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Craig Melville standing near a railing at Hotel Colorado

Hospitality and Community are Top Priorities for Hotel Colorado Owners

Renovating a historic hotel is no task for the faint of heart. With a successful track record in the hospitality business, the Melville family, who ...
May 31, 2019
A diverse group of people stand together in a room with a brick wall, reminiscent of the rugged charm of Pikes Peak. They are smiling and dressed casually, with a mix of men and women. The floor is carpeted in a vibrant red and gold pattern.

Hotel Colorado Hosts Pikes Peak Community College Students

The Hotel Colorado and the Melville family recently hosted a group of students, most of them non-traditional, first-generation college attendees, to meet, mingle, learn and also enjoy ...
May 20, 2019
A breathtaking sunset over a rugged canyon landscape, where silhouetted trees hint at the freshness of spring. The mountainous terrain complements a sky painted in vibrant hues of pink, orange, and purple, creating a stunning contrast against the darkened land below.

Clear Out The Cobwebs With Spring In The Mountains

It’s been a long and snowy winter in Colorado and everywhere else — one of the wettest on record, in fact! With all the snow ...
April 30, 2019
Vintage photo of Molly Brown

Molly Brown — Hotel Colorado’s Most Unsinkable Guest

In 1912, the RMS Titanic sank with over 3,000 people on board after striking an iceberg. One of them was Margaret Tobin Brown, better known ...
April 24, 2019
A woman in vintage attire sits in a rocking chair by a fireplace, holding a child. Her reflection is absent from the ornate mirror beside her, evoking an atmosphere ripe for ghost stories in the room with wooden floors and a patterned rug.

Ghost Stories of The Hotel Colorado

The Hotel Colorado is a Glenwood Springs icon. It opened for business in 1893, just eight years after the town itself was incorporated, to attract the ...
April 19, 2019
A woman and a young girl share joyful smiles outdoors. The woman, with long red hair, wears a white sleeveless top. The girl, in an Easter-inspired white dress and floral headband, has long dark hair. Vibrant green grass provides the perfect springtime setting.

What To Do Over Easter Weekend In Glenwood Springs (2019)

Easter weekend is right around the corner, and what better way to spend it than a fun-filled family weekend in the mountains? Spring has sprung, ...
April 9, 2019
A bride in a white dress, seen from above, holds hands with a groom in a dark suit as they prepare to get married. They stand on a stone pavement, creating a romantic scene.

Why You Should Get Married In Glenwood Springs

So your big day is coming up, and you’re looking around for the best place to have it. Well, look no further. The little mountain ...
March 20, 2019
People unwind in steaming outdoor hot springs encircled by snowy mountains. A stone fire pit with burning logs sits in the foreground, with chairs around it, inviting warmth. In the distance, a building peeks through the misty landscape.

The 5 Best Hot Springs Destinations In Western Colorado

If you’re looking for a relaxing soak in a hot pool of mineral-rich water, Colorado is the place to be. Due to the lucky combination ...
March 13, 2019
A young child wearing a green helmet and ski goggles is smiling while sitting on a sled in the snow. They are dressed in a green and black snowsuit and black gloves, perhaps dreaming of spring skiing adventures as they enjoy a winter day outdoors.

Spring Skiing In Glenwood Springs

Just because spring is right around the corner doesn’t mean that ski season is over! Here in Glenwood Springs, Sunlight Mountain will be open until the first ...
March 6, 2019
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