The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Colorado

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Colorado

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If it's your first trip to Colorado for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Colorado. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Colorado. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Colorado for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Colorado beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Colorado for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Armstrong Hotel

Fort Collins, Colorado
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Colorado
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 259 South College Avenue, The Armstrong Hotel has great rooms from $153 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 111.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, parking, hiking, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort

Vail, Colorado
3-star Resort with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort which has nice rooms starting at $186. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, skiing, skiing, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4695 Vail Racquet Club Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, a bar, and a bar which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 60.7 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground


Hyatt Regency Denver At Colorado Convention Center

Denver, Colorado
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Colorado
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hyatt Regency Denver At Colorado Convention Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $255. We loved that is has room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 650 15th Street. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 58.1 miles from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Elkhorn Lodge

Avon, Colorado
4-star Resort with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $255, Elkhorn Lodge, at 51 Offerson Road provides skiing, skiing, room service, room service, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a fitness center, hiking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 68.7 miles from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground


Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center

Denver, Colorado
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3801 Quebec Street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 62 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Residences at The Little Nell

Aspen, Colorado
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1083 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Colorado
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Residences at The Little Nell is 9.99 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1083, and it's located at 501 East Dean Street. We also love the a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 71.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Vaquera House

Crested Butte, Colorado
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $896 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Vaquera House because it has great rooms that start at $896. It has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 510 Whiterock Avenue. Only 80.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, a hot tub, a game room, free parking, and a pool table at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Keystone Lodge & Spa, A Vail Resorts Property

Keystone, Colorado
4-star Resort with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Colorado
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Keystone Lodge & Spa, A Vail Resorts Property offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $131 (before taxes). It's located at 22101 US Highway 6 and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 48.9 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis


Grand Hyatt Vail

Vail, Colorado
4-star Resort with prices starting at $234 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 1300 Westhaven Drive, Grand Hyatt Vail has great rooms from $234 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 65.3 miles from the center of town. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Foot of the Mountain Motel

Boulder, Colorado
Motel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Colorado
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Foot of the Mountain Motel which has nice rooms starting at $151. Offering skiing, skiing, hiking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 West Arapahoe Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and golf. It's located just 70.8 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Denver, Colorado Springs, Vail, Aurora, and Breckenridge.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Denver, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Denver, Best Luxury Hotels in Denver, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Denver, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Denver, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Denver, Best Hotels for One Week in Denver, Best Hotels for One Night in Denver, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Denver, Best Hotels for Skiing in Denver, or Best Business Hotels in Denver.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Colorado?

Colorado Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$202

After analyzing 502 first time trip hotels in Colorado, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $202. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Colorado.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $675
  • 4-star hotels: $272
  • 3-star hotels: $174
  • 2-star hotels: $153


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