Don't let the outside scare you away. Like an oyster the real treasure is on the inside. Nice looking dining room with a cozy feel. Wait staff was exceedingly friendly. They kept thinking things were taking too long to come up but it wasn't really. I'm willing to wait a little bit for good food. Had the Texas Double and man you needed to be a cowboy to finish that one. Onion rings were fresh and everything tasted great. If you're hungry and passing though give this place a consideration. read more

Lovely meal on Saturday night. Staff was able to accommodate us, everyone was so nice. Table settings and decor were beautiful, food was great; had the fried oysters. So glad to have a nice place to go in Walsenburg. read more

La Plaza Inn - Main dining area - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Walsenburg, Colorado

Stayed here at the inn for several nights after our water went out. Nice cozy room with fantastic rates. Pretty little old hotel. Breakfast sandwiches with ham and peppers! Yum and breakfast burritos!!! Lovely view walking up to the sunrise behind the church. Food was amazing, we ordered at the bar since they were only open for carry out since Covid. Hamburgers one night were amazing. Chicken fried steak, chicken Marsalis.., read more

Booked online Arrived and it was hard to tell what was restaurant and what was hotel Waited and waited to check in Finally had to call and someone came to check me in The room was so hot i had to turn on the window air conditioning and leave for a while Went down to request WiFi code Got it and a front door code for after 9 pm Disappointed But as I checked out and loaded my car the lobby door locked Thankfully they let me back in This place is insane read more

We ate at the La Plaza Inn restaurant for our anniversary when we stayed at Pennington Place at Black Diamond, just outside Walsenburg. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch. My husband and I would highly recommend this place. The restaurant is in an old building with good character. We were greeted by Mary, very friendly--just the kind of person you want greeting your guests. Made us feel welcome and at ease, even though we were definitely underdressed for the evening and the setting. The menu was not too big, not too small and we settled on meals pretty quickly. My husband had the prime rib and a loaded baked potato (I think it is the special on Friday and Saturday night) and I had the salmon with veggies and rice. We both had dinner salads too. I'm not usually a prime rib kind of gal, but I had a bite and it had great flavor. My husband thought it was the best prime rib he had had in years. My salmon was perfectly cooked--I seem to often get salmon that is either under- or over-cooked. Very rarely just perfect, but this was. And the veggies--just green beans, onions, carrots were flavorful and fresh. The only (very minor) criticism I had about my meal was that the rice was just a little undercooked for my taste, but I don't typically eat much rice anyway, so not a huge problem for me. Just made it easier to save my carbs for dessert :) We shared the apple cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Yum. Yum. Yum. If you are here and this is on your dessert menu, give it a try. It's worth the calories, for sure. I'm so sorry that I don't know our waiter's name, but he was knowledgeable about the food, attentive (kept water glasses full and checked on us appropriately throughout the meal), and the whole experience was a positive one. A lovely way to celebrate our 12th anniversary. Thanks, La Plaza!! S/O to Donna at Pennington Place for the recommendation! read more

Come through Walsenburg quite a bit now and I really like La Plaza -had the prime rib dinner for $18 and the meat was good, broccoli too and decent baked potato. Bread and butter prior was super fresh. Really enjoyed the patio and live music on an early Friday night. We had fast service. read more

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Real hit and miss. I ordered the burger which was excellent. Husband ordered the fajita salad "special" which was inedible. Staff was an odd mix. We asked after the history of the building and our waitress didn't know anything about its history so instead gave us an unrequested commentary on how marijuana is changing things in their City. Overall, a very strange experience. Would not recommended - but as our waitress pointed out there are few choices in town and they are really, it. Oh comma least I forget - they also charged us for both meals despite not being able to eat a bite of one of them and describing how rancid the chicken was. One last insult. But for that I would have not rated them at all rather than give a poor rating, which is not really my style. read more

La Plaza Inn - Pretty and historical - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Walsenburg, Colorado

We stayed at this lovely turn of the century hotel on our way down to the Sand Dunes National Park. Positives: I absolutely loved the place. The hotel has been refurbished in old timey style but has modernized CLEAN en suite bathrooms and an array of rooms to choose from (some have a kitchenette and connected adjoining looking more like a miniature apartment then regular rooms). There is a common area atop the stairs with a SMALL tv, dvd, vcr combo. They offer a small selection of kids and family movies, but the old bus depot in town is a good place for a rental. Some games are also available to use. A snacks and beverage station is located at the end of the hall. They have a keurig machine with pods of several types of coffee, a mini fridge with milk, some fruit and also some cheese crackers and instant oatmeal. I thought this was awesome in case someone was hungry or missed bfast!!! All the staff, including the owners, are super friendly! The service was impeccable. Their restaurant seemed like the best option for dinner. The food was good and plentiful (we had the burgers and fresh veggies for $9, the peppers were delicious) and the orange chocolate cake was delicious as well according to my friend (huge portion). Breakfast was included and was served in the bistro area. It included bananas, muffins, coffee, orange juice. Once seated the owner brought us a platter including scrambled eggs, two blueberry pancakes and two sausage links with syrup. Negatives: THE TRAINS! Unfortunately the trains honk and honk so loud it literally RATTLES YOUR BRAIN! I have never experienced anything like it AND I LIVE NEXT TO THE RAILROAD! Nothing they can do about it at La Plaza inn. I am sure that the sound is just as loud anywhere in Walsenburg. Make sure you bring some ear plugs! I fell asleep around 5 am :( The mattress in room 3 was really really bad. I am talking like, old grandma' springs mattress that has seen many many customers! There is no if, ands or buts, THEY NEED NEW MATTRESSES. They are crucial for the traveler. Who wants to sleep in a squeaky, lumpy mattress after a long day's drive? There is no TEA on the self serve station in the common area's hall. I really wanted a hot tea after dinner as coffee has the habit of keeping you up at night (more time to hear the trains). There was no DECAF either even though there were 3 different coffee types to choose from :( I wish there were more fresh fruit for bfast. I am one of few people who does not eat eggs, sausage, or pancakes. So really I wish they would have told us they were bringing us a plate with this selection, so I would have not waisted all that food :(( I hate waisting food and I could have just as well have eaten two muffins and two bananas and be happy (or a banana and some other fresh fruit LOL). This B&B is still almost 2 hrs drive from the Dunes. Waiting for breakfast to be served at 8:30 we ended up at the park by 11. That was already too hot for the dunes :( read more

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I went here because I wanted a nice meal regardless of price. Upon entering the restaurant I was hit by the 1980s Hunter Green bookshelves and a bunch if cheap garage sale crap which decorated the tiny space. Plastic tablecloths were on the diner style tables and rolled up cheap silverware in paper napkins were haphazardly placed on the table. A waitress came over and gave me a menu which appeared as if there could be a chef on staff. The various dishes sounded good and the prices were on the high side of moderate. I thought the food should be delicious. Another person came over and took my order. She seemed like some sort of manager or something but she didn't have an apron or uniform and didn't say why she bumped the other waitress off the table. She was a little rough and there seemed to be tension between the two. I ordered a New York Strip and mashed potatoes. They have free baked bread with real butter which was very good. A choice of soup or salad comes with the meal so I had salad. It came nicely cut however the dressing was in a plastic side cup rather than a small dish. Next came the main entree. It was cooked exactly as ordered but had zero flavor. I also ordered sautéed mushrooms and they were also bland. The mashed potatoes were on the plate in a cafeteria style bowl. They tasted like they had flour in them and were disgusting. I didn't eat them. Side vegetables were on the plate and completely overdone but I did eat them. The best part of the meal was the bread but my favorite part was when it was over. They must have REALLY high tax there because a $17 meal plus tax was $21 plus tip. Personally, I should have just went to the store and got a Tony's pizza. It might be cheap but has a lot more flavor! read more

We stayed here on our way up to the Sandune's and it was so quaint. It reminded me of places I've stayed in Austria and Germany! Very peaceful and friendly. Way more character than your chain hotels! read more

Road Trip Notable Nosh # 3 (See Lists) Hubs got take-out for us here, since dogs weren't allowed to be left alone in our hotel room. This was at one end of the historic Route 66 journey for us, and I hid underneath the covers of our bed for the night, listening to the wind howling through the desert, and watching sand splatter across all our windows. It was spooky. I half expected to see tumbleweeds and the ghost of Jesse James. The dogs were also perturbed, and I believe them to have a sixth sense. For the record, we didn't stay at the Inn itself, and our hotel across town was pretty nice. We got a huuuuge spread of food, as we needed a late lunch as well as dinner, to be reheated as necessary later. We had: Salmon and Rice entree with steamed veggies Chicken Fried Steak entree with I believe came with some mashed potatoes and also steamed veggies Vegetable Soups Crabcakes appetizer (didn't eat these as a few hours later, refrigerated, they didn't smell very fresh ...) Homemade Brown Bread Creme Brulee Pie The brown bread (soft, moist and fresh) and the pie (sweet, creamy and satisfying) were spectacular. Everything else was filling, wholesome and adequate. The only odd thing to report was that the cashier insisted my husband had a black eye on his Driver's License, which he did not. When he graciously insisted that no, he'd never been in a fight, she wouldn't drop the issue. Maybe she was bored at work? read more

This was the single worst hotel experience of my life. If you enter this establishment you are making a huge mistake. They booked a room that was completely under repair and then tried to give me a discount. They don't answer the phone and then after an hour I found someone to help me. Place is in disrepair!!! Huge warning!!!! I booked a room down the street and now I need to figure out if I was charged at the la plaza. I have two kids and wife and thankfully there were other options. This took about two hours to deal with during a vacation.. real bummer. read more

We stumbled upon this gem. What a find! It is a charming bed and breakfast. I felt like I was back at the turn of the century and Jesse James would walk in any moment. The proprietor enjoyed a glass of wine with us at the bar along with a local. Both were very willing to share the history of the area and loved living here. The room was had was perfectly pink and very pleasant and homey. We told them we were on a girls weekend. So fitting. Cute old furniture everywhere. Breakfast included in the morning or the cereal bar if your an early bird. Would recommend this as a destination as well as a place for the night on your to somewhere else. read more

La Plaza Inn - Bar and lobby - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Walsenburg, Colorado

I have yet to stay in the hotel portion of La Plaza, but I go to the restaurant on a regular basis. I love the restaurant. Great food, decent if slightly slow service. But, the true treasure is the home made desserts. They make them fresh every day and truly know what they are doing. Still waiting for their take on key lime pie though. read more

We decided to stay here for the location to Great Sand Dunes National Park. We'll be back for the incredible breakfast that's included with your stay. The chef cooks your food to order. Everything was amazing!! The fresh baked orange peach muffins were fabulous. The only down side was the low shower head with inconsistent water temperature. The breakfast had the room made up for it though. read more

What a hidden gem of an eatery in downtown Walsenburg! Beautifully executed entrees with creative touches, served with care. From fresh warm bread to well composed soup or salads, to grilled trout or a savory pork chop - every bite was a pleasure. Bravo to chef, owners and staff for a culinary oasis at the end of our day! read more

This restaurant is the best in the area! Hands down fresh and clean! Karen is amazing and Mario, Karen and Zach are excellent servers!! Kootos to the chef's!!! I could eat there every night! read more

A favorite place of mine. Writing this from room 11. Had delicious meal last night. I had trout...Fabulous. My husband had the pork chop which he rated as "great". We are headed to Westcliffe. Spent night. This is our 4th time staying and each time it has been restful & pleasant. Owner had quaint charming items in the comfortable rooms. I've enjoyed the Keurig in common area, since we get up earlier than the 8:30 breakfast time. Apparently, the owner loves books as I do and cafe style dining area is lined with bookshelves. We prefer the patio dining and last night's cowboy singer was just what we liked. I highly recommend La Plaza. read more

Beautiful, quaint b&b that was an unexpected gem on our way to see Great Sand Dunes National Park. If you are like me and have sped past Walsenburg a zillion times on treks to the mountains, you should definitely make this a stopping point. The staff was friendly and informative, ensuring we were well aware of the local points of interest. My growing family often trips over each other in typical hotel rooms, so I especially appreciated the spaciousness of our suite. My girls looked like English maidens cuddled up in their lovely wrought iron beds covered in country quilts. The hearty breakfast did not disappoint, and certainly gave us the proper motivation to get our steps in at the Dunes! read more

Great food, nice atmosphere and great service! So glad this "hidden gem" was suggested!

We were desperate. We pulled into town on a Friday night without reservations. Every where we called was booked. Then I pulled up yelp and found The Plaza Inn. So serendipitous! The owners were downstairs enjoying a glass of wine at the little bar they put in. They let us purchase dinner though it was much after closing time. The salad and pasta were delivered to our room and delicious. It had an eclectic feel, and the trains are close by. They offered to make us whatever we wanted for a hot breakfast but we had already eaten at the continental breakfast they provided out side of our rooms. All for $80. Awesome! read more

We live near La Plaza so we enjoy dinner there on Friday or Saturday night for Prime Rib. It is our "go to place" when company comes to visit. Lunch is always nice and the patio is fun in the summer. Many evenings you will find live music on the patio. We love La Plaza! read more

Stopped here for lunch while returning to KS from Southwestern CO. It was the first place we found open so we took a chance. We were so glad we did; our lunches were awesome! Burgers were great, fries awesome and priced great for the amount of food you get. Save room for dessert too! The caramel cheesecake was incredible! read more

Their salad was pretty good. Fresh ingredients. The place is comfortable and has nice decor for walsenburg.

We called in for an unplanned lunch with 27 people and they opened up an entire dining room for us! The food was excellent and Serena served us all quickly and efficiently and she made sure we were all taken care of. I had the turkey pesto with home chips and they were super yummy. Make sure to stop in when you're in town, you won't be disappointed. read more

Made last minute reservations here for my fiancée and kids to stay because there was a storm- they loved it, very friendly staff. The first room they got put in had a small leak so they put them into a new room without any trouble or extra charge. They had a sitting room where guests were gathered around and watched the football game and the kids all played together. Wish I was there to join them! Will definitely recommend to anyone passing through. read more

Traveling for business I have never encountered such hostility in this respect and any hotel I've ever stayed in. Upon checking in there server set me on the back deck and as I'm wrapping up my my work I realize the back door is locked on me so I head out the back gate to be apprehended by local police and all the complete prove that I just checked and I was tossed out like a bandit. Unbelievable And completely dismayed by the manner. That this hotel greets business clients. read more

We stayed here one night and really enjoyed it. The people who work there are so friendly! The restaurant is good and the atmosphere is fun & quirky. The only negative is that between that hours of 10pm-6am, the train passed by twice and, both times, blew it's horn multiple times. It was so loud I think the entire town of Walsenburg could hear it so maybe you would hear it at any hotel. read more

Great find. Didn't stay there but the food was great the place is very clean and they pou a big glass of wine

The La Plaza hosted our group of professional educators last week and we came away very impressed! The rooms were comfortable, the staff excellent, and the food delicious! They hosted a dinner for us the first night that was first-rate, with the most generous portion of fork-tender beef we've about ever eaten (and that's saying a lot as many of us were from ranch communities where we consume A LOT of excellent beef!) Karen and her crew were personable, fun, and extremely accommodating. I hope to take my family back to enjoy the hospitality. read more

The place has a great ambiance. Food is good and the staff are very cordial. The have a wonderful back patio to enjoy Colorado weather. Rooms are in much need of an update. Carpet way past it's life as are the mattresses. Just a few things would improve the experience. read more

We hadn't planned on stopping here, but we were going through town saw it and figured "why not give it a try. So happy we did! We stopped for lunch and it was really good! The soup was amazing! Burgers were delicious. Server (so sorry I don't remember her name) was friendly, attentive and helpful. Only downside was that we didn't have room for dessert. Soooooo we decided to go back for dessert later. We showed up at dinner time, but we were JUST going to have dessert. Then we figured we'd just look at the dinner menu, and then we decided we had to have dinner. However we had learned our lesson, we got dessert first. Yummy!!!! Sabrina I believe was our server for dinner and she was amazing also. Funny, friendly, efficient and she even gave us some tips on things to see in the area. Had the chocolate ganache cake and la plaza pie which were both to die for! We live north of Denver but we will definitely be back to the area if for no other reason so we can eat here. read more

We have been to Walsenburg many times and are always at a loss at where to eat. We walked around town and found the La Plaza B&B and Restaurant so we gave it a try. We were pleasantly surprised. Our meals had a nice presentation; they were tasty and hot. We tried the homemade coconut pie - absolutely delicious! Service was fast and efficient, and the dining area is clean and pleasant. We will return. read more

I've eaten here twice and had the gourmet burgers both times. The burgers were excellent in every way! The meat tasted fresh and the presentation was beautiful. The homemade fries were very good, also. My only issue is that the prices are a bit high for the area, and the service can be on the slow side. Also, the owner/manageress is very friendly sometimes but sort of sullen at other times. But this is a nice, family-owned place with a beautiful dining room and a lot of personality and everyone I know who has eaten there has said that the food is just wonderful! read more

My goodness I did not expect to find such good food in such a small place. We spent one night here while touring the mountains on our motorcycle and it was really a pleasant surprise. Got there on Friday night so we had the prime rib which was delicious. The bread is awesome too. The breakfast in the morning equally delicious. You get what they give you since it's a B&B but my experience there was I usually got granola ... not so here. We were served a full cook breakfast that was French toast, scrambled eggs with peppers and such and really good hash browns. I was too full to try the peach tart sadly. The old hotel was nice also but it is an old hotel. I like old hotels so I thought it was sweet and quaint. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms had been re done. I like to stay at old hotels and am glad someone is taking care of them. It's a lovely building. People complained about the train noise but for me it sounded far in the distance and did not disturb me at all. read more

So for what it is, the La Plaza Inn is a decent little bed and breakfast. I've stayed in better, and stayed in worse. For the area it's relatively nice, the rooms are a in need of a bit of care, scrubbing the walls, tubs, etc.. However what really struck me was the general attitude of the "Innkeeper." This may have just been the perception of my wife and I but she came across as short tempered, like us checking in was a bit of an inconvenience. Further she made a rather poingant production in regard to the hotel's non-smoking policy. In a state pulling in millions on marijuana this "Innkeeper" seems to hate the revenue and tourism it could potentially generate. Understanding that a business owner has the right to declare their space smoking or non, I will forgive this behaviour. What isn't forgivable is the shrewd nature with which the Inn treats it's guests. The sheet of paper I signed states that if even a "large amount of marijuana" is stored in the room they reserve the right to charge a cleaning fee. The "complimentary" brreakfast is served between 8:30 and 9:00 am, one whole half hour, unless otherwise arranged with the innkeeper. Long story short, the wife and I got the impression that if you were over the age of 50-60 you would be treated well. As we are in our thirties, we were treated a little like a "dirty pot smoking hippie," and I'm just simply not in the habit of paying others to judge me. Breakfast was meh, service (from waitstaff) was even more blah, and the innkeeper should thank me for not just stating that she came across as a raging, well you get the point... read more

Were it not for the Internet, I would never have found this place, much less eat in the restaurant. We were heading home from Durango, CO to the DFW area and were starving. We called to find out what kind of food was served and stopped by. What a pleasant surprise! The restaurant is in the library / bookstore where they have over 5,000 titles on the shelves. I had the pulled pork sandwich with glazed onions and homemade fresh cut fries. My wife had the spaghetti with meat sauce. The bun on my sandwich was homemade and very fresh and soft. The meals were very tasty. After eating, I strolled thru the hotel lobby and formal dining area. I was very impressed and will most likely stay here when traveling thru Walsenburg in the future. read more

We stayed at the hotel but did not eat at the restaurant. The rooms have been recently updated and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again. read more

The best food between Pueblo and New Mexico. Their menu is slightly pricey, but when in doubt, order a burger and it won't cost much. Seriously one of the top 5 burgers I've ever had in my life. The dinners are fabulous and creative. Cool atmosphere inside...eat outside if it's warm! A very laid-back and friendly crowd. Live music some weekends for the dinner crowd, which is fun. read more

Great atmosphere and decor. Didn't get a chance to try the food myself but everybody I bumped into was VERY PLEASED! It was a lucky coincidence that I ended up here, as my first choice had no running water?? I'm pleased that happened. If you come through please stop in its full of history and good energy! read more