28 Best Hotels in Colorado, USA

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.

Each floor here has a pop-culture theme, from classic cars to TV to science fiction, and the rooms are spacious and groovy, with speakers for your music and comfy, mod furnishings. There are also "hyperthemed" rooms, including themes such as comic books, Barbie, and disco, along with suites featuring art and decor devoted to the Rolling Stones and Kiss. The eclectic art collection displayed around the hotel has received national attention. A robot roams the hallways and bubbly music plays in the background. The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar is a retro eatery and popular local happy-hour joint that serves comfort food with a twist such as lobster mac and cheese.

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.

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.

Dating back to the late 1800s, this cozy lodge has rooms in the main building as well as rustic, secluded cabins with their own kitchens. The Riverside Restaurant serves upscale dishes, European fare, and regular specials as well as a from-scratch breakfast. The deck is a great place for fine views. Recreation options include a game room with a pool table, outdoor fire and horseshoe pits, a private stocked fishing pond, and a playground with Western touches like a train and miners cabin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This all-inclusive guest ranch offers views of the Continental Divide, complete seclusion, and superb trails. Test your skills as a cowboy on a cattle drive or an overnight pack trip, or try white-water rafting or fly-fishing. Accommodations are in comfortable, carpeted, one- and three-bedroom log cabins fitted with wood-burning stoves.

This classic is perfect for families who want a taste of luxury without tip-heavy service (guest services such as bellhops are available upon request). Despite its 1950s heritage, the Limelight is a modern mountain hotel, complete with contemporary art and a cheerful lobby lounge that features a roaring fireplace and cozy mid-century chairs for sipping coffee or cocktails from the nearby bar. Fronting Wagner Park (and a fun kids' playground), the location can't be beat; it's just a block from the pedestrian mall and only three blocks from Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain. The spacious, recently renovated rooms have plush beds, sleek furniture, and modern lighting.

Located atop the Milk Market on the Dairy Block within walking distance of Coors Field, the Maven's quiet, larger-than-average rooms help shield guests from the chaos going on in the lobby and surrounding area. The front desk is a bit hidden within the bustling entrance, but once upstairs that all fades away in the modern, chic rooms, which offer lofted ceilings, massive windows with Coors Field or city views, and art that's unique to each space (the art hanging around the rest of the hotel is worth checking out, too). The $25 (plus tax) daily amenity fee gets guests a cup of coffee each morning, a beverage during happy hour, use of a courtesy car within a 2-mile radius, and access to a small but decent fitness center as well as discounts on food and shopping. Some rooms sport a swing or sectional sofa while others have a walk-out balcony or soaking tub; there are bunk-bed rooms available, too, which are ideal for families (guests need to request specific room attributes). The colorful, light-filled Milk Market houses 16 Frank Bonanno concept spots, including Lou's Hot and Naked for chicken, Morning Jones for baked goods, and MoPoke for Hawaiian-style sushi, along with several cocktail bars/lounges, coffee shops, and retail stores.

Families and dog lovers enjoy these comfortable, charming, whimsically decorated log cabins, which have such unique touches as cow-spotted walls, canoe-paddle headboards, and wooden ducks swimming on the ceiling. Guests can cast a line for trout in the adjacent canal, roast marshmallows at the communal fire pit, or fire up the barbecue in the courtyard.

This mountain-luxe slope-side hotel provides an upscale retreat at a down-home resort, featuring roomy two- to four-bedroom suites decorated with contemporary furnishings. Each is equipped with a kitchen (think granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances), gas fireplace, and washer/dryer. A game area and a heated pool with a slide make it a hit with kids, while a hot tub and private club make it a perfect place for adults to unwind. A wide range of on-site and Village Center restaurants provide variety for longer stays, and Purgatory also offers condos and townhomes.

The playful, pink-neon bunny sign outside this motel has been a local landmark since 1952, making it an unofficial gateway to Steamboat Springs. The location is ideal if you're visiting the springs (across the street); the ski area (the bus stops outside); and downtown shops, bars, and restaurants. All rooms are standard motel style, although there's new carpeting and updated decor, along with EV charging stations. Most have balconies with views of the Yampa River, and there's a free shuttle to the slopes. Continental breakfast is included.

A tetherball on the turf, a riverside fire pit, and welcoming front porches: these are just a few of the touches that make this old homestead a uniquely pleasant place to stay. There are 14 simple but modernized cabins with fully equipped kitchens on the Gunnison River. You can fish right outside your door or drive to Blue Mesa Reservoir, 18 miles away. You can also borrow from the resort's fleet of cruiser bikes for a leisurely cycling excursion. The cabins are dog friendly, and the proprietors are knowledgeable about fishing, trails, and local history, including the property's own barn, constructed in the late 1800s.

Right next to the Village Cabriolet lift, the Vintage is the best value if you want to be close to the resort base, and most of its comfortable rooms look out onto the mountains. The hotel has nine room configurations, from standard rooms to lofted studios; some have gas or wood-burning fireplaces. The outdoor heated pool is open year-round. The Five Mountain Tavern is a laid-back spot for a beer and pasta or steaks.

Surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park, this 860-acre family-friendly property has attractive, clean lodge rooms (with either queen, full, or bunk beds), simple cabins for two to four people, and larger cabins that can sleep as many as 88 people. Cook in your cabin or sidle up to the all-you-can-eat buffet. On-campus activities include yoga classes, arts and crafts, ecology classes, minigolf, archery, and climbing.

Next door to the Old Georgetown Railroad, this basic inn has rooms decorated with Western-style wood furniture and Southwestern blankets. A stone fireplace crowned with an elk rack greets you in the lobby, and a small indoor pool is a great place to soak after a day of skiing or exploring the high country. The three-room suite sleeps six and has a fully equipped kitchen.

Close to Larimer Square, the theaters, the 16th Street Mall, and the Colorado Convention Center, and with unpretentious, comfortable rooms—downtown hotels don't get much better than this. Rooms sport Colorado details, such as bison prints and aspen-gold and sky-blue tones, and the lobby features a bar scene backdropped by stacked fireplaces in the walls and granite communal tables. It's worth the $75-per-night upgrade for the Grand Club–level concierge floor for evening snacks and beverages and an elaborate breakfast spread. The newsroom-themed Courier. Bar and Courier. Kitchen ($$) both serve small plates and craft cocktails, while Courier. Market offers fresh sandwiches and other pre-made snacks. The well-equipped fitness center overlooks a small pool, which opens onto a sundeck with city views, and the roof is configured for tennis and running.

Stained-glass windows and homey accents throughout make this 1896 Victorian brownstone in Capitol Hill, the neighborhood immediately east of downtown, exceptionally appealing. Many of the rooms have overstuffed Victorian armchairs and such historic touches as furniture once owned by Baby Doe Tabor. Some units have tile fireplaces, others have small sitting rooms. Each room has a full kitchen, a holdover from the building's days as an apartment building, and full breakfast is included.

This stylish midsize business- and family-friendly hotel is ideally located on the edge of downtown, and the spacious rooms have been updated with comfortable beds and the latest in high-tech perks to complement the brass and mahogany furnishings and roomy marble bathrooms. All rooms contain wet bars and private terraces with exceptional city views. The restaurant, Gattara ($$), sends out Italian cuisine for all three meals daily—including pizzas from the wood-fired oven—and features a reasonably priced and well-chosen wine list (not surprisingly, Italian-heavy), as well.