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I was a little worried to stay here because the communication and clarity from the staff beforehand was severely lacking. BUT! We really loved our stay here. I found the room to be absolutely perfect & just what we needed - nothing more or less. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean and cool. The shower was clean and the water pressure was great. We had breakfast in the restaurant at the hotel and that was fantastic, too! The views were beautiful and we even saw a moose one night from the balcony! This place checked all the boxes and I'm happy to have stayed here.
Stayed over the Friday after Thanksgiving. Fun place -- the Inn has very clean, nice comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Deducted a star for key cards not working after we'd gone to the bar/restaurant in the evening about 7:00ish for a bite to eat. There was one waitress, Christine, along with the bartender Shane, who was helping Christine fill in along with his bartending duties. Both were extremely nice and very busy and we were happy to wait. We got drinks pretty quickly from Shane. Finally gave up on food after not seeing any food come out of the kitchen for a considerable time to others who'd been there considerably longer than we had. Both explained separately how they'd been slammed all day, and they were not expecting that. We'd heard that from a couple of the shops in Grand Lake earlier in the day. It certainly gave a ring of truth to the news stories we'd been hearing for some time about how the mountains have been short employees because of housing, cost of living, etc. A good dose of patience is obviously necessary when planning a stay in the mountain towns. Having said all that, while we understand, we also were a bit frustrated. Finally asked for a brownie with ice we could take back to our room. Pretty good stuff -- not exactly a meal, however. That didn't take long at all. And... when we got back to our room, the key cards, neither of them, worked. Had to go back to the desk only to find no one there. I had several packages, and the plate with the brownie and ice cream, so I sat on the floor outside our room while husband went back to desk, then came back with a contact phone number for after-hour issues (though it was 30 minutes from being after hours). I called, eventually talked to someone who said an on-site person would call me back in a few. Which it was -- just a few. Husband went back to front desk to get new key cards only to have the desk attendant say to him "oh, yeah, those cards are pretty old." Probably not what you want to say to the customers who've been waiting to get back in to their room after have a non-meal brownie and ice cream for dinner. Again... having said all that... we will be back. The staff was delightful at every turn -- they were obviously trying their best and each staff member, to a person, was pleasant and tried hard. That will always bring us back!!!
Great location for families or couples looking for a fun mountain town experience and/or access to RMNP. It's literally only a 3 minute drive to the park gates from here. The hotel itself is quaint, the rooms are reasonable in size and the bathroom was clean. Our room had a small balcony, no views of the lake but the hotel was quiet and there plenty of views of the mountains from your room or the lounge. We ate a breakfast and dinner here. Both were great, the staff was prompt and helpful. There is no pool at the hotel, the hot tub was being repaired, but there is a sauna and a small gym downstairs. If we had any suggestions for improvements, I would say the beds were a bit small (our room had a full bed and bunk bed combo),but there may be others with King Size available. We also found it hard to get the room cooled off - the ac was not overly effective. Very minor issues for an otherwise great experience. Grand Lake is an awesome location anytime of year. Not far from so many activities. Grand View Inn is a great base of operations.
My friend and I stayed at this hotel while visiting Grand Lake, CO. We booked our hotel through Expedia and we were really happy with the price, especially after checking out the other hotels and air BNB's around and seeing how high their prices were. To start with the positives, the hotel is not even 5 minutes from the downtown area right by Grand lake, and there's even a little back way that leads straight to the main road. There is ample parking and the front desk area felt homey and welcoming. We called two days before our reservation to see if there was a possibility for early check in and the receptionist let us know we can either request it and hope for the best, or pay and extra $25 to guarantee and early check in around noon instead of 4. We paid the extra fee and our room was clean and available right when we arrived. We had a mini fridge, coffee maker, WiFi, air conditioner, a balcony with a view, black out darkening curtains, an electric fireplace, and a huge mounted flat screen TV. The hotel provided ear plugs, 2 makeup remover wipe packets, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, a hair dryer, loose coffee packets, an ice tray and ice maker in the hall, and many, many towels of all sizes. The vibe was very cabin-esque and really cozy and sweet. Our king sized bed was comfortable and the perfect fit for my friend and I to share. It had 4 sleeping pillows, not including the 2 huge decorative pillows they use on top of the comforter. There is a vending machine in the lobby with both drinks, snacks and an assortment of random necessities (ibuprofen, allergy meds, bandaids, head phones, condoms- lots of important things that are easily forgotten!). Overpriced but helpful when in a pinch. There also a restaurant in the hotel and a hot tub. Now, for the cons of this hotel. Did you want to sleep in uninterrupted? Well that all depends on your room placement, hotel neighbors, and their awareness of their own noise level. I woke up at 6am to a herd of elephants above us. I could hear children running back and forth, drawers slamming, doors opening and closing, the whole sha-bang. When they finally left, our next door neighbors did the same thing. It didn't take me long to figure out that I, being in room 101 right next to the restaurant, was almost definitely listening to the breakfast staff preparing breakfast early in the morning. I could hear dishes clinging around, blenders going off, and the cupboards were being slammed so hard I could feel it bang shut through the wall. At one point I had to pound on the wall because I couldn't take it anymore. It happened both mornings I slept in the hotel, it lasted for hours and I can assure you it happens anytime the restaurant is open. To be busy early in the morning and not be considerate of those of who sleep in past 7am was extremely disappointing. Not completely the hotel's fault, but it does have a lot to do with thin walls and old buildings because at my apartment complex I have NEVER heard anything so loud and obnoxious. When you know your kitchen shares a wall with a hotel room, my advice is to try and be quiet. Or at least try to not slam the cupboard every time you close a door. Or don't put someone in this room! Same thing happened when the restaurant in the hotel opened later for dinner, we could pretty much hear everything all night till they closed. Another annoying thing was that for whatever reason, the mini fridge was unplugged. Clearly not an unsolvable problem but the bummer was that I didn't realize this until after I put all of our goodies in there when we arrived, and it wasn't until I got back to the hotel to get something to drink, I realized everything was warm. I can see why that saves electricity to unplug it when people aren't using the room, but it wasn't something I even thought of and it seemed silly to not have it ready to go for my immediate use. Their WiFi is also terribly slow. You can pay to upgrade but I didn't look into how much that would be. I don't think you should have to pay extra for decent WiFi when you're already paying for an entire room that advertises "free WiFi". At the end of the day, the benefits outweigh the negatives in the sense that it was an affordable stay in a beautiful area and we were really happy to find the deal on Expedia for our small summer vacation. It's not a fancy hotel but it was accommodating, cozy and safe and we were overall okay with the stay. If you want to sleep in past 7am, though, I would not recommend room 101 by any means.
My boyfriend surprised me with a weekend getaway here. We went snowboarding at Mary Jane, then once we were tired, it was a short drive here with no traffic, and a gorgeous scenery. Our room was on the first floor, but far enough away from the public area that we didn't hear any noise from the people hanging out in the hot tub or the public deck. Our room was spacious with a king size bed, a mini fridge, and a heated bathroom. Check in and check out was fast and easy, the people were so nice, and our room was so cozy we ended up canceling most of our plans to stay in because our room was so comfortable. I really enjoyed my time here, and even though I only stayed for a night, there were so many accommodations I felt like one night was too short. Our room was super clean, we had a spectacular view, and a private balcony to enjoy it all. I would definitely come back again.
I like the view from the balcony. I like the bed and fireplace. The bed is bouncy and super comfy and the soap smells good. There is also a jacuzzi hot tub outside with Mountain View but I don't think the jets work Very peaceful and beautiful place to stay!
The Gateway Inn is a beautiful property nestled just west of downtown (walking distance for those without mobility issues). Each room is decorated with an outdoor theme (very lodge-like). We had the "Bear Room" (with the cutest decorative pillows and comforter). It was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bonus was the balcony with a great view! Each room has a microwave, mini-fridge, hairdryer, and shower essentials. I would recommend calling direct for packages and special offers before checking online travel sites. We secured a very reasonable rate for the Corvette Car Show weekend. The Gateway Inn has a hot tub, sauna, a nice lounge (another of my "patio places to go" collection) as well as a Keurig alongside a vending machine at the front lobby. Plenty of parking for passenger vehicles and trailers alike! read more
Stayed here for the 2022 4th of July weekend and it was a wonderful retreat from the hub-bub from the town below. This hotel has lots of parking, a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, hot tub, friendly staff, clean rooms and a comfortable "lodge" feel. Rooms have a small fridge and microwave oven. Very accommodating. It's not an upscale luxurious hotel with chandeliers and snooty Patton's. It's ehat you expect for an upgraded "lodge" hotel. Log furnitures. Taxidermy on 2nd floor. Vending machines on ground floor. It may not be in "town", but has everything one might need for the evening! (Town in 10 min walk away) read more
1 year ago
I was a little worried to stay here because the communication and clarity from the staff beforehand was severely lacking. BUT! We really loved our stay here. I found the room to be absolutely perfect & just what we needed - nothing more or less. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean and cool. The shower was clean and the water pressure was great. We had breakfast in the restaurant at the hotel and that was fantastic, too! The views were beautiful and we even saw a moose one night from the balcony! This place checked all the boxes and I'm happy to have stayed here. read more
11 months ago
Stayed over the Friday after Thanksgiving. Fun place -- the Inn has very clean, nice comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Deducted a star for key cards not working after we'd gone to the bar/restaurant in the evening about 7:00ish for a bite to eat. There was one waitress, Christine, along with the bartender Shane, who was helping Christine fill in along with his bartending duties. Both were extremely nice and very busy and we were happy to wait. We got drinks pretty quickly from Shane. Finally gave up on food after not seeing any food come out of the kitchen for a considerable time to others who'd been there considerably longer than we had. Both explained separately how they'd been slammed all day, and they were not expecting that. We'd heard that from a couple of the shops in Grand Lake earlier in the day. It certainly gave a ring of truth to the news stories we'd been hearing for some time about how the mountains have been short employees because of housing, cost of living, etc. A good dose of patience is obviously necessary when planning a stay in the mountain towns. Having said all that, while we understand, we also were a bit frustrated. Finally asked for a brownie with ice we could take back to our room. Pretty good stuff -- not exactly a meal, however. That didn't take long at all. And... when we got back to our room, the key cards, neither of them, worked. Had to go back to the desk only to find no one there. I had several packages, and the plate with the brownie and ice cream, so I sat on the floor outside our room while husband went back to desk, then came back with a contact phone number for after-hour issues (though it was 30 minutes from being after hours). I called, eventually talked to someone who said an on-site person would call me back in a few. Which it was -- just a few. Husband went back to front desk to get new key cards only to have the desk attendant say to him "oh, yeah, those cards are pretty old." Probably not what you want to say to the customers who've been waiting to get back in to their room after have a non-meal brownie and ice cream for dinner. Again... having said all that... we will be back. The staff was delightful at every turn -- they were obviously trying their best and each staff member, to a person, was pleasant and tried hard. That will always bring us back!!! read more
2 years ago
Great location for families or couples looking for a fun mountain town experience and/or access to RMNP. It's literally only a 3 minute drive to the park gates from here. The hotel itself is quaint, the rooms are reasonable in size and the bathroom was clean. Our room had a small balcony, no views of the lake but the hotel was quiet and there plenty of views of the mountains from your room or the lounge. We ate a breakfast and dinner here. Both were great, the staff was prompt and helpful. There is no pool at the hotel, the hot tub was being repaired, but there is a sauna and a small gym downstairs. If we had any suggestions for improvements, I would say the beds were a bit small (our room had a full bed and bunk bed combo),but there may be others with King Size available. We also found it hard to get the room cooled off - the ac was not overly effective. Very minor issues for an otherwise great experience. Grand Lake is an awesome location anytime of year. Not far from so many activities. Grand View Inn is a great base of operations. read more
5 years ago
My friend and I stayed at this hotel while visiting Grand Lake, CO. We booked our hotel through Expedia and we were really happy with the price, especially after checking out the other hotels and air BNB's around and seeing how high their prices were. To start with the positives, the hotel is not even 5 minutes from the downtown area right by Grand lake, and there's even a little back way that leads straight to the main road. There is ample parking and the front desk area felt homey and welcoming. We called two days before our reservation to see if there was a possibility for early check in and the receptionist let us know we can either request it and hope for the best, or pay and extra $25 to guarantee and early check in around noon instead of 4. We paid the extra fee and our room was clean and available right when we arrived. We had a mini fridge, coffee maker, WiFi, air conditioner, a balcony with a view, black out darkening curtains, an electric fireplace, and a huge mounted flat screen TV. The hotel provided ear plugs, 2 makeup remover wipe packets, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, a hair dryer, loose coffee packets, an ice tray and ice maker in the hall, and many, many towels of all sizes. The vibe was very cabin-esque and really cozy and sweet. Our king sized bed was comfortable and the perfect fit for my friend and I to share. It had 4 sleeping pillows, not including the 2 huge decorative pillows they use on top of the comforter. There is a vending machine in the lobby with both drinks, snacks and an assortment of random necessities (ibuprofen, allergy meds, bandaids, head phones, condoms- lots of important things that are easily forgotten!). Overpriced but helpful when in a pinch. There also a restaurant in the hotel and a hot tub. Now, for the cons of this hotel. Did you want to sleep in uninterrupted? Well that all depends on your room placement, hotel neighbors, and their awareness of their own noise level. I woke up at 6am to a herd of elephants above us. I could hear children running back and forth, drawers slamming, doors opening and closing, the whole sha-bang. When they finally left, our next door neighbors did the same thing. It didn't take me long to figure out that I, being in room 101 right next to the restaurant, was almost definitely listening to the breakfast staff preparing breakfast early in the morning. I could hear dishes clinging around, blenders going off, and the cupboards were being slammed so hard I could feel it bang shut through the wall. At one point I had to pound on the wall because I couldn't take it anymore. It happened both mornings I slept in the hotel, it lasted for hours and I can assure you it happens anytime the restaurant is open. To be busy early in the morning and not be considerate of those of who sleep in past 7am was extremely disappointing. Not completely the hotel's fault, but it does have a lot to do with thin walls and old buildings because at my apartment complex I have NEVER heard anything so loud and obnoxious. When you know your kitchen shares a wall with a hotel room, my advice is to try and be quiet. Or at least try to not slam the cupboard every time you close a door. Or don't put someone in this room! Same thing happened when the restaurant in the hotel opened later for dinner, we could pretty much hear everything all night till they closed. Another annoying thing was that for whatever reason, the mini fridge was unplugged. Clearly not an unsolvable problem but the bummer was that I didn't realize this until after I put all of our goodies in there when we arrived, and it wasn't until I got back to the hotel to get something to drink, I realized everything was warm. I can see why that saves electricity to unplug it when people aren't using the room, but it wasn't something I even thought of and it seemed silly to not have it ready to go for my immediate use. Their WiFi is also terribly slow. You can pay to upgrade but I didn't look into how much that would be. I don't think you should have to pay extra for decent WiFi when you're already paying for an entire room that advertises "free WiFi". At the end of the day, the benefits outweigh the negatives in the sense that it was an affordable stay in a beautiful area and we were really happy to find the deal on Expedia for our small summer vacation. It's not a fancy hotel but it was accommodating, cozy and safe and we were overall okay with the stay. If you want to sleep in past 7am, though, I would not recommend room 101 by any means. read more
9 years ago
My boyfriend surprised me with a weekend getaway here. We went snowboarding at Mary Jane, then once we were tired, it was a short drive here with no traffic, and a gorgeous scenery. Our room was on the first floor, but far enough away from the public area that we didn't hear any noise from the people hanging out in the hot tub or the public deck. Our room was spacious with a king size bed, a mini fridge, and a heated bathroom. Check in and check out was fast and easy, the people were so nice, and our room was so cozy we ended up canceling most of our plans to stay in because our room was so comfortable. I really enjoyed my time here, and even though I only stayed for a night, there were so many accommodations I felt like one night was too short. Our room was super clean, we had a spectacular view, and a private balcony to enjoy it all. I would definitely come back again. read more
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I like the view from the balcony. I like the bed and fireplace. The bed is bouncy and super comfy and the soap smells good. There is also a jacuzzi hot tub outside with Mountain View but I don't think the jets work Very peaceful and beautiful place to stay! read more
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Love this place. My boyfriend and I came here for our two year anniversary an it was just perfect. The staff is so friendly especially the barkeep (who is also the owners daughter). The view from our room was phenomenal and I had absolutely zero hassle or problems when checking in with my service dog. The bar has a happy hour every day from 4-6 pm and the drinks are ridiculously cheap and delicious. In the bar area they also give complimentary s'mores and a outdoor fire pit, they have popcorn and an awesome plethora of breakfast options. I would definitely stay here again if I were to come vacation to Grand Lake again. read more
I'm torn with this one. The good: It's a nice lodge complete with log beams, stuffed animals, fireplaces, and a lounge. Antiques are placed hear and there. It looks cool. The rooms have log furniture. The best part is the views from the room balconies. Some rooms only have a view of the parking lot, but for just a little more, you'll get a room with a mountain or lake view. I thought the view was worth the few extra bucks. Both the mountain or lake views overlook the town of Grand Lake. The rooms are spacious. Elevator access to the second floor was nice. The bad: While it's a nice lodge, it's a newer construction with a few corners cut hear and there. Some parts appear to be assembled with simulated log panels like those in a small log cabin kit. While the place has potential, the decor is minimal leaving a lot of bare spaces. This lodge is not within walking distance of all the downtown shops and restaurants. Technically, it is walkable, but it's a good little piece. The mediocre: The lodge houses a restaurant and bar that is open to those staying at the lodge and those not. During a summer 2011 visit in my party of four, I felt the check-in was a little cold. There was a group of "regulars" in the bar area (lodge employees included) that was in open view of the area to enter and exit the lodge. Whenever I was coming or going, the talking would quiet down and I felt as if I was being watched... to see what I was doing or where I was going. I may be totally wrong about it... it was just a feeling. In the end, the place was just okay for me. I'd like to visit Grand Lake again, but there are many other places I'll try first before returning to this lodge. read more
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This is a wonderful place to stay! We were coming to town for a wedding and before the trip could only find places we could afford in Estes Park. The "hotel" there ended up being so bad that we searched last minute for a new room and lucked out that one was available here! We made the drive over the mountains at night to get here and were so relieved that we got the room here! Friendly staff, everything was clean, very cute rustic motif in the rooms, Amazing views from their deck! They have a very cool looking bar which we didn't get a chance to go to because of the wedding we went to, but would have otherwise. They have a basic breakfast in a very nice room downstairs. They are situated right above the downtown of Grand Lake with very easy and close access to the town. I would recommend this place and would stay here again! read more
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Sweet little place! Terrific happy hour with delicious pizza, fun games, and unbelievable views. Loved our bed and balcony ! Will be back soon ! read more
12 years ago
This place was exactly what we were looking for and exactly what we expected. Beautiful, quaint, friendly, spacious, mountain-y. We couldn't have asked for more. The check in was fast, friendly and informative. There was a lively and inviting crowd at the bar, but we needed to eat! We arrived late (8:30pm), so I asked if the 10pm hot tub curfew was strict. He said, as long as you are respectful and keep the noise down, be my guest. We did, and it was amazing. The tub was hot, the air was cold and the stars were out. It was beautiful. The balcony was an excellent addition, and we spent the following morning drinking coffee out there. We had the continental breakfast and I just wished like hell that I had more time to spend there. I really hope that I get another chance to visit that lovely area of the world. If you have a chance to stay here, you won't be disappointed. read more
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