Experience The 'Old West' At One Of Colorado's Oldest Hotels
By Christy Articola|Published November 10, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
If you’re looking for an “Old West” experience, then you’re going to love visiting and staying at The Western Hotel and Spa in Ouray, Colorado. This hotel first opened in 1891 and it has had many ups and downs over the years. Most recently, it was completely renovated between 2020 and 2023. It’s back open now, and it’s an incredible experience. We know you are going to love everything about this hotel, and Ouray is a wonderful place for a getaway. Read on to learn more about this special accommodation.
The Western Hotel & Spa is an icon in Ouray. It only recently reopened, but it's been an institution in this small mountain town for close to 200 years.
Today, The Western offers 16 well-appointed suites, plus attractive indoor and outdoor common spaces, a general store, an Old West saloon, and a restaurant.
The spa is currently underway as of November 2023, and will be open soon.
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It feels like The Western has always been in Ouray, though. It kind of has. Prospectors first arrived in Ouray in 1875. The town was incorporated in 1884.
There's even seating at the Chef's Counter if you want to watch the talented Chef Nic prepare your meal while he tells you about the fresh and tasty ingredients he's including.
This hotel is very special. It's the perfect place to go if you really want to experience some time in the Old West.
The Western Hotel and Spa in Ouray, Colorado is not like anywhere else. You’re going to love staying there while you visit Ouray! Plan a visit today. You can book The Western Hotel and Spa on Hotels.com – do so right now!
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