Must-see hotels in The Rocky Mountains

  • Howlers Inn

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Wolf-watchers will love this beautiful sanctuary 15 minutes outside of Bozeman. Rescued captive-born wolves live in enclosed natural areas on 4 acres,…

  • Boise Guest House

    Boise

    A veritable home away from home, this appealing old house has a handful of contemporary-styled suites with kitchenettes and living areas comfortably…

  • 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,…

  • Bowman Lake Campground

    Glacier National Park

    Rarely full, this campground 6 miles up Inside North Fork Rd from Polebridge offers very spacious sites in forested grounds, and beautiful Bowman Lake is…

  • Alpine House

    Jackson

    Two former Olympic skiers have infused this downtown home with sunny Scandinavian style and personal touches, like great service and a cozy mountaineering…

  • 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…

  • Lodge at Sandpoint

    Idaho

    Stealing the best lakeside location on Lake Pend Oreille, this modern lodge raises the bar for rustic-chic. They don't skimp on amenities with a gym, two…

  • 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,…

  • Jenny Lake Lodge

    Grand Teton National Park

    Worn timbers, down comforters and colorful quilts imbue these elegant cabins with a cozy atmosphere. It doesn't come cheap, but the Signature Stay package…

  • 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…

  • Under Canvas Yellowstone

    West Yellowstone

    Glamping has a whole new meaning out here with atmospheric canvas tents on raised wooden platforms with wooden floors and private bathrooms. The views…

  • Rainbow Ranch Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Rustic but ultra-chic, Rainbow Ranch offers a select group of pondside or riverside rooms, most with roaring stone fireplaces, balconies and access to the…

  • 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,…

  • Mill House

    Wyoming

    Lander's most stylish address is an artful conversion of the town's old mill house, with exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and muted color schemes that…

  • 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…

  • Mad Carpenter Inn

    Wyoming

    With landscaped gardens, hot breakfast, and comfy, snug wood-trimmed rooms, the Mad Carpenter Inn has warmth and class to spare. A serious game room…

  • Limelight Hotel

    Idaho

    Downtown Ketchum's coolest hotel, the Limelight has an appealing stone facade, muted earthy tones in the semi-luxurious rooms and some fine views from the…

  • 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…

  • Meadow Creek Tiny House Resort & Spa

    Idaho

    The beautiful wood cabins with hardwood floors and slick contemporary furnishings (and Sawtooth views!) would be reason enough to stay here. But the on…

  • The Lark

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    With a lively yellow palette and modern graphic design, this hip place is a big step up from its former life as a grungy motel. Rooms are fresh and the…

  • Lake Yellowstone Hotel

    Yellowstone National Park

    Commanding the northern lakeshore, this buttercup-yellow colonial behemoth sets romantics aflutter. It harks back to a bygone era, though the rooms that…

  • 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…

  • North Fork Hostel & Square Peg Ranch

    Glacier National Park

    Glacier’s quirky hostel requires a bit of legwork to get to and lacks the basic comforts of other park lodges (electricity is limited), but in many ways…

  • 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…

  • Belton Chalet

    Glacier National Park

    Built and opened the same year as the national park (1910), this Swiss chalet overlooking the railroad tracks in West Glacier was Glacier’s first tourist…

  • Murray Hotel

    Montana

    Central to Livingston’s history since 1904, the Murray is the place to bed down with the ghosts of gunslinger Calamity Jane and director Sam Peckinpah …

  • 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…

  • Brownie’s

    Glacier National Park

    Above Brownie’s Deli & Bakery, this casual HI hostel is packed with travelers staying in the coed six-and eight-person dorms or small, rustic private…

  • 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…

  • Climbers' Ranch

    Grand Teton National Park

    Started as a refuge for serious climbers, these rustic log cabins run by the American Alpine Club are now available to hikers, who can take advantage of…

  • 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…