Two Stars -- One for Rachel, One for Surviving the Night…read more Mountain Lodge in Ridgway is what happens when a hotel stops trying. For $249 a night, you get stained tile floors, a water dispenser with a filter that should've been changed presidential administrations ago, and a desk with laminate peeling like it's allergic to effort. The wood laminate flooring had an awkward cut--like something used to be there, but instead of fixing it, they just hoped no one would notice. Spoiler: we noticed. The furnishings? Straight out of a bargain bin at Walmart. The bed offered the full "camping on concrete" experience--I tossed, I turned, and I woke up with a backache that's still lobbying for an Advil sponsorship. To top it off, the entire place feels like it hasn't seen a meaningful update since the late '90s. It was maybe a quarter full, and honestly, that felt generous. Only saving grace was Rachel at check-in--she was friendly, helpful, and deserved better than working the front desk at a hotel this run-down. Unless they gut-renovate soon, this place might be checking itself out for good.

We enjoyed our stay at Mountain Lodge Ridgway. Cute hotel. Close to Ouray and lots of hiking…read more The room was clean. The beds and pillows were cozy. Easy to book and easy to find and check in.

I love this place! I'm never staying anywhere else when I'm in Ridgeway. Friendly and helpful…read moreservice, fabulous food, gorgeous views and cute balconies with the room. Chipeta Lodge, best hotel ever!

I approached the check in desk and gave the clerk my last name. She responded by confirming my…read morefirst name. I asked if we could be assigned to a quiet room (as I had read reviews complaining about the noise). Shea, the clerk, responded she could not reassign the room because I had used Expedia. I told her I don't use Expedia or third party when booking hotels. Her response to me was that I did use Expedia. She continued to argue with me. I even allowed her to review the reservation on my phone and she claimed it was third party. I went to the hotel website and attempted to book another room to prove that the hotel uses webrez. She said Expedia uses webrez. Just unbelievable nasty rudeness from her. Like I was lying. Her tone was so nasty I would score it a 20 out of 10. I asked for the manager and she gave me a card with Andy Stoll's cell number. I called while at the desk, he screens his calls and did not answer. At that point Shea states that she sees where the problem is, that there is another guest with a similar name checking in tonight and they used Expedia. At this point she had already confirmed my first name. She apologized but there was no coming back from the nastiness. It unbelievable that someone in customer service could behave this way. She represents the hotel and should be terminated.

I used their shuttle service for my wedding in Ouray. Very responsive and helpful staff when going…read morethrough all the details for booking. I had lots of questions and scenarios for booking and they were extremely patient/helpful/and responsive. Further, their drivers were very friendly, professional, and safe. I highly recommend!

I used Tellurides for 4 rides while visiting the ice festival in Ouray. If you are staying in…read moreRidgway they are right next to the Ridgway Lodge and Saloon and super convenient to get to Ouray or as an airport shuttle to Montrose. Andy was very accommodating and nice to talk to, he even gave me a ride when I requested last minute. Kevin was also super great and helped me carry work gear from the ice fest as well. Super nice company all around and would recommend them to everyone!

Five days of soaking at Orvis, exploring Ridgway (Colorado Boy Pizza n Brew" & "Lazy Dog Restaurant…read more& Bar"), day trip to Telluride and day trip to Ouray (ice walls, Wiesbaden Vapor Caves). Excellent glam camping experience. Full kitchen in an awesome clubhouse made morning tea and coffee and heating breakfast easy. Clean, well lit facilities. Dark sky area made star gazing breathtaking. Interesting UFO activity. The caretakers were lovely (Hannah and her man). Will visit, again!

First time glamping and we had a great time! Only negative was the road noise but we had a great…read morestay! Clean facilities and all the necessity's. Don't know if I have been in a cleaner restroom. Bed was so comfortable as well!

Pretty Much everything went well here... it's super cozy, comfy beds and looks like they've put a…read morelot TLC into the space recently. Inn Keepers were onsite and super friendly. I'm staying here every time I'm in the area.

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about the Adobe Inn!! We did a full buyout for our wedding…read moreweekend, and several of our closest friends stayed there. We also hosted our wedding after party at the Adobe, and it could not have been more perfect. Seth and Hunter went above and beyond the entire weekend. They were always there, ready and willing to do absolutely anything we needed, and made us and all of our guests feel so taken care of. Having so many of our best friends all staying together in one place made the weekend even more special, and the after party was SO much fun. The Adobe Inn became such a special part of our wedding weekend, and we are incredibly grateful to Seth and Hunter for everything they did to make it unforgettable. If you are getting married in the area or looking for a place to bring a group together, I cannot recommend doing a buyout here enough. Truly the BEST experience and the BEST people!!

This hotel was built "on the cheap" with some serious problems:…read more 1) No staff on site to help with problems. We had to loan our phone to another guest who got locked out of her room. 2) Paper thin walls allow normal conversations in the adjoining rooms to be heard while trying to turn in early to get a good nights sleep (not at this place) 3) Loft has a dangerously steep ladder, and requires the climber to bend over sideways at the top of the ladder to roll onto the loft floor. Another "roll off onto the ladder" is needed to get down. Perilous for children and elders, especially if they need to get up at night. Only for agile young people, but still a steep, dangerous ladder unless you are careful. 4) There is a total of 1.5 square feet of shelf space above the bathroom sink, and no shelf space elsewhere in the room. Too bad, because there are not many other places to stay in Ridgeway.

From the owner: Hotel Palomino is a 12-room boutique hotel in the heart of Ridgway, Colorado, thoughtfully designed…read morefor travelers seeking a peaceful, modern stay with Western character. Our contactless check-in makes arrival easy, while stylish rooms, premium bedding, private patios (select rooms), and a welcoming courtyard with a fire pit create a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring. We're ideally located for adventures to Ouray, Telluride, and the San Juan Mountains, with hiking, jeeping, skiing, mountain biking, and hot springs all nearby. Whether you're here for outdoor adventure, a romantic getaway, or simply passing through, Hotel Palomino offers a comfortable, memorable stay with personalized service and attention to detail.

Adventure and beauty at the same time! My wife and I had such a great time on the guided tour we…read morebooked a self-guided tour twice! Julie behind the desk was a treasure, Kevin our tour guide was over-the-top knowledgeable, and Frito the owner was thorough when giving trails he'd recommend we take. Frito also called us post trip to report that we left a nominal item in the jeep and said he'd hold it for us! We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated them all and would highly recommend. Oh yeah, my wife just reminded me that their greeter (Mumford the cat) was the best. - Brian & Jill

Spectacular is all I can say. Julie was very helpful getting us ready to head out. She provided us…read morea couple of maps and even a recommendation for our 48th anniversary dinner. The Jeep Rubicon we rented was just what we needed to get around. We headed out to Yankee Boy basin on the evening we received the Jeep. Then we headed out in the morning and went up Old Ophir pass on the way to Telluride. Very beautiful! Then after lunch we headed up corkscrew gulch up to Lake Como and Las Animas on down to Silverton. Not for the faint of heart! So much fun!!

A group of 8 ladies/friends did a hut to hut trip from 9/ - 9/29/25. We booked a year in advance…read moreas the hut system is very popular and you might not get the dates you want if you have a large group and want specific dates. We had an easy time booking. Everyone must sign the liability waiver prior to the trip. They are very clear in communication throughout. Once you are booked they send all the information including "hikers bible" out to you, maps and other information. They do not stock the hiker huts. They are clean. They have pots/pans/dishes etc. All of that is explained on the website and in the information that they send you. You are expected to bring your own food. They also supply a sleeping bag for you during specific months. Of course you could choose to bring your own as well. There are wood stoves in all of the huts. during summer/fall months you are supposed to go look for dry twigs, sticks and wood out on the property. There are springs or water sources near every hut. There are compostable toilets near each hut as well. Huts are about 4 to 9 miles apart. The only real complain we had about the huts were that the doors squeak and the screen doors slam. If you are in a group of 8 in the hut and you have folks waking up to go the bathroom in teh middle of the night it can get a little loud. They are VERY clear that you will meet their driver for the shuttle at a certain location in ouray at a specific time on the first day of your trip. There is not an extra charge for this. They drive you about 50 minutes to the start of the trip. The driver will answer any of your questions you have as well while you are on your drive. However, any questions that were asked by our group over the year we had before our trip were answered in a timely manner. They provided maps and gpx maps that you could download into your phone and also a detailed description of the route in the hikers bible as well. We had no difficulty with route finding. There is not really a lot of other hiking to do once you get to your hut for the day so just slow down and take it all in. The fall colors were stunning. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our time on the trail and in the huts. Would highly recommend.

We had an incredible experience in July 2025, hiking the gorgeous Sneffels Travers San Juan Huts,…read morehut to hut system! The huts were cozy, clean, and perfectly located in the stunning Colorado backcountry. Everything was thoughtfully set up, making the trip both adventurous and comfortable. The scenery was unforgettable, and the logistics were seamless from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to hike without needing to carry all your gear. You hike Sneffels Traverse in the San Juan Mountain's backcountry, they maintain trails and ensure the huts are clean, well-supplied and ready for you! Their customer service and attention to detail unsurpassed!

Was referred to the SJMG's by Claire Knutson of Ouray KOA…read more.. 2 other friends and I were greeted by Patrick for our first Via Ferrata. He helped us gear up, grant us a practice run, and was super knowledgeable about the terrain and history behind Via Ferrata. I was also reppin LEAGUE ONE VOLLEYBALL (LOVB), and this turned out to be one of the best adventures I have ever experienced. So much so, I ordered climbing gear and plan many more trips ahead! An emphatic thank you SJMG's for an unforgettable bucket list moment, and for fueling the inspiration to climb!

Guides are nice, but uninterested in doing their job. I paid for four hours and got two, because…read morethe early for some reason. No one really seemed to know what was going on or how long their clinics were supposed to last and things kept changing. So they stuck me in another clinic, but it wasn't a climbing clinic, which is what I had paid for and wanted. One of the guides could've belayed me, but chose instead to stand around and watch the other Guide give the lesson on anchors. I would not use this company again for anything.