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Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

3.8 (57 reviews)
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Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Celia F.

Bugs! I know when staying in an inn in the woods bugs are to be expected but not to this extent. We were in room 151 which looks like it had been renovated a little more in comparison to another review. However the amount of spiders and ants in here was astonishing. I have a fear of bugs so paying an arm and a leg (480$) for a single night of comfort was all going to be worth it except I wasn't able to sleep at all thanks to all the mosquitoes in my face, ants on the floors and walls as well as the spiders in the curtains and bathrooms. It is such a shame I definitely will not be returning and regret my stay. The rooms are relatively nice and the staff was friendly. For someone else who isn't put off by bugs in the bed this is a perfect spot.

Balcony view from room 137.

Decent place to stay, not incredibly fancy but does the trick for a place to sleep and get ready for a day in the mountains. They don't offer breakfast but they do have a coffee machine, fridge and mini microwave. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance or a short drive. The sink/mirror is outside the bathroom which was kind of different to me but not a deal breaker. Overall, I would recommend this place to stay - it's easy to get to and close to downtown!

Bedroom window covered with a towel. It was not covered at all when I checked in.
Andrew A.

I I really wanted to like this place. It seems family owned and operated and it seems like renovations are ongoing but I feel like I was ripped off at the end of the day. The unit I had, 151 wasn't ready for use in my opinion but they are happy to charge $200 a night for it. One of the two bedrooms had zero window covering on it. I would have been on full display while undressed and sleeping. Same issue in the kitchen, no window covering and another large window only has a sheer covering so people can see in. This same window seems to have been two windows and they framed one in to put in an AC unit but left the window covering rail in place that looks trashy (in the photos). It's a very tight squeeze in one bedroom to get into the bathroom where they added another window wall unit, plan to walk sideways. This bathroom smells like mold and the toilet rocks back and forth when you move. There were extra towels under the sink but I could not touch them as they smell moldy. It's bad under the sink. There is no heat in this bathroom so you have to leave the door open to let warm air seep in so then you smell the mold laying in bed but it's either that or go into a freezing bathroom. The bars of soap are horrible. About the size of a 50 cent coin and are horrible. The towels have issue with fraying and holes. The sofa arms are worn and uncomfortable. The kitchen is great and included everything needed to make meals. It's a cute property and I feel bad leaving a negative review but for $200 a night it should be MUCH better.

I have no idea why this pic is upside down but its easier for you to flip your head than me trying to figure out how to fix it.
Katy Q.

Surprisingly very nice for a 2-star. Got comfy clean rooms, with a woodsey homey feel. Got a fire pit and hot tub out back, that our group used exclusively. Got plenty of parking and was easy checkin/out process. This was a perfect place to stay for a quick overnighter before heading early into rocky national park. #PINAPARTY2019

Balcony view

What an adorable little motel! The rooms have recently been renovated and modernized. You can certainly tell the owners are enthusiastic and proud of their business. Great attention to detail and communication. We stayed in a room with 2 Queen-sized beds and a balcony with stunning views of the mountains. We were even able to see 4th of July fireworks over Estes Park Lake! The room was equipped with a fridge, microwave, cable TV, heater, window a/c, coffee maker, alarm clock, and a hair dryer. There is a heated swimming pool (with ADA lift chair), hot tub, and free shuttle service into town (10 minute ride with other stops along the way). I'd certainly recommend it to family and friends. What a wonderful find!

Balcony view
Rebecca F.

I was immediately impressed by this hotel before even coming because I accidentally forgot to use a promo code I had before paying; I emailed them right away and they kindly refunded the difference. That's excellent customer service because definitely not all places would do that!! Then we get here and despite all the research I had done to plan our trip and pick a place to stay, I simply did not realize how close this hotel is to RMNP entrance (geography is not my strong suite lol). Honesty that was so convenient and a great perk! I didn't get any pics of the room itself but we booked the queen balcony and it was so worth it! We checked into a beautiful clean and cute room. Quaint and on the smaller side but perfect for my husband and I. The balcony view is .... Amazing! I felt so lucky to sit out there and enjoy seeing the mountains just RIGHT there! We didn't have time to enjoy the amenities much but even in June the weather was perfect to have enjoyed the fire pit and/or heated pool. The shower pressure was perfect (honestly this is a big thing when it comes to hotels, can be make or break for some people- ha!). The staff seems very welcoming and committed to making sure you have a great stay. The only downside I have with this place is that we didn't get to stay longer to enjoy it more but that's on me :)!! I would certainly come back and recommend it to everyone I can!!!

After acknowledging the heater was broken in person and through text- she has the audacity to lie in this response.
Jessica C.

where to begin? My boyfriend and I are simple travelers. I booked the Inn after reading reviews and seeing that what they had to offer suited our needs perfectly. I was pleased until- We had an unfortunate issue with our heater being broken upon arrival. We arrived Thursday evening, I put the heater on and to "low" before falling asleep. We woke up Friday, freezing and my boyfriend sniffling. I thought it was due to the heat being on its lowest setting, so we headed out 7 AM to begin our day at RMNP. When we arrived that evening, the room was still cold. We wanted to nap before dinner, so I cranked the heat to it's highest setting and we fell asleep. We woke up and the room was even colder. The heater was cold to the touch and silent- it was indeed broken. I called the Emergency Number before we left for dinner at 8:20 and it stated we would get a PHONE CALL within 15 minutes, I left a voicemail explaining the situation. I was weary to head too far for dinner given the situation, so we dined next door. I left my ringer on loud and kept checking my phone - nothing. We were worried about needing to find a different place to stay for the night as it was 30 degrees outside. My boyfriend planned to see the Stanley Hotel that night, but felt we should go back to the room. I said screw it, we should go and not let circumstances ruin our last evening. We arrived back three hours later, to a space heater in the room on its highest setting at 80 degrees- fire hazard much? I thought it was weird they had acknowledged the issue without actually speaking to us or letting us know of their solution. Everything was ice cold to the touch- sheets, our clothes, everything. We layered up and tried to fall asleep. Needless to say the heater took hours to work. When we woke up the room was an adequate temperature, however it was nowhere near to what we would consider comfortable. At this point my boyfriend is sick. Saturday morning he thought I should talk to the front desk about our stay and see if they could offer some sort of compensation. Jessika was completely argumentative & Instead of acknowledging what happened and apologizing, I was met with hostility. She said they had received a flood of emergency calls the prior evening and she had called everyone and left voicemails. A true blatant LIE. I never received a call, and I would have known as I was constantly checking all evening. She then changes her tune after hearing that and said she texted me. I wrongly told her I had never gotten her texts, however I later realized that her messages were sent to an unknown senders tab on my iPhone that I didn't know existed. Her texts (below) were sent at 9:46 and one at 10:19 stating that her husband put a space heater in the room and they would fix the heater tomorrow after we left, acknowledging the heater in the room was broken. I'm not sure how that would have helped US, but I would rather have had it fixed that evening, especially since we called at 8:20 and were out of the room for 3 hours. I would have appreciated a phone call as we were supposed to get... or even a heads up that I should be looking for a text and maybe we could have figured out the tab sooner? I then move on saying, the room was extremely cold that night and she counters saying the heater should have worked as it has worked in her office in the past. I told her as much as I appreciated their quick solution, it unfortunately did not work for the majority of the evening. Her response -"I'm sorry you didn't think that it worked for you." ... uhm.. thank you? No true sign of sympathy for our situation. I understand things happen and you might have been bombarded with calls, but that shouldn't be put on your customers or the quality of their stay. If it is, as it was for us, something should be done to make the situation right. We're not out trying to scheme money, but we truly had something significantly defected with the room. Despite freezing our butts off the entire time, we were ok with the rest- up until my encounter with Jessika. She ends by angrily saying she will have to call the owner about the situation and I ask what time can I expect a call. She said "well we close at 6 so before then." Nice and vague, awesome. I then ask what the owners name was just in case I wanted to call back and speak with them, she says she's not going to give me that information. Extremely weird and rude? I go on yelp and guess what! There's the business owner commenting on reviews with his name for all the internet to see. Well shocker, we never received a call from her. I tried calling and emailing and finally received this sarcastic, unprofessional message attached. I'm truly astounded that a business would operate/lie this way. They take no accountability for their shortcomings, no moral fiber. I figured our experience should weigh in when choosing a place to stay in Estes. If you care about being treated with respect by honest people, look elsewhere.

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Derek J.

This is a great spot. Jay, the owner just recently ran cat5 cable to every single room, and upgraded the internet to 30mbps with a router in each room. I Skyped with my wife and didn't get any hiccups at all. It used to be 5mbps, hence the previous complaints. Now it's much better. Rooms are in good condition, modern, good sized: (32" LCD). Good coffee in the office starting at 7am. I would definitely return here.

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We were in a 3 room suite for three nights right after Labor Day weekend…read more The rooms are clean and we did not feel like we were on top of each other. Location is great for going to Rocky Mountain National Park as well as for accessing downtown Estes Park, which is within walking distance. The staff were all incredibly friendly, the light continental breakfast was a great grab and go option for early RMNP mornings and the nightly s'more's were a great way to unwind. We really loved our stay here. It reminded us of how traveling used to be. A stay here doesn't feel rushed, instead it encourages you to just stop and enjoy your time together.

A great location right on the Fall River and we spent every evening enjoying the seating…read moreoverlooking the water. They have fire pits for s'mores and for chasing away the chill. The rooms have a rustic cabin ambiance and the only furniture I missed was having a desk to work on. I also wish the blackout curtains worked, and plenty of street light came through the thin curtains, but we managed to sleep despite that (I would have clipped a blanket over the window if needed). The staff were mostly friendly. The complimentary continental breakfast is mostly cold foods (bagels, cereal, boiled eggs, etc.). They did run out of peanut butter, which was sad. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the proximity to the main shopping area is great. Parking is very cramped and when fully booked you may have to use overflow parking across the street. There is no elevator so if you're on the upper floors you'll have to haul your luggage up steps.

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We had a fantastic stay at the Landing. Our family of 4 stayed in one of the cabins right by the…read moreriver. It was a perfect setup for us our room had a lovely view of the river you could listen to all night, our daughter was in the other upstairs bedroom and our teenage son had a fold out couch all to himself downstairs. He loved his own private space. The location was perfect for us. Close to the bear lake entrance where we did most of our hiking and then a quick easy drive into town for shops and dinner. Best part was sitting by the river in the evening. Highly recommend we would definitely stay again.

I attended a family wedding here and stayed for two days. While the property itself is beautiful,…read moreit is abysmally run. There is an absolutely ridiculous number of rules surrounding weddings and events here, to the point that they became intrusive rather than reasonable. We were refused permission to put stakes in the ground for a pavilion. The venue also required a specific bartending service that, in our experience, served noticeably watered-down drinks, refused to allow shots in an apparent effort to keep guests from getting drunk, and, frankly, made awful drinks on top of it. One of the final issues came at the end of the wedding. We were already forced to end the event at 10:00 PM, and less than fifteen minutes later, while several guests were still simply trying to arrange rides back to their hotels, the property owner was already harassing and pressuring them to leave. There is a difference between maintaining reasonable rules for your property and exercising an excessive degree of control over a wedding and its guests. Unfortunately, this consistently felt like the latter. Overall, it is a genuinely lovely location, but it is overshadowed by an absolutely tyrannical property owner who desperately needs to rein in her sense of control. Rather than simply being the person who provided the venue, her behavior became an unfortunate and lasting memory for several members of our family who attended the wedding. That should never be one of the things guests remember most about someone's wedding. It's clear her goal is clearly to make as much profit with the least amount of hassle or effort possible. Highly recommend going elsewhere for your wedding.

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I've been doing staycations in Estes Park for twelve years, and Murphy's River Lodge is the Best in…read moreEstes yet! The Queen and pullout rooms are spacious, especially with the deck over the river. What a treat to hear the river while enjoying the sun in the Rocky Mountains and in the comfort of your living space. They have thought of everything! Pet friendly with a reasonable pet fee, two pet areas, and "oops" supplies in the room. The complementary personal items bring a home-spun touch as if staying with friends. "Oh, you forgot...I got you!" AND it's complementary. I totally forgot to take pics...my bad! Oh! Enjoy the indoor hot tub and pool as well! Both are well taken care of.

I'm confused why there are so many glowing 5 star reviews. Murphy's is fine. It's dated and needs a…read morelot of updates. The bed itself is comfy but the room is just cheap. The bathroom is tiny. It doesn't have any hooks for the towels or hand towels... The balconies overlooking the river are nice (but there are many, many places to stay along the creek that are updated and clean looking). The pool is a nice touch but it's old and looks like someone DIY-ed years ago. The vending machine didn't work with any of my bills when my very pregnant body needed a bottle of water. I popped in to check out the continental breakfast and walked out with only a tea. Just a bunch of cheap, sugary products (donettes, nutrigrain bars, hostess danishes). And I thought we were getting a great rate so it was worth staying at this older place but the very nice 3 star hotel yards away is the same price!! Like it's *fine*. It's certainly not worthy of 5 stars.

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We just came back from a girls trip to Colorado. We went to enjoy Bigfoot Days in Estes Park. My…read moremom & aunt thought it would be fun to have a spooky experience. The hotel is rich in history. Everywhere you look there is charm. We stayed in the "Cowboy Attic Suite". My mom immediately had an "experience". I heard a grandfather clock chime throughout our stay. I never saw one and forgot to ask where it was located. I love old clocks. My aunt had her own experience that woke her from her sleep. Everyone we encountered was nice and we appreciated the cander as we asked for their stories/experiences there. The bad....for what we paid, it was not worth it. The floor feels dirty. It is as though they have not thought to clean the carpets in quite some time. Under the bed is a nice layer of dust. The whole hotel could use a moist cloth and a good wipe down. The dust in the display cases throughout the hotel is obvious and off putting. We met Hannibal. Wish we would have booked the seance, but alas, we ran out of time. He was a hoot to talk to.

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We had a wonderful stay at the Inn and were lucky to have Suite 103. Sitting next to the river was…read morewonderful and the suite was amazing. Our up close encounter with male elk was very cool. The woman with red hair was delightful and so interesting to talk with.

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After extensive travel around the world, I have finally found the perfect accommodation. From the…read moreminute, I made the reservation and spoke with Jonathan to the on-site stay and having the support of Jaron everything went seamlessly. The room, jacuzzi, and the whole property were beautiful, picturesque, and exude a feeling of home that I can't describe in words. We definitely have found our new home away from home anytime we want a mountain vacation which trust me will be very soon again. The kindness that Jaron showed us was next to none. Thank you, Jaron, Jonathon, and The 4 Seasons Inn!

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- It was a clean cabin right when we came in. It didn't seem like a cabin, but more like a…read morehotel-room feel and service with a nice kitchen. There was a vaulted ceiling on our second story room, and the fireplace wall was painted brown. It was just perfect, and the dishwater (clay and very clean) and reminded me of cabin life. - We overlooked a river, which was always full of great cut throat fish. My husband caught 6 one day! Bathroom was clean, and the sink space was super helpful for two people getting ready at the same time (long, big mirror too!). - We kept our bedroom window open at night and the river was the most perfect white noise we could ever ask for! - On our deck, there was outdoor metal furniture, but it could've been better. It was clean but not comfortable or good-looking compared to everything else. - No animals bugged us except for the cute magpie bird family in the tree by our deck! - We found that there was no iron or ironing board in the room, but they do have two ironing boards and irons, as well as two washers and dryers, on the complex close to our room. - The hot tub was open 10am-9pm. It had some dirt on it but was super hot (105 degrees) and had jet streams for back massages that were nice. - The movie collection is awesome and the location is only 5 minutes from Safeway Grocery and downtown, and 3 minutes from Rocky Mt National Park. - The bed and pillows are very comfortable, soft yet firm, and the shower head is nice and has good pressure! I will say it's hard to get the right temperature, it's either too hot or too cold and you have to adjust a lot to get it warm.

If you want a wonderful stay, look no further. FANTASTIC!, clean, wonderful touches! Comfy beds and…read moreabsolutely everything you need!! We will be back! Want to try and house for a bigger group. We stayed in the 2 bedroom suite this time.

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn - hotels - Updated October 2026

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