Steamboat Springs is a great place to visit year-round. You can ski the slopes during winter or enjoy pristine hiking trails in summer.
When planning your stay, consider hotels that are near ski resorts and have the right amenities for your family vacation.
There are many options to choose from, including ski-in/ski-out condos and villas. You can also find hotel rooms in a variety of styles and sizes.
The Bristol
Set in Steamboat Springs, this charming hotel has old-fashioned personalized service and a great location right on Main Street. Its cozy rooms are decorated in warm earth tones and offer comfortable beds.
A free city shuttle helps you get around town, and the on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. You can also grab some snacks from the lobby bar.
Guestrooms are comfortably appointed with DVD players and LCD televisions. Pillowtop beds provide extra comfort. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
The Bristol features 18 individually decorated guestrooms. Each accommodation is equipped with a safe. The bathrooms have bathrobes and hair dryers.
Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, Mazzola’s. Happy hour is served at the bar/lounge.
This hotel is a short drive from the Yampa River Botanic Park and Fish Creek Falls. Guests can also take advantage of the ski shuttle to the base of Steamboat Ski Resort.
The Inn at Steamboat
The Inn at Steamboat is a small, boutique hotel that offers a cozy stay in a quaint neighborhood. It’s also close to the ski area and town, with a shuttle service available around the clock.
Each of the 34 rooms and suites has a comfortable bed and a private bathroom. Some have a balcony with panoramic views of the Yampa Valley.
Some of the suites also have a living room with a pullout sofa. They all include complimentary wireless Internet, flat-screen TVs and a mini-refrigerator.
You can enjoy a free breakfast each morning, as well as access to the outdoor pool and hot tub. The inn also has a business center and ski storage for your gear.
Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs
The Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs is a hotel located just off US Highway 40 and about a seven-minute drive from the ski town of Steamboat Springs. It’s a good option for budget-minded families looking to stay near the ski area.
The 117 rooms at this mid-range hotel offer a variety of features for a comfortable stay. They feature microwaves and refrigerators, as well as flat-screen TV’s with cable channels.
Guests also enjoy free Internet access, a fitness center, and an on-site bar. A shuttle service takes guests to the ski slopes, and a discounted ski pass is available at the front desk.
The hotel’s onsite restaurant, Rex’s American Grill, serves breakfast and dinner. There are also game rooms and laundry services.
Steamboat Springs Resort
Skiers and snowboarders of all levels will enjoy the 1200 hectares of terrain spread across six peaks: Mt. Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Christie Peak and Pioneer Ridge.
The resort has a very good reputation as a family-friendly destination, with kids 12 and under ski free with a parent or grandparent. There is also a great ski school with classes for beginners and experts.
Aside from skiing, there are plenty of other winter activities to enjoy. Among them are snowshoeing, ice climbing, sleigh rides, helicopter tours and cross-country skiing.
Steamboat’s terrain is particularly well suited to intermediates and freestylers, who will find plenty of challenging runs to tackle. As such, this resort is often a training ground for olympic athletes.
Those looking for something a little more high-end can find a variety of luxury Steamboat Springs hotels. These are often located within walking distance to the ski slopes and landmark Gondola Square. They may offer amenities like spas, fitness centers, and outdoor hot tubs.