151 Best Hotels in Colorado, USA

Some rooms at this Southwestern-style budget motel have views of the Colorado National Monument. Maps of hiking and biking trails are available at the front desk. Business suites have a separate living area, pull-out sleeper sofa, coffeemaker, microwave, and refrigerator. Restaurants are nearby, a hot breakfast is included, and kids 18 and under stay free.

Copper Mountain Resort manages the majority of lodging in the area, ranging from standard hotel rooms to spacious condos and townhomes. The Center Village is the heart of the action, as it's close to most of the shops and restaurants. Unlike Vail with its Tyrolean feel and Breckenridge with its mining-town roots, Copper Mountain Resort was built from scratch, and has a more modern and function-over-form feel, with concrete towers showing just a hint of alpine architecture. East Village is not as centrally located but provides easier access to the mountain's more challenging terrain.

A log-cabin-style building and rooms ringing a pretty garden and pool make this hotel feel remote even though it's on Montrose's main drag. Many of the rooms have themed decor, from Americana to a John Wayne tribute room. A continental breakfast is served in the small but comfortable lobby.

A relic of silver-mining days, this charming 1890s structure with a street-front balcony has been fully restored. Comfortable rooms are done up with the usual Western flair, and all have private, renovated baths, although the Bat Masterson bathroom is at the end of the hallway. Excellent lunch and dinner, as well as complimentary hot breakfast, are served in the dining room.

With a huge stone fireplace in a wood-beamed lobby, this alpine-style ski lodge provides a cozy, unpretentious haven. Paneled rooms are decorated in neutrals with traditional furnishings. The hot tub sits on a redwood deck with a breathtaking view of the mountains. Historic downtown is within walking distance, and hiking, biking, and Nordic ski trails are only minutes away. The innkeepers are avid sports people and happily give winter and summer trail advice. Homemade muesli and pastries are included in the generous breakfast.

This artfully restored 1886 hotel is one of the best examples of high Victorian architecture in the area, so it's no surprise that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The columned lobby has brass fixtures, chandeliers, and rich oak paneling, although much of the beauty is hidden behind a rambling antiques and knickknacks store. The comfortable rooms have graceful touches like lace curtains and antique heirloom quilts.

Sleep above the stills in one of the spacious, soundproofed, modern rooms—all of which have local art, fireplaces, and large bathrooms with rain showers—atop the Marble Distilling Company. Head downstairs for a complimentary cocktail and view of Hazel, the copper still that is the centerpiece of the bar. Or have cocktails delivered upstairs; you can even make your own drinks using the high-end bar sets and bottles for purchase in each room. 

The Cherry Creek shopping district is 4 miles away, and the major museums and the zoo are a five-minute drive from this bustling hotel, which provides coveted mountain views from many of its rooms. The rooms sport a plush feel while retaining a business-traveler environment. There's a small but serviceable fitness center, and the indoor pool is great for families traveling with kids. In the morning, breakfast—both buffet and à la carte—is available for purchase in the Eggcetera full-service dining room off the lobby, while the on-site Flagstone's serves burgers and Southwestern comfort food for lunch and dinner.

Quiet and intimate, this impeccably furnished and maintained Victorian inn is just three blocks from downtown. Guests enjoy gourmet breakfasts and can relax in the beautiful library or on the large front porch. Elegant rooms—some with fireplaces and claw-foot tubs—feature stylish, mostly modern furnishings that will make you want to settle in for a spell. The Fuller Suite has a private staircase that leads from a sitting room to a top-floor bedroom, reading area, and bath.

Built in 1919 as a boardinghouse for miners, this historic hotel has been painstakingly renovated; step into the lobby and you will encounter a slower pace of life and extraordinary attention to detail. The rooms are full of light, and the full-service bar is a deep, rich walnut. The common areas feature a library and a baby grand piano. A full hot breakfast is served in a cheerfully trimmed breakfast nook and includes made-to-order lattes and cappuccinos.

Well situated in the middle of the downtown shopping district, this Marriott-owned property is ideal for business travelers, with spacious rooms that sport small sitting areas and large desks. A hot breakfast is included, and the hotel features a small fitness center and a decent-size indoor pool. There is an extra charge for parking, unusual in a small town like this.

Cute and no-frills, this mom-and-pop motel is adjacent to the Boulder Creek Path near the mouth of Boulder Canyon, far from Boulder's bustle yet a few minutes' walk from downtown. With its knotty-pine siding, red doors, and colorful flower boxes, this motel has a distinctive charm. The cabin-style rooms are simple but cozy (and quiet). Pets can stay, too.

This 1885 stagecoach stop has morphed into a European-style boutique hotel complete with a chalet facade and a garden courtyard. The rooms are cozy, dressed with Victorian wallpaper and trimmed in dark woods. Antique lamps cast a warm glow on the wrought-iron beds draped with beautiful quilts.

This luxury lodge in a quiet part of Vail Village maintains a low profile, which is just the approach its hard-core skiing regulars prefer. There are five large condos with various configurations (19 bedrooms overall) that can be partitioned off into smaller spaces. All these apartments are spacious, luxuriously decorated, and have kitchens with all the latest gadgets.

The views are spectacular from this longtime private club overlooking the red rocks in the Garden of the Gods. You don't have to be a member, however, to spend a night at the resort where all of the rooms have west-facing windows with views of the Garden of the Gods. The rooms are decorated with modern furnishings, hardwood floors, and faux-fur throws adding a cozy feel that extends through the rich wood and stone trimmings throughout the resort.

The General Palmer Hotel is a faithfully restored historic property in downtown Durango with a clean, bright look, as well as period furniture and Victorian touches that reinforce an old-timey feel. The individually appointed rooms are charming without being cutesy. Cookies, coffee, and tea are always available in the lobby, and a hot breakfast is served daily.

Unlimited and convenient access to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, just steps from this modern-but-basic lodge, is the reason to stay here. You'll find a contemporary lobby and unfussy guest rooms decorated in earth tones. Deluxe rooms have small fridges, microwaves, and tiny balconies or terraces in addition to standard conveniences such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. 

Breckenridge's newest crown jewel, the Grand Colorado sprawls at the base of Peak 8, with walk-out access to the Rocky Mountain and Colorado Superchair lifts. With five reservable private movie theaters, an expansive pool and hot tub area, and an ice rink, the resort has no shortage of stuff to do when you're not skiing. Little luxuries like the on-site ski butlers, who bring rental equipment to your door, and the adults-only Grotto hot tub at the resort's Infinity Spa make this place feel like a true escape.

Built in 1920 and on the National Register of Historic Places, this lodge is perched on the hillside overlooking Grand Lake and has 70 cabins, a swimming pool, a hot tub, picnic tables, a playground, and sundecks. The cabins are comfortable if a bit small, with wood-paneled walls and leather couches. Head to the main lodge to feast on breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or simply relax on a porch swing and fill up on what are arguably the best views in town.

A warm stone-and-log lobby with a huge fireplace welcomes guests to this comfortable lodge in the mountain's base village. Muted earth- and pastel tones with copper accents adorn the rooms, most of which have kitchenettes. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and the hotel also has a spa, steam room, hot tub, fitness center, and heated indoor-outdoor pool.

Plush high-back chairs invite visitors to relax in the spacious lobby of this hotel that lives up to its name. A private-club look dominates the hotel's main restaurant (there is also a casual breakfast spot), and an old-fashioned charm characterizes the rooms, though the artwork, bathrooms, and furniture have a fresh, more modern feel.

Situated on the slopes, this hip lodge with a focus on sustainability couldn't have a more convenient location. The small but cozy rooms come in gray and cream tones, with Western decor touches and leather furnishings, and the balconies have views of the surrounding mountains. There's also a ski valet and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and Eatery + Bar serves breakfast in the morning and après-ski snacks and cocktails from 3 to 9 pm daily.

Located right at the entrance of the park, behind the Oasis, this simple lodge offers clean, comfortable rooms with patios that feature great views of the dunes and mountains. Two rooms also have a refrigerator, microwave, and private grill. A stationary RV with a private deck is available for overnight stays behind the lodge. There's a minimum two-night stay on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. All rooms are nonsmoking.

Definitely geared toward the business traveler, the Hilton Denver is a three-block walk from the Denver Convention Complex and has 50,000 square feet of meeting space of its own. Rooms feature light colors and maple woods, and ergonomic desks and chairs. The casually elegant Prospect's Urban Kitchen and Bar is worthwhile whether you have an expense account or not, and there's a Starbucks on-site. The heated indoor pool is nice, and the fitness center contains enough equipment to provide a well-rounded workout.

Innkeepers Sallie and Welling Clark realized their dream when they restored this 1902 home and transformed it into a B&B. Two rooms in the main house, two in the adjacent carriage house, and two in another Victorian next door are filled with family heirlooms and ornate antiques. Guest rooms are cozy with fireplaces and down pillows and quilts. The staff knows the region well, and can be helpful as you decide what to do in Colorado Springs.

The basic, no-nonsense rooms here have comfortable lodgepole beds and showers en suite; rates include unlimited use of the pools during your stay. Reserve the apartment to have after-hours pool access.

A delightful small hotel nestled in a 1948 building, the Bristol—which is now owned by the Magnuson Hotels chain—not only has its location working for it, but also old-fashioned personalized service. Situated right downtown, it is surrounded by shops and restaurants, and it has an immediately inviting lobby, with a fireplace and bookshelf. The staff goes out of its way to recommend local sights and dining. Rooms remain on the small side, but they feature warm earth tones and comfortable beds. Families and groups will appreciate the special family-style rooms, which offer four people the ability to stay in two rooms connected by a bathroom for about $70 more per night.

The graceful sandstone colonnades, Italianate campaniles, and historic charm of this hotel dating from 1893 contributed to it being included on the National Register of Historic Places. The luxury inside has faded over time, but antique furniture and fireplaces in the common areas and traditional patterns on couches and carpets throughout the building maintain the vintage atmosphere. A mix of modern and antique furniture dot the rooms, many of which feature faux fireplaces with exposed brick. With mountain and city views from the penthouse suites, you'll join the rungs of notable and notorious guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone, who stayed here during its glory days.

Conveniently located at the base of the gondola, this hotel has a crisp and contemporary vibe. The bathroom floors are heated, and the complimentary breakfast includes freshly baked pastries and two hot dishes daily. The staff will store your mountain bike or your skis, and the convenient in-town location means you have easy access to just about anything. The in-house Cosmopolitan restaurant is one of the town's finest.

Right across from the train station, this century-old downtown hotel has some rooms that overlook the train station along the river to the north and others that oversee a three-story, New Orleans–style atrium, which is accented by colorful canopies and Tiffany lamps. Seven connected buildings house the guest rooms individually decorated with period pieces. The family-friendly Glenwood Canyon Brewpub is on the ground floor, as is the hotel's coffee shop, River Blend.