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The Best Hotels to Book in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for Every Traveler

Steamboat Springs is a charming Colorado mountain town to explore year-round
Steamboat Springs is a charming Colorado mountain town to explore year-round | © Chris Selby / Alamy Stock Photo

Whether you’re looking for a romantic chalet-style guesthouse, a rustic inn hidden by pines, or a resort with all the trimmings, there’s a Steamboat Springs hotel to suit your style. Here are the best places to stay in Steamboat Springs, all bookable with Culture Trip.

Between the pine-clad Colorado mountains, Steamboat Springs is a pretty town with a buzzing center. In the winter months, the gondola ferries people up the mountainside to the ski runs, while in summer, the hillside hiking trails come to life with wildflowers and woodland critters.

Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs, an IHG Hotel – for valley views

Hotel

A king room at the Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs with a desk and chair
Courtesy of Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs, an IHG Hotel / Booking.com

Tucked in Yampa Valley in the Rocky Mountains, you’ll relax with leafy views, an indoor pool if you’re not one for outdoor bathing, an outside freeform pool if you do and a hot tub. There’s not a hint of rustic stone or wood in urban-style rooms warmly decorated in shades of gray and mustard. The all-day dining space has floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can keep admiring those tree-lined grounds as you chow down on your juicy steak on the patio if the weather’s good. When it’s time to strap your ski boots on, you’re barely 2mi (3km) from the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.

The Inn at Steamboat – for mountain lodge vibes

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If you’re outdoorsy, you’ll love this chalet-style inn with an outdoor swimming pool and poolside sun terrace barely five minutes drive from the ski slopes of Steamboat Ski Resort. Spacious mountain and valley view rooms and suites with balconies are the perfect spaces for returning to after a day out and about, with plush carpets and homey pine chests. Take time to share travel tales in the lobby-living room area, which feels snug with a pair of oversized leather sofas and plaid armchairs by a stone fireplace. Everyone will love the breakfast burritos and freshly made waffles each morning, leaving no excuse to burn it all off in the mountains.

Nordic Lodge – for snug cabin-style lodgings

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Outside view of the Nordic Lodge with a big yellow sign and mountain views
Courtesy of Nordic Lodge / Booking.com

Check into these downtown digs just 0.6mi (1km) from Old Town Hot Springs, where you wallow in hot-spring-fed pools, get a massage, or take a yoga class and stay in styled rustic log cabins. Warm-up in rooms, suites and apartments with chunky furniture made from pine and patchwork-style quilts. Who wouldn’t want a dip in the seasonal outdoor heated pool when the sun is shining? The indoor hot tub is appealing all year round. Before you set out exploring, tuck into a hearty breakfast of fruit, pastries and bagels smeared with your favorite jam or peanut butter. Catch the free shuttle to the Steamboat Ski Area, saving time for the Tread of Pioneers Museum, a Victorian house packed with exhibits on Native Americans and early settlers, a 6-minute walk from the motel.

Club Wyndham Steamboat Springs – for family-friendly condos

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A king room with a balcony at the Club Wyndham Steamboat Springs Colorado
Courtesy of Club Wyndham Steamboat Springs / Booking.com

A mere minute away from the family-friendly Steamboat Ski Resort, this all-condo mountainside resort offers you a flexible array of homey spaces ranging from one to three bedrooms, with balconies or decks for breathing in fresh Rocky Mountain air. If soaking in a hot tub ticks your holiday box, book a condo with your private piece of bubbly heaven. You can tone up – or catch up on gossip – in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools before gathering the family together at the picnic area before a serious Monopoly tournament in the games room.

The Ptarmigan Inn – for ski-in, ski-out in style

Inn

A bedroom with a view of the ski resort at the The Ptarmigan Inn in Steamboat Springs
Courtesy of Ptarmigan Inn a Ski-in and Ski-out Property / Booking.com

If warm cabins just aren’t your thing, book this contemporary hotel at the mountain base with slope view rooms as white as the snow outside. Families love rooms with the industrial-style metal bunk beds, but couples might like to smooch by the fire in the poolside – and aptly named – Fireplace Suite. The atmosphere is super relaxed, with brunch from 7am during the ski season, allowing for early birds and teens alike. Apres-ski dining on famous pretzel bites and the traditional cheese-led dishes, and don’t get too tempted by the psychedelic kids menu – Far Out Mac & Cheese or Groovy Hot Dogs, anyone?

Rabbit Ears Motel – for a cheap and cheerful stop

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A double room with a window at the Rabbit Ears Motel in Steamboat Springs Colorado
Courtesy of Rabbit Ears Motel / Booking.com

You can’t miss the neon pink sign for Rabbit Ears Motel in the center of Steamboat Springs. Once you’ve pulled in, you’ll find simple motel-style rooms, but with a touch of luxury in the form of soft comforters and flat-screen TVs. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open onto slim balconies where the Yampa River rushes below. Downtown is on your doorstep, and the hot springs are just across the road. It’s also easy on the wallet.

Chalet Val d’Isere – for skiers

Inn, Independent Hotel, Boutique Hotel

A cabin style room with a large bed and a chair at the Chalet Val d’Isere in Steamboat Springs
 Courtesy of Chalet Val d’Isere / Expedia

This homey mountain inn oozes charm. As well as being close to the ski runs, it has a hot tub and deck amid the towering pines and a rumpus room with a pool table on the upper floor. You can see the gondola from the dining table, where a home-cooked breakfast is served every morning. Rooms are decorated with an understated charm. The owner makes sure you want for nothing, and the service has a personal touch.

Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas – for having it all

Luxury, Chain Hotel

A cabin room at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas with a balcony and fireplace
 Courtesy of Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas / Expedia

This premium resort is ideal for travelers who want independence without forgoing hotel-style amenities. Studios and villas come with kitchens, but there’s always the option of room service. However, when you want some privacy, escape to your mountain-view balcony or huddle around the fireplace. Nearby chairlifts and gondolas make this a ski-in, ski-out resort in winter, and a concierge and a resort-style pool complete the package.

The Steamboat Grand – for a grand old time

Resort

A king room with a mountain view and fireplace at the The Steamboat Grand
 Courtesy of The Steamboat Grand / Expedia

There’s no mistaking you’re in the mountains when you see the wood-beamed and stone porte cochère at the entrance of the Steamboat Grand. Inside, there are various accommodation options, with the most luxurious having fireplaces, rustic wood accents and mountain views. The condos and penthouses have kitchens with polished granite countertops, adding a bit of luxury. It also houses a bar, shops, restaurants, a spa and a swimming pool.

The Bristol Hotel – for a steamy stay

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A cabin style room with a large bed at the The Bristol Hotel in Steamboat Springs
 Courtesy of The Bristol Hotel / Expedia

Set in a grand historic house, the Bristol Hotel is in the heart of Steamboat Springs, near shops, bars and restaurants. The exterior may be charmingly rustic, but underneath, it’s all stylish touches and modern conveniences. Chic rooms have natural, stone-gray accents or colorful Apache blankets and vintage rotary phones. After a day on the slopes, you can unwind in the basement hot tub.

Jo Fernandez contributed additional reporting to this article.

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