TELLURIDE HOTELS

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Apple Orchard Inn 7758 County Rd. 203, Durango, CO 81301, USA	970/247-0751 or 800/426-0751 Read Review
About 8 mi from downtown Durango, this little gem sits on 5 acres in the lush Animas Valley. The main house and six cottages surround a flower-bedecked pond, complete with friendly geese. Cherrywood antiques, fluffy feather beds, and handcrafted armoires add a graceful touch to the handsome rooms. In the evening, relax on your cottage swing, enjoying views of the surrounding cliffs. The owners' experience at European cooking schools is evident in the breakfasts -- and in the "train cookies" sometimes sent along with guests who make the journey to Silverton. www.appleorchardinn.com. 4 rooms, 6 cottages. In-room: no a/c, VCR (some). In-hotel: no-smoking rooms. D, MC, V. Full breakfast.
Beaumont Hotel 505 Main St., Ouray, CO, USA	970/325-7040 Read Review
Not a single detail has been overlooked at the Beaumont. Owners Dan and Mary King received a 2004 Preserve America Presidential Award for their painstaking restoration of the 1886 hotel, a gold-rush era landmark that had stood vacant for 34 years. But they didn't just get the historical details right. Soundproof, individually decorated rooms, deep soaking tubs, and a spa are among the thoroughly modern features that make this such a relaxing place to stay. The outdoor patio area has heated floors, meaning that you can enjoy the stunning views of the Ampitheater Range on chilly mornings. Tundra Restaurant ($$$-$$$$) is grand, with a cathedral ceiling and a balcony (where a classical guitarist plays in the evenings). Local ingredients, wild game, and fresh fish are well matched by the stellar wine list. Don't miss the to-die-for risotto. www.beaumonthotel.com. 10 rooms, 2suites. In-room: DVD, VCR, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, spa, no-smoking rooms. MC, V.
Camel's Garden 250 W. San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO 81435, USA	970/728-9300 or 888/772-2635 Read Review
In a curious contradiction, this ultramodern lodging that is all gleaming glass and sleek surfaces bears the name of one of the town's oldest mines. Fireplaces keep the rooms toasty on winter evenings. There are plenty of nice touches, including stereos and CD players. The continental breakfast is loaded with fresh-baked pastries from the bakery next door. The hotel is steps away from the Oak Street chairlift. www.camelsgarden.com. 30 rooms, 7 condos. In-room: no a/c, VCR. In-hotel: restaurant, spa. AE, D, DC, MC, V. Closed Oct.-Nov. Continental breakfast.
Club Med Crested Butte Mount Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA	970/349-8700 or 800/258-2633 Read Review
This sprawling complex is at the base of Crested Butte's ski lifts, a hard-to-beat location. The only Club Med in North America, it has all-inclusive rates that include lodging, three meals a day, lift tickets, ski instruction, entertainment, and such on-site amenities as an exercise room, indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. Because it's a "family club," there's a children's program to give parents time to themselves. www.clubmed.com. In-room: no a/c. In-hotel: bar, pool, gym, children's programs (ages 4-10). V. 3 meals.
Crested Butte Club 512 2nd St., Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA	970/349-6655 or 800/815-2582 Read Review
Quaint and stylish, this inn in the town of Crested Butte is a Victorian dream. Each sumptuous, individually furnished room contains a gas fireplace, brass or mahogany bed, and cherrywood antiques or good-quality reproductions. All have spacious modern baths with such little extras as footed copper and brass tubs. The downstairs bar is similarly delightful, but best of all is the full-service health club. The complimentary continental breakfast always includes a few extras. www.crestedbutteclub.com. 8 rooms. In-room: no a/c. In-hotel: bar, pool, gym. D, MC, V. Continental breakfast.
New Sheridan Hotel 231 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435, USA	970/728-4351 Read Review
William Jennings Bryan delivered his rousing "Cross of Gold" speech here in 1896, garnering a presidential nomination in the process. The brick walls are covered with old tintypes, creating just the right mood. Rounding out the decor are antiques such as fringed lamps, marble-top dressing tables, and red velour love seats. The gorgeous Victorian-era bar, a favorite among locals, is the original. A complimentary breakfast and afternoon tea complete the picture of gracious fin-de-siècle living. www.newsheridan.com. 26 rooms, 8 with shared bath; 6 suites. In-room: no a/c, dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, gym. AE, MC, V. Closed mid-Apr.-mid-May and mid-Oct.-mid-Nov. Full breakfast.
San Sophia B&B 330 W. Pacific St., Telluride, CO 81435, USA	970/728-3001 or 800/537-4781 Read Review
Gingerbread trim gives this turreted Victorian-style inn a fanciful feeling. Pristine mountain light streams into the rooms, which are warmly accented with whitewashed-oak woodwork. Rooms have brass beds covered with handmade quilts and tables and chairs crafted by local artisans. The stained-glass windows over the oversize tubs are a nice touch. Owners Alicia Bixby and Keith Hampton are overachievers; they also run a marketing firm in town, sponsor the annual wine festival, and raise two young children, but they still find time to mingle with the guests. Condo rentals are also available. www.sansophia.com. 16 rooms. In-room: no a/c, VCR. AE, MC, V. Closed early Apr.-early May and 2 wks in Nov. Full breakfast.
Strater Hotel 699 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301, USA	970/247-4431 or 800/247-4431 Read Review
The grand dame of Durango's hotels opened for business in 1887, and a loving restoration has restored her luster. Inside, the Diamond Belle Saloon glitters with crystal chandeliers, beveled-glass windows, rustic oak beams, flocked wallpaper, and plush velvety curtains. The individually decorated rooms are swooningly exquisite: after all, the hotel owns the country's largest collection of Victorian walnut antiques and has its own wood-carving shop to create exact period reproductions. Your room might have entertained Butch Cassidy, Louis L'Amour (he wrote The Sacketts here), Francis Ford Coppola, John Kennedy, or Marilyn Monroe (the latter two stayed here at separate times). www.strater.com. 93 rooms. In-room: dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, no-smoking rooms. AE, D, DC, MC, V. Continental breakfast.
The Ice House 310 S. Fir St., Telluride, CO 81435, USA	970/728-6300 or 800/544-3436 Read Review
An appealing blend of Scandinavian and Southwestern decor makes this lodging unique. Native American tapestries and polished wood ceilings are complemented by rich fabrics in shades of beige, green, and maroon. Spacious rooms have balconies that let you enjoy the view, while the baths have oversize tubs. The hotel provides a free continental breakfast and a place to store your skis. Best of all, the Oak Street lift is little more than a block away. www.icehouselodge.com. 42 rooms, 16 condos. In-room: no a/c. In-hotel: pool, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V. Closed mid-Apr.-early June. Continental breakfast.
The Inn at Lost Creek 119 Lost Creek La., Mountain Village, CO 81435, USA	888/601-5678 or 970/728-5678 Read Review
A grand stone and wood structure with the architecture of a European alpine lodge, this rambling five-story, luxury lodge is next to the Mountain Village Gondola (which carries you to downtown Telluride) and just two blocks from the conference center. You can literally ski out the front door. Most of the rooms are suites with balconies, ideal for a romantic getaway, and the rooftop spa is a nice extra. www.innatlostcreek.com. 29 suites, 3 studios. In-room: kitchen, VCR, dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, gym, spa, laundry facilities, no-smoking rooms. AE, MC, V.
The Lodge at Tamarron 18 mi north of Durango on U.S. 550, Purgatory, CO, USA	970/259-2000, 800/982-6103, or 800/525-0892 Read Review
This handsome lodge, on 750 acres surrounded by the San Juan National Forest, fits in beautifully with the natural environment. The sprawling main lodge seems to be an extension of the nearby Hermosa Cliffs. The well-appointed rooms are a blend of frontier architecture and Southwestern decor, and nearly all feature a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a private terrace. The lodge is famed for the Glacier Club at Tamarron, and tennis and horseback riding are also popular pastimes. Mailing address: Drawer 3131, Purgatory, CO, 81302, USA. www.lodgeattamarron.com. 412 rooms. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, golf course, tennis courts, pool, spa. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa 136 Country Club Dr., Telluride, CO 81435, USA	970/728-6800 or 800/789-2220 Read Review
The somewhat forbidding exterior at this luxury resort no longer seems worth mentioning when you first catch sight of Mount Wilson, the peak pictured on every can of Coors. Make sure to ask for a room with a balcony. And then there are the invigorating, revitalizing treatments at the five-story Golden Door Spa. More than 55 are offered in the 44 private rooms, from skin-tightening wraps to muscle-taming massages. The rooms are sizable, decorated in Norwegian wood and muted shades of green. The range of activities here is vast, ranging from an indoor pool to tennis courts -- there's even an indoor climbing wall. www.thepeaksresort.com. 174 rooms, 32 suites. In-room: no a/c, VCR, ethernet, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, tennis courts, pool, gym, spa. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed early Apr.-mid-May and mid-Oct.-mid-Nov.
Wason Ranch 19082 Hwy. 149, Creede, CO 81130, USA	719/658-2413 or 877/927-6626 Read Review
Enjoy tranquillity in a spacious riverside cottage or cozy cabin, both with kitchens. The original ranch house, dating from the 1870s, is a local landmark. Set on the Rio Grande, this sprawling spread affords miles of great fly-fishing. www.wasonranch.com. 9 cottages. In-room: no a/c, kitchen (some), no TV (some). D, MC, V.
Wilderness Trails Ranch 23486 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122, USA	800/527-2624 or 970/247-0722 Read Review
It's only an hour's drive to Durango, but this family-owned and -operated guest ranch, nestled in the Upper Pine River Valley, on the borders of the Piedra and Weminuche Wilderness Areas, might as well be a lifetime away. The riding programs are the main attraction here; guests are individually matched with horses to fit their experience and comfort level. It's not all riding, however. Other activities include hiking, rafting, water skiing at Vallecito Lake, and fishing. Personal attention and a family atmosphere ensure a loyal return clientele. Cozy log cabins, complete with gas stoves, modern baths, and terry robes, are arranged in a semicircle around the main lodge, campfire ring, and pool; Cordon Bleu-trained chefs are at the helm in the dining room, which has views of the mountains and busy hummingbird feeders through large picture windows. www.wildernesstrails.com. 10 cabins. In-room: no phone, refrigerator, no TV. In-hotel: bar, pool, children's programs (ages 3-17), no-smoking rooms. D, MC, V. Closed Oct.-May. 3 meals.