Why You Should Book a Colorado Motel This Summer (Safety Is Only One of the Reasons)
With outside entry and upgraded amenities, these cool motels have become preferred pandemic lodging.
The wide-open spaces and natural grandeur of Colorado have made it a favorite destination for road-trippers easing out onto the highways this summer. Lucky for them, the state also happens to be home to some of the West’s best motels, a category of lodging that has gained in popularity over the past year due to the simple fact that rooms open straight outside, giving guests easy access to fresh air.
1 /5 Courtesy of Anthony Barlich Amigo Moto Lodge (Salida, CO)
The Amigo Motor Lodge in Salida was one of the first movers in the motel revival and set the standard with its Tuft & Needle mattresses, subway-tiled bathrooms, Malin+Goetz toiletries, and all-around cozy minimalism.
2 /5 Courtesy of LOGE Breckenridge LOGE Breckenridge (Breckenridge, CO)
The new LOGE Breckenridge caters to outdoor adventurers with its in-room hammocks and bike storage.
3 /5 Courtesy of Motel SOCO Motel SOCO (Pagosa Springs, CO)
In Pagosa Springs, you’ll find the
Motel SOCO, a one-stop crash pad with a live-music venue, outdoor lounge, and barbecue truck on site.
4 /5 Courtesy of Nightingale Motel Nightingale Motel (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Pagosa Springs is also home to the Nightingale Motel, with a main building built in 1898, rustic chic rooms (some with kitchenettes), and a speakeasy.
5 /5 Courtesy of Mellow Moon Lodge Mellow Moon Lodge (San Luis Valley, CO)
In the San Luis Valley, Mellow Moon Lodge is pro-dog, anti-single-use-plastics, and has an on-site bike shop, making this the go-to booking for cyclists looking to hit the legendary Del Norte trails.
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