Mount Princeton, with elevations over 14,000 feet, joins Mount Harvard and Mount Yale to form a trio of mountains southwest of Buena Vista, Colorado. The mountain range is in San Isabel National Forest. Within 15 miles of Mount Princeton you'll find natural hot springs, underground mines and white water rafting. The Mount Princeton area has accommodations where you can relax and unwind after a long day of exploring.
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Health Spa is eight miles from Mount. Princeton. The inn, located in the San Isabel National Forest in Buena Vista, offers a variety of accommodations. Visitors may choose from 12 guestrooms, a river cottage, three creek-side cabins, a 10-person dormitory and four primitive tent sites. To instill a relaxed atmosphere at the inn, there are no televisions, telephones or air conditioning at any of the accommodations, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The guestrooms are available with either a king bed or two double beds. The rooms with king beds have microwave ovens and refrigerators. The river cottage has a full kitchen and private bathroom, and the cabins have kitchenettes. The inn has natural mineral hot springs, soaking pools, a dry sauna and a Jacuzzi available to all guests. The inn allows dogs at the cabins and the primitive tent sites. There is a pay phone and free high-speed wireless Internet access in the main lodge. The inn does not have a restaurant, but there are many dining options within 10 miles of the inn.
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Health Spa
18999 County Rd. 306
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-6434
cottonwood-hot-springs.com
The Buena Vista Super 8 Motel is located 10 miles from Mount Princeton. The motel has 38 guestrooms and two suites, all with air conditioning, coffeemakers and cable televisions. Rooms with microwave ovens and refrigerators are available, and free high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the motel. Many of the guestrooms have a view of Mount Princeton, Mount Harvard or Mount Yale. Motel amenities include a heated indoor swimming pool, an indoor Jacuzzi hot tub, guest laundry facilities and ample truck and snowmobile parking. The lobby serves as a meeting place for guests coming in off the slopes and has a television, DVD player, CD player and stereo. Guests receive complimentary expanded continental breakfast and a free adult ski ticket to Mount Cooper. There are a variety of dining options within one mile of the motel.
Buena Vista Super 8 Motel
530 U.S. Hwy. 24 North
Buena Vista, CO 81211
866-944-0808
super8bv.com
The Best Western Vista Inn is 10 miles from Mount Princeton. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, an indoor spa, an outdoor seasonal spa and an exercise room. Whether you plan to go mountain biking or skiing, the hotel is ready with bike rentals, ski packages and lift tickets to Ski Cooper. The 52 non-smoking guestrooms are furnished with microwave ovens, refrigerators, coffeemakers, cable television and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Guest laundry facilities are available. Complimentary continental breakfast is included. Guests can enjoy espresso and pastries at View Cafe or walk to nearby restaurants.
Best Western Vista Inn
733 U.S. Hwy. 24 North
Buena Vista, CO 81211
800-809-3495
bestwestern.com