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A couple in robes blissfully relaxes on lounge chairs beside a steaming outdoor pool. In the background, a large brick building labeled Spa of the Rockies stands majestically against a mountainous landscape.

Find Your Bliss at Glenwood Springs Spas

There’s nothing like a full-body massage to put you at ease and help you decompress. As life gets busier, more hectic and stressful, people are ...
February 7, 2020
A group of people in winter clothing gather around a picnic table on a snowy mountain, enjoying some winter fun. Skis and snowboards are propped up nearby. In the background, a large mountain range stretches under a clear blue sky.

Peak Experience: Sunlight Mountain Resort and the Hotel Colorado

With new snowfall and a spate of cold weather, skiing and snowboarding days are at their prime right now at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood ...
January 10, 2020
A man and woman sit in wooden chairs on a balcony overlooking a town with mountains in the background. Twilight colors the scene as they enjoy a romantic retreat, engaged in conversation and savoring the stunning view.

Romantic Retreat in the Rockies

Historical romance novels have a few identifying characteristics: the stories take place in settings that are pre-1945, they’re emotionally satisfying and have a happy ending. ...
January 9, 2020
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Best Coffee in Town at the Hotel Colorado

Legends Espresso Bar and Gift Shoppe is tucked in the west end of the main lobby at the Hotel Colorado and located between two of ...
December 17, 2019
Angela Drake paints a scenic landscape on a glass window, featuring a house, trees, and a fence. Focused on her work, she creates vivid details as sunlight streams in from outside, illuminating the rich colors of her artwork.

Holiday Window Dressing: Artistry at the Hotel Colorado

For 28 years—and still going strong at the age of 74—Angela Drake of Grand Junction, Colorado has been making her mark on the windows of ...
December 12, 2019
A historic sepia-toned photograph of a grand hotel with linked twin towers and arched windows encircling a central courtyard. Set against a mountainous backdrop, the scene features a manicured lawn and sparse trees in the foreground.

The Hotel Colorado and the Brown Palace: Linked by History

Old guard historic hotels have a long-established tradition of welcoming guests to stay, dine, do business and relax in style. In the case of the ...
November 26, 2019
A child smiles through an ice sculpture in the shape of a Christmas figure, surrounded by vibrant, colorful holiday lights. The scene is festive and joyful, capturing the magic of December with glowing decorations illuminating the background.

Merry & Bright: December Happenings at the Hotel Colorado

The Hotel Colorado has been spreading holiday cheer on the Western Slope for 130 years, creating treasured traditions for generations of families and visitors. With ...
November 21, 2019
A furry friend on a leash stands on its hind legs, looking out a window with a view of mountains. The scene is beautifully framed by floral curtains.

Furry Friends Welcome at the Hotel Colorado

It’s not a surprising sight to see well-behaved pooches of all varieties keep pace beside their humans at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. ...
October 28, 2019
A person relaxes in a stone pool under a tranquil waterfall, surrounded by blooming flowers and lush greenery, completing the scenic hot springs loop on a sunny day.

Hotel Colorado: State Epicenter for Hot Springs

Located along the Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop and close to three outstanding geothermal attractions, the Hotel Colorado is situated in the heart of western slope hot springs country. ...
October 18, 2019