I've stayed here a couple of times while skiing at Telluride. It's one of the more affordable places to stay at that is near the base of the mountain. Mountainside Inn has around 80 rooms with some of them having kitchenettes. There is a hot tub outside if you want to warm up after a day of shredding. Coonskin lift (Lift 7) is the nearest lift and is a short walk across the parking lot from Mountainside Inn. You are also walking distance away from restaurants and bars or you can jump on the Galloping Goose free shuttle at a nearby stop. If you ski down Telluride Trail, there is a short cut you can take through the trees to the back door of Mountainside Inn. Fun way to end your day on the mountain. read more

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Booked thru VRBO, which had some decent price points but after mark up and what seems to be a trend in adding on housekeeping fees, the rate was a bit higher than the value of the room. We stayed in unit 205 (deemed a hotel room) which backs up to the San Miguel and a walking path. The location was nice! We never heard our neighbors both next to us and above but we did get plenty of early AM wakeup calls from doggies and children walking along the path. The room is a bit outdated (no AC and baseboard heating) but it was comfortable and clean. Our confirmation documents did not list but the room did come with a micro and mini fridge as well as a countertop model fan, hair dryer and luggage rack. There is no closet per se but a lovely armoire is tucked nicely by the front door and coat rack. We elected not to have housekeeping but prolly should have since it is an automatic charge. The staff were pleasant upon checkin but the front desk clerk at checkout, not so much. So between that and the upcharges, i would have given a better rating. What was $490 for two nights turned into $620 + $50 for insurance (in case of cancellation). Telluride is pretty pricey in general but this was the best we could find at short notice (so pretty fortunate there). Definitely recommended for location and cleanliness! read more

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I can't praise the team at Telluride Mountainside Inn enough. I made an error on our reservation and arrived a day early. Danny was at the front desk and he was able to put us in the room we would be in for the rest of the stay. He was so kind; telling me he could accommodate us, and took time to ensure the room was prepped for us. After a long day of travel, his calm, encouragement and kindness was greatly appreciated. He escorted us to our room to make sure it was up to the correct standard. He even met us after we dropped our bags (and he was headed home) to point out places to grab a bite to eat - he truly went above and beyond. It must be noted that all of this was more than a half hour past the time the office was posted to close. His manager Retta continued the high standard and exceeded our expectations when there was a problem with the television in our room. She removed a Roku device from check in and set it up on our tv - after having a member of the staff troubleshoot the issue. And all this was accomplished while we were out of the room. The location of the place sits amid the beauty of Telluride, but that beauty is matched by the kindness and customer service provided by the team on site. read more

Pleasantly surprised, since we looked for the most affordable dog friendly place in Telluride for a week of skiing. The room is small but spotless and nicely decorated. No ugly art on the walls. Big TV, excellent wifi, comfy bed. Our room looks and feels like it was recently redecorated. Maybe some of the rooms are shabbier. I thought we were only getting a wet bar with fridge but pleasantly surprised to see we have a kitchenette with a double hot plate and microwave too. Easy walk to lift 7 and a long walking trail. If you want a fancy elegant hotel don't stay here. If you want affordable, clean, and pleasant I highly recommend it. read more

We were in town for Telluride Bluegrass 50th celebration. We have attended several times and have stayed at a variety of places without issue. The initial emails for check in differed between our party and the party we were traveling with as well as differing from email and text message. Upon arriving in the evening, we parked in the designated lot described in our email and text message and in the morning checked in with the staff to ensure that we were parked appropriately. We placed our hangtag/ sticker in our window and went along enjoying our weekend. At the end of the weekend we found that we had been ticketed (along with a couple other families). We went to the front desk and informed them of the issue and were informed this would be taken care of. I have personally called 4 separate times and emailed 2 times to get this issue resolved. The last call made was to speak directly to the manager/owner who appeared overwhelmed, annoyed, and almost hostile towards us and our request for the ticket to be taken care or covered by Mountainside Inn. He stated specifically in an elevated voice that he "WOULD FOLLOW UP WITH US". We ended the call feeling unheard and not valued or appreciated that we were trying to get the issue resolved. Here we are 10 full business days after this last call and I have not received any sort of follow up call or email from the manger/owner. I called yesterday and was told he was not in but my message would be passed on. Still no call back. Being out of state, I am now having to continue to deal with this issue myself instead of the business and its staff taking any ownership or responsibility for their lack of clear communication around the initial parking expectations and the subsequent ticketing of our car. I will not be staying at this establishment in the future and I would encourage anyone that plans to stay to be very through with communication on parking and not have a lot of expectations for management to treat guests with courtesy or concern. read more

Great location, easy access to Restaurants, market, and downtown area. Rooms are affordable,simple and clean, most rooms are facing San Miguel River offering great ambience and soothing music for your hiking/biking or just out on the town dreams. Check-in is interesting, specially after hours your key is left in an envelope with your name. read more

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No hand soap at sink. when I went to ask the young women she questioned me instead of politely apologizing & giving me the quarter size soap . Wearing a mask below your nose is not appropriate as was a staff member in the office. There was a guest smoking for 20 minutes at the entrance to our building of room # 312. This happened twice. Why, Why if a Non smoking property would one put a Butts out can fastened to the building structure, obviously Not 20-25 feet away from entrance as required by law. Way too expensive we won't return here. read more

Fine lodging for the price point. Nothing extraordinary, but clean and an easy walk to lift 7. The office staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely return. read more

Hotel is okay for the price. It definitely has everything you need, but their beds need to be replaced for sure. Other than that, good for what you pay. read more

Been going to this site for many years since 2007. Always felt it was a great bargain and perfect for our yearly fall hiking trip. That being said, this year has been a big disappointment. We were in a building that looks like it still has the same carpet as when we stayed there in 2007. And shows it with the inevitable stains of the outdoors. We jokingly wondered how long an Aspen leaf would stay in the middle of the hallway. Five days later. Carpet inside room lighter color and looks dirty from many years of use. The prices have increased but the cleanliness and upkeep hasn't gotten better. Seems to be lack of staff to clean which is understandable given lack of affordable housing matching wages that are too low for living in town. The place was still functional for us because we spend most of time outdoors. Bed comfortable but is actually two twins put together. Bath good not luxury but any means. Sorry to say but Mountainside will no longer get our business. AirBnB will give us better prices for better place to stay. read more

This room was a last minute booking. We payed $1500 total for 3 nights. You pay for location. This was by far the worst room I have stayed in at a ski resort. The location is great. Easy walking distance to chair 7. That's why this is 3 stars. Otherwise, this is a one star accommodation. The room was to sleep 4 but had a full bed and a pull out twin couch. When the couch was made out, you have to turn side ways to to walk between the two beds. The bathroom had three towels and four wash clothes for three nights for 4 people. The room was 3/5 for cleanliness. I read that there had been renovations. Our room had not been renovated in 20-30 years. You pay for location. read more

Great location. Could give 5 stars for location alone. 5 min walk to the gondola, Clark's supermarket and Colorado Avenue which has several restaurants, bars and stores. But this was just an overpriced motel room. Some yelpers have said "come on it's a great deal for $100 a night". I agree. But I was charged over $350 a night, not $100, and I didn't book last minute either, but over 2 months in advance. Overall the room was ok. Hot water, working TV, lights. The cons: the bed was the most uncomfortable, squishy and lumpy contraption , and creaky to boot. Felt like I was getting into a catamaran on rocky seas and was a struggle to get out. And not very clean either. I found a long blonde hair in the sheets and did not dare look closer after that. The coffee pot had some stale water I had to rinse out. Very dirty carpets, but other than 4 or 5 star establishments, carpets are stained and dirty in most hotels. Sure, all very small annoyances if you are paying motel rates. But for over $350 a day I expected at least a thorough cleaning prior to check in, especially as the house keeping staff doesn't clean up during the stay. I know everything is overpriced in ski resorts but other than the prime location, I would not say this establishment offers good value for money, at least the money I was charged. Ladies at the front desk also looked very grumpy, not even the crack of a smile or welcome. read more

My partner and I haven't even checked out yet but we are so impressed. The two ladies at the front desk are as nice as can be, they helped us with everything! Easy check in, clean room, HOT water, great view, perfect location, and the personnel really take this quaint Inn a notch up. read more

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Honestly, If you're looking to stay in Telluride I would recommend going elsewhere unless this is your last option. One of the only plus's in this experience was the allowance of a pet. Checking in after hours is painful. They didn't send the information until 6:45PM of the check in day and service going into Telluride is poor. As for the room, it was comical that there wasn't even a fitted sheet for the bed. Just a top sheet. Paying 600$ for two nights is pretty steep for what you get. Also, if anything isn't right with your room the management is not super accommodating and pretty curt with the attitude of "it is what it is". If you're willing to spend money staying in Telluride, have it go towards a nicer place. read more

My wife and I just stayed here. It was a great price, the room was what we needed. Close to the gondola, lifts and Colorado ave (Main Street). Would definitely stay here again. Great mountain! read more

What is the matter with all you Yelpers? I'll grant you, this place is not Versailles, but you're paying $100 / night for a place with a 50-yard walk to the chairlift. C'mon! My only gripe was that the beds were absolutely tiny. However, I found the staff friendly and accommodating, and there were enough useful amenities in the room (minifridge, coffee maker) to cut down on the expenses of being on vacation. The room was clean and neat when we arrived. The hot tub was great at the end of ski days. Sack up, Yelpers! If your priority is skiing first and apres BS a distant second, this is the place to crash. We will probably stay here again next season. read more

The room was really affordable for Telluride. I didn't expect it to be so nice. It was clean and looked liked it had been renovated recently. You can't expect a world class hotel for less than 100$. The Inn is located right next to the mountain. You can walk out the door and hit the lift. They had a nice big outdoor Sauna. I was the only person using it. The internet connection was slow, but who gives a crap? You're at a ski resort. Do you really need to get on facebook that bad? There are a bunch of awesome restaurants nearby, and the downtown area is easily within walking distance. I would definitely recommend the Telluride Mountainside Inn for a friend. I absolutely disagree with the previous posts on Yelp about this place. They get a much better rating on Travelocity. The only negative thing I could find about this hotel was the lack of parking. We found a spot midweek when the place was empty, but I bet parking is a nightmare on the weekends. read more

PLEASE READ: I never came between anyone and their job. And I never thought a single person could ruin a day in a city as beautiful as Telluride. But Jennifer is so mean, abrupt and unprofessional she caused a fight between my wife and I. We literally got up for breakfast and hoped she wasn't working the next morning. We were afraid to ask for an extra fan. Management, you have a nice budget place -- and the rest of the staff is great. Don't let someone who is miserable make everyone else miserable. I would prefer to stay somewhere more expensive than deal with Jennifer. read more

We took advantage of the March $99/night special. We got a clean, decent size room with a small kitchenette complete with microwave, sink, fridge, and two burner stove. A couple of pots/pans, coffee maker, toaster, and utensils completed the set up. All in all, a great deal for $99/night! We enjoyed the hot tub after skiing ... it was big enough to fit at least 10 people. However, both times we were in it, we were the only ones. The only drawback to this hotel was the bed. And that's a pretty big drawback. The pillows were great, but the mattress was so unbelievably hard that I did not look forward to going to bed. And when I did, I couldn't wait to get up in the morning! read more

Wow...an amazing time in Telluride despite the best efforts of the Mountainside Inn (and its manager - Heather). Tried to stay here with my family in early July and have been regretting it ever since. We checked into the room and were treated to an overpowering rancid smell of musty mildew and wet dog. It was so bad that my six year old daughter said, "Dad, what is that smell?!"...then startedd gagging and then threw up! We opened all doors and windows immediately but the damage was done and the smell was there to stay (unlike us). Spoke to Kira at front desk and she was sympathetic and documented all that had happened. Called later and spoke to the manager - Heather, who was as frigid and cold as could be. She said that she had inspected the room, could notice no smell, and would not issue any type of refund or credit. Wow...what horrible customer service not to mention a lack of human empathy! Called Jenny Carlson at Telluride Alpine Lodging to try to get some resolution...never called back...what a shocker. Beware this place and its horrible management! read more

The place wasn't miserable, but it was definitely not as nice as some other places I've paid a lower rate to stay at. It is probably one of the cheaper places in the town of Telluride, so it's not too bad for the budget. But you get what you pay for, relatively speaking. They definitely cut some corners. The parking situation, for example, is difficult during popular weekends. I was very lucky to find a spot, even though I showed up an hour before check-in time. They definitely need more guaranteed parking, because it's pretty lame to book a place, not knowing whether you can actually park your car there. Office hours are weak. Don't expect any help in the evening. Or early in the morning for that matter. The office closes at something like 5PM... So, what happens if you check-in after that? I'm glad I didn't have to find out. The most disappointing part of my stay was the lack of a working wi-fi connection. I went into the office no less than twice to alert them of my inability to connect to their network. The...kind...lady behind the desk insisted that it is working, because she could connect to the internet (I asked her if she had it plugged in or if she was actually using the wi-fi, and she said "both." I didn't want to waste my time explaining to her why this made it impossible for her to detect a failure in the wi-fi connection). I'm sure she didn't realize it, but I have configured wireless networks before, and set up network equipment in corporate offices. The reason I can afford to stay at Mountainside Inn is because I know more about computers than she does (magically, my wi-fi just magically connected when I got home, and at the hotels I was staying at earlier in the week!). Honestly, I found the treatment from the front desk on the wi-fi issue to be not just poor customer service, but a little insulting. It's pretty lame to pay over a grand for a hotel room, just to be completely blown off by the hotel staff. Next year, it might be worth lodging with someone other than Telluride Alpine Lodging, even if it's more expensive. read more

Property was at a great location E-Z Check In the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in directing us we only had one day in Telluride this was the perfect place for us to stay. the bed was comfortable, room clean. we could walk everywhere read more

The beds are comfortable and it's a decent place to crash, but there's 3 things that I really don't like. 1: Zero room maintenance. Tiny trash cans and no one to empty them or refresh linens. 2: We accidentally locked ourselves out and they seriously CHARGED US $50. Accidents happen and in my opinion, no one should be charged for that. 3: No wifi, or really weak wifi that we couldn't pick up on. Probably won't stay here again. read more

I came into Telluride at 4am with no reservation, and TMI took me in no problem. Even better, because of my late arrival they comp'd my next night stay! The location is great, short walk to the chairlift to access the mountain, or short walk into town for all the village has to offer. I would recommend based on the great stay and exemplary customer service! read more

On June 9th I made a reservation via Orbitz for a King size room for a two night stay for our wedding anniversary and 4th of July celebration. What I like about Orbitz is the ease, the convenience and the overall trustworthiness of their platform. As usual I made sure to fill in the "special request" message to the hotel to make sure that our room assignment was fitting for our needs. Not only were we assigned one of the most inappropriate rooms on site (first floor, next to an entrance by a parking garage entrance with noise) for our needs when I asked Jennifer why my request for room assignment wasn't honored (reserved almost 1 month in advance I might add) she indicated that "[Mountainside Inn} didn't get any special requests and (this is the part that bothered me the most) that I should have called the Mountainside Inn directly to make the reservation". Although I can understand that mistakes can happen the two points that truly soured our experience was Jennifer's miserable demeanor and her blatant dismissiveness. Not exactly what you want to be greeted with by someone in Hospitality. It should be noted that in the many years I've used Orbitz for reservations I've never had a hospitality establishment "not get" my special request instructions - especially when the Mountainside Inn apparently received all the other details of my reservation. I wish I could say we were able to simply move on and enjoy our time but I'll admit that Jennifer's rude attitude and the starkness of our actual room assignment resulted in unnecessary frustration. Telluride is not a budget vacation destination and the time it took to make this vacation happen to be met with such a lack of competence and rude hospitality is simply shameful on the part of Mountainside Inn. On a positive note, Andy who also worked at guest services (who we met at checkout) was a lovely individual and made sure that we were aware of the coffee available for breakfast, Ice was available for our cooler and even went out of his way to call a local Telluride shop when I consulted with him about the conditions of some local off roading mountain passes. It should be noted that the rooms were clean enough, there is no air conditioning in the rooms (which is fine for temperature but not ok for outside noise or privacy especially if you're on a ground floor room) and that the "king bed" is really two twin mattresses pushed together. Ultimately, in consideration of the value versus the actual price of the accommodation I would kindly but firmly recommend going to another accommodation. The accumulation of inconveniences and unnecessary aggravation due to poor hospitality doesn't make this stay worth it. read more

Stayed here for a weekend get away to ski at Telluride. Great location for the price. Leave your car parked at the hotel and you are within walking distance to the free Gondola that will take you to Mountain Village. Or if you already have your ski tickets take Lift 8 or 7. I was able to ski the day away then ski right to the bottom of the mountain to grab lunch. Paul checked me in and was very helpful and friendly. I would come back here. read more

amazing staff -- helped us jump start our car and gave us advice for local hikes and things to do. Rooms were very clean and have a mini fridge you can actually store stuff in ! Rooms have a humidifier for those who aren't use to the high altitude and dry air! great spa pool and proximity to the lift and town center. perfect bang for your buck cheers ! read more

Room was on the small side and somewhat pricey for the accommodations (Telluride is not a "cheap" place to visit). King size bed took half the room. Had large, black spider crawling on the back of my neck in the middle of the night and about took my head off trying to kill it!! Hotel located in a very congested area so there's a lot of outside noise early in the mornings and late at night, but it's still well located and a short walking distance from everything in town, especially the free gondola via the river trail. The rooms are nothing fancy and have that "lived in" personality. This place is obviously not new, but a convenient place to stay, and once you find parking, do as much walking as you can so you can keep that space! read more

The upside to this hotel is that it's in town and it's very affordable. 99 dollars a night! Actually a steal in T-Ride. However, the place does not have enough parking spaces for every guest so you're lucky if you find a spot. This is unacceptable. Further, the parking in town is so restricted that you get towed if you park for longer than a few hours. So, a real catch-22. My room was adequately furnished for the price although it looked like the bathroom hadn't been updated since '78. There was also hair in the soap basket and on the floor. A real turn-off. If you don't care about hotel fundamentals such as available parking and clean rooms, give this place a try because it's cheap. I, however, will pay more next time to stay in a nicer hotel. When you're in Telluride, you want to be pampered a bit. This place does not deliver on that notion. read more

Great price, outdoor hot tub, and it's dog-friendly! What more do you want? It's in a fantastic location and the little kitchens make it easy to save some cash cooking in the room instead of dropping all your money at Telluride's restaurants. I hope to be back soon. read more

Nice clean room with comfortable king size bed, and just a short walk in your ski boots across the parking lot to the ski lift. I think this place is a super deal, with a perfect location and will definitely stay there again. Kurt B.- Flagstaff, AZ read more

First skeptical after reading some negative reviews, we were hesitant in staying here, but all we can say is we would definitely stay here again and appreciate what the Mountainside Inn has to offer. For us, it's a winner. You can't beat the value! (On top of the great deals they were already offering, we got an extra discount for volunteering with one of the festivals) It's one of the best lodging locations in Telluride. It's simple, clean, and comfortable. We stayed in one of the rooms with a kitchenette and got some great use out of it (primarily for cooking breakfast) The kitchenette is small, but has all your essentials, including dish soap and a fresh sponge. We really appreciated having the humidifier and LOVED being able to open our windows for some fresh mountain air. Most hotels I've been to the windows cannot be opened and that's something we both personally really value. The bathroom was spacious and clean and had the toilet separated with a door for privacy if multiple people were needing to use the bathroom at one time. Overall, just remember it's not a Hilton, and the price reflects that as well, but for anyone pleased with the basic accommodations +some, I don't think you will be disappointed. We highly recommend giving the Mountainside Inn a stay. We look forward to coming back ourselves! read more

I love it here. You can literally take your snowboard out the front door, walk across the parking lot and take a lift up to the mountain. The view is spectacular, the lifts are close. We went through Alpine Ski Tour as we do every year, but this was my first time at this lodge. Definitely would come here again. Great experience and great room setup. read more

This place wasn't bad at all. It was average. However for being in Telluride, walking distance to the gondola, a nice big hot tub, and a kitchenette it was actually a pretty good deal. At around a $100 bucks for a ski town I will definitely stay there again if I ever get the chance. read more

We booked this hotel last minute for the week after New Years. It was incredibly affordable and the room was nice. It had a queen, twin and a kitchenette. It is also walking distance to the Gondola by a beautiful path along the creek. The staff at this hotel is amazing. We arrived at 8:30am and checkin wasn't until 4pm, they had the room cleaned right away and got us in before 9am. No extra charge and no questions asked. They also rearranged their cleaning schedule on Friday to get our room cleaned before my baby's nap time. Even though they try to clean arrivals first they made the exception for us. To me you can't find this type of service anywhere. We will definitely be staying at the Mountainside Inn again. read more

Super, Super, Super!! This was our first trip to Telluride and we loved it! Of course the mountain and skiing was excellent, as well as the hospitality at the Mountainside Inn. Friendly staff and people, room was clean, updated and the location could not be better. Five minute walk to the town center, restaurants, ski lifts and free gondola transportation. Price was very affordable as well. We even had to leave a day early, unexpectedly and they let us roll the night over to any date in the future we wanted. I can't say enough so I will let the 5 star rating speak for itself! Highly recommended!! read more

Found this little gem close to town and it allowed dogs for an additional fee. Room was spacious and bed was large. The front desk was extremely helpful and gave us a riverfront view. Heather at the front desk is exceptional. Very helpful, great recommendations and extremely friendly. read more

Having come to Telluride many times, I'm somewhat upset with myself for not staying at this gem sooner - esp at this price relative to just about everything else. First of all, if getting efficient access to the mountain is important on your list (i.e. you're a skier or boarder), then check out the location (ticket office and lift access). Second, the entire place is very chill. After checking out and coming back from a day of skiing, we changed in their office, while our skies and boots dried out in the late afternoon sun in the quiet parking lot. Third, the best amenities are the hot tub (fun and inviting to the variety of guests I met there), and though we never took advantage of it, the free use of their laundry machines. Fourth, the inn is just off the beaten-path, which means no late-night revelers walking by on main street, while it also means quick access to the town and its many fine restaurants (all within a few minutes walking). Fifth, the staff - everyone who works there is constantly trying to help improve your stay. I look forward to my next stay in T'ride being right back here again! read more

We stayed in Rm. 113. It had two twin beds in a one-bedroom apt. There was a full kitchen and livingroom with a dining room table . This was the most affordable little apartment for Telluride. It was a walkable distance from grocery and liquor store as well as the gondola and downtown. It had brand new windows and it appeared that they updated the carpet and counters of kitchen and bathroom also. It was comfortable, functional and adequate. There was an standing shower and seperate door to the toilet, that was convenient. The appliances were somewhat cheap as well as the flat-screen TV. It did not have great ambiance and the walls ad pictures could've used some updating. I would not depend on the hide-a-bed either, as it was old. read more

After reading the other reviews, there will be some recurring remarks. It wasn't terrible, there was nothing disastrous that occurred. Just not overly impressed. Stayed in the Kitchenette room. One full or small queen bed, with a small single in the corner- fits a small woman or child, don't expect to be comfortable if you're a full grown male. The TV was from the early 90s but we never turned it on, only really used the room to sleep. The kitchenette was workable, small pan and pot, medium pot and plates/cups/bowls/utensils. Coffee maker holds about 2 1/2 cups, but works. Microwave, weak but good enough. Small fridge held everything we brought and had one full ice tray in it. The bathroom was roomy, separate toilet room so multiple occupants can get ready at once. The room was relatively clean, though the top covers didn't look like they've been washed in awhile, and the linoleum in the bathroom had stains on it from old water damage or mold, something that can't be cleaned off. The "high speed internet" is temperamental, and if anyone else is using it, may or may not be high speed enough to check your email. Maid servicing isn't included in the price, which I was very perturbed about- if I had known prior that if I want what every other hotel offers included, I have to pay $16/night extra for, I probably wouldn't have stayed there- they cease to be a good deal when they cut corners. The main pro that made the trip acceptable is that they are truly located a few hundred feet from lift 7, where you can rent gear, buy tickets, etc. And the gondola is about a 3 minute bus ride, which comes every 10 minutes. For $200/night though, they seem to be banking on their location to get them through and not too worried about the actual hospitality and comfort of the hotel, which was not impressive. read more