The Hotel Colorado – Glenwood Springs, CO | Historic Hotel near the Hot Springs Resort

This establishment is one of the premier lodging in Colorado and one of the oldest hotels in the state. Surrounded by mountains, the peaceful Hanging Lakes, the slopes of Aspen-Snowmass and the Sunlight Mountains, Hotel Colorado is magnificent as it is iconic.

Historic Hotel in Glenwood Springs

Hotel Colorado was constructed way back in 1893 making it a cultural landmark for more than 100 years. After visits from President Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, the hotel quickly became popular and gained its nickname as “the little White House of the West”.

Hotel Colorado Glenwood Springs Lounge — Charming lobby at Hotel Colorado. Photo: Melanie Wynne

In 2007, the hotel was included in the list of National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America. In 2015, it became part of Travel and Leisure’s “America’s Best Hotels for Christmas”.

Room Types

The hotel offers the option of rooms and suites for their guests which are all designed with 19th century Italy in mind.

Classic Rooms – Guests can choose from a King, Queen or Double Queen Room depending on what they are planning to book.

Accessible Rooms – The Victorian decorated rooms offers easy access to the first floor, grab bars, and roll-in shower. There will be one or two queen beds based on what the visitor’s request.

Family Rooms – There are 3 bed and premier 4 bed options for families and groups who want to book this room. Two separate rooms that are connected via a private bathroom are inside which guarantees privacy for everyone while maintaining closeness.

Signature Suites – These guest rooms come with either a King or Queen bed including a big closet. Visitors can also choose other features like a Jacuzzi, balcony, and a wet bar.

Amenities

Hotel Colorado Glenwood Springs Garden — Beautiful Courtyard at Hotel Colorado.

The hotel offers a lot of amenities listed below for their guests. It’s also dog friendly so pets are welcome to stay in the rooms at a reasonable additional fee.