The inspiration for Stephen King's classic "The Shining," the 130-room Stanley Hotel is as much a tourist destination as a place for lodging. The hotel has fun with its haunted history by offering nightly ghost tours, an on-site psychic, and TVs that play the Jack Nicholson thriller 24 hours a day. Guest rooms, available in both the main building and the adjacent Lodge, are simply decorated with period-appropriate furniture and walk-in showers; due to the hotel's age, some maintenance issues are present and there's no air-conditioning, only fans. With an upscale restaurant, cafe, whiskey bar, spa, and multiple meeting spaces, the hotel has plenty to keep travelers occupied. It's a unique option for paranormal-seeking guests that don't mind sacrificing a few modern luxuries for a historic stay with views of the Rocky Mountains.
The inspiration for Stephen King's classic "The Shining," the 130-room Stanley Hotel is as much a tourist destination as a place for lodging. The hotel has fun with its haunted history by offering nightly ghost tours, an on-site psychic, and TVs that play the Jack Nicholson thriller 24 hours a day. Guest rooms, available in both the main building and the adjacent Lodge, are simply decorated with period-appropriate furniture and walk-in showers; due to the hotel's age, some maintenance issues are present and there's no air-conditioning, only fans. With an upscale restaurant, cafe, whiskey bar, spa, and multiple meeting spaces, the hotel has plenty to keep travelers occupied. It's a unique option for paranormal-seeking guests that don't mind sacrificing a few modern luxuries for a historic stay with views of the Rocky Mountains.
Streamside on Fall River’s serene and remote location appeals to couples and families wanting a quiet vacation. It offers wildlife watching, grills, hammocks, fishing, and two outdoor hot tubs surrounded by pines. Cabins and condos have kitchens, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, and patios with grills, though they lack traditional log decor. In contrast, Pine Haven Resort offers unique cabin decor and modern furnishings.
Streamside on Fall River’s serene and remote location appeals to couples and families wanting a quiet vacation. It offers wildlife watching, grills, hammocks, fishing, and two outdoor hot tubs surrounded by pines. Cabins and condos have kitchens, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, and patios with grills, though they lack traditional log decor. In contrast, Pine Haven Resort offers unique cabin decor and modern furnishings.
Picturesquely perched on the banks of the Fall River, next to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adults-only Deer Crest Resort is a low-key mountain retreat whose 26 homey rooms, scenic grounds, and indoor hot tub attract older couples looking to make the most of the great outdoors in any season. Rooms are comfortable and traditional, if a bit outdated in decor, and all have private patios, while some also have fireplaces and kitchens. Amenities are somewhat limited -- grills on the lawn, the hot tub, snowshoes and poles to borrow in the winter -- but the owners often bend over backwards to accommodate guests. The hotel is located on the edge of town, though, and there are limited restaurant and shopping options nearby; for a hotel closer to Estes Park's bustling downtown scene, try the Silver Moon Inn.
Picturesquely perched on the banks of the Fall River, next to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adults-only Deer Crest Resort is a low-key mountain retreat whose 26 homey rooms, scenic grounds, and indoor hot tub attract older couples looking to make the most of the great outdoors in any season. Rooms are comfortable and traditional, if a bit outdated in decor, and all have private patios, while some also have fireplaces and kitchens. Amenities are somewhat limited -- grills on the lawn, the hot tub, snowshoes and poles to borrow in the winter -- but the owners often bend over backwards to accommodate guests. The hotel is located on the edge of town, though, and there are limited restaurant and shopping options nearby; for a hotel closer to Estes Park's bustling downtown scene, try the Silver Moon Inn.
The 58-room Discovery Lodge is a budget-friendly hotel in Estes Park that attracts regular visitors -- especially returning families -- who ignore some of the outdated facilities and decor in favor for low prices, five acres with a fishing pond, Rocky Mountain views, an outdoor hot tub, and a playground. Log accents fill the lodgings, which include a range of rooms, a cabin, a vacation home, and a condo. Some rooms, however, have outdated furnishings and old tube TVs. Modern decor can be found at the Hotel Estes, but for higher prices.
The 58-room Discovery Lodge is a budget-friendly hotel in Estes Park that attracts regular visitors -- especially returning families -- who ignore some of the outdated facilities and decor in favor for low prices, five acres with a fishing pond, Rocky Mountain views, an outdoor hot tub, and a playground. Log accents fill the lodgings, which include a range of rooms, a cabin, a vacation home, and a condo. Some rooms, however, have outdated furnishings and old tube TVs. Modern decor can be found at the Hotel Estes, but for higher prices.
The 48-room Alpine Trail Ridge Inn is a quiet motel off highway 36 in Estes Park, Colorado. A simple facility with cozy and surprisingly chic room decor and an outdoor swimming pool, the motel is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and has a garden area. The Rocky Mountain National Park is just a few minutes away, making this family-owned hotel great for tourists looking to explore the park. No meals are included, but there are mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and microwaves in all the rooms, plus an adjacent restaurant. Wi-Fi is free and very consistent. The inn used to be open during summertime only, but now is open year round. Alpine Trail doesn't allow pets, but the nearby Murphy's Resort Estes Park accepts them on request.
The 48-room Alpine Trail Ridge Inn is a quiet motel off highway 36 in Estes Park, Colorado. A simple facility with cozy and surprisingly chic room decor and an outdoor swimming pool, the motel is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and has a garden area. The Rocky Mountain National Park is just a few minutes away, making this family-owned hotel great for tourists looking to explore the park. No meals are included, but there are mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and microwaves in all the rooms, plus an adjacent restaurant. Wi-Fi is free and very consistent. The inn used to be open during summertime only, but now is open year round. Alpine Trail doesn't allow pets, but the nearby Murphy's Resort Estes Park accepts them on request.
On a large property near Lake Estes, this value hotel offers 58 homey rooms, a friendly atmosphere, and excellent range of on-site activities. The hotel is laid out around a central courtyard with a heated pool, indoor hot tub, grills and picnic tables, a playground, and a variety of outdoor games. In the lobby, a cozy lounge and bar house free board games and DVDs to borrow, a bar, and free snacks from an old-fashioned popcorn machine. Parking, Wi-Fi, and bicycle rentals are also free. Updated rooms are appealing and comfortable, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, though some are old-fashioned and small bathrooms are dated. All rates include a breakfast with hard-boiled eggs, but there's no full restaurant. Nature-lovers should consider Silver Moon Inn for its quiet, cabin-like feel on the river within walking distance of downtown Estes Park.
On a large property near Lake Estes, this value hotel offers 58 homey rooms, a friendly atmosphere, and excellent range of on-site activities. The hotel is laid out around a central courtyard with a heated pool, indoor hot tub, grills and picnic tables, a playground, and a variety of outdoor games. In the lobby, a cozy lounge and bar house free board games and DVDs to borrow, a bar, and free snacks from an old-fashioned popcorn machine. Parking, Wi-Fi, and bicycle rentals are also free. Updated rooms are appealing and comfortable, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, though some are old-fashioned and small bathrooms are dated. All rates include a breakfast with hard-boiled eggs, but there's no full restaurant. Nature-lovers should consider Silver Moon Inn for its quiet, cabin-like feel on the river within walking distance of downtown Estes Park.
Right on the river near downtown, Murphy's River Lodge is a fully renovated motel far enough off the road to take in the Rocky Mountain atmosphere. A picnic area along the water's edge has fire pits, grills, and visiting elk. The rooms are large, and many have balconies overlooking the river, though they're close to neighboring rooms with just a small privacy wall. It's a good value as a budget-friendly spot that's within walking distance to downtown but still has surrounding mountain views. Murphy's Resort at Estes Park is a sister property with slightly lower rates, but it's in a more remote location near Lake Estes.
Right on the river near downtown, Murphy's River Lodge is a fully renovated motel far enough off the road to take in the Rocky Mountain atmosphere. A picnic area along the water's edge has fire pits, grills, and visiting elk. The rooms are large, and many have balconies overlooking the river, though they're close to neighboring rooms with just a small privacy wall. It's a good value as a budget-friendly spot that's within walking distance to downtown but still has surrounding mountain views. Murphy's Resort at Estes Park is a sister property with slightly lower rates, but it's in a more remote location near Lake Estes.
The mid-range Ridgeline Hotel offers modern, full-service facilities in a convenient Estes Park location. The former Rocky Mountain Park Inn reopened in mid-2017 after a major renovation that created a stylish lobby and new restaurant and bar. Highlights include a large conference center, spacious indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Most of its 147 guest rooms received top-to-bottom renovations and have rustic-chic decor. Standard units in the older West Wing were only given a refresh, and while they're comfortable, the overall look is a bit dated. All units come equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. The nearby Quality Inn Estes Park offers similar rates that include a free hot breakfast.
The mid-range Ridgeline Hotel offers modern, full-service facilities in a convenient Estes Park location. The former Rocky Mountain Park Inn reopened in mid-2017 after a major renovation that created a stylish lobby and new restaurant and bar. Highlights include a large conference center, spacious indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Most of its 147 guest rooms received top-to-bottom renovations and have rustic-chic decor. Standard units in the older West Wing were only given a refresh, and while they're comfortable, the overall look is a bit dated. All units come equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. The nearby Quality Inn Estes Park offers similar rates that include a free hot breakfast.
The 49-room, budget Blue Door Inn provides clean, affordable rooms -- with surprisingly quality amenities for the price -- on a main road through northern Estes Park, Colorado. The motel-style property offers a pool and free breakfast, albeit a simple one. Guest rooms are modest and dated, but all have a flat-screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker. Suites add amenities like gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. On-site games, coin-operated laundry, and free Wi-Fi add to the appeal. Nature lovers might prefer the adult-only Deer Crest Resort, closer to the mountain ranges with beautiful forested grounds and a rustic, natural atmosphere.
The 49-room, budget Blue Door Inn provides clean, affordable rooms -- with surprisingly quality amenities for the price -- on a main road through northern Estes Park, Colorado. The motel-style property offers a pool and free breakfast, albeit a simple one. Guest rooms are modest and dated, but all have a flat-screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker. Suites add amenities like gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. On-site games, coin-operated laundry, and free Wi-Fi add to the appeal. Nature lovers might prefer the adult-only Deer Crest Resort, closer to the mountain ranges with beautiful forested grounds and a rustic, natural atmosphere.
The aptly named Paradise on the River is a mountain getaway on the banks of Colorado's picturesque Big Thompson River, a prime spot for fishing and wildlife-watching just outside Estes Park. With monthly potlucks, plenty of barbecue spots, and laundry machines, it primarily attracts families and outdoorsy couples. The park has 11 cabins, which have rustic-inspired decor, riverfront porches, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Two RV rentals and 16 RV sites are also available. Cabins are well-maintained, if built in close proximity to one another. The Idlewilde By the River offers cabins with more privacy.
The aptly named Paradise on the River is a mountain getaway on the banks of Colorado's picturesque Big Thompson River, a prime spot for fishing and wildlife-watching just outside Estes Park. With monthly potlucks, plenty of barbecue spots, and laundry machines, it primarily attracts families and outdoorsy couples. The park has 11 cabins, which have rustic-inspired decor, riverfront porches, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Two RV rentals and 16 RV sites are also available. Cabins are well-maintained, if built in close proximity to one another. The Idlewilde By the River offers cabins with more privacy.