Must-see hotels in The Rocky Mountains

  • Fireside Resort Cabins

    Jackson

    Cabins here are rustic chic, with luxury bedding, TVs, fireplaces and private outdoor fire pits. Located 2 miles north of Hwy 22 on Hwy 390. There's a…

  • North Rim Campground

    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.

  • Tower

    Wyoming

    The newest lodgings at the resort, these spacious VIP residences are decked in hardwood, with leather armchairs, a fireplace and full kitchen.

  • Roosevelt Lodge

    Yellowstone National Park

    Founded in 1906 as a tented camp, present-day Roosevelt Lodge was built in 1919 and retains an old-timey cowboy feel, offering 80 rustic cabins, horseback…

  • Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

    Yellowstone National Park

    A classy vibe, a good variety of accommodations and a useful location make this one of the park’s most popular hotels. The main choice is between the…

  • Hotel Jerome

    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…

  • Glacier Park Lodge

    Glacier National Park

    Set in attractive, perfectly manicured flower-filled grounds overlooking Montana’s oldest golf course, this historic 1914 lodge was built in the classic…

  • Redstone Inn

    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…

  • Kandahar Lodge

    Montana

    Nothing feels more luxurious to a skier than finishing the day's last run at the back door of their lodge, then popping into the outdoor hot tub before…

  • Moraine Park Campground

    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…

  • Kimpton Hotel Born

    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…

  • Lake Lodge Cabins

    Yellowstone National Park

    The cabins at Lake Lodge are a relatively simple affair. The Western cabins ($246) are spacious, modern and ideal for families, either in forested back…

  • Rising Sun Motor Inn

    Glacier National Park

    One of two classic 1940s-era motor inns in the park, the Rising Sun's recent makeover has brought it tastefully up-to-date without sacrificing its…

  • Tyrolean Lodge

    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…

  • Sunlight Lodge

    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…

  • Canyon Campground

    Yellowstone National Park

    This huge campground is the most densely forested in the park, but the 11 loops are also some of the most cramped, which makes staying here feel like…

  • Old Faithful Snow Lodge

    Yellowstone National Park

    This modern lodge was built in 1999 in a ‘New Western’ style and offers the only winter accommodations available at Old Faithful. The main lodge has a…

  • Railroad Bridge

    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…

  • Granite Park Chalet

    Glacier National Park

    A popular stopping point for hikers on the Swiftcurrent Pass and Highline trails, this very basic chalet (pit toilets) dates back to the park's early 20th…

  • Pebble Creek Campground

    Yellowstone National Park

    The park’s most remote campground is set along the banks of a creek in grizzly habitat and surrounded on three sides by the rugged cliffs of the Absaroka…

  • Indian Creek Campground

    Yellowstone National Park

    Located 8 miles south of Mammoth Junction, this low-key spot is probably the park’s most underused campground – most people speed by between Mammoth and…

  • Glacier Campground

    Glacier National Park

    This well-run and friendly campground, located 1 mile west of West Glacier and off Hwy 2, sits on 40 acres of densely wooded grounds. Sites (all have…

  • St Mary Lodge & Resort

    Glacier National Park

    Despite mountains looming in the background and the park entrance a half-mile away, this hotel's location at the junction of Hwy 89 and the eastern…

  • 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…

  • Source Hotel

    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…

  • Section House

    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…

  • Bridge Bay Campground

    Yellowstone National Park

    This mega-complex adjacent to the marina, 3 miles southwest of Lake Village, appeals to fishing and boating enthusiasts. Some lower sites offer lake views…

  • Strater Hotel

    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…

  • Austria Haus

    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…

  • Hyatt Grand Aspen

    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…

  • Murphy's Resort

    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…

  • Snow Mountain Ranch

    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 Mountain Lodge

    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…

  • Hotel Colorado

    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 …

  • Grant Village Campground

    Yellowstone National Park

    On the western shore of Yellowstone Lake, 22 miles north of the South Entrance, this is the park’s biggest campground, with a nearby boat launch, an RV…

  • Hotel Aspen

    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…

  • Sawtooth Hotel

    Idaho

    Set in a nostalgic 1931 log motel, the Sawtooth updates the slim comforts of yesteryear, but keeps the hospitality effusively Stanley-esque. Six rooms are…

  • Molly Gibson Lodge

    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…

  • Sun Valley Lodge

    Idaho

    The celebrities already came in droves before the 2015 renovation that spruced up this swank 1930s-era lodge – Sun Valley's first and finest. Standard…

  • The Bunkhouse

    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…