Must-see hotels in Colorado

  • Allington Inn & Suites

    Northern Colorado

    The nicest place to stay in Kremmling happens to be one of the best-value places around. The rooms are modern and comfortable, there’s an indoor swimming…

  • Adobe Inn

    Durango

    Locally voted the best-value lodging, this friendly motel gets the job done with clean, decent rooms and friendly service. You might even be able to talk…

  • Dandelion Inn

    Aspen & the Maroon Bells

    Remodeled in 2016, this welcoming B&B has four personalized rooms and stylish common areas. Relatively inexpensive but plenty comfortable, it's a pleasant…

  • Woodwinds Lodging

    Breckenridge

    Offers one- to four-bedroom homes and condos in the flats and on the hill (including some ski-in, ski-out spots). Most require a three-night minimum stay…

  • Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge

    Aspen & the Maroon Bells

    The obvious choice if you're coming here specifically for the hot springs, the on-site hotel is as luxurious as Glenwood gets. Rooms are generic but quite…

  • Twin Peaks Campground

    Central Colorado

    No connection to David Lynch, the first-come, first-served Twin Peaks Campground looks out over the Sawatch Range and is a good base for those hiking the…

  • Ptarmigan Lodge

    Central Colorado

    The only place to stay in Dillon that looks out over the lake, rooms at the Ptarmigan Lodge all have unbroken views from their doorway. Otherwise it’s a…

  • Prospector Campground

    Central Colorado

    Dillon's main USFS campground (107 sites) is located on the south side of Dillon Reservoir, away from the traffic. It has a boat ramp and tent and RV…

  • Vasquez Creek Inn

    Central Colorado

    An intimate 15-room hotel, the Vasquez Creek Inn has a touch of the Old World in its tiled bathroom floors and antique decor. There's an outdoor hot tub…

  • Antlers Rio Grande Lodge

    Southwest Colorado

    Families are welcome at Antlers Ranch. Some 5 miles southwest of Creede, there's motel-style rooms and cabins on both banks of the Rio Grande. Cabins are…

  • Trailhead Inn

    Central Colorado

    A swanky refurbished motel, the Trailhead Inn is an excellent midrange option, with reclaimed-timber decor and wildlife watercolors on the walls. The…

  • Lodge at Lionshead

    Vail

    Friendly and unpretentious, this lodge offers a wide variety of private condos from studios (with pull-down beds) to four-bedroom luxury units. You'll…

  • Green River Campground

    Northern Colorado

    Dinosaur National Monument’s main campground is 5 miles east of Dinosaur Quarry along Blue Mountain Rd, with 88 sites. It has bathrooms and drinking water…

  • Big Bend Campground

    Northern Colorado

    Of the many quality campgrounds along the river this is a winner for its simple, shady, grassy sites and a memorable view. There are only nine sites,…

  • Ski Tip Lodge

    Central Colorado

    A historic 1800s stagecoach stop with an authentic log-cabin ambience and 10 country-style rooms. Breakfast is included, but it's the dinner that has…

  • Alpine Inn

    Southwest Colorado

    A good budget choice, this super-clean remodel has a range of rooms with nice bedding, cable TV and hearty breakfasts that include biscuits, gravy and…

  • Olive Ridge Campground

    Northern Colorado

    This well-kept USFS campground has access to four trailheads: St Vrain Mountain, Wild Basin, Longs Peak and Twin Sisters. In the summer it can get full,…

  • Basalt Mountain Inn

    Aspen & the Maroon Bells

    If you're not after anything fancy, this is one of the most affordable places to stay in the Aspen area. Renovated in 2014, the decor is fresh and the…

  • Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    Northern Colorado

    This friendly spot offers a spread of options – from tidy, single rooms to cabins that'll fit a family. You can also ski here. Day passes for the Nordic…

  • Day’s Inn

    Northern Colorado

    Your best bet if you plan to stay the night. You may not like the carpeting, but rooms are large, very clean and far enough from the interstate roar to…

  • Echo Lake Campground

    Central Colorado

    This popular USFS campground at the foot of Mt Evans is up at 10,600ft, so bring a hat and warm sleeping bag. It has both tent and RV sites along with…

  • Parry Peak Campground

    Central Colorado

    Parry Peak Campground is a fantastic campground set 2.5 miles west of Twin Lakes – it's perfect for those hiking La Plata Peak. There's no potable water,…

  • Dowdy Lake Campground

    Northern Colorado

    Situated on the southeast shore of Dowdy Lake, this is a pleasant place for RVs, hunters and fishers to camp in the summer. Each site has a fire ring and…

  • Inn on Galena

    Central Colorado

    A very friendly B&B with serene atmosphere and 15 wonderfully comfortable rooms. Two hot tubs, afternoon wine and cheese, and a gourmet breakfast up the…

  • Matterhorn Motel

    Southwest Colorado

    Our favorite motel in the downtown area is the Matterhorn, a smartly remodeled 1940s motel with red trim and scalloped siding, where some rooms have…

  • Balanced Rock Motel

    Southwest Colorado

    Tidy and well maintained, the independent Balanced Rock is an excellent value for the price. The two-story, exterior-access motel is popular with mountain…

  • Inn at the Lake

    Southwest Colorado

    On the shores of Lake San Cristobal, this is a log-fitted motel where potted flowers sway in the breeze. It has 10 rooms, all of which enjoy a view of the…

  • Creede Hotel B&B

    Southwest Colorado

    With some throwback charm, this 1892 hotel has four rooms with private bathrooms. Both the hotel and its excellent restaurant are closed October to May.

  • Jensen Inn

    Northern Colorado

    If your destination is Dinosaur National Monument, book at the comfortable, home-style Jensen Inn B&B, three miles north of Jensen, off Hwy 40.

  • Keystone Lodge & Spa

    Central Colorado

    At Lakeside Village. Offers hotel-style accommodations with comfortable rooms, pool and spa, with shuttles to take you to and from the slopes.

  • East Portal Campground

    Southwest Colorado

    At the end of the steep East Portal Rd, within the canyon walls, is this shaded campground with 15 sites, pit toilets, tables and fire grills.

  • West Lake Campground

    Northern Colorado

    One of the area's wooded campgrounds, this basic spot has a few shaded sites, picnic tables and fire rings.There are electric sites here too.

  • Inn at Keystone

    Central Colorado

    Though it's not the most luxurious choice, the Inn at Keystone is located at Mountain House, meaning you can walk to the beginner lifts.

  • Saddlehorn Campground

    Southwest Colorado

    The only organized camp in the monument has good car camping with expansive views. It’s easy for RVs and near the visitor center.

  • Dolores River RV Park

    Southwest Colorado

    This riverside campground has pleasant though overpriced sites, 1.5 miles east of town. The small cabins are the best deal going.

  • Copper Vacations

    Central Colorado

    This accommodations management company rents a variety of condos.

  • Copper Lodging

    Central Colorado

    Books lodging at Copper Mountain, which is generally in condos.

  • Echo Basin Ranch

    Southwest Colorado

    Traveling with horse? Stop for the night at Echo Basin Ranch, an affordable, unstructured dude ranch. The cheaper A-frame cabin accommodation is very cool…

  • Longs Peak Campground

    Northern Colorado

    This is the base camp of choice for the early-morning ascent of Longs Peak, one of Colorado’s most easily accessible 14ers. The scenery is striking and…