Located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70, the small town of Glenwood Springs is home to the world's largest natural hot springs pool, attracting thousands of people annually to the area to enjoy the pool's therapeutic effects. Between the pool itself and the mineral vapor caves formed by the hot springs that feed the pool, spa services are understandably the town's number one attraction. Visitors to the area will find a number of lodging options, with rates to suit most budgets.
If the hot springs pool is the main purpose for your visit, this is the official upscale resort built around the pool, and your most convenient lodging choice. A 107-room lodge, onsite restaurant, full-service spa, athletic club, waterslides and mini-golf are all on the property, as well as the pool itself. Lodge guests are offered free continental breakfast, free wireless Internet, and a variety of room and suite options, many with private balconies. All lodge guests also receive unlimited pool access; waterslides and mini-golf come at an extra charge.
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge
415 East 6th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-6571
hotspringspool.com
Priced moderate to expensive, this historic property near the springs has hosted presidents and celebrities for more than a century. Amenities include a fine dining restaurant, coffee shop, wine and martini lounge, seasonal courtyard cafe, full-service spa and onsite ski, bike and raft shop. Rooms and suites have an 19th-century Italian-style decor, and feature room service and free wireless Internet. A number of packages are offered, which include hot springs pool and/or vapor cave access.
Hotel Colorado
526 Pine St.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-6511
hotelcolorado.com
Located in the heart of downtown near the train station, this historic hotel is priced moderate to upscale and features a brew-pub, clothing store and jeweler onsite. Of particular note are its guest rooms and suites, each individually appointed with antique furnishings and quilts, and some featuring private outdoor rooftop hot tubs with scenic views. Guest rooms are also equipped with coffee service, HDTV and free wireless Internet. This hotel is a short walk from the hot springs pool, accessible via a pedestrian bridge spanning the freeway and the Colorado River.
The Hotel Denver
402 7th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-6565
thehoteldenver.com
Located a few blocks from the hot springs pool, this hotel is priced budget-to-moderate and offers free Internet, an outdoor pool and whirlpool, free continental breakfast, and business services. Guest rooms include coffee service, mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Guests receive access to a nearby fitness center for an extra charge.
Holiday Inn Express Glenwood Springs
501 W. First St.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-928-7800
hiexpress.com
