A Frame was a great, although accidental find! We were headed to another place for drinks before…read moredinner and didn't realize that it was located inside the Winter Park bubble. So, no parking pass meant we stopped at A Frame instead. And, seriously, best decision ever. As soon as you walk in, you know this place is different. We came in during the winter holidays and loved the decorations, the small touches and the festive space. Think minimal elegance with a chill vibe. We headed to the bar and enjoyed some really well made craft cocktails. Staff were awesome - really friendly, attentive and shared some laughs with us. While we only had drinks (that were soooo good!), we were already bookmarking A Frame to return for dinner. If our cocktails were any indication of what's to come, we're in.

We absolutely loved this place - both the stay in the cabin and the restaurant were amazing. Its a…read morelittle pricey for a night but very worth it because you get so much space to yourself and access to the amenities. The restaurant food was awesome - we got the charcuterie, burger and lamb pasta then finished the night with the cookie skillet which was my personal favorite. The staff was extremely friendly and made us feel right at home and the ambiance inside was so cozy, a perfect spot for winter. Also grabbed breakfast burritos and coffee from the restaurant in the morning too, they have bagels and alcohol for sale as well!

Wow. That's all I can say. There's a reason this B&B…read moreconsistently has 5 Stars. My Husband have stayed in similar spots, but the stay at WHI was far above the others. We came to celebrate our 7 year anniversary. Donna and Brian were so thoughtful and professional. They made sure we had everything we needed and wanted for our stay. Breakfast each morning was so delicious. Donna could have made it as a professional chef! We stayed in a dog friendly cabin, what fun to bring along our pup! Cabin was cozy, warm and the snow was shoveled each day for us.

What a find! For years, we have passed this B&B on the way in from US 40 on the local road to…read moreDevil's Thumb, always wondering what it was like and vowing to try it some day. The xc skiing at Devil's Thumb has always been a favorite for us, as far back as the 70's when it was just a rustic ski trail system with a small nordic supply shop. In recent years it became a full fledged resort with lodging where we have often stayed. We have also stayed in Winter Park, about 15 minutes away and driven over to ski. But we have now found our new favorite option. This is such a lovely place, both the facility and the charming staff. It is a better price value for us than some of the other options in the area, yet more than a simple motel in town. You know, like Goldilocks, "just right." I especially want to note that the (included) breakfast that host John cooks for the guests was wonderful, some sweet, some savory, warm, homemade, natural and ample for the start of even an hearty ski day. They take note in advance of special food needs and serve with a choice of time options. The log style of the building is rustic but nicely furnished. The rooms are well designed and furnished with high quality linens and have lots of storage as some guests stay for weeks. The views from each room are very pretty, some to the Continental Divide, some to the woodland. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. The central lounge area was large, comfortable, attractive and clean and with a central fireplace. There are also some other smaller gathering areas to sit and talk or read if you wish to be outside your room. And there are also some family and dog friendly cabins on site if you want more than a bedroom. Personally, the rooms in the main inn are just right for my needs. We will absolutely be back. It is convenient to local xc skiing and also just a 15 minute drive past the Winter Park Resort and not far at all from several quality dinner options. We met other guests using the lodging for all of these reasons.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The lodge is warm and cozy and made me feel right at…read morehome. My favorite part was how convenient everything was. We woke up in the morning before skiing and hiking and there was an amazing breakfast made on the table for us. Dinner was FANTASTIC! The first night we were there we had soup, salad, bread, steak, and two sides and to top it off DELICIOUS dessert. Every day breakfast and dinner was amazing - we didn't want to leave and come back to reality haha! Who wants to cook their own breakfast or dinner after a full day of skiing and activities? Not me!! They also have their own shuttle that takes you right to the Winter Park Ski lift. I have been coming to this lodge for years and I've never had one bad experience. The staff is also super friendly and helpful and the rooms were very cozy. Thank you Jeanine for such a great stay!

This place is absolutely incredible! Stayed 5 nights with some friends and had a great experience…read more Breakfast and dinner was served daily and was delicious! This lodge is super cozy and has a family vibe. The staff and owner are awesome and always there for any needs. Ping pong, pool, hot tub, sauna, fireplace in the lobby, and lots of trails with beautiful views minutes from the back door! I think I found a new annual tradition that avoids the costly resorts while having the free shuttle convenience to take you right to the base of Winter Park Resort. Definitely coming back!

Stayed here twice this season and don't want this gem found, because it is a perfect spot if…read moreboarding at WP. You can walk to every place within the town, easy to get in and out to the slopes, has a hot tub, free breakfast, weed shop in the back, and an owner that is extremely helpful. Thanks to Joe, I will be a long time customer. The price is good for this area and if you don't need a kitchen or have just 2-3 of you, this is a perfect spot. Room has a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. They are oversized hotel rooms that don't seem to feel crammed like others. That is all we needed for our trip.

Valley Hi Motel was where I stayed after spending an adventurous day exploring Rocky Mountain…read moreNational Park on a weekend back in September. Ultimately I would have much preferred to have overnighted in the town of Grand Lake, Colorado...a lot closer to Rocky Mountain, NP. Unfortunately rooms were ultra expensive in that quaint little town, so I "bit the bullet" and drove 35 miles away to stay here in Winter Park. I spent $100 plus tax for a Friday night. I was pleasantly surprised how big the room was. Besides 2 queen sized beds, accommodations included a lounge chair, plenty of closet space and an extended area for the bathroom. The spaciousness of the room was absolutely the best part of the motel! I checked in relatively late evening (8pm) and there were no issues. Parking was free and right in the back of the building. Valley Hi is located in the center of Winter Park with plenty of options for food all over town. There is free continental breakfast and coffee offered in the morning with your stay but the following day I had a long drive and grabbed food on the road. Although I was ideally looking for accommodations within the confines of the western part of Rocky Mountain National Park, Valley Hi Motel was more than a suffice place to put my head down and rest for the evening. If you're exploring in the Winter Park/Fraser area, I'd give the green light to come here.

What a great place! Everything about the stay from the room to the location to the staff was…read morefantastic. We stayed in the Bison and it was a great room with a full kitchen and separate bedroom. The space is clean and modern, and our room had a private entrance off the back with a private balcony. We will definitely be back to stay here. I made reservations through some hotel website but would not do that in the future. They overcharged once I compared to the hotel website. I'm trying to get back into the habit of cutting out unnecessary middlemen by purchasing directly from companies/businesses, and this was a good, albeit a bit frustrating, reminder.

We had the pleasure of staying here at the Winter Park Chateau - and we will be making this place…read moreour annual getaway. It's honestly perfect. My husband and I wanted to celebrate our "baby moon" somewhere cozy and friendly and we got exactly what we prayed for. They communicate so well with you about your stay and make sure it is exactly what you're looking for. The rooms are super cute and clean. They have a den with tvs, a bar, snacks, and games. If you're looking for an affordable, cozy, clean, people/pet friendly place to stay - stay here. We fell in love. Thank you accommodating hosts! We appreciate you & look forward to seeing you again :)

This was definitely one of the cleanest hotels I've ever been in, regardless of price! Staff was…read morevery friendly, and the rooms were very nicely appointed. Exceptionally good accommodations in my opinion.

2.5 own from 4 last year... Rooms are worn and need fixing or refreshing and pricing rose too much,…read moreno longer a 'great value' Good... Breakfast is above average for a 'free' breakfast. Green Chili is very good. Also a lot of nice options for yogurt, etc. Proximity to the mountain buses and restaurants. Not so Good... At current pricing there are many other options in the area we will consider next time. This stay was $320-$340/night (depending on the day) so about the same as a local 1 or 2 bd condo (without free bfast). Last year price was $250/night (plus the room had no issues and was far less worn). Issues this stay... Bathroom walls swollen around shower surround where drywall is greatly swollen and open. Shower head needed replacing or cleaning or gaskets replaced as it has a very high-pitched whistle / squeal. Hot tub is not 'hot'; needs to be 104, not 100-101 Issues with all rooms... Furniture (cabinets and desk) are WAY too large for the space, and overall unnecessary. Takes up too much room especially in the two queen rooms. Make it difficult for anyone to move around and get, ski equip, luggage in/out.

when i was puting my skis away after a very long day. i had a spot at the front row of the outside…read morerack and, this lady who clamed to be an owner was puting up alot of notes all over the place. she horrassed me and took her skis and took the spot that i had. she kept putting up notes the next time a saw her. when i got her name, she made a big fit about being an owner.

This was from 05FEB2016...... (*After reading reviews, it seems there is new management as of…read moremid-2015 because the replies to people's reviews actually show a caring response. ) SO..... Desperately needing to get away with my husband on a ski-cation to our favorite ski area, we looked into booking a room close to the slopes and found this place to be reasonable for a ski-in/ski-out and a sport studio through Orbitz. We read about the place needing updating, but we decided to give it a try anyway. Thursday afternoon arrival and we were allowed to check in early and found out there was covered garage parking! Nice. The whole place is keyless utilizing coded entryways and we were pleasantly surprised to find a clean and cozy room with a terrific kitchenette complete with granite counters and stocked with dishes & cookware. We had unit 1033 and the Murphy bed was amazingly comfortable for two tall people and the sofa had a pull-out sleeper too. The decorations were nice and very homey with an overall skiing/sledding theme. We liked it. The entire resort's workout area was neat and clean as were their showers/saunas. The pool area has a half in/half out heated swimming pool and two large hot tubs. Very nice area, especially after our day of skiing and wanting a hot tub to relax our muscles. Here's the not so stellar items; our bathroom sink did not drain well, the light over the Murphy bed was out and the windows don't open. But nothing horrible. Last but not least is the convenience of an on-site restaurant, La Collina. Over-priced & overcooked and not very good food from a small, limited menu is what we got. Ugh. Underwhelming. Next time we're going into town for much better selections. Overall, we'd like to return during ski season and maybe even summertime, but do NOT eat at the restaurant.

No management present on site & they would not provide contact number, only email. Management…read more doesn't respond to emails to handle issues... Issues - staff walking into room without notification nor permission - fortunately we were there but a huge safety issue. Moldy showers. Thin sheets, no extra blankets. Reservations for several nights, we left after 1st.

Yeah... it's pretty bad. I've stayed here on 5 different trips over the last year for work. It gets…read moreworse every time and I can now officially say I won't be booking ever again. This place is in desperate need of being fully staffed and having a large maintenance budget. The lack of attention over the years has really added up Old, beaten, poor service, mold in multiple bathrooms, parking during snow is absolutely ridiculous. The bar/restaurant on site seems to no longer be open. Run away from this place. There are much better options in town for the same price.

The greatest experience staying here and very relaxing. Our hosts worked effortlessly hard…read moreeveryday. This lodge has character and charm up high in the mountains. The views are breathtaking. Finally, each day we couldn't resist the cooking at the lodge. We had to try one dinner and each day breakfast. Wow, very flavorful and well known hard work and dedication.

First off, this bed and breakfast is just BED. Breakfast is $15 extra. I found that odd right off…read morethe bat, how can you be a B&B with only B? The manager (owner?) was very nice and accommodating, the room was clean and nice, if not a bit small, and the whole place was charming with a killer view. Only three stars because of the missing "B", but when you paid the extra (which then makes this higher end hotel room prices) the breakfast was pretty "meh". A microwaved quiche wasn't to my taste as it was flavorless and had a very rubbery texture. The blueberry muffin was delicious, and the tiny slice of ham was good too. Your breakfast won't even look anywhere close to the pictures on their website, it is neither gourmet or very good (except the muffin).

Typical Holiday Inn Express. Great location, comfortable beds, good staff. Safe and convenient.read more

Typical 3 star Holiday Inn, but with the best customer service! Check in was smooth. Arrived a tad…read morebit early and the room wasn't ready, but was advised they could give me a call when available! The front desk staff were amazing and very friendly. There's a computer in the lobby for use. There's laundry, pool, and fitness center on site. They are practicing social distancing therefore there were limits on the amount of people allowed in each area. Masks must be worn. There's also hand sanitizer available upon entering. Breakfast is still available for ordering and you must eat in your room. Size of the room was perfect. I felt I had plenty of space. There were two seating areas and a balcony for viewing outside. The bed was a bit hard. The pillows were standard. The bathroom was pretty big with a stand up shower. There was complementary soap, lotion, and shampoo. The whole room could use a thorough cleaning, as there were spots on the walls in various locations and dirt and grime in the shower. The floor was also noticeably dirty. I'm sure it's from snow shoes and boots. Overall I gave a few extra stars for the best service from the front desk and location as this hotel is Conveniently located across the street from a grocery store, a Starbucks, and also a Tubing area.