Must-see hotels in Colorado

  • Telluride Town Park Campground

    Telluride

    Right in the center of town, this convenient creekside campground has 43 campsites, along with showers, swimming and tennis. Sites are all on a first-come…

  • Mancos Inn & Hostel

    Southwest Colorado

    For a bargain stay in downtown Mancos, these homey digs could not be lovelier. There's a large, modern kitchen, comfortable living room with games and a…

  • Great Wolf Lodge

    Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs' newest kid-friendly attraction is a winner for its fun activities, including mini-golf, climbing and bowling; its slew of cool year…

  • Cliff House at Pikes Peak

    Southern Front Range

    Nestled at the foot of Pike’s Peak, the Cliff House started as a 20-room boarding house and stagecoach stop in 1844. Today this luxurious country inn…

  • Zapata Falls Campground

    Southeast Colorado

    Seven miles south of the national park, this campground offers glorious panoramas of the San Luis Valley from its 9000ft perch in the Sangre de Cristos…

  • Tarabino Inn

    Southeast Colorado

    There are four guest rooms in this beautifully restored Italianate villa, by far the classiest sleep in Trinidad, with antique-style furnishings. The…

  • Florence Rose

    Southern Front Range

    The only B&B in Florence is an award-winner rich in history. Built in 1886, highlights include a tremendous brick kitchen with beamed ceilings, an old…

  • Windsor Hotel

    Southeast Colorado

    This landmark 1874 hotel has been lovingly restored, from the original color schemes all the way down to the hardwood floors. The 22 rooms are simple but…

  • Westcliffe Inn

    Southeast Colorado

    In the heart of Westcliffe, this lovely little motel is neat as a pin. Pet friendly and fresh from recent renovations, it offers the best beds in the…

  • Stanley Hotel

    Estes Park

    The white Georgian Colonial Revival hotel stands in brilliant contrast to the towering peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park that frame the skyline. A…

  • Brown Palace Hotel

    Denver

    Standing agape under the stained-glass-crowned atrium, it’s clear why this palace is shortlisted among the country’s elite historic hotels. There’s deco…

  • Ramble

    Denver

    This is the new Denver. Energetic, sophisticated, artsy, fun, irreverent, the Ramble has the feel of a historic hotel (even though the building is brand…

  • Curtis

    Denver

    The Curtis is like stepping into a doo-bop Warhol wonderworld: 13 themed floors, each devoted to a different genre of American pop culture. Rooms are…

  • Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast

    Denver

    Fall under the spell of Castle Marne, one of Denver’s grandest old mansions. Located in the historic Wyman District, it dates from 1889 and is on the…

  • Shambhala Mountain Center

    Northern Colorado

    This Buddhist retreat sits on 600 acres. Most people come for week-long or short-break guided retreats that include mind, body and meditation work. The…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Denver

    This ultra-stylish hotel is a favorite with the celebrity set. Modern rooms blend art-deco and urban Western styles – think bold colors, bovine prints and…

  • Oxford Hotel

    Denver

    Marble walls, stained-glass windows, frescoes and sparkling chandeliers adorn the public spaces of this classy hotel built in 1891. Denver’s first hotel…

  • Drowsy Water Ranch

    Northern Colorado

    As an all-inclusive experience, home cookin', daily guided horseback rides and evening programs are all part of the weekly price here. Even though it ain…

  • Hotel Boulderado

    Boulder

    With over a century of service, the charming Boulderado, full of Victorian elegance and wonderful public spaces, is a National Register landmark and a…

  • Soward Ranch

    Southwest Colorado

    About 8 miles southwest of Creede, this beautiful centennial ranch has been operated by the same family for more than 100 years. Guests can enjoy fishing…

  • Hotel Teatro

    Denver

    Elegant surroundings and impeccable service make this luxurious boutique hotel one of Denver’s best. The 112 rooms and suites are gorgeous, done up with…

  • Dove Inn

    Colorado

    Built in 1868, this B&B gives a nod to the home's past – Victorian wallpaper, ironwork beds, quilt bedspreads – but doesn't go overboard (no porcelain…

  • Springs Resort & Spa

    Southwest Colorado

    This classic hot springs resort is revamped to serve a growing public. The hotel features a spa, offers ski packages and welcomes pets. The cheapest rooms…

  • Inn at Crested Butte

    Southwest Colorado

    This refurbished boutique hotel offers intimate lodgings in stylish and luxurious surrounds. With just a handful of rooms, some opening onto a balcony…

  • StoneBrook Resort on Fall River

    Estes Park

    This adults-only collection of cabins looks out over Fall River and offers romantic retreats with in-room Jacuzzis, fireplaces, kitchenettes and ample…

  • Lumière

    Telluride

    In Mountain Village, this ski-in, ski-out luxury lodge commands breathtaking views of the San Juans. This plush option boasts seven-layer bedding, Asian…

  • Eagle Ridge Lodge

    Steamboat Springs

    The style of this 40-room four-star condo-complex is clean, classic and elegant – white walls, high thread-counts, fluffy robes and stone fireplaces. In…

  • Capitol Hill Mansion B&B

    Denver

    Stained-glass windows, original 1890s woodwork and turrets make this delightful, gay- and family-friendly Romanesque mansion a special place to stay…

  • Summit Huts Association

    Breckenridge

    There are five backcountry huts in the area that are maintained by the Summit Huts Association. These rustic cabins are accessible in winter by ski and…

  • Never Summer Nordic

    Northern Colorado

    Never Summer maintains seven yurts (canvas-walled portable structures equipped with wood-burning stoves, beds and kitchens) and one cabin in State Forest…

  • Bradley Boulder Inn

    Boulder

    An elegant downtown Boulder mansion with polished wood, local art and stained glass salvaged from a nearby church, this is a great upscale option. More…

  • Beaumont Hotel

    Southwest Colorado

    With magnificent four-post beds, claw-foot tubs and hand-carved mirrors, this 1886 hotel underwent extensive renovations to revive the glamour it…

  • Sheraton Steamboat Resort

    Steamboat Springs

    If skiing is paramount to your adventures here, this is a great bet. You literally walk right out of the door and onto the mountain. The remodeled…

  • Rainbow Lakes Campground

    Colorado

    Surrounded by lodgepole pines, this campground sits at 10,000ft with access to brilliant hikes on the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Though…

  • Aspenglen Campground

    Northern Colorado

    With only 54 sites, this is the smallest of the park’s reservable camping grounds. There are many tent-only sites, including some walk-ins; a limited…

  • Elevation Hotel & Spa

    Southwest Colorado

    At the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort and just steps from a major chairlift, this swanky address offers oversized luxury rooms ready for first call…

  • Omni Interlocken Resort & Golf Club

    Denver

    Have a glass of champagne while checking into the impressive four-diamond Omni. Although the location isn’t so hot – in the 'burbs between Denver and…

  • Patterson Historic Inn

    Denver

    This 1891 grande dame was once a senator's home. It's now one of the best historic bed-and-breakfasts in town. The gardens are limited, but the Victorian…

  • New Sheridan Hotel

    Telluride

    Elegant and understated, this historic brick hotel (erected in 1895) provides a lovely base camp for exploring Telluride. High-ceilinged rooms feature…

  • Camel’s Garden

    Telluride

    This modern and luxurious choice is located at the base of the gondola. The lobby is filled with local artwork and the large rooms feature custom-crafted…