I came back the day after and opted to sit in the bar. For a light early diner late lunch. I had…read morethe nachos and the taquitos. The nachos I requested to add steak too. The nachos were very flavorful with various toppings. I believe the beer cheese, green chilies, pico and guac was a good combo with the seasoned steak. The taquitos have this good adobo, crema, carnitas combo that work together in concert. I did enjoy the pickled red onions that were just tart enough to offset the richness of the taquitos. Overall great experience with the wait staff that served us. Late Lunch was a good pace to customers coming in and out.

We stayed here when we were kids in the 70's. Always loved the atrium with its large plants…read more Although tine has taken it toll the new owners have made big efforts to update and keep the place relevant. Place is clean and pretty well upgraded. Rooms are typical of the when it was built. We didn't get to try food here as it was Sunday and not open. For me it was memories from the past. Inside botanical gardens are still thriving. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was a sleep ahead of most places. All in all we had Avery enjoyable stay for the night.

Was in Lamar for a quick overnight trip and we landed on the Holiday Inn Express. Clearly this…read morevenue had just been updated and it was a nice treat. Lobby was well organized and newly decorated with comfy seats and an easy to access "business center". The lobby also serves as the continental breakfast seating area. Speaking of, I was wowed by the continental breakfast-lots to offer and was continually stocked. From eggs to pancakes to sausage and cereals, they had it all ready to go! The rooms were newly updated as well with new mattress and newly installed wardrobe and desk. The couch/sitting area was also a nice addition. Bathroom tub/shower seem to be working on still. Outdated facet and shower head with the tub having lots of scratches. Nothing unclean, just clearly a work in progress.Heating and A/C worked well in the room as both were needed! Check in was quick, once a staff member showed to check in the line of guests. Check out process was a breeze. Staff were extremely nice and welcoming. If I'm in the Lamar area again, I will happily stay here. Thank you!

Thank you Veronica for letting me check in an hour early so I could grab a shower before a meeting…read more The flight attendant on my flight in to Colorado Springs had the main cabin on roast. I think she had Celsius and Fahrenheit confused. The bottom line is, if you're staying in Colorado, just stay here. This place is top notch.

I really hate to give less than 4 stars for my stay here. But there were a couple things preventing…read moreme from giving a higher rating. One of these was stained towels. I get that it's a smaller family-run establishment, but black smudges on most of the towels are a little unsettling. The big red flag for me, however, was that the door had no working deadbolt, nor was there a chain/bar to prevent the door from being forced open. Maybe I'm just paranoid from having stayed in places where crime is a concern, but I consider a working deadbolt and/or a chain to be "standard equipment" at a hotel room and I have never stayed somewhere that didn't have one of those. Other than that, the room was fine. A/C was cold, water hot, internet fast. Really didn't like how far from the bed the nearest power outlet was, especially with cell phones being standard equipment nowadays. I probably wouldn't stay here again, but for my purposes (a traveler passing through who originally planned to camp, but sites were expensive), it was fine. I've stayed at far worse budget hotels on the High Plains and around the country, but I've also stayed at better.

The owner is amazing he keeps the people there safe he looks out for everyone and is very clean and…read morefriendly it's close to food and other places as well I'd recommend this place over all the other places here in Colorado period

Jane is amazing and this is a top-notch place to stay in Lamar. I was here for several days with an…read moreearly rise and Jane went out of her way to ensure I had breakfast to take with me to start my day. Very clean and cozy place. When in Lamar, I will stay here every time.

An amazing choice in a place to stay!!! Check out my full review to see just how amazing this place…read moreis!!! I have traveled far and wide, and stayed in MORE than my fair share of lodging! I am so happy with this room! I never wanna leave!

Bedbugs! Waaay over priced dive. Avoid, avoid. The fellow at the desk was very friendly but it…read moredoes not make up for the ridiculously overpriced lodging and bonus insects. Do NOT stay here folks. You're welcome. October 2023

All I can say is that I have been sore for years over the way I was charged a 250 dollars surcharge…read morefor a pet "accident" AFTER already having paid an extra pet fee. There were no phones in the rooms and I had to interrupt my dinner to be formally checked in at 8 pm because someone inexperienced at the front desk had checked us in earlier and didn't know what they were doing. I am still in town I had just purchased a property at the time and none of my friends and relatives have ever stayed at the blue spruce because of the way I was treated. Very entitled owner. Will never get over it although apparently I hadn't read the fine print of their pet policy.

Our favorite place to stay in Lamar when visiting family and friends. Buzzard's Nest rooms so…read moreunique with customized music themes, mosaics and style. The owner, Jay, is friendly and charming and always helpful. We will see you again next time Buzzard's Nest. Thanks for the hospitality!!

In addition to being comfortable and clean, the room had a delightful decor. I stayed in the…read more"Hotel California" room where musical instruments had been "reincarnated" as end tables and clothing rods. I would stay there again.

Had a reservation at a different hotel in a different city and was pleasantly impressed with being…read moreable to make the switch through the Choice customer care center without penalty. The hotel in Lamar however, was terrible with the exception to the check-in person at the front desk. She was very polite and helpful to get checked in. The hotel itself is in desperate need of help. $75 for a night here was ridiculous considering the faulty facilities. A beeping smoke alarm in the hallway made it really special. The attempts at repairs in the room were atrocious, and the cleanliness matched the decor. The pictures speak for themselves. There is a Holiday Inn next door and another non-chain hotel across the road. Both of these I'm sure would have been a better "choice".

Hotel is located on the main strip and is above low end hotel. The male worker at the counter was…read morecreepy and was horrible if you needed anything. This hotel is dirty, smelly, dark and not well taken care of. Their breakfast comes with the stay but its all carbs and high sugar with nasty coffee. Not a place I will goto again.

Room was clean and comfy bed but the coffee and crispy pop tart does not qualify as a breakfast!…read moreEither provide as advertised or take the info off the web site! False advertisement!!!!

7/11/2025 we were there trying to inquire about staying there. Front desk clerk (around 6:45) was…read moreextremely rude to not only my husband but others in line before him. She needs major customer service training. Lobby smelled bad. We opted to go across the street to the hotel across the highway. Paid more but it was perfect stay. Very clean and highly friendly staff. Their breakfast was great. Definitely worth paying more.

I would not stay here again. It was overpriced at $85. WiFi was rejected by my phone as not…read moresecure, pool was drained to an algae-filled deep end, room doors were very flimsy. Remote didn't turn on TV or affect it in anyway. Window unit a/c directed the air to the floor but could not be adjusted, and it was remarkably loud. Bathroom appeared clean, sheets too. We never noticed any noise from the highway. There was no attempt at landscaping or beautification so every spot that wasn't paved was filled with "goat heads" and spiky baby tumbleweeds, so I wouldn't call it "pet friendly", tho' pet accepting.

We strongly believe in supporting local business when traveling and this place was the perfect…read moremotel. The rooms and clean and the king size bed was just right. The manager Kevin meet us with smile and made sure that if we need anything to give him a call. It an older motel but they in the process of updating. All the major chains were sold out and I'm glad we found this place. The cost, you wont' be disappointed at the serve and clean rooms. So, if you are traveling through Lamar, CO and need a place to stay, stop and stay the night.

My son and I needed an affordable room in Lamar for a short night. While the big chains were…read morecharging $120+ the Lamar Inn was $60 and it was fantastic. BIG clean rooms, clean carpet, firm and clean beds, new tiled showers, great water pressure and lots of hot water and free wifi. Only minor issue was that the pillows were thick and hard as rock. Highly recommend it!

I made a reservation at the Lamar Holiday Inn Express on error - was supposed to book the Holiday…read moreInn Express at La Junta. My room was nonrefundable, but the manager, Rachel Flores, worked with me to refund the cost of the room, since it was a few months out. Had she not been so forgiving, I wouldn't have chosen another Holiday Inn - I would've picked a different chain in La Junta. Thanks for understanding people make mistakes!! Laura in Westminster Colorado