Must-see hotels in Colorado

  • Willowtail Springs

    Southwest Colorado

    Peggy and Lee, artist and t’ai chi master, have crafted a setting that inspires and helps you to slow down to the pace of their pond's largemouth bass…

  • Vista Verde Guest Ranch

    Steamboat Springs

    This is the most luxurious of Colorado’s top-end guest ranches. Here you spend the day riding with expert staff, the evening around the fire in an…

  • Shadowcliff Lodge & Retreat Center

    Northern Colorado

    Overlooking Grand Lake, this ecofriendly mountain resort, perched in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views of both the lake and the mountains, is among…

  • Chipeta Solar Springs Resort

    Southwest Colorado

    This Southwestern adobe-style complex is a swanky, upscale lodge dedicated to erasing your everyday cares. Rooms feature hand-painted Mexican tiles, rough…

  • Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast Inn

    Denver

    Soft chamber music wafting through public areas, fresh flowers, manicured gardens and evening wine tastings create a romantic ambience at this eco…

  • Crawford Hotel

    Denver

    Set in the historic Union Station, the Crawford Hotel is an example of Denver's amazing transformation. Rooms are luxurious and artful, with high ceilings…

  • Armstrong Hotel

    Northern Colorado

    You’ll want to extend your stay at this elegantly renovated boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town. The amenities make it: a fleet of free loaner bikes,…

  • Ruby of Crested Butte

    Southwest Colorado

    Thoughtfully outfitted, down to the bowls of jellybeans and nuts in the stylish communal lounge. Rooms are brilliant, with heated floors, flat-screen TVs…

  • Meeker Hotel

    Northern Colorado

    Gary Cooper and Teddy Roosevelt both stayed in Meeker's best hotel, which dates back to 1896. The themed rooms have Western motifs. Some have been…

  • Antlers on the Creek

    Durango

    Tuck yourself into this peaceful creekside setting surrounded by sprawling lawns and cottonwoods and you may never want to leave. Between the spacious…

  • 10th Mountain Division Hut Association

    Aspen

    This organization manages a system of over 30 backcountry huts across Colorado – a few with wood-burning saunas. Most are connected by 350 miles of trails…

  • Kelly Place

    Southwest Colorado

    A rare gem B&B with archaeological ruins and desert trails with nary another soul in sight. Founded by late botanist George Kelly, this lovely adobe-style…

  • Broadmoor

    Colorado Springs

    One of the top five-star resorts in the US, the 784-room Broadmoor sits in a picture-perfect location against the blue-green slopes of Cheyenne Mountain…

  • Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts

    Central Colorado

    Sleeping in the backcountry has never been so luxurious. With a woodburning stove, kitchenette and even luggage delivery and room service, this is a great…

  • Wiesbaden

    Southwest Colorado

    Quirky, quaint and new age, Wiesbaden even boasts a natural indoor vapor cave, which, in another era, was frequented by Chief Ouray. Rooms with quilted…

  • Devil's Thumb Ranch

    Central Colorado

    The classiest digs in the Winter Park area, this high-altitude ranch is a fantastic base for year-round activities. Accommodations are plush, but not out…

  • Hostel Fish

    Denver

    This swanked-out hostel is an oasis for budget travelers. Stylish, modern and squeaky clean, dorms have themes – Aspen, Graffiti, Vintage Biker – and…

  • Jersey Jim Lookout Tower

    Southwest Colorado

    How about spending the night in a former fire-lookout tower? Standing 55ft above a meadow 14 miles north of Mancos at an elevation of 9800ft, this place…

  • Liars’ Lodge B&B

    Central Colorado

    This airy, spectacularly set log cabin is perched on a finger of the Arkansas River, so close that the river will sing you to sleep. It has five rooms and…

  • Avalanche Ranch

    Aspen & the Maroon Bells

    This ranch is set on the back of Mt Sopris alongside Avalanche Creek (north of Redstone), with 13 cabins, three wagons and a ranch house. Cabins are well…

  • Bivvi Hostel

    Breckenridge

    A modern hostel with a log-cabin vibe, the Bivvi wins points for style, friendliness and affordability. The four- to six-person dorm rooms come with…

  • Rochester House

    Durango

    Influenced by old Westerns (movie posters and marquee lights adorn the hallways), the Rochester is a little bit of old Hollywood in the new West. Rooms…

  • Chautauqua Lodge & Cottages

    Boulder

    Adjoining beautiful hiking trails to the Flatirons and in a leafy neighborhood inside Chautauqua Park, this is our top Boulder pick. It has contemporary…

  • Little Nell

    Aspen

    A legendary ski-in, ski-out Aspen landmark offering understated, updated elegance and class at the foot of Aspen Mountain. Gas-burning fireplaces, high…

  • Art – a Hotel

    Denver

    As the name suggests, this hotel has intriguing artwork in the guest rooms and common areas, befitting its location, just around the corner from the…

  • Limelight Hotel

    Aspen

    Sleek and trendy, the Limelight's brick-and-glass modernism reflects Aspen's new school. Rooms are spacious, with stylish accoutrements: granite…

  • Garden of the Gods Resort

    Colorado Springs

    The best views in town are had from this elegant resort that overlooks Garden of the Gods. Elegantly appointed with just the hint of southwest touches,…

  • Royal Gorge Cabins

    Southern Front Range

    Located 8 miles west of Cañon City, the area's newest lodgings, brought to you by the folks at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, comprise a selection of…

  • St Julien Hotel & Spa

    Boulder

    In the heart of downtown, Boulder’s finest four-star option is modern and refined, with photographs of local scenery and cork walls that warm the ambience…

  • Briar Rose B&B

    Boulder

    Gorgeous and comfy, this tranquil home is a stone's throw from Naropa University. A tall fence and landscaped garden insulate it from busy Arapahoe Ave…

  • Wanderlust Hostel

    Southwest Colorado

    A find! Think bright and clean rooms, a garden with pickable berries and grill, and a large and well-equipped communal kitchen. Amy, the owner, is an…

  • Difficult Campground

    Aspen

    The largest campground in the Aspen area, Difficult is one of four sites at the foot of Independence Pass and the only one that takes reservations…

  • Boulder Adventure Lodge

    Boulder

    You’ve come to Boulder to get outdoors, so why not stay nearer the action? Located a short distance from town, the A-Lodge has hiking, biking, climbing…

  • Aspen Inn

    Southwest Colorado

    A stunner, this refurbished 2nd-story hotel overlooking Main St still has the old-time scuffs from spurs on the floor. But that's all. Rooms have been…

  • Sebastian Hotel

    Vail

    Deluxe and modern, this sophisticated hotel showcases tasteful contemporary art and an impressive list of amenities, including a mountainside ski valet,…

  • Simple Lodge & Hostel

    Central Colorado

    If only Colorado had more spots like this. Run by the super-friendly Mel and Justin, this hostel is simple but stylish, with a fully stocked kitchen and a…

  • Minturn Inn

    Central Colorado

    If you don't need to be at the heart of the action in Vail, the rustic Minturn Inn should be your pick. Set in a 1915 log-hewn building in Minturn, this…

  • Fireside Inn Cabins

    Southwest Colorado

    Hands down our favorite place in town – each log cabin comes with a Weber grill and planters of wildflowers. Pine interiors have immaculate kitchenettes,…

  • Wine Valley Inn

    Southwest Colorado

    From the wraparound porch to the comfortable quilted beds and clawfoot tubs, this welcoming Victorian inn is pure romance. In a quiet neighborhood setting…