Camel’s Garden Hotel: A Telluride Favorite

The Gondola and Camel’s Garden Hotel Backdropped by Telluride’s Majestic Peaks

I love boutique hotels. Our Colorado mountain towns are blessed with a number of them and in Telluride, Camel’s Garden Hotel is one of my favorites. It offers the whole package for assuring a heartwarming stay in our beautiful Victorian town:  great location at the base of the gondola, large, brightly-colored rooms and condos, personalized service and a variety of amenities. The breakfast room is so pleasant and welcoming that you’ll want to hang around for a second cup of coffee. No problem since there are two lifts to chose from (including the gondola) right outside your door. As for après ski or late-night stargazing, guests at Camel’s Garden enjoy the privilege of experiencing one of the best hot tubs in town, one of the best in the West, in fact. Frankly I’d stay here just for the use of the tub which is really more of a small pool from which you can take in killer views.

The Breakfast Room at Camel’s Garden Hotel

Hot Tub with an Awe-Inspiring View

The only thing elusive about Camel’s Garden Hotel is the origin of its name. I’m still digging for the whole story. So far I can tell you that it’s named after Camel’s Garden Road, a trail off of Bear Creek, located up on the mountain behind the hotel. Many different sites in the area derive their names from the native Utes but this one seems to have more of a mining connection. I’ll let you know once I find out for sure!

Camel’s Garden Hotel, Telluride, Colorado, 888-772-2635 and 970-728-9300, www.CamelsGarden.com

Oops! I Almost Forgot

Atmosphere Day Spa, one of my choice spas in Telluride, is located just off Camel’s Garden lobby. You’ll love the soothing atmosphere of this spa, truly an oasis within our dry, Rocky Mountain climate. You’ll also be impressed by the skillful touch of all the estheticians and therapists here, a beautiful bevy of spa girls that pamper locals and visitors alike. Read more about Atmosphere Day Spa and other favorite haunts of mine at Telluride’s Beauty Boutiques.