13 Colorado Hotels Earned MICHELIN Keys
From mountain towns like Aspen, Vail, Telluride and Dunton to urban oases like Denver and Fort Collins, 13 Colorado hotels were honored by the MICHELIN Keys guide in 2024. Nearly 50 Colorado restaurants received recognition by MICHELIN travel experts, too.
Like the MICHELIN stars rating for top-tier restaurants around the world, the number of keys given in the MICHELIN Keys guide characterizes the honor: One is given for a very special stay, two for an exceptional stay and three for an extraordinary stay.
MICHELIN 1 Key Hotels
Clayton Hotel & Members Club: Found in the Cherry Creek shopping and dining district, Clayton offers welcoming concierge-style services along with mid-century design elements.
The Crawford Hotel: You'll appreciate the luxurious Victorian-era touches and unique accommodations designed to feel like Pullman sleeper-train cars.
Sonnenalp Hotel: This delightful slice of Europe in Vail delivers all the Bavarian charm along with upscale comforts. Sample decadent fondue and snuggle up with a book in a hidden hotel nook.
Four Seasons Denver: At the Four Seasons, a well-connected concierge team can get you in-demand tickets, and oh-so-plush rooms feature distinctly Colorado mountain views.
Four Seasons Resort Vail: Luxury lodgings at this Four Seasons include ski-in/ski-out concierge services, a year-round heated pool and a comfy-cozy evening turndown service.
Hotel Jerome: Operating since 1889, the historical Hotel Jerome promises lavish decor and revitalizing spa treatments with quick proximity to Aspen's ski slopes.
The Little Nell: This tucked-away mountain escape promises treat-yourself vibes along with a chic style. Right on the slopes, the hotel's offerings are so expansive you'll never have to leave — and can focus entirely on relaxation and fun.
MOLLIE Aspen: This boutique lodging blends Japanese and Scandinavian design with startling Rocky Mountain views. Surrender to mountain comforts in the heart of downtown Aspen.
The Armstrong Hotel: Stay in Old Town Fort Collins for boutique accommodations replete with historical details like Douglas-fir floors and a kaleidoscope of glass tiles.
The Elizabeth Hotel: Post up in relaxed luxury at the Elizabeth, where you can enjoy in-room dining while listening to your pick of vinyl records on your personal record player.
The Madeline Hotel & Residences: This San Juan Mountains jewel is just steps from the gondola in Mountain Village above Telluride. You'll love the alpine-themed decorations and complimentary yoga classes.
Lumière with Inspirato: Boasting both residences and penthouses, this bespoke ski-in/ski-out property in Telluride features big-hotel amenities like ski-equipment fittings and spa treatments.
MICHELIN 2 Key Hotel
Dunton Hot Springs (pictured): Stay in a Wild West ghost town turned hot-springs resort located deep in the southwest Colorado. You'll have access to activities like fly-fishing, heliskiing and snowmobiling while you're in Duton
Learn more about all the Colorado hotels with MICHELIN Keys
Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs
