Colorado Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers

Forums
Deals

Top Colorado hotels

Breckenridge Hotels: 99 Reviews - 141 Photos
Vail Hotels: 230 Reviews - 317 Photos
Denver Hotels: 1215 Reviews - 1734 Photos
Estes Park Hotels: 182 Reviews - 345 Photos
Steamboat Springs Hotels: 125 Reviews - 190 Photos
Colorado Springs Hotels: 659 Reviews - 1011 Photos
Glenwood Springs Hotels: 40 Reviews - 79 Photos
Avon Hotels: 8 Reviews - 14 Photos
Durango Hotels: 116 Reviews - 170 Photos
Fort Collins Hotels: 208 Reviews - 283 Photos
Keystone Hotels: 62 Reviews - 113 Photos
Snowmass Village Hotels: 7 Reviews - 16 Photos
Telluride Hotels: 71 Reviews - 75 Photos
Aurora Hotels: 4 Reviews - 7 Photos
Westminster Hotels: 2 Reviews - 9 Photos

Colorado Transportation

Americans Love their Cars

by RoscoeGregg

Previous Next

Americans Love their Cars
by RoscoeGregg
Distances are long so be sure to take...
by RoscoeGregg
The car can become a rolling Picnic
by RoscoeGregg
Be sure to stay rested. DO NOT FALL...
by RoscoeGregg
Transportation
by goodfish

Best Rates Guaranteed!: BookIt.com You know what to do: Book Online & Save.
Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday: Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices

Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Denver International Airport

by traveldave

Recently opened in 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) is the largest airport in the world. At 53 square miles (137 square kilometers), the airport is twice the size of Manhattan, and is larger than the cities of Boston, Miami, and San Francisco. The city planners decided to place the new airport about 23 miles (37 kilometers) to the northeast of Denver on the open plains in anticipation of future growth and expansion. Denver International Airport is the tenth-busiest airport in the world, primarily because it is one of the two hubs of United Airlines. Until recently, the airport was only served by domestic airlines. However, due to the increasing importance of Denver as a center for international business, there are now nonstop flights to London, Frankfurt, Reykjavik, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Mexico City and several other destinations in Mexico, and San Jose, Costa...

You Gotta Have Wheels

by RoscoeGregg

I know that public transport bites in the U.S. It is a painful fact that at this point the best way to see most of my country is with a personal vehicle. So it is best to have this factored into your plans. With the exception of New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Portland you will need wheels.I will give you a few ideas that have worked for friends of mine that have visited the U.S.1. If you have time and the adventurous sprit consider bike touring. I know that this seems crazy to many. It is one of the most interesting ways to see many places in the U.S. It is rich with cultural involvement and would make the trip of a life time.2. Develop a friendship with an American and travel with them or borrow a car from them. We have traveled with many friends from outside the U.S. and it worked well for them.3. Rent a car this is expensive but easy and reliable. There are many reliable...

We drove in from Nebraska.

by richiecdisc

Colorado like much of the American west is car country. You can get from city to city by mass transit but getting to the state's national parks is another matter. To truly see the state extensively, you will need your own vehicle. The roads are generally great and once away from the greater Denver area, relatively traffic free. Well, at least in September they were! Typical driving distances: Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park-65 miles/1.5 hours. Denver to Boulder-30 miles/30 minutes. Denver to Fort Collins-65 miles/1 hour. Denver to Mesa Verde National Park-450 miles/9 hours.

Colorado Springs to Breckenridge and Western CO

by pagecafe

A great scenic ride if you are heading west through Colorado is to take State Route 24 from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista. If you are going to Breckenridge area turn north off 24 onto Route 9 in Hartzel, CO. If you need to go further west than Buena Vista take Route 50 west. All these routes are very scenic and not heavily traveled.Warning: Traffic on Sunday afternoons and evenings can be heavy on eastbound Route 24, as everyone is coming back to Colorado Springs from their weekend getaway to the mountains.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

by Astrobuck

Colorado Springs Airport has 5 major airlines within it's gates: American, United, Delta, US Airways, and Frontier. Southwest Airlines is rumored to have a few gates here in the future, but nothing concrete as of yet.

Colorado Road Trips

by j7286

Keep an eye on your gas gauge, the distances between towns can be vast in Colorado, especially if you're driving on roads other than the Interstate Highways (which I hope you are, that's the best way to see places). Public transit between towns is nigh non-existent for the most part, though Amtrak still makes a trip across the state (and the Winter Park ski train in the winter time is popular on weekends -- from Denver up to a nearby ski resort). Also, expect anything when driving up in the mountains -- it was snowing in June when I drove over the Continental Divide. Some mountain roads don't open until after Memorial Day. In the winter time, chains may be required on some mountain passes -- pay attention to the weather bulletins. Mountain driving requires shifting into 2nd or 3rd gear at times, due to steep inclines. Save wear and tear on your brakes -- use your gear shift. Keep your...

Driving in Colorado

by Florida999

Colorado has some very good roads and even driving in the Rocky Mountains is not difficult. Most of the roads are large, and there are not as many curves as I expected. Distances are generally what they look like on a map. We drove from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista in a shorter time than expected. Once you get up in the mountains, the road is pretty much straight and you can drive without any problems. Traffic was only bad when we drove from one side of the Rocky Mountain NP to the other, but it was tolerable overall. I would hate to drive in Colorado in the winter!! They have large poles at the side of the road for the snow plows to FIND the road, or so we were told

The Best Way To See Colorado

by Astrobuck

In my opinion, if you want to experience Colorado-The REAL Colorado-Then my suggestion is to buy or rent an SUV. There are many areas where you can drive off road and see things very few have seen (I would suggest a 4-Wheel Drive for this by the way). In addition, you can stop whenever you want, go whenever you want, and sleep whenever (or wherever) you want.Before I moved here, I actually did this for 3 years in a row. I have never regretted it; and I also had a total blast the whole time!! This is definately something that should be on your to do list!

But not always!

by johngayton

OK the above tip has exceptions, this the dam road from Dillon towards Breckenridge. however this is the exception that proves the rule - the main road (whose number temporarily escapes me) was still open at the time this pic was taken.

Don't Worry About The Snow

by johngayton

Once you are up in The Rockies don't worry too much about getting around on the roads when it snows - it has to snow pretty heavily for the main roads to be closed off. They are pretty organised regarding clearing, OK I admit it, this tip is only here because I love this pic and had to create a place to put it!

Top 3 Hotels in Colorado

The Ritz Carlton Denver Denver

4 Reviews and 169 Opinions The rooms are very spacious, and ofcourse all are suites here at this hotel! You have a sitting and...

Hotels in Denver

The Broadmoor Colorado Springs

13 Reviews and 501 Opinions We held our latest executive event here.

Hotels in Colorado Springs

Western Riviera Motel, Cabins & Events Venue Rocky Mountain National Park

45 Opinions

Hotels in Rocky Mountain National Park

2,398 Hotels in Colorado

Explore the World

The Place

Reviews and photos of Colorado attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Colorado sightseeing.

Experience Colorado

6,743 Tips and Reviews
11,389 Photos
24 Videos

Transportation: Cities in Colorado

More Cities in Colorado

Questions and Answers

Q: Please can anyone tell me what is the nearest Yellowstone entrance from Denver. Many thanks.

A: Just a couple of miles/kilometers. You should be able to do the drive in an easy 10 hours + ...

Read 8 Replies

Click here for best deals for

Save money, Book now !: Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
Great Prices, Great Rooms: hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-914-6835
Save up to 50% on hotels.: Hotwire.com Hotwire: Get a 4-star hotel for a 2-star price.
Best Web Rates Guaranteed: ChoiceHotels.com Compare Up to 5 Hotels by Amenities Find Great Deals Every Day