103 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.

Each floor of rooms in this nine-story building is dedicated to a different artist, with original art in every room by the artist, as well—you can't miss the entry-level greeting Wall Drawing #397 by Sol LeWitt or the video art in the elevators that signal this is going to be a unique lodging experience. The eclectic rooms feature vividly colored pillows, furniture in fanciful yet quite comfortable shapes, and welcome touches such as white marble bathrooms, espresso machines, expandable workstations, and very soft bathrobes. The hotel sits next to the Denver Art Museum—the museum’s curator of 30 years was also responsible for assembling the $100 million in pieces at ART, almost all of which can be viewed simply by asking a staff member to escort you—and is within walking distance of many other art museums as well as across the street from the History Colorado Center. Let's not forget the incredible views from the upper-floor rooms and the restaurant and lounge. The window-surrounded, fourth-floor restaurant, Fire, serves modern American cuisine and offers an art-heavy, stylish, and inviting atmosphere, with the one-story-high, Mylar-based Light Knots by Larry Bell as its centerpiece. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls between the lobby and outdoor lounge area operate like sliding doors and are left open on temperate evenings, and the firepit, also a work of art, surrounds comfortable seating that leads to private, covered seating elsewhere on the patio overlooking Broadway.

No detail has been overlooked at this beautifully restored 1886 hotel, a gold-rush-era landmark that has hosted such VIPs as Theodore Roosevelt and Oprah Winfrey. Big-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs, and a small in-house spa are among the thoroughly modern features that make this such a relaxing place to stay. Other luxurious touches include stained-glass chandeliers, papered ceilings, and lovely antiques. Some suites come with kitchenettes and separate sitting areas.

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.

This grande dame of Colorado lodging has hosted public figures from President Eisenhower to the Beatles since it first opened its doors in 1892, and the details are exquisite: a dramatic nine-story lobby is topped with a glorious stained-glass ceiling, and the Victorian rooms have sophisticated wainscoting and art deco fixtures. The hotel pays equal attention to some modern necessities, such as high-speed Wi-Fi. The formal Palace Arms ($$$$) is the in-house restaurant; the Churchill cigar bar sells rare cigars and single-malt scotches. The addition of a coffee-and-tea shop added a much-needed casual option for a quick snack or light breakfast. A full-service spa has Swiss showers and a natural-rock waterfall that draws from the hotel's artesian well.

The fashionable and amenities-packed Catbird takes lodging up a notch in Denver: its RiNo location puts guests within walking distance of the area's cultural offerings and newer restaurants, while the uniquely configured space itself makes it appealing to just hang out for the day, even if just to check out the large and intriguing art collection displayed throughout the building. The lobby entrance looks like the set of a cooking show, with chefs whipping up the complimentary daily breakfast (choices include shakshouka and avocado toast with poached eggs). The inviting couches and workspaces are also the site for the included daily beverage at happy hour. Check-in is done on lobby computers, with guests creating their own key cards, although staffers are around to assist if needed. Each streamlined room is styled like a loft studio apartment and features elevated beds with pull-out desks beneath, fully stocked kitchens (including a two-burner stove, dishwasher, and convection oven), projectors with drop-screens that show what's on the TV, yoga mats, a pour-over coffee setup, and your choice from the lobby plants to take to the room. The $25-a-day (plus tax) amenity fee includes free rentals of gear from the Playroom, including scooters and bicycles, fly-fishing equipment, phonographs and records, GoPro and point-and-shoot cameras, games, blenders and air fryers, and sports equipment like soccer balls and skateboards. The fitness center features Peloton bikes and water rowers. The Red Barber is a locals-favorite rooftop bar and eatery offering city and mountain views, indoor and outdoor seating, creative cocktails, and snacks such as Bloody Mary deviled eggs and Kobe beef sliders.

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.

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.

Talk about a view—all rooms have a private balcony, from which you can admire views of the neighboring states of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico up to 100 miles in the distance. The newly upgraded rooms offer updated furnishings, linens, and air-conditioning. The property has free Wi-Fi and occasional educational guest speakers. At night, grab appetizers and drinks in the panoramic Far View Lounge or on the rooftop balcony.

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.

This handsome lodgepole-pine structure, which dates to 1915, is tucked on the banks of the Tonahutu River and features seven lodge rooms decorated with antique furnishings. The inn also has historic cabins, suites, and privately owned condos for large groups or families. The romantic Rapids Restaurant has an excellent wine list, creekside views, and local entrées like elk and trout.

This 1909 beauty beckons with a soaring stained-glass ceiling and large helpings of Victorian charm in its gracious lobby; opt for a room in the historic wing, with spacious quarters filled with period antiques and reproductions. The north wing is also plush and comfortable with contemporary Rocky Mountain decor. The hotel has two restaurants: Spruce Farm & Fish features nouvelle farm-to-table-style cuisine, while the Corner Bar is less formal with sports TVs and a spacious outdoor patio. Downstairs, the speakeasy-style License No. 1 bar is always hopping.

Just across from Union Station's train platform, the stylish and warmly welcoming Hotel Born is decorated with natural materials that evoke Colorado's alpine setting, from knotty-pine headboards and sumptuous leather upholstery to flannel-style fabrics and Western-themed art. The comfortable, woodsy rooms vary slightly decor-wise, with some featuring deep soaking tubs or counter-style desks, but all offer floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Rocky Mountains, the skyline, or the train station. The shops and restaurants of Union Station and LoDo are within a block or two, but the on-site restaurant, Citizen Rail, is a lively spot decked out in exposed brickwork, gleaming metal, and dark woods that has become famous for its dry-aged steaks and creative wood-fired cuisine such as coal-simmered mussels and ember-roasted squash; sit at the chef's counter for a magnificent bit of culinary theater and be prepared for the same exceptional service offered in the hotel.

Celebrities and business travelers check into this hip property, which occupies the historic 1917 Railway Exchange Building and the 1937 art moderne Title Building, for the modern perks and art deco–meets–classic-French style. A remodel brought rich blue and brown hues to the inviting rooms, accented by metallic decor details and warm leather upholstery. The service is similarly a cut above: room service is available around the clock; guests can use complimentary bicycles; yoga mats are placed in each room; and pets are welcome and pampered, down to delivered water bowls and access to a dog-walking service. Elegant Panzano, which serves creative Northern Italian cuisine, has long been one of the best restaurants in the city.

"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.

Within walking distance of downtown, this family-run spot features small but comfortable rooms decorated with Arts and Crafts–style furnishings and locally built custom wood furniture. Relax by the fire pit in the evenings.

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.

During the Victorian era this hotel was an elegant fixture on the Denver landscape; its comfortable rooms are furnished with French and English period antiques, and civilized touches like complimentary shoe shines, afternoon sherry, and morning coffee remain. The Cruise Room bar re-creates an art deco ocean liner. Art galleries are nearby, and the popular and newly remodeled on-site Urban Farmer Restaurant serves a steak-oriented, seasonally driven dinner menu and a delicious Sunday brunch. Continental breakfast and a Bourbon Bar happy hour are offered complimentary daily.

With an eye-popping exterior design (its jagged collection of slit-shaped windows on an all-white 13-story building is meant to evoke the Colorado state tree, the aspen), this boutique hotel goes all in on the environment: everything about its thoughtfully curated design is nature-focused, from the natural textiles to the forest sounds on the elevator speakers, while its biggest flex is that it aims to be the first carbon-positive hotel in the country. Public spaces are meant to mirror a forest floor, with the lobby and second-floor gathering spaces composed of varying wood shades and earthy art installations like a draped mycelium fabric above the first-floor bar. Upon exiting the elevator to the guest floors, visitors meet a darkened hallway meant to mimic the inner workings of a tree canopy, but the guest rooms themselves are all light thanks to the aforementioned geometric windows. Much of the furniture is upcycled and/or locally sourced, and the rooms are decked out in calming muted tones and pressed local wildflower art prints; beds are comfortable, toiletries are luxe, and about a third of the rooms have built in hammock-like benches to enjoy the windows and views. The ground-floor restaurant and bar, Pasque, serves elevated American cuisine with strong Colorado flavors for all three meals and the lobby coffee bar, Little Owl, offers pastries and locally roasted coffee. The culinary highlight is the rooftop bar and restaurant, Stellar Jay, which offers a similar menu to Pasque but with a wood-fired twist, along with creative cocktails and unbeatable views of the State Capital and surrounding neighborhood. All of this would be impressive on its own, but Populus takes it a step further with its focus on sustainability. Nearly all the disposable material in public spaces and guest rooms is compostable, there’s an on-site biodigester designed to ensure all food waste created is composted, and the hotel promises to plant a tree for every night every guest stays (achieving the coveted goal of becoming carbon positive).

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. 

Still the hottest spot in town, this Western grande dame opened for business in 1887 and has been visited by Butch Cassidy, Louis L'Amour (he wrote many of the Sackett novels here), Francis Ford Coppola, John Kennedy, and Marilyn Monroe (the latter two stayed here at separate times). The individually decorated rooms are exquisite—no surprise, as the hotel owns the country's largest collection of American Victorian antiques. The on-site Mahogany Grill serves breakfast and dinner; the Diamond Belle Saloon features live ragtime music; and the Office Spiritorium offers an escape for drinks and conversation.

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.

The mirror-calm Alexander Lake reflects towering pine trees that also overlook the majority of this resort's cozy cabins, which are designed for tranquility and hold as many as 12 people. Still, there's plenty of room for fishing, horseback riding, boating, or snowmobiling. Updated cabins have modern, comfortable beds and kitchens of varying sizes. The lodge now offers a handful of hotel rooms as well. A hot breakfast is included, served at the lodge, which also serves lunch and dinner daily, with many specialties from the owners' native Poland.