Historic Colorado vibes at the Hand Hotel in Fairplay -- a place born from the gold rush era and still serving frontier hospitality like it never went out of style. Strong Americano, decadent decaf mocha, sage-kissed biscuits & gravy, spinach quiche, and a parfait worthy of a mountain morning. Old mining town soul with comfort food energy. You'll be glad when you visit. read more

The Hand Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Fairplay, Colorado

We came in namely just to stay for a quick night before climbing a 14er early the next morning. The desk was extremely courteous and friendly. They also accomodated our early departure by putting together a breakfast for us that was in the fridge for the next morning. Rooms were extremely cute. Loved the decor. It was very different than anywhere that i have stayed in the past. Only downside of our room was that it was right above the bar next door and folks were out there talking fairly loudly for quite awhile which is not what you want when you are leaving at 430 am the next morning. Would definitely come back if needed a place to stay in the future in the area. read more

Our family has been going to the Hand Hotel in Fairplay Co for 18+ years. This was my first solo trip without the family. It always feels like going home. I LOVE the fact that not too much has changed over the years. As soon as I told the kids where I was staying they asked about the "Afternoon snacks"!! Unfortunately this was one of the changes as the new owners are only serving breakfast (which is fabulous). There have been a few decor changes but I do hope the new owners will keep the room themes and the character of the hotel. (fingers crossed). I look forward to many nostalgic returns :). The staff is amazing as well! Mike has been there for 25 years and is always great to chat with. :) read more

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I cannot say enough great things about The Hand Hotel. This was my second time staying and I cannot wait to come back again. The owner, Kat, is the sweetest, friendliest soul and wonderful conversation. We greatly enjoyed playing scrabble in front of the fireplace, walking down to the frozen over river, and enjoying a delicious breakfast in the sun room with the mascot of the Hand Hotel, a golden retriever named Hazel. The rooms are gorgeous and clean, and feel like you've taken a Time Machine to the old west. I have stayed in the School Marm room and the Silverheels room and both are beautiful and very comfortable. We'll be back soon! read more

The Hand Hotel - Breakfast on the sun porch - Hotels Near Me - Fairplay, Colorado

The Hand Hotel is a very cute old hotel. The room was clean and felt very cozy. The staff is amazing and friendly. Mike gave us great advice for parking and which were the best runs at Keystone and Breckenridge. The breakfast is amazing! They have -community microwave -community fridge -tee, hot chocolate, and coffee -community water dispenser -beautiful porch for amazing sunrises read more

We had a very nice evening at the Hand Hotel. It's relaxed, comfortable, friendly staff, good coffee and breakfast, fireplace, dogs, a wonderful patio on off the second floor. Close to numerous places with good food, live music, gift shops, and South Park City historic park. I will go back again. read more

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Alright, so we stayed here recently and there is a mix of good and bad. We'll start with the good. The owner of the hotel Kat is probably one of the nicest people I've met in a long time. The common area of the hotel is actually used by guests and people talk to each other in front of a real deal wood fireplace. We didn't realize it was a purported haunted hotel until after we arrived in FairPlay. I'm not a big believer in ghosts since I need to see things to believe them. However, during our night there, I was laying in bed going to sleep when my headphones in on ear while watching YouTube. No headphone in on the side of my face against the pillow since it's uncomfortable. All of a sudden I felt an ice cold touch beneath my ear that had the headphone in. It was cold enough to send a shiver down my spine and caused me to sit up to look around. I couldn't feel anything press against my skin, just a super cold spot instantly. I could see around me just fine since my phone's screen was on. I thought I was getting pissed on like Butters. Nothing was there and I couldn't feel anything wet on my face. Others in our group thought they heard the door knob rattling in the night, but I didn't hear that one. Just your usual old building creaks, groans and rattling windows. So yeah, that was definitely weird. The bad: Housekeeping could probably do a little better of a job. While checking under the bed for grizzled toe sucking clowns, I found a woman's bra, a can of Skoal, and a baby's sock. Random, I know! You can imagine the fights that bra could have caused if someone's wife or girlfriend had found the bra. No matter how you try to deny having any knowledge about it, you're going to look guilty. Officer Barbrady will be coming to the Hand for a domestic in this week's episode of South Park... ...Or, in an alternate universe, imagine the guy scoops the bra up from under the edge of the bed and throws it into the dirty clothes bag in your suitcase assuming it's his wife or girlfriends. Most guys don't know shit about bras to do a forensic analysis on who it belongs to. The bra then makes it home and into the wash and finally into the put away pile. Good luck with your funeral when she pulls out some other bitches bra! Picture attached for proof! The rooms are a bit musty too. So if you're a bitch like me and have dust allergies, it can cause problems. Rooms can get hot or cold and you don't have control over the rooms temp since this is an old building without AC and there is some sort of central heating. Staff will adjust the temps but there isn't anyone there overnight. So ask for extra blankets if it's cold. I tried opening a window to let some must out, but it looked jammed shut. The beds feel like old spring mattresses. Over all, it's a cool place. Hopefully they fix it up a little more to increase the draw. I've been to a bunch of supposed haunted hotels and this is the first that anything substantial happened to me that I couldn't explain away. read more

The Hand Hotel - Random under the bed finds - Hotels Near Me - Fairplay, Colorado

Cozy hotel away from the hussle and bussle of Breckenridge and yet only 34 min drive to the great slopes. Our room was warm,clean and the water nice and hot!!! What I love the most was the homemade and bountiful breakfast, I will defined come to stay here again. Old school hotel and that's what I love read more

The Hand Hotel is the only place we ever stay while skiing the Front Range. The staff is so friendly. Kat, the owner, acts like we are long lost relatives when we arrive. Pam will build us a fire each evening, then regale us with funny stories. Mike makes the best breakfasts! The food is amazing and we love coming downstairs each morning to see what treats await us. Hazel, the sweet golden retriever, greets us with a wagging tail and sits politely by our feet. She brings such joy. We are always so excited every time we head up to the mountains and sad every time we have to go home! read more

My 10 year old son Dylan, and I went to the Hand to Ghost hunt! We actually got some activity and orb footage, but even more importantly the Hotel itself was just great! Pamela, made our trip AMAZING! She was hospitable and informative, and spent a lot of time with me and my son, talking paranormal activity, and the rich history of the Hotel, the Hand family, and Fairplay. One of the best Hotel stays we can remember. My wife is not into ghosts but we are all coming back in the Spring/Summer to stay for a family weekend and do South Park City Museum, (my son and I will still play ghost hunters, shhhh!)... Dylan and I thank the Hand Hotel, and Pamela for such a memorable stay! See you soon... read more

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What a fun little hotel!! Cat and all the staff were super friendly and getting to pet Hazel- the dog made me smile everyday!! The only thing I missed was the information on the paranormal experience (which we had learned last time we were there 3 yrs ago) I did feel like there was a pet on the bed the first night and clearly heard a 'Hello!!' A night after. But no stars taken offf because they made us feel like a family visiting from out of town. Thank you guys!!! read more

I really loved this place. I stayed here several times, twice for over a week. They had nice staff, low rates, and a paper reservation book. I called today to reserve another week. Things have changed. Now they use a scammy computer system to do yield management. In other words, they no longer have a stable, published rate that they stick by. Instead, the rate bounces all around depending on demand. Also the rates can be nearly double what they were a year ago. I do hope they rethink their modernization. It's upsetting that the new owners have decided to destroy most of Hand's positive attributes. Thanks Mike for your help and hospitality in the past. I hope the new owner doesn't make things awful for the employees. read more

Great location for a good price. After coming off the Colorado Trail, my shuttle driver recommended the Hand Hotel as historic. It truly was that. The accommodations were rustic and nice. The bathroom and shower were awesome with great amenities. You have to expect that this place is historic, aka old. So the floors are creaky (they claim it is haunted :) ), the walls are thin, and it is a bit musty and dusty. I woke up the next morning with a stopped up nose and congestion. But the location was too good to pass up. The best is the breakfast. I sat next to the chef and kitchen worker. They make an amazing breakfast that is super well thought out. You look over the Blue River with bald eagles in view. That made it un-regrettable. read more

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We went into the retail shop in the hotel this morning. The woman who helped us was lovely, helpful and very welcoming.

Love this place but it's going downhill. It's up for sale so the employees have an attitude. The worst is Sally she's rude at best. The price is right but not worth what you get. read more

A happy surprise when we spent an unexpected night in Fairplay. Host Mike has worked to offer an authentic 1930s ambience with modern conveniences. The fireplace and sitting room was a cozy place to meet other travelers and the room and en-suite bath were clean and tidy. The sun room at the back of the lobby level gives a splendid panorama over the canyon and we will be back in summer to revisit the views and hospitality. Breakfast buffet was complete with fresh omelets, fruit, yogurt and pastries. Good strong coffee. Thanks for a memorable stay and we will be back. read more

I don't know what the people are complaining about! This is a quaint B&B, built in the 1920's (couldn't find an exact date) with beautiful views, cute rooms (each with its own bathroom which is virtually unheard of for B&B's!!) and a wonderful breakfast. The rooms are smaller than a regular hotel, the walls are thin, and the building creaks- DUH! The building is 100 years old... I'm not that old and parts of me creak and groan these days. Mike is super friendly, shared info on gold panning and a rhubarb cake recipe from the 1800's with us. They are pet friendly, the room and bathroom was clean, and the other guests ranged from almost invisible to as colorful as a crazy quilt. If you are adventurous, enjoy the unique and historic, and love good food- especially rhubarb- the Hand Hotel is perfect. If you want a McHotel, don't waste your money or their time... Oh, and check out is 10:00 but the website says 11:00... read more

The Hand Hotel - Gold panning in Fairplay. - Hotels Near Me - Fairplay, Colorado

What a quaint and lovely place to stay in Fairplay! My group was looking to get a head start on the DeCaLiBron from Kite Lake, and the Hand Hotel was perfect. Our kids loved the bunk bed room and the location was perfect, with plenty of dinner options. Thanks for an awesome stay. read more

Its a helluva climb up to the Hand Hotel in Fairplay, CO, at 9,896 feet but once you reach the wood plank sidewalks near the entrance you'll know it was definitely worth the effort. I stayed there one night during a bike trip from Albuquerque to Denver and hands down it was the most hospitable place to stay along the route. Authentic, all the essentials - but not over the top. You can really appreciate the Western feel and history of the place. Understanding the appetites of cyclists, there are always munchies in the parlor and there are gorgeous views from every angle. If you find commerce(ie the town that is Breckenridge ~ 20 miles away) unappealing and want to take in the beauty, simplicity, and history of the Rockies, this is the place to hang. read more

The Hand Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Fairplay, Colorado

Pickings are slim in South Park. For this, The Hand Hotel is okay with me. Pluses: close enough to Breckenridge, it's a way to save money if you're willing to drive over Hoosier Pass. The staff is super friendly. The price is fair, though probably higher-end as far as Fairplay goes. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast is extensive enough to suite most tastes. There's a great sun room in the back of the dining hall over looking a small lake and distant mountain view. There's also a few handsome and charming resident doggies. I do like historic and old places. However, the Hand Hotel is in need of a little TLC as it's borderline dingy. The main room in the entrance smells a touch musty and the rooms could use a little updating. That's my main gripe. I'd probably go back and use this location as my fallback lodging. read more

We reserved two rooms during the winter time. We wanted to save money by staying in FairPlay as opposed to Breck. I would give this hotel 1 star, except we were reimbursed for both of our rooms the full amount. When my family and myself talk about this room, we laugh, because we stayed at such nice place the night before, and then we had this disaster of a night. It wasn't terrible though, we think everything that happened was pretty funny - granted we bought alcohol. So here's the review : We were the only ones that had rooms that night, the rooms he had picked for us were okay, except one of them which had dog shit on the bed (yes i'm serious, a pile right on the bed). We politely declined that room and chose different rooms. The rooms are good, the bed was comfortable, my only complaint about the room itself is that it was really dusty / musty and my allergies were absolutely terrible. When we woke up in the morning we we're cold, the showers had no hot water - the heat went out in the middle of the night. The "homemade" breakfast items were obviously left overs that were cooked who knows how long ago. Because I have a child now, I wouldn't stay at this hotel just for health reasons. And unless you're out of options, I probably won't recommend it to anybody else. Sorry! read more

This hotel is awesome; it will be the only one we will be staying at whenever we are coming back to Fairplay while preparing to build on our land nearby. itw as the first time we stayed at this place (and in Fairplay). It is a quaint country hotel with each room having its own theme. We chose The Miner's and the Rancher's room this time and loved it. Next tim we will choose a room with a different theme. It does not feel like a hotel at all. The morning breakfast is the best I have ever had in a hotel/motel. The people who run this place are the most welcoming and friendly people. Most highly recommended! read more

5 stars. Luxury? Not really. Mints on the pillows? Nope. But the experience is 5 stars all the way. Each room is uniquely decorated, and charming as can be. Sure, you can hear the floor squeaking when somebody walks down the hallway nearby, but you're here for the environment, not a plush Hilton. We visited here around Halloween. The staff REALLY deck this place out to the max for the season. And there are plenty of taxidermy goodies to gore up, so it's extra awesome. There was also a writer's group here during our visit, so the group around the community fire at night was quiet, and scribbling away, but the owner of the hotel treated us to beer and some snacks from the writer's special dinner they had going for them. We felt like we were a part of the crew, or at least not a bother. The staff were incredibly friendly, from booking the room, to helping us during our stay. We love it here, and we'll be back. read more

Old hotel with themed rooms....clean...staff attentive. Kind of a spooky place...found out history of ghosts...not scared. Can't be pick in Fairplay. Looking forward to our next stay! read more

The wife, kids and I have stayed at this hotel numerous times over the last 6yrs. In fact, we're going again tonight. The hotel is small and quaint, the staff is always inviting. During the winter months you are welcomed by a roaring fire place. Each room is unique and has it's own history. Staying here brings you back to the past. The back part of the lobby over looks the river running through fairplay. Morning breakfast is nothing special but hearty. Highly recommend. read more

We really enjoyed our two night stay here. This is an authentic small town hotel with plenty of character reflective of the region. Each room has a theme based on the old West; ours celebrated famous prostitutes, which made for a good laugh. The beds are firmer than I am used to but if you are tired after a long drive or a day of hiking they are comfortable enough. A very goid continental breakfast with plenty of options is included in the price. read more

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My family and I always stay at the Hand hotel. We live in Broomfield Co. and just go up to get away. The staff is very friendly. Breakfast is very good great selection hot and cold food. With Covid19 going on they are doing breakfast a little different but it was great. We have stayed in almost all the rooms reason being is we often choose the same room because we seem to get visitors in them rooms, If you know what I'm talking about (The friendly ghost). They are also pet friendly.We had several experiences here. The staff is very friendly, Welcoming and caring. Twila and Mike are awesome. We we're told Twila retired we were bummed about it but as we were outside chatting with Mike and other staff members Twila drove by and of course the sweet lady she is she made a U turn just to stop and say hi. We miss you Twila. Our last stay on May 31,2020 we heard the ghost cat over by the lobby restroom. Not our first experience with cat. I thought I was just exhausted but my husband and granddaughter heard it as well. I can sit here and go on and on about our fun Experiences,Visitors(Ghost) and pictures. We also had several ghost experiences and tons of crazy pics of us with friends(Ghost) at the Museum at the end of the block. All I have to say is go stay and I promise you will not regret it. read more

AWESOME hotel! If you are anywhere near Fairplay, do yourself a favor and stay here! The hotel has a really cool rustic feel and is the complete opposite of a Motel 8 or something like that. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and was fantastic as well. (fresh fruit, donuts, cereal, sausage, omlette) It was a truely memorable experience staying there! I would also like mention that while staying there I accidentally left my coat in the closet and the staff was kind enough to package it and ship it back across the country to me PROMPTLY. This is just one example of how this hotel really goes the extra mile to take care of their guests. Good luck getting that kind of service at Motel 8! I look forward to staying here again when I return to CO. read more

The Hand Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Fairplay, Colorado

We stayed at the Hand Hotel / B&B this past weekend and definitely will not be returning. I made our reservations several months ago and booked a queen size bed. We checked in and was told all they had was a room with two (2) double beds. Of course, I requested they correct their error and give us the queen size bed I reserved. They gave us a lame excuse that some event coordinator took the reservations and they couldn't change anything. They were very apathetic with the whole situation. The room was very small and had the two (2) double beds crammed into the room - both beds were literally against a wall. Also, no TV or air conditioning did not help the situation since it is July. It is an old hotel, so be aware the floors are very creaky. Definitely not returning here. read more

First having lived in Park County for nearly 30 years visiting was wonderful relaxing time. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast had many options of breads and fruit. The staff was very pleasant. There are no TV but they have Wi Fi that is good. Rates are set by number of adults in a room. Parking is on street. We plan to return again, most of guests when we were there for 4 nights were returnees. The hotel as adequate hot and cold water. The staff was attentive yet also very knowledgeable on local history and events. read more

Nice hotel, themed rooms; even one with a queen and bunk beds for a family (Outlaw Room). Breakfast good, staff good; no ghosts for us though. read more

This place is such a nice place in a really small town. We passed through as hikers and the hosts were extremely accommodating. The rooms are themed and so cool and welcoming. They make breakfast and offer snacks midday where you can lounge and take in the scenery of mountains and the river below. I'd highly recommend staying here. One of the best, most unique places I've ever stayed! read more

I stayed at the Hand Hotel a few months ago, and I haven't been able to stop thinking/talking about it. Like the other reviews note- this place isn't luxury and pizazz. It is so much better than that. We were welcomed by an inviting staff and a warm fire. Everyone was helpful and genuinely KIND- a big bonus nowadays. We were traveling across CO and were turned down by two hotels because of our Blue Heeler, Eli. We walked in and very hesitantly asked if dogs were allowed. The Hand Hotel inreplied with "we don't just allow them- we love them!" ugh, man. What great customer service. Thank you so much, Hand Hotel. you. See you again soon. read more

The Hand Hotel is such a wonderful hotel, I could stay there for the rest of my life! I stayed in the "Outlaw" room, and the beds are so comfortable and soft, I didn't want to get up in the morning! The decor in the room was tasteful and colorful, and, again, the beds!!! In the morning, we came downstairs for some breakfast, only to be overwhelmed by the many options! There were many kinds of breads and bagels, but also an array of delicious homemade goodies, like casseroles and cheese croissants. In the evening, we wound down by sitting in front of the cozy fire, sipping on tea, and munching on the delicious snacks that were put out for us. Overall, I LOVE THE HAND HOTEL!!! read more

Cozy, comfortable, clean. Charming and caring staff. Copious breakfast. Love this place because it's off the beaten track, a kind of hotel experience that barely exists anymore. It's the opposite of a Holiday Inn. read more

I have stayed here many, many times, and can't say with words how much I love this place. Its very dear to my heart. It's charm and beauty are only surpassed by the people that run this place. I just love them. They are the most welcoming, fascinating, good people. In the evenings, they put out delicious treats to snack on. You can take them down to this glassed in porch area, and stare out at beautiful Colorado sunsets. Each of the rooms is cozy with unique old tyme character. Value wise - you couldn't get any better. Plus -its just a short walk to historic South Park.... an incredible old historic town/museum complete with a Pharmacy stocked with the items sold over 100 years ago. ... and are the ghost stories true? well, I'll leave that to you to find out. Suffice to say - I'll be back to stay here again. read more

We were delighted at every turn- from friendly welcome, to clean room and bathroom, and tasty breakfast. Historic hotel is unique part of history and great B&B. Upper back deck has nice views and good spot for evening wine. Several local good restaurants. Will stay again if in FairPlay. read more

We love the Hand! We first stayed here for a night last summer. We knew that when we can back to Colorado this year, we'd stay longer. Quaint and cozy, the Hand isn't the Four Seasons. But you're in an old mining town, so it's the perfect setting for the small town. The rooms are all decorated differently. Last year we stayed in the Miner room with mining equipment and pictures. This year we stayed in the Nature room. The motif is greens and blues with flowery bedspreads. The best are comfortable and clean. The bathrooms are also nice and clean. The shower is nice and provides plenty of hot water. I love the staff at the Hand. They are super friendly and since the place only has a handful of rooms, the staff will recognize you in the streets about town and will say hello. The provide a nice breakfast and good coffee in the mornings. You can find other hotel guests hanging out and chatting. The atmosphere is such that we made friends with some ladies last year and we were pleased to visit with them again this year. Apparently many of he guests are repeat guests and will stay for an extended time. We love the Hand and can't wait to visit with our friends next year - and we've decided to add a few more days for next year's stay. read more

When weather stranded us in Fairplay during a short vacation I was pretty bummed at the prospect of having to find a hotel in the small outdated town. The Hand Hotel turned out to be the highlight of the trip! The adorable themed rooms and the excellently friendly staff made our stay great. If you are adventurous at all and want an experience outside of the typical chain-hotel stay, give this a try! read more