In Telluride, the New Sheridan Hotel is a good choice and gets good reviews. Located on Colorado Ave., in the heart of downtown, this is a great spot to stay. The first hotel, built in 1891 of wood, burned. The hotel was re-built in 1895 of brick and is one of Colorado’s Historic Hotels. It was renovated and then totally renovated again recently. It is home to the Chop House & Wine Bar and The Parlor cafe, coffee house and wine bar along with The Roof and The Historic Bar. It is centrally located and an easy walk to restaurants, galleries and stores. Because some of the rooms face Main Street, and are located over the bar and restaurant and near the Opera House, noise might be an issue. So make sure to request a quiet room when you make your reservation.
Lumiere by Dunton: Located In the Mountain Village, this is a lovely contemporary, boutique residence hotel with 18 residences. Since I stayed there it is now owned by Dunton Destinations. I had a beautifully decorated king room. They also have one to five bedroom residences, each with kitchens, dining area and washers, and dryers. They also have a restaurant, Dunton Kitchen. They also serve a complimentary continental breakfast and has a small fitness room, spa and pool as well. I liked the fact that it was quiet with great views of the surrounding mountains. It is a short walk to bars, shopping and restaurants as well as to the gondola. I liked the fact that I could valet my car and then take the gondola to Telluride in 15 minutes.
I have always wanted to stay at Dunton Hot Springs, a luxury ranch an hour outside of Tellurid in the San Juan Mountains. It is also owned by Dunton Destinations. They also now have the Dunton Town House, a luxury five-bedroom inn/B&B. It is located in downtown Telluride at 210 S. Oak St.
On my last trip, I was not happy with my inn downtown, so I will not recommend it. I like staying downtown in the summer and fall months, as it an easy walk to restaurants, bars, galleries and shops. During the ski season staying in the Mountain Village might be easier if you will be skiing. I would definitely consider The Hotel Telluride, a boutique chalet downtown at 199 Cornet Lane.
Other options you might enjoy include in the Mountain Village are the Inn at Lost Creek, The Peaks Resort & Spa, Auberge Resorts Madeline Hotel& Residences, and the Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge with apartments.
