Southwestern Colorado offers travelers the world's largest flattop mountain, Victorian homes and destinations immersed in western history. South Central Colorado is a region where the plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The area has the state's tallest mountain, and oldest church, town and military post. You'll find the plains of southeastern Colorado filled with the history of gold-seekers, expeditions and early settlements. Southern Colorado offers motels, inns and hotels for every budget.
Telluride, in the southwest part of Colorado, is home to the Mountainside Hotel, one of the more economical places to stay in the city. The hotel welcomes dogs and has kitchenettes in many rooms. The Capella Telluride Hotel offers attentive service, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. It has an indoor pool and spa and an onsite skating rink. Hotel Telluride, situated in the center of town, offers a blend of Old West flavor with modern amenities. The hotel has outdoor hot tubs and a spa. The Inn at Lost Creek, known for its service and luxury, is an upscale hotel that boasts a rustic design.
The Rochester Hotel in Durango, also in southwest Colorado, was built in 1927. It's one of the oldest hotels in the city. Each room is themed after western films that were shot in and around the area. The General Palmer Hotel, built in 1898, is in the historic district of Durango. The hotel features Victorian elegance blended with modern comforts. The reasonably priced Siesta Motel on Main Street is dog-friendly and has been operated by the same family since 1975.
Colorado Springs, in the south central part of the state, is home to The Broadmoor. The resort, situated lakeside on 3,000 acres, was opened in 1918. The 744-room hotel is family-friendly and offers many activities including fly fishing, rock climbing, tennis and horseback riding. It also has nine restaurants and nine bars. The Quality Inn and Suites at Garden of the Gods is a good choice for cost-conscious travelers. It has a heated outdoor pool and offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Another economical hotel choice is the Econo Lodge Downtown. It offers a free continental breakfast, and heated outdoor pool, and children under 18 stay free.
Black Jack's Inn is part of a restaurant and bar in Trinidad, in the southeast region of Colorado. The inn captures the spirit of the Old West in its five Victorian-style rooms, each with its own bath. The Tarabino Inn is a blending of modern conveniences and old-world style. Some rooms share a bath. The Holiday Inn and Suites in Trinidad, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, is close to the historic downtown area and offers deluxe accommodations.
