Denver
Built in 1890, this elegant B&B in the cooled-out Highlands neighborhood stands out from the pack. Each of its five suites features ceiling murals,…
Must-see hotels in Colorado
Southwest Colorado
This classic roadside motel has been revamped to 1950s splendor. We love the rooms in popsicle colors and a grassy strip with cooking grills. Big flat…
Steamboat Springs
A locally run alternative to the big guys, this accommodation service lists everything from funked-out log cabins at Perry Mansfield; to easy-to-access,…
Durango
With turn-of-the century elegance, this 1898 Victorian has a damsel’s taste, with pewter four-poster beds, floral prints and teddies on every bed. Rooms…
Northern Colorado
This developed campground is surrounded by evergreens, offering plenty of sun and shade. It also sports a large area for group camping and accommodates…
Southwest Colorado
A handsome sandstone on the National Register of Historic Places, this revamped 1902 building offers sleek rooms with Scandinavian sensibilities and a…
JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
Denver
Urban chic meets Western elegance at the JW. Spacious digs come with high-thread-count sheets, plump beds and marble bathrooms featuring top-class soaps…
Telluride
This lush boutique-style hotel in Mountain Village knows cozy. At the bottom of Telluride’s main lift, it’s also very convenient. Service is personalized,…
Steamboat Springs
The elegant Hotel Bristol has small but sophisticated Western digs, with dark-wood and brass furnishings and Pendleton wool blankets on the beds. It has a…
Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs
Southwest Colorado
It’s not every hotel that offers geothermal heating, not to mention pineboard rooms that are spacious and fresh, and spring-fed barrel hot tubs – perfect…
Estes Park
There is a ton of options along the road out to Rocky Mountain National Park, but Deer Creek bests its neighbors with gas grills, lots of green space for…
Northern Colorado
Right at the entrance to town, this pine lodge has grand views from its restaurant terrace. The rooms are quite large with pine log furnishings, softish…
Estes Park
A fine place to splurge, this lovely, secluded 14-acre property offers luxury suites and a ‘rustic’ log cabin (which comes with a Jacuzzi). The rooms are…
Inn of the Rockies at the Historic Alma House
Southwest Colorado
Opened by a local in 1898, this inn has 10 unique rooms furnished with Victorian antiques. The hospitality is first-rate and its breakfasts, served in a…
Southwest Colorado
The park’s camping option, located 4 miles from the entrance gate, has 445 regular tent sites on grassy grounds conveniently located near Morefield…
Northern Colorado
Built in 1906, this former sarsaparilla plant has cozy Western-themed rooms (Zane Grey stayed in Number 120), cowhide headboards and creaky floors. It has…
Southwest Colorado
A converted chain motel, this roadside option is excellent value. The rooms, each with dark carpet and balconies, are a standard size, but the owners are…
Southwest Colorado
Popular with climbers, this shady 11-site campground has easy access to rim views. Sites have picnic table and fire pits. There's a pit toilet and water.
Aspen
Superb service and relaxed elegance are trademarks at this historic hotel. A long-time favorite with Aspen’s old-money crowd, the Jerome occupies a…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
Tucked away behind massive red cliffs, this hotel – and the tiny village of Redstone that surrounds it – occupies a little slice of Rocky Mountain heaven…
Northern Colorado
In the middle of a stand of ponderosa pine forest off Bear Lake Rd, this is the biggest of the park’s campgrounds, approximately 2.5 miles south of the…
Denver
Born to be different, this stylish business hotel overlooks Union Station, and you can see excellence in everything they do. The 200 rooms blend pine, mid…
Aspen
One of the few midrange lodges in Aspen, the Tyrolean is a popular, family-owned option, located within walking distance of downtown. The white condo…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
A stone’s throw from Sunlight Mountain Resort’s ski area, this adorable mountain lodge has 20 Western-style rooms with quilted beds and inviting…
Central Colorado
Just after passing through the series of blasted tunnels on a dirt road, you’ll find Elephant Rock and the first of two campgrounds nestled among giant…
Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Central Colorado
Perched on the Eagle River, this Avon-based resort is connected by both gondola and public shuttle to nearby Beaver Creek. There’s a lovely, modern…
Denver
Talk about vertical integration, this stylish boutique above the Source gives you in-house access to some of Denver's best restaurants and boutiques. The…
Breckenridge
One of four Summit County huts, the Section House (sleeps 12) is located at the top of Boreas Pass Rd and is a favorite destination for backcountry skiers…
Durango
The past lives large in this historical Durango hotel with walnut antiques, hand-stenciled wallpapers and relics ranging from a Stradivarius violin to a…
Vail
One of Vail's longest-running properties, the Austria Haus offers both hotel rooms and condos (more information at www.austriahausclub.com), so make sure…
Aspen
Soak in your private hot tub on your private deck and take in the gorgeous mountain views at sunset – the perfect way to end a perfect Aspen day…
Estes Park
Overlooking Lake Estes, this homegrown motor lodge offers up plenty of value and variety. Choose from Jacuzzi suites, water-view rooms that just catch a…
Central Colorado
For an inexpensive family getaway in the Rockies, this YMCA can't be beat. Located 14 miles north of Winter Park off Hwy 40, it has a plethora of…
Vail
With only 20 rooms and seven condos, this is about as boutique as Vail gets. Decor is rustic and simple, but rooms are nonetheless plush, featuring gas…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
Understandably nicknamed the ‘Grand Dame,’ this imposing 19th-century hotel has rooms that have seen better days, but the ghosts of its past residents …
Aspen
The hip Hotel Aspen is one of the better picks in town, with a casual vibe and affordable luxury. Modern decor features rust-hued walls, a wet bar and…
Aspen
One of two tasteful good-value properties across from each other on the edge of downtown. Rooms are redone regularly, which means fresh paint, lush linens…
Vail
This is the most affordable place in Vail. The idea is simple: give mountain enthusiasts a nice place to stay so they can spend their money on adventure…
Denver
Housed in an old bank building, this 13-story European-style hotel offers old-world charm, modern amenities and good value in the heart of downtown. Its…
Central Colorado
Previously listed as a top Colorado resort by Travel & Leisure; included on Condé Nast’s gold list; lauded for family- and pet-friendliness and a prized…
