51 Best Hotels in Colorado, USA

The luxurious Hotel Jerome, first opened in 1889, has an upbeat, private-club-like decor that retains the stately hotel's historic integrity but gives it a sumptuous sheen. Huge guest rooms with high ceilings pay homage to the Old West, with chairs covered in heritage plaid and cowhide. The Living Room lounge is a lively gathering space with cozy seating areas inside, while the pool and hot tub area and patio seating for the legendary J-Bar offer a lively outdoor space. Three-bedroom condos allow the hotel to accommodate larger parties. 

Set in the heart of downtown and right at the base of the gondola, Aspen's oldest and most iconic ski-in ski-out hotel features luxurious, modern rooms and superior staff and service. Most accommodations have mountain-view balconies; all have fireplaces, beds piled with plush down comforters, and large marble bathrooms. On-site are two of the town's best restaurants, Element 47 and Ajax Tavern, as well as a wine bar that hosts an impressive wine list (you can take a tour of the cellar) and the most fashionable après-ski scene.

On a working ranch, the luxurious Vista Verde provides city slickers with an authentic Western experience; lodge rooms are huge and beautifully appointed, with lace curtains, Western art, and lodgepole furniture, while the spacious cabins are more rustic, with pine paneling and old-fashioned wood-burning stoves, plus refrigerators, coffeemakers, and porches. They are well stocked with snacks and leave little to be desired in terms of amenities and creature comforts. Three-, five-, and seven-night packages are available. Two weeks a year you can participate in a cattle drive; there are also weeks for adults only.

Boasting old-world luxury and service, the signature pink-stucco buildings fill the manicured grounds at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, where a pristine lake, fine dining, and a luxurious spa offer one of the state's most pampering experiences. The cottages hark back to the days when wealthy Easterners gathered in the Adirondacks to enjoy an unhurried lifestyle. If you're going to stay in the South Towers, where the rooms vary in size from snug to immense—request one with a lake-view balcony. In summer, families enjoy paddleboats and gather around the large infinity pool, which appears to flow into Cheyenne Lake. At the on-site spa, try a Ginger Lime sugar scrub or the Poultice massage, a deep, heated muscle treatment dating back to the 14th century. The tennis and pickleball instructors are excellent, and the championship golf courses (which are not open to public play) are among Colorado's best.

Secluded in a broad, verdant valley, this deluxe dude ranch offers a smorgasbord of activities as well as plush, Western-style accommodations with wood-paneled walls, beautiful furnishings, and bathrooms with copper sinks and custom vanities. The all-inclusive rates (priced per person) include your own personal horse, fine meals, live entertainment, and a wide range of outdoor activities—horseback riding, fly-fishing, mountain biking, hiking, a ropes course and zipline, kids' camp, and more.

The lobby here—which guests can view from each floor—is the impressively renovated Union Station, a retro delight of desks with chain-pull lamps, long wooden benches, and constant bustle; the nostalgic sense of being on a train journey is carried elegantly into the 112 rooms, each of which offers a unique layout and design. The Pullman rooms on the train-track side are fully soundproofed and decorated with mahogany and train-themed art; other rooms might feature exposed beams, oversized windows for views of LoDo, or lofted ceilings. In-room iPads for easy navigation around the hotel and town, soft leather upholstery, and beige and white linens and accents are hallmarks of all rooms. With 12 bars and restaurants, there's something for everyone: Snooze and Pigtrain Coffee Company for breakfast; ACME Delicatessen or Wafels & Dinges for a fast lunch or quick dinner; modern American at Mercantile Dining and Provisions and ND streetBAR; fresh seafood at Stoic & Genuine; small plates at Ultreia; and Milkbox Ice Creamery for dessert. There are also a couple of lounges, including the casual ground-floor Terminal Bar and the retro Cooper Lounge on the top floor, with its views straight up 17th Street and vintage suitcases as decor touches.

Many visitors come to this 6,500-acre ranch outside Winter Park for unrivaled cross-country skiing, with 75 miles of groomed trails, but they wind up staying for the resort's comfort and privacy. Choose from a room or suite in the lodge built in 2008, the former lodge that's now a reasonably priced bunkhouse, or a cabin in the woods. The pet-friendly cabins range in size from 675 to 2,200 square feet, but all have wood-burning fireplaces and furnishings that reflect the resort's ranching history. In the loft cabins the beds are upstairs and bathrooms downstairs. In the lodge, upscale, Western-style rooms have some paneled walls (from lumber harvested at the ranch), pine furniture, and beds covered with colorful quilts. Some rooms have stone fireplaces. From tapping the power of geothermal springs to using trees cleared on the property to build part of the new lodge to the on-site Ranch House restaurant ($$$) that uses sustainable and organic ingredients, this resort lives green. Take in a yoga class at the full-service spa or work with cattle on a horseback ride, fly-fish, mountain-bike, and hike in the surrounding area. Hallowed Grounds coffee shop offers pastries and other quick breakfast items, and the rustic Heck's Tavern features three meals a day as well.

Rooms at the Four Seasons are large and attractive, in a contemporary alpine style (with warm hickory-wood and limestone accents); every room has at least one gas-burning fireplace and a balcony. Guests appreciate the 14,000-square-foot spa and a dedicated ski concierge located right at the Gondola One chairlift (they've got rental gear and maps, and can even hook you up with ski lessons). On-site restaurants and lounges offer creative cocktails and seasonal eats.

This upscale boutique hotel on Gore Creek is perfectly located for outdoor enthusiasts, but its private fireplaces and featherbeds, as well as the sprawling spa and fitness center, may tempt guests to spend the entire stay indoors. Rooms feel like a home away from home thanks to spacious living areas and large bathrooms. Soak in one of the deep bathtubs or in one of the indoor or outdoor hot tubs. The 18,000-square-foot fitness center has a hefty lineup of group fitness classes and Peloton bikes. Park for free in the public lot across the street and walk into town in just a few minutes.

"Lumière" means "light" in French, and this luxury lodge lives up to its name—suites open onto dramatic mountain views, and the decor brings the outside in with a mountain-modern design. To top it off, the personal service is out of this world, with an extremely polite and helpful staff and comprehensive concierge services. Other perks include five-star amenities, ski-valet service, warm-soak and cold-plunge pools, high-end chef's kitchens, and twice-daily maid service. A European breakfast is served daily.

You can't get any closer to a ski run in the United States than the Osprey, unless you sleep on the lift. This sleek, chic slope-side hotel is steps from the Strawberry Park Express high-speed quad lift. The rooms in this truly boutique property (there are a mere 45 of them including a two-bedroom penthouse suite) are refreshingly spacious and airy, illuminated with a cozy gas fireplace. Couples can enjoy tapas at the bar next to the "living room" lounge.

With magnificent antler chandeliers, and towering windows opening out onto the mountain, the lobby of this slope-side hotel manages to be both cozy and grand. Rooms are small and simply furnished but the resort is designed with skiers in mind. Perhaps the ultimate in pampering is stepping into your warmed and waiting ski boots. With two gondolas just outside, this is a true ski-in ski-out property. Once the boots are off, enjoy a hot toddy or s'mores by the outdoor fire pits. Village-view rooms with balconies offer sunset vistas and great people-watching in the square below. The on-site Exhale Spa and the nearby Beaver Creek Golf Club (with preferred tee times for guests) also make this hotel popular with nonskiers.

Here towering wood beams highlighted by stone fireplaces make for a grand scene in the lobby and on the outdoor terrace, where a fire pit ties together the cozy scene. Charming rooms feature fireplaces and panoramic views of Beaver Creek Mountain or Vail Valley. The 21,000-square foot spa focuses on treatments using Colorado-sourced ingredients (like locally mined activated charcoal), while the fitness center offers group classes and cardio machines facing the majestic mountain. The numerous on-site restaurants and bar near the pool make it easy to stay put when not on the slopes.

Manhattan chic meets Colorado ski lodge at this boutique hotel, where you will find the work of Mexican abstract artist Manuel Felguérez throughout, and the lively Lounge at Leonora with its craft cocktails and street-fare-style bites. Rooms are sleek, contemporary, and artsy. Enjoy free in-room snacks, fruit, and beverages—not that you'll spend much time in your room once you discover the heated outdoor pool and rooftop hot tubs with mountain views. Slope-side, there's the Sebastian Basecamp, a ski concierge at the Gondola One lift where you can grab your gear and hot coffee; in summer, pick up your bike. Leonora restaurant has a large wine selection and serves stellar food.

This bustling high-rise is one of Steamboat's few ski-in ski-out properties; the amenities are classic resort-town, with a ski shop, golf course, an outdoor heated pool, and four rooftop hot tubs with sweeping views of the surrounding ski slopes. The public areas offer you cozy hangout "pods," including a comfortable area for Wi-Fi users and a game room with billiards and oversized chess and checkers tables. Rooms have green accents and hip furnishings, and the hotel has added one- to three-bedroom condos and two- and three-bedroom villas.

Wrap yourself in a big white spa robe and head directly for the 24 soaking pools that are terraced on several levels overlooking the San Juan River; as a hotel guest you'll have 24-hour access. Pick your temperature (from Tranquility to Lobster Pot) and relax. The guest rooms are housed in three buildings, the newest and poshest of which was Colorado's first hotel to be LEED Gold certified. Standard rooms in the other buildings are basic but comfortable, and the deluxe rooms and suites come with kitchenettes. And if the mineral pools aren't enough to relax you, visit the on-site spa for massage and other treatments.

Unwind in the luxury of this classy yet casual hotel and its stellar spa, in a building where the Colorado red-sandstone exterior reflects the local surroundings and the lobby features walnut floors, marble staircases, and a golden onyx bar. Most rooms have mountain views, and all have plush, custom-made beds and slate bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in showers. Photographs of Boulder adorn the hotel's walls. Jill's Restaurant and Bistro serves three meals daily, and the T-Zero Lounge offers an innovative martini roster along with live music on weekends. The St Julien is downtown, minutes from the Boulder Creek Path and trails.

The well-established St. Regis Aspen resembles a mountain chalet that's both stately and contemporary: the lobby and library have rich wood paneling and modern furnishings; the gray-and-brown guest rooms have hardwood floors and large, leather-frame beds; and the elegant bathrooms feature gray marble tile and polished silver fixtures. The Remède Spa has 15 treatment rooms and an oxygen lounge, and the fine-dining restaurant features select dishes from top chefs. Proud of its rituals, the St. Regis offers Après Tea Buffet (custom hot chocolate is also available), late-afternoon champagne sabering, and its "Downhill Snapper"—the hotel's proprietary Bloody Mary. The seasonal and buzzy Snow Lodge is a luxe concert venue, lounge, and restaurant and the fashionable set's favorite après-ski hangout.

Perched regally on a hill, with a commanding view of town, the Stanley is one of Colorado's great old hotels, featuring Georgian colonial–style architecture and a storied, haunted history that inspired Stephen King's novel The Shining. The Cascades restaurant offers lunch and dinner, while the renovated Whiskey Bar serves Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and scotches and Brunch & Co. in the Lodge offers daily breakfast and lunch. 

Perched like a palace atop the hill at the base of the slopes and overlooking the Roaring Fork Valley, the Viceroy Snowmass is the undisputed king of the village in terms of luxury, service, and location. This ski-in ski-out property eschews the Colorado lodge feel with a modern, European look featuring sleek furniture and pampering amenities like soaking tubs and galley kitchens. The spa has six treatment rooms, including Vichy showers and couples' massage suites. There's no reason to head back up to Snowmass Village for a bite after skiing: the on-site TORO Kitchen and Lounge serves bold Latin dishes and great cocktails. Nest restaurant–bar serves pub grub, craft lagers, ales, and stouts.

This beautiful property features warm woods, elaborate glass fixtures, and luxurious details, and the pampering service is typical of the chain. The location is good—it's only two blocks from the 16th Street Mall—but the Ritz makes it tough to leave your room, with its buttery leather furniture, featherbeds, oversize baths, and espresso machines. The state-of-the-art fitness center is complimentary; the spa is almost too pretty and has a full range of treatments emphasizing natural products. The club-level rooms start at an extra $200 per night and garner five food offerings throughout the day as well as a dedicated business center. Elway's restaurant ($$$)—one of three outposts of the original in Cherry Creek—serves superb steaks and seafood.

Surrounded by shops, restaurants, and galleries, and just steps away from the Eagle Bahn Gondola (which runs right to the top of Vail Mountain), The Arrabelle is a star in Lionshead Village. The decor evokes a sophisticated, cozy, European-style chalet. Rooms are spacious and romantic, many featuring fireplaces and a lavish floor-to-ceiling drapery canopy over the bed. Besides the rooftop pool and hot tubs, the resort has a large spa with whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, and a 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center.

A large atrium that doubles as an art gallery on the first floor grabs all the attention at this modern hotel a few hundred yards from the lifts. Rooms are moderately decorated and generously proportioned and nicely split between a bedroom and living room with kitchenette—you'll get more space for your money here than at most other properties in the heart of the village, which makes it great for families. Creekside views are pricier but tranquil, especially if you have a balcony.

Elegant and contemporary, this downtown inn has a spacious, Craftsman-style great room with warm tones and an inviting stone fireplace, and original artwork is on display throughout the property. Each room is individually decorated, and all have flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and luxurious, high-thread-count, all-cotton linens. Some rooms have Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, and balconies. A gourmet full breakfast is included. Guests have access to a local fitness center—and bottled water, organic coffee and tea, soda, and snacks in the lobby.

An ultramodern lodge that's all sharp lines, sleek surfaces, and colorful, contemporary art is just steps from the gondola and features huge rooms and suites. Fireplaces keep the rooms toasty on winter evenings, and a hot tub on the second floor is great for relaxing stiff muscles after a day on the slopes or trails. There are plenty of other nice touches, including chic leather furnishings and complimentary wine and cheese in winter.

At this 217-acre resort on the slopes of Cheyenne Mountain, superb swimming facilities (including an Olympic-size pool), a variety of tennis courts, and a Pete Dye championship golf course tempt you to remain on-property, despite the easy access to the high country. The main lodge is an attractive setting for relaxing and dining, with a massive stone fireplace and thick wooden beams supporting the soaring ceiling. The guest rooms, in eight separate buildings on the hillside, are simply but attractively decorated, with private balconies and plenty of space.

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 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.

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. 

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.