Quietly unwind in the Victorian-style lobby, which features ornate wall paper as well as antique and reproduction furniture. For a livelier atmosphere, step into the sitting room to watch your favorite program on the oversize flat-screen TV. The cozy rooms, some containing unique antiques, feature Victorian-inspired décor. You can walk to shops, restaurants and hiking trails.
Smoke free premises. 10 units. 2 stories (no elevator), interior corridors.
Just s of center on US 550 (Main St). 426 Main St 81427 (PO Box 622).
Parking
on-site and street.
Dining & Entertainment
Bon Ton Restaurant, see separate listing.
Room Amenities
no A/C, no phones, wireless Internet. Some: refrigerators, coffeemakers.
Sports & Recreation
sauna, hot tub, trails.
Terms
2 night minimum stay - seasonal, 7 day cancellation notice.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Wonderful
Based on Ratings from 130 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
8.8
Alicia
Excellent
review category group of friends
09-20-2016
Pros: The breakfast was the best breakfast I have ever had at a hotel. It was hot and we had lots of choices between the yummy blueberry pancakes one morning to the crispy bacon and eggs. Our favorite was the delicious potatoes/ hash browns. The hotel is furnished so beautifully and the location was perfect! Very beautiful hotel.
Cons: The full size bed in the King Suite was very uncomfortable. Also the headboard creaks eveytime you even sit on it or move . Not a pleasant sound. The wifi could be better. It was so slow and didn't work at times. Other guests at the breakfast table said the same thing about the wifi.
3.8
Cindy
Poor
young couple
09-18-2016
Pros:
Cons: The room picture and description was not at all what we got.I reserved a queen room with 2 queen bed stating satellite channels, full screen tv and what we got was not 1 but 2 small bedrooms joined by a tiny bathroom between the rooms.No tv. felt like a childs bedroom in size..Nothing at all of what the picture showed online of what we had reserved . I called the owner and he told me that that is the queen room... and why am I calling and bi...ing at him on Sunday morning. He would not listen to what I had to say and kept cutting me off. He then blamed booking.com for having the inaccurate picture. Yet I went on St. Elmo website in Ouray and the do not have a picture at all of that room on their sight. They have only 3 room pictures to view not each room. I guess its a gamble if you're actually going to get the room you see in the picture. Very expensive room and nothing at all like the picture showed. Cannot believe they blamed booking.com. Then supposed another owner got on and got extremely rude and told me I should never go back there again. I am a normal person, did not yell...could not believe this is their idea of customer service. Never been treated like this before. False advertising at its best there.
10.0
Kieran
Exceptional
young couple
09-18-2016
Pros: Loved the quaintness of this historic B & B! The breakfast spread was amazing with more good/options than one person can handle :)
Cons:
10.0
James
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-18-2016
Pros: This hotel is awesome! Old west charm. You feel as though you've stepped back in time. Located on main street Ouray. Only regret is not spending more time at the hotel. So busy jeeping, riding motorcycles and doing the town. Next time I'll add an extra day just to relax and soak up the St.Elmo experience. Couldn't have been more pleased.
Cons: Not getting to stay longer!!!
10.0
Devin
Exceptional
mature couple
09-16-2016
Pros: Let me see...What did we like? We liked everything. Our room was great. (steam shower) Hotel was lovely. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Location was perfect for Ouray. We will be back and send our friends and family. Thanks , Kimme
Cons: what we didn't like...was leaving.
10.0
Anna
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-15-2016
Pros: The room was just delightful, staff was so friendly.
Cons: Everything is perfect.
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
young couple
09-06-2016
Pros: Homey feel.
Cons: Prefer to have a tv in the room.
10.0
Marnie
Exceptional
mature couple
09-05-2016
Pros: Hotel is centrally-located in Ouray's main street, just a short walk to restaurants, shops and hot springs. Staff were congenial and helpful. We had a pretty, good-sized bedroom with seating area and vintage décor. The hot tub is a nice addition to the hotel facilities, although we used it during the evening so had to walk back around to the main hotel entrance in our swimmies once the rear entrance was locked for the night! Heads-up for Pokémon Go! fans - this hotel is the site of a PokeGym (and also has free Wi-Fi).
Cons: Breakfast room has shared tables, which might not suit everyone.
9.2
Karen
Wonderful
mature couple
08-28-2016
Pros: Loved the friendliness. Wine served every afternoon with Dave! Great location!
Cons: Mattress could have been more comfortable for me. A bit on the hard side.
9.6
Bertil
Exceptional
mature couple
08-23-2016
Pros: The staff was very courtious and helpful. I had left my cell phone earlier at another location and Blake was patient enough to look up the phone # and let me use his phone to call and ask the other place to save it for me. Many thanks, Blake
Cons:
8.8
J
Excellent
mature couple
08-14-2016
Pros: Room was beautiful and Aurora and her brother, who do the breakfasts every morning, make the place! Beautifully appointed building with authentic Victorian feel. Updated, but keeps the original feeling from when it was built at the turn of the last century. Love the old pictures of the building on the walls as well as other appointments. Attached restaurant, the Bon Ton if fabulous!! Get the Beef Wellington or Spaghetti, both wonderful! Most of the people we met at breakfast were so interesting to talk with and it was so fun to hear where everyone was from!
Cons: Manager needs to remain on property, at least until bed time. There is no one there to control things and the last night some guests were very noisy, with their room transom windows above doors wide open. Someone had dripped ice cream across the lobby, which I had to go get a soapy paper towel and clean up. One guy was talking at the top of his lungs, on his phone, in the front entry room when we got back from dinner. Each room needs a TV. One couple kept taking over the TV each night and even when we were settled in trying to watch a Cub's game, the one and only night we got there first, they came in and started making pointed comments about how they wanted to watch the Olympics and we felt so uncomfortable that we gave up and handed over the remote.
Guests need to have access to the refrigerator and the microwave for leftovers. It is so hard when you are traveling to not have things left that need to be kept cold. Many bed and breakfast inns that we have stayed at, have access to these items. Skip the wine hour and allow use of the kitchen or at least those two items please.
9.2
Sarah
Wonderful
mature couple
08-12-2016
Pros: The hotel lobby was absolutely beautiful and the room was spacious and furnished with antiques.
Cons: The wallpaper was extremely busy -dark and very floral which became tiring after a while. The bathroom was not up to the standard of the bedroom
5.8
Terry
Okay
mature couple
08-09-2016
Pros:
Cons: Bed was not comfortable at all. Tiny bathroom. Very low sink. No air conditioning.
10.0
Elaine
Exceptional
family with young children
08-07-2016
Pros: The hotel was wonderful and quaint!! Just beautiful from inside and out!! Our room was extremely cozy and comfortable! The price was just right!!
Cons: Nothing!! It was just perfect!!
8.8
Cvb
Excellent
young couple
08-07-2016
Pros: The place is quite beautiful. Wallpaper is stunning. Breakfast was great. Everyone who worked there was very nice and easy-going. Would recommend heartedly.
Cons:
10.0
Cynthia
Exceptional
mature couple
08-06-2016
Pros: We loved our secluded room at the back of the hotel with easy access to the hot tub. Every window had the loveliest view of either the town or mountains. Our room was extra spacious with the small sit ting area. We also enjoyed being in the heart of Ouray in one of its beautiful historic buildings!
Cons:
6.3
Colorado
Pleasant
mature couple
08-04-2016
Pros: Gorgeous old hotel! Good location.
Cons: No AC, no TV in rooms, internet sketchy. No elevator.
9.6
Kathleen
Exceptional
mature couple
08-03-2016
Pros: Everything was most delightful. The rooms were cozy and the bed comfy. The restroom area was newly remodeled and clean. Cocktail hour was friendly, layed back and fun. Breakfast was Fabulous!!!
Cons: The hallway lights at night were a bit bright, but due to the building nature (older with plenty of windows)...I understand that lighting in the hallways is necessary for safety reasons.
9.2
Ricky
Wonderful
mature couple
08-03-2016
Pros: Breakfast, clean place, comfortable bed, owners real friendly.
Cons:
9.2
Mary
Wonderful
mature couple
08-01-2016
Pros: Enjoyed the location and the fact that there was a restaurant right there. Enjoyed the happy hour and breakfast where we were able to meet other guests. A good variety for breakfast!
Cons: Was hard to fall asleep because of the heat. There was a fan provided but just not enough to cool the room.
10.0
Karen
Exceptional
mature couple
07-31-2016
Pros: The main rooms and bedrooms were beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast included freshly made eggs, bacon and sausage, pancakes, chimichangas, and more. Also has happy hour with complementary wine and beer
Cons: ?
5.8
Bennett
Okay
mature couple
07-29-2016
Pros: It is a very gorgeous place, very victorion, very clean staff were very nice
Cons: No air conditioning, had to carry luggage up stairs, for an older couple this is a little hard! Also we had to pay 401. Dollars for one nights stay b/c I booked for two nights and we had to leave early, so we still was gouged for two nights. Manager said if he couldn't book that room we would have to pay for second night any way, and of course he could'nt book it to his convience, there were only us and another couple there at the time with about six rooms still open, just saying watch how you book this place!!!!
9.2
Dedra
Wonderful
review category group of friends
07-28-2016
Pros: Very friendly staff...owner is a hoot, and his son is such a delight. The woman who cooks the delicious breakfasts is friendly and accommodating. Loved chatting with other guests at breakfast from different parts of the world! The St. Elmo is charming and very Victorian and perfect in its location right in town. I don't think I've ever been in a town more friendly than Ouray!
Cons: Air conditioning would be nice...but we lived!
9.2
Kirk
Wonderful
mature couple
07-26-2016
Pros: Great staff beautiful room good breakfast
Cons: No ac room was on the warm side in the late afternoon early evening
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
review category group of friends
07-26-2016
Pros: Room perfect. Parking adequate. Breakfast was exceptionally good fresh quality food served. Host- friendly but stern runs a quality bed & breakkfast.
Cons: No flexibility with breakfast 8-9 only.
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
mature couple
07-23-2016
Pros: Breakfast was nice. People nice. Rooms were clean.
Cons: The stairs are not senior friendly.
8.8
Phillip
Excellent
young couple
07-13-2016
Pros: The rooms were great and the decor was beautiful. Location was perfect.
Cons: Breakfast hours could have been longer, only had a 1 hour window.
10.0
Happy
Exceptional
family with older children
07-01-2016
Pros: Our mattress was the most comfortable mattress we've ever slept on, the restored hotel is absolutely gorgeous, exceptionally clean and beautiful. We will definitely be coming back in the future!
Cons:
8.3
Leilani
Very Good
family with older children
06-22-2016
Pros: Spacious room, excellent bed, pillows, service, and shower and being available when called after late check-in.
Cons: Entrance door locked upon arrival and no prior notice of how to get into lobby for late check-in even though I called, twice.
10.0
Liz
Exceptional
mature couple
06-21-2016
Pros: Beautifully restored old hotel. Comfortable beds, excellent service. I will definitely stay there every time I go to Ouray I loved being right on Main Street. Walking distance to restaurants and bars and shops.
Cons:
10.0
Craig
Exceptional
mature couple
05-31-2016
Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful
Cons:
10.0
Indrajit
Exceptional
young couple
05-31-2016
Pros: The owners son really helped us with a problematic reservation and got us an out of the world suite with its own patio of mountain views, steam bath. The bed was easily the most comfortable we have slept on.
Cons:
10.0
Peter
Exceptional
mature couple
05-25-2016
Pros: Hotel has lots of character and is in a great location. Owner very nice and accommodating.
Cons:
10.0
Shane
Exceptional
mature couple
05-18-2016
Pros: very personable family and kitchen staff actually cooked our complimentary breakfast and made the coffee. We had face time with the owner for a great glass of wine.
Cons:
10.0
Jeff
Exceptional
mature couple
04-14-2016
Pros: David & his son, Blake, are great hosts! We could not have asked for better service
Cons: I have nothing negative to say about the place or our experience
10.0
Ron
Exceptional
mature couple
03-09-2016
Pros: The hotel staff was superb! Always showing an interest in what we had planned and gave helpful suggestions
Cons: Mattress needs to be replaced.
9.6
Becca
Exceptional
review category group of friends
01-19-2016
Pros: Great sized room! Decorated and layer out very nicely! Yummy breakfast.
Cons: The bathroom door wouldn't close or lock all of the way.
10.0
Frank
Exceptional
solo traveller
01-16-2016
Pros: EXCELLENT STAFF
Cons:
10.0
Alison
Exceptional
review category group of friends
01-12-2016
Pros: Amazing! Such a beautiful place! I loved the hot brekfast, the carefully decorated rooms, the lovely TV lounge, and the hot tub. I couldn't believe what a wonderful deal this was. If k ever have visitors to CO, I will be taking them back to Ouray and the St. Elmo hotel!
Cons: Nothing! Awesome!
10.0
Karen
Exceptional
mature couple
12-29-2015
Pros: I liked the nostalgic feeling of the warm, cozy room. No TV in the room!
Cons: My husband was disappointed that there wasn't a TV in the room to see football scores. Not me!! There was a nice "living room" down the hall with a TV and he never watched it.
9.2
Roland
Wonderful
young couple
10-12-2015
Pros: The St. Elmo Hotel is a wonderful look back into the history of Ouray. From the minute you walk through the front door you are brought back to an old west style mining town inn yet up to date, clean, and comfortable. We had a wonderful 2 night stay Jeeping the beautiful area over to Telluride, Silverton etc. The staff was very friendly and helpful and breakfast was terrific. It was a wonderful reminder of our travels through Europe.
Cons: Everything was wonderful.
9.6
Deb
Exceptional
mature couple
09-16-2015
Pros: It was comfortable and cozy. Nice not to have a television in the room.
Cons:
10.0
Paula
Exceptional
mature couple
09-08-2015
Pros: This hotel is wonderful., beautiful Victorian décor, inside and out., sparkling clean., service amazing, room very comfortable., quiet., and quaint. Our visit was amazing!! A great B&B for sure!!! tks, folks at St. Elmo, Ouray,CO
Cons:
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
young couple
09-05-2015
Pros: St. Elmo was a quaint, peaceful little place. We ended up switching out reservations from a more generic motel and were pleasantly surprised by the character and atmosphere of the bed and breakfast. Loved it!!
Cons:
8.8
Greg
Excellent
mature couple
08-31-2015
Pros: Management, staff and decor was great! Many upgrades in the hotel.
Cons: for the price there should have been daily maid service and a king sized bed.
9.2
Teffera
Wonderful
mature couple
08-30-2015
Pros: It is like coming home- informal Victorian type of setting.
Cons: Should put bottled drinking water in room.
7.9
Kelly
Good
young couple
08-19-2015
Pros: This B&B is charming. It's a house with rooms on the ground and first floor. There is also a breakfast area (the food was OK; eggs were very cold), a sitting area with a TV, and a nice reception area. The decor is very quaint; atmosphere is great. Parking is right outside the hotel on Main Street. The B&B is on the main strip of Ouray, which is filled with quaint shops, restaurants, a brewery, and within walking distance of hiking trails and even the hot springs pool (though we drove there). A lot of nice, older Coloradans stayed there.
Cons: The staff wasn't friendly like you might expect at a B&B. The breakfast was just OK. The room we stayed in had a strange layout with the sink outside the bathroom. The window screens were not tight against the windows, and one of us got attacked by mosquitoes during the night.
8.3
Claudia
Very Good
mature couple
08-17-2015
Pros: The hotel was like a boutique hotel...the older facility was very charming.
Cons: The lighting on the stairway and the second floor made it difficult for my husband to walk safely in the evening hours without assistance.
10.0
Ira
Exceptional
mature couple
08-11-2015
Pros: Owner, Dave, was almost always present to make sure everyone was happy and well taken care of.
Cons:
8.3
Juliana
Very Good
mature couple
08-10-2015
Pros: This is a great little hotel in an absolutely wonderful location. I was so happy that the young man at the front desk carried our bags to our room and gave us great recommendations for dinner that evening. Beautiful hotel in a great town! Loved it!
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