Must-see hotels in The Rocky Mountains

  • Old Faithful Inn

    Yellowstone National Park

    A stay at this historic log masterpiece is a quintessential Yellowstone experience. The lobby alone is worth a visit, just to sit in front of the…

  • Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast Inn

    Denver

    Soft chamber music wafting through public areas, fresh flowers, manicured gardens and evening wine tastings create a romantic ambience at this eco…

  • Crawford Hotel

    Denver

    Set in the historic Union Station, the Crawford Hotel is an example of Denver's amazing transformation. Rooms are luxurious and artful, with high ceilings…

  • Turpin Meadow Ranch

    Grand Teton National Park

    For a true wilderness getaway or some of the best Nordic terrain in the region, check out this luxury dude ranch offering acres of cross-country skiing…

  • Nagle Warren Mansion B&B

    Wyoming

    This historic 1888 mansion is a rare find. The house still has the original carved leather ceiling, and is decked out with late-19th-century regional…

  • 10th Mountain Division Hut Association

    Aspen

    This organization manages a system of over 30 backcountry huts across Colorado – a few with wood-burning saunas. Most are connected by 350 miles of trails…

  • Many Glacier Hotel

    Glacier National Park

    Enjoying the most wondrous setting in the park, this massive, Swiss chalet–inspired lodge (some of the male staff wear lederhosen) commands the…

  • Whitefish Bike Retreat

    Montana

    Celebrating all things bicycle, this forested compound run by passionate outdoorsperson Cricket Butler is a must-stay for two-wheel enthusiasts. The…

  • Izaak Walton Inn

    Glacier National Park

    Perched on a hill within snowball-throwing distance of Glacier National Park’s southern boundary, this historic mock-Tudor inn was originally built in…

  • Garden Wall Inn

    Montana

    Now in its 32nd year, this elegant and meticulously run five-room B&B is ideally located in a shady spot just a few blocks south of the town center. The…

  • Broadmoor

    Colorado Springs

    One of the top five-star resorts in the US, the 784-room Broadmoor sits in a picture-perfect location against the blue-green slopes of Cheyenne Mountain…

  • St Mary Tiny Homes

    Glacier National Park

    These pastel colored cabins with separate individual fairly luxurious bathhouses wouldn't be out of place on the cover of an upscale design magazine. But…

  • Jackson Lake Lodge

    Grand Teton National Park

    With soft sheets, meandering trails for long walks and enormous picture windows framing the peaks, the Teton's premier lodge is the perfect place to…

  • Historic Plains Hotel

    Wyoming

    Around since 1911, this beautiful old belle drips with period atmosphere in the public areas; the antique lift is deliberately small so that cowboys…

  • Hostel Fish

    Denver

    This swanked-out hostel is an oasis for budget travelers. Stylish, modern and squeaky clean, dorms have themes – Aspen, Graffiti, Vintage Biker – and…

  • Chautauqua Lodge & Cottages

    Boulder

    Adjoining beautiful hiking trails to the Flatirons and in a leafy neighborhood inside Chautauqua Park, this is our top Boulder pick. It has contemporary…

  • Little Nell

    Aspen

    A legendary ski-in, ski-out Aspen landmark offering understated, updated elegance and class at the foot of Aspen Mountain. Gas-burning fireplaces, high…

  • Art – a Hotel

    Denver

    As the name suggests, this hotel has intriguing artwork in the guest rooms and common areas, befitting its location, just around the corner from the…

  • Limelight Hotel

    Aspen

    Sleek and trendy, the Limelight's brick-and-glass modernism reflects Aspen's new school. Rooms are spacious, with stylish accoutrements: granite…

  • Shady Spruce Hostel

    Montana

    We're super-excited to see the resurgence of the hostel in the US, and this clean, bright and spacious new addition to the family nails it in all the…

  • Howlers Inn

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Wolf-watchers will love this beautiful sanctuary 15 minutes outside of Bozeman. Rescued captive-born wolves live in enclosed natural areas on 4 acres,…

  • Boise Guest House

    Boise

    A veritable home away from home, this appealing old house has a handful of contemporary-styled suites with kitchenettes and living areas comfortably…

  • Garden of the Gods Resort

    Colorado Springs

    The best views in town are had from this elegant resort that overlooks Garden of the Gods. Elegantly appointed with just the hint of southwest touches,…

  • Bowman Lake Campground

    Glacier National Park

    Rarely full, this campground 6 miles up Inside North Fork Rd from Polebridge offers very spacious sites in forested grounds, and beautiful Bowman Lake is…

  • St Julien Hotel & Spa

    Boulder

    In the heart of downtown, Boulder’s finest four-star option is modern and refined, with photographs of local scenery and cork walls that warm the ambience…

  • Briar Rose B&B

    Boulder

    Gorgeous and comfy, this tranquil home is a stone's throw from Naropa University. A tall fence and landscaped garden insulate it from busy Arapahoe Ave…

  • Boulder Adventure Lodge

    Boulder

    You’ve come to Boulder to get outdoors, so why not stay nearer the action? Located a short distance from town, the A-Lodge has hiking, biking, climbing…

  • Difficult Campground

    Aspen

    The largest campground in the Aspen area, Difficult is one of four sites at the foot of Independence Pass and the only one that takes reservations…

  • Lodge at Sandpoint

    Idaho

    Stealing the best lakeside location on Lake Pend Oreille, this modern lodge raises the bar for rustic-chic. They don't skimp on amenities with a gym, two…

  • Jenny Lake Lodge

    Grand Teton National Park

    Worn timbers, down comforters and colorful quilts imbue these elegant cabins with a cozy atmosphere. It doesn't come cheap, but the Signature Stay package…

  • Rainbow Ranch Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Rustic but ultra-chic, Rainbow Ranch offers a select group of pondside or riverside rooms, most with roaring stone fireplaces, balconies and access to the…

  • Mill House

    Wyoming

    Lander's most stylish address is an artful conversion of the town's old mill house, with exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and muted color schemes that…

  • Mad Carpenter Inn

    Wyoming

    With landscaped gardens, hot breakfast, and comfy, snug wood-trimmed rooms, the Mad Carpenter Inn has warmth and class to spare. A serious game room…

  • Limelight Hotel

    Idaho

    Downtown Ketchum's coolest hotel, the Limelight has an appealing stone facade, muted earthy tones in the semi-luxurious rooms and some fine views from the…

  • Meadow Creek Tiny House Resort & Spa

    Idaho

    The beautiful wood cabins with hardwood floors and slick contemporary furnishings (and Sawtooth views!) would be reason enough to stay here. But the on…

  • The Lark

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    With a lively yellow palette and modern graphic design, this hip place is a big step up from its former life as a grungy motel. Rooms are fresh and the…

  • Lake Yellowstone Hotel

    Yellowstone National Park

    Commanding the northern lakeshore, this buttercup-yellow colonial behemoth sets romantics aflutter. It harks back to a bygone era, though the rooms that…

  • Great Wolf Lodge

    Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs' newest kid-friendly attraction is a winner for its fun activities, including mini-golf, climbing and bowling; its slew of cool year…

  • North Fork Hostel & Square Peg Ranch

    Glacier National Park

    Glacier’s quirky hostel requires a bit of legwork to get to and lacks the basic comforts of other park lodges (electricity is limited), but in many ways…

  • Belton Chalet

    Glacier National Park

    Built and opened the same year as the national park (1910), this Swiss chalet overlooking the railroad tracks in West Glacier was Glacier’s first tourist…