The Historic Redstone Inn

Our experience as a family with the Redstone Inn goes back to the 1980's when we would often drive up for Sunday dinner. I've also stayed at the Inn before and enjoyed myself immensely. This time I was joined by my two sons for our first family Christmas in over a decade. That alone would have made it wonderful, but there can be no more comfortable, warm, friendly and Christmas-y place in Colorado than the historic Redstone Inn! We had Christmas Eve dinner in the dining room. The food was fantastic... I had the evening's special -- elk medallions in an amazing blueberry sauce, with potatoes au gratin and carrots. One of my sons had the Rib Eye steak and pronounced it perfectly cooked and delicious. We were looking forward to breakfast in The Grill but, we all overslept and didn't make the 10:30 cut-off time. The Grill would be open for lunch shortly, but we needed to check out and move on with our day. Oh, we also enjoyed the most beautiful live dinner music on Christmas Eve. Piano and vocals were courtesy of John Rigger, a legendary valley musician who is also becoming world famous by teaching music teachers around the world how to teach jazz to children. Herbie Hancock has thanked him for that!

Booked a family trip 2 adults, 2 older children. Booked way in advance. Arrived 5 hours early and was greeted with a smile and friendly service letting us know we couldn't check in till about 3-4pm but the pool and restaurant was available to us. We had some lunch and attended the art show and check in. I'm clearly disappointed when they tell me our larger room we booked had been damaged by water and was not dried out yet. I feel the room they gave us was less quality, and smaller(not an upgrade). Our room was so hot(even with a box fan and small open window) We had read to keep the doors closed because of bats, which I understand, so no cross breeze to cool the room down. The hotel has clean bedding and towels, the pool was not cold and clean. Definitely the worst mattress I EVER SLEPT ON. Kept sliding into into the center of the mattress with my husband. Cons: too uncomfortable to sleep because it was so hot and the mattress was very old and worn out. Wish they had upgraded our room since the one I booked was damaged by water. Pros: clean, beautiful property, and friendly service.

Redstone Inn is a beautiful historic inn located in one if the most gorgeous places that you could find! It is quiet and peaceful. Although we were there as a couple, we knew our children would have loved staying as well. We will be back!

Rooms are decent but dated and need extensive upgrading, especially to the bathrooms. Bar/grill restaurant is surprisingly good, thanks to it being a local family run operation. Grounds are delightful with outdoor dining, pool, hottub,and lush tree surroundings. Parking is plentiful and free.