square-foot Aria Athletic Club & Spa, Gessner Restaurant on the creek, and the Gore Creek Kitchen food truck at the base of Chair 20.
Restaurants and bars
- Gessner — Restaurant · fresh Rocky Mountain cuisine
- Fireside Lounge — Bar
- Gore Creek Market — Café
- Tiki on the Creek Bar & Grill — Bar
Experiences
- Gessner restaurant — The property's signature three-meal restaurant, with a menu inspired by Colorado Rockies mountain cuisine.
- Ski-in/ski-out with own ski lift, Chair 20 — The hotel offers guests its own ski lift, Chair 20, for skiing and snowboarding on Vail Mountain.
- Aria Club fitness facility — A freestanding 58,000 sq ft fitness facility, managed by the Grand Hyatt Vail team, described as the largest in Vail.
- Spa with creek-side pool and firepits — The spa has 10 therapy rooms and leads out to a creek-side infinity pool, hot tubs and firepits.
- Outdoor adventures with Venture Sports — Venture Sports operates the ski valet and provides equipment for hiking, mountain biking, rafting and golf.
- Fly fishing on Gore Creek — The property sits on one-third of a mile of Gore Creek Gold Medal fly fishing waters.
Amenities
- Private on-property ski lift (Chair 20) with ski-in/ski-out access
- Ski concierge and valet services with on-site rental shop
- 10,000-square-foot Aria Athletic Club & Spa and recovery lab
- Heated outdoor infinity pool and hot tubs overlooking Gore Creek
- Creekside dining at Gessner Restaurant and Fireside Lounge apres-ski service
- Complimentary shuttle service to Vail Village and Lionshead Village
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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