European alpine ski lodge meets Rocky Mountain rustic chic at The Hotel Telluride, an intimate 59-room boutique hotel in historic Telluride, Colorado. This award-winning, pet-friendly property is located in easy walking distance to the charm of the town center, which offers an array of restaurants and bars, shopping, multitude of seasonal festivals and access to the free year-round gondola transporting guests between Telluride and Mountain Village.
The Hotel Telluride is situated at the base of the award-wining Telluride Ski Mountain in the town of Telluride, Colorado. A year-round world-class vacation destination, Telluride is located at an elevation of 8,750 feet and is nestled in a box canyon in Southwestern Colorado in the San Juan Mountains surrounded by the largest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in North America.
A former silver mining camp with charming Victorian architecture, Telluride, has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since 1964.
The Hotel Telluride’s 59 oversized guest rooms and suites. Each feature a balcony or patio with sweeping views of the 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains.
Rooms are equipped with sitting areas, rustic chic furnishings, mini kitchens, plush robes & slippers, humidifiers, flat screen televisions, and custom embroidered bedding with 800 fill power goose down pillows.
Guests of The Hotel Telluride enjoy a multitude of amenities included in their stay: Gondola shuttle, Town shuttle, Bike cruisers (Summer only), Ski/snowboard valet and storage, Wireless Internet, Pillow menu, Fitness center, Grocery shopping and delivery, Guest laundry facilities, Outdoor hot tubs, Outdoor sundeck, Spa services (Fee), Underground garage parking (Fee), Business services: fax, copying, printing, mailing (Fees may apply)
The Hotel Telluride’s restaurant, The Nook extends into the Lobby for intimate, fireside dining and a private group chef’s table. American/International inspired cuisine is provided in a comfortable ski lodge setting and is open seasonally for breakfast, après ski tapas and cocktails, and dinner.
Breakfast – Seasonally. The Nook offers a breakfast buffet daily with fresh pastries and seasonal fruit along with hot daily specials. A la carte items available as well.
Après Ski/Dinner – The Nook’s menu provides an array of small plates, ideal for sharing by the fireplace. Guests enjoy locally brewed craft beers, signature wines and a seasonal cocktail menu.
Complimentary coffee and tea is available 24-hours/day in the lobby. Freshly baked cookies are available in the lobby at 4 p.m. daily.
Winter, Spring –
Telluride’s scenery, culinary excellence, free gondola and exceptional guest service make for an unmatched experience, and Telluride Ski Resort’s legendary terrain has something for everyone. Revelation Bowl, The Plunge and Gold Hill offer plenty of steeps for experts while Palmyra Peak, Prospect Bowl and See Forever provide the ideal terrain for intermediates and the wide open, gentle slopes of Ute Park and The Meadows start beginners off right while enjoying the endless scenery of the San Juans. Skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of 2,000 skiable acres, 127 trails for all levels of experience, two terrain parks and an average annual snowfall of 309 inches. Also enjoy, dog sledding, fat biking, ice-climbing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling.
Spring, Summer & Fall –
Annual festivals, fly-fishing, glider rides, golf, hiking, historical tours, horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, rock climbing, scenic drives, stand-up paddle boarding, Via Ferratta.
The Hotel Telluride is an award-winning hotel having received an array of, distinctive awards:
Top 5 Private Jet Vacations: Jetset Magazine
#1 Ski Resort to Visit This Year: Unofficial Network 2015
#1 Ski Resort in Colorado, #4 Ski Resort in the West, #1 Ski Resort for Scenery: Ski Magazine
“Top 40 Resorts in the West” The Hotel Telluride ranked #13: Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards
“The Best Hotels & Resorts in Colorado” Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List
7 Dog Friendly Ski Lodges: Outside Magazine 2015
“Best Hotels in Telluride-#6” US News & World Report
“The Best Hotels & Resorts in Colorado” Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List
Telluride, CO
Celebrated for its American West culture, heritage and spectacular alpine beauty, Telluride, Colorado, is recognized for its unrivaled recreational opportunities. A year-round world-class vacation destination, Telluride is located at an elevation of 8,750 feet and is nestled in a box canyon in Southwestern Colorado in the San Juan Mountains surrounded by the largest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in North America. A former silver mining camp with charming Victorian architecture, Telluride has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since 1964, the highest level of historic status recognized in the United States.
While only eight blocks wide and twelve blocks long, Telluride is a delight to explore and known for its quirky charm with its colorful Victorian-era homes, boutiques, art galleries, gourmet restaurants (no chain restaurants exist in Telluride), historic buildings and more.
Named #1 Ski Resort in North America by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Poll in 2014, 2013 and 2012, in the winter Telluride Ski Resort boasts world-class powder-filled bowls in which to ski, snowboard and enjoy awe-inspiring mountain views. Having earned the title “Festival Capital of the Southwest,” come summer Telluride transforms into a North American icon of music and events and is home to world-famous annual events including Bluegrass Festival, Film Festival, Jazz Festival, Mountainfilm, Mushroom Festival, Yoga Festival and many more. In addition summer festivals, The Hotel Telluride is a luxury base camp to a multitude of hiking, biking, fly fishing, rafting, rock climbing experiences. The town of Telluride and Mountain Village are linked by a 13-minute gondola ride, the first and only free public gondola system in the United States.
DRIVING
Located along the scenic San Juan Skyway, Telluride is easily accessibly year-round. The Hotel Telluride can be reached by car from major cities.
FLYING
The largest and closest airport to Telluride is the Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and offers service by commercial airlines including: Allegiant, American/US Airways, Delta and United. Direct flight access to/from: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, Phoenix/Mesa and San Francisco.
A number of shuttle and other ground transportation companies offer service to/from Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport and Telluride which is a beautiful drive 75-minute over the scenic Dallas Divide.
Charter and private aircrafts can fly directly into Telluride Airport (TEX) which is a quick 15 minute drive to The Hotel Telluride.