Sunlight Mountain Inn, Glenwood Springs

New younger owners that have reshaped the entire place! You can tell a new level of energy in bringing this inn back to it's potential.

We stayed at Sunlight Inn for 5 days right before Christmas 2008. The Inn is located literally minutes away from the Sunlight Ski Resort, which makes skiing there very convenient. A number of large families were staying at the hotel the same time as we did. Kids seemed to enjoy the place and a pile of toys that was arranged for them in the family room next to the TV area. Our room (#16) was rustic, no fridge, microwave or hair dryer. The shower was ok, though it was difficult to control the temperature of water. The room was rather clean except for the multiple corpses of hibernating flies on the floor. Don't get me wrong though, the rest of the room was clean. Maybe owners just didn't want to kill them ; ) since one fly did wake up and flew around the room for a few seconds one day. In the reviews, which I read about the hotel, people were commenting about the quality of the breakfast. It was nice indeed and filling. Owners were trying to do something different each morning. Nothing extraordinary, but good quality and tasty. The walls in the hotel were very thin and you could easily hear people in the room next to yours. The hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas with lights, garlands and a huge tree. The price was not the cheapest (around $150 a night). You could get a better room for the same money or less in Glenwood Springs, but if you want to ski in Sunlight, this hotel is a good choice.

I have stayed at the Sunlight Mountain Inn twice - once in 2006 and once in 2007 - and am planning on going back soon. The rooms are a bit rustic, but the staff, food and ambiance more than make up for it. The Inn is located near the end of the road, so there is little if any traffic, and the drive up the mountain in enjoyable. (About 20 minutes from town) The views are gorgeous, and the horseback riding that is available at the end of their driveway was one of the most peaceful and beautiful trail rides I have ever been on! There are no TVs in the rooms, but this made for a very fun family time in one of the lounge areas that did have a TV available. The full breakfast that is provided with your stay beats any hotel breakfast I have even encountered. If you're looking for the Ritz Carlton with room service, this isn't for you. However, if you are looking for an out of the way place to stay that is still close to town and activities with a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, this is the place to go.