3 Restful Retreats To Feel at Home

With a rich history, this vintage hotel has been a beloved landmark in Old Town Fort Collins since 1923. Prior to celebrating its 100th birthday, it unveiled a beautifully renovated lobby featuring the Ace Café and Mugs Coffee Lounge—a cultivated gathering place offering locally inspired coffee, craft cocktails, and shareable plates. Downstairs, guests can enjoy the intimate ambiance of Ace Gillett’s Lounge and Supper Club, where dark leather seating, surrounding bookshelves, and antique decor evoke a sense of introspective comfort.

Discover rustic elegance nestled among the southern Rocky Mountains in Telluride. This beautifully crafted space is thoughtfully designed with warm exposed woods, a natural stone hearth, and plush textiles that encourage lounge time. For a whiskey-forward cocktail, escape to the Timber Room, where cozy nook seating and textured mountainscape paintings will have you dreaming of the perfect blue-sky ski day. Or, wrap yourself in a fur blanket around the fire on the outdoor patio and take in the fresh mountain air.

Whether you’re here for the endless slopes or an enviable spa day, this charming Vail Valley hotel is the perfect sanctuary. It blends Bavarian-inspired style with an inviting atmosphere filled with ambient lighting and charming ornaments that embrace you with solace and familiarity. Relax at the King’s Club, where you’ll find specialty cocktails, a blazing fireplace, and overstuffed couches that invite you to sink in and unwind. For a more amped-up evening, enjoy live music, which starts at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays to keep the good times rolling.