The Viking Lodge - Downtown Winter Park, Colorado

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Independent
7.4 (102 reviews)
78966 Main Street, Winter Park, Colorado, 80482 , Winter Park , US
1-970-7268885

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Facilities

Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Ski storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed
Poor service responsiveness
No air control in room

Categories

Cleanliness
6.56
The room had issues like an uncomfortable bed and noise from thin walls, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
7.03
Management's absence and unresponsiveness impacted service negatively.
Location
8.57
The location was a positive aspect mentioned in the review.
Room Quality
6.02
The room was uncomfortable and had poor ventilation.
Amenities
7.55
Not explicitly mentioned, rated slightly above average.
Value for Money
8.01
While location is good, the overall room experience did not justify the price.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Not mentioned, thus rated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall sentiment reflects mixed feelings with location being the only redeeming factor.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:04

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at The Viking Lodge - Downtown Winter Park, Colorado.

Exceptional Amenities
Unwind in one of our 21 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, featuring luxurious memory foam beds, cable television, and convenience items like portable fans and blackout drapes.

Recreational Fun
With complimentary bicycle rentals and easy access to the slopes via our free ski shuttle, there's no shortage of outdoor excitement right at your doorstep.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy hassle-free stays with services including express check-out, concierge support, and ski storage, ensuring you have everything you need for a seamless experience.

Experience Winter Park like never before! Book your stay today at The Viking Lodge and make unforgettable memories on the slopes!

Important information:

  • Children 13 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DEN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.56
Service: 7.03
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 6.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Monique
2
Location doesn’t outweigh the room
Pros:

I was scared that us rated 2 stars but that’s being generous! So old and the most uncomfortable and squeaky bed of my life. Paper thin walls. The only thing it had going for it is the location but that’s not enough to get me to come back.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Colin
6
Very hands off.
Pros:

Aside from 4pm-6pm during their very restrictive check in hours, the management was not to be found. They never responded to emailed questions thru this site, they never answered the phone number left at the front desk, and never replied to messages left. Room was super hot, with no screens on windows, and no way to cool down room. (And no response to any of our many requests). Felt like the heat was on in the building somewhere. Manager was helpful in getting our room when we arrived, but no one was ever on site the next 3 days.

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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John • partner
10
Pros:

As adult ski bums, we tried out 4 Winter Park inns under $200/night in this season. Viking Lodge is our favorite and the least expensive. It is an old lodge and exactly what they advertise: a very basic room with private bath and a refrigerator. If you can enjoy an old fashioned ski lodge, this is a perfect place. (If you need glamour and upscale, this is not your place.) The room was very comfortable with lots of extra pillows. There is no breakfast (same as 2 of the other lodges we stayed at), but they have coffee, tea, a microwave and surprise amenities of free snacks and real dishes and silverware for guest use to prep their own breakfast. A great benefit of staying at Viking was the proximity to the ski bus—the pick up is just across from the hotel parking lot, and the drop off is just across the street. All of the shuttle bus lines stop there.

The management (husband and wife) were lovely and took care of our needs. There are a few things that would be nice additions, but not serious shortcomings; more on the level of adding a second towel rack in the bath.

For comparison, the other places we stayed are Gravity Haus (modern decor but not very clean), Valley-Hi (a second favorite for the old wooden hot tub and a barely-adequate breakfast), and the Winter Park Mountain Lodge (great location but a HORRIBLE, run down place that has major safety issues and a COLD hot tub).

If you want a comfortable stay for a reasonable price, we recommend the Viking Lodge.

2025-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Ronald
10
Pros:

Great place

2025-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer
10
Pros:

Great room and great price for a winter stay. Convenient location.

2025-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Clean, basic, quaint decor
Pros:

Clean and met basic needs for a short ski trip. Quaint, rustic ski lodge decor a plus. Be aware it's an old building lacking in some comfort. Even though we had a king bed, it was a small room with a tiny bathroom, and was missing the little amenities common in chain hotels - for example, no in-room microwave and coffee service (though both were available in the lobby area). No box of tissues in the room. No lotion, so if you have dry skin bring your own. No hooks for towels in the bathroom. Toilet paper holder so close to the toilet that it was awkward to use, especially for a larger person. Noisy plumbing when other guests were showering/flushing, and we could hear footsteps from the room above us, as well as voices from nearby rooms. No A/C, which was not a problem in winter obviously, but wouldn't want to chance it in the summer. Lots of ice during a late February stay that made for treacherous trips to and from the car. (Only saw a tiny bit of ice melt applied in one spot during our stay - surprised not to see more attention given to this basic safety issue.) No hot tub - something that other hotels nearby do have , and we found we really missed not being able to soak our tired muscles after a day on the slopes. The biggest plus was the location - right next door to a number of restaurants, and close to the ski area, with bus service right outside.

2025-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Joseph
10
Charming, old-school, independently owned ski hote
Pros:

Could not be more convenient. Free Lift shuttle transit stop just outside the back door in Cooper Square. 10 min shuttle to and from Winter Park resort, every 20 min. Plenty of shopping & restaurants, bakeries, bars etc within 5-10 min walk. I've stayed here 3 times. All the rooms are clean, well-maintained, great Wifi, cable etc. Free coffee/tea, snacks, instant oatmeal etc available in the common area 24 hrs. Owners and front desk staff are friendly, efficient, helpful. Great price!

2025-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Joe
8
Pros:

Nice clean little room, great location. It was snowing and the walkways to the rooms didn't get shoveled, even though managers live on the property. Otherwise nice place

2025-02-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas
6
Pros:

Hotel staff not available at front desk or over the phone

2025-02-01 • via Nuitee
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BRAD
6
Pros:

Small place but conformable for 1. Chair in room was horrible. Liked non key access to room. No breakfast but had coffee

2025-02-01 • via Nuitee
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sonya • family
10
Pros:

Cute and cozy! Great location. Staff very nice!!

2025-01-09 • via Nuitee
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christy
10
Lovely
Pros:

We were so pleasantly surprised with how cute and quaint the property was! Would definitely stay there again. BEST location right in town. It’s def old school:)

2025-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • partner
10
Pros:

What a wonderful family owned ski lodge. Super nice people. Love the sitting room with the big stone fireplace that is always going. Games, piano, record player, free coffee, tea, hot chocolate.

2024-12-18 • via Nuitee
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KK
4
Small, dated, expensive
Pros:

$200 small room with queen bed, old covers, sheets and pillows. Sheet had some kind of small stain on it. Room was far too expensive for what you get.

2024-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Donna • friends
10
Pros:

Very cute place, great amenities and super quiet and comfortable!

2024-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Amelia
2
Pros:

There was no one there to check us in. We called the number in the lobby and it led us to someone who no longer works there so we were never able to check in and had to make other arrangements

2024-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Joseph
10
A gem in Winter Park!
Pros:

Terrific weekend stay! Older, charming, well-appointed, clean, comfortable and quiet room. Tremendously convenient to everything. Wonderful bargain. Front desk folks friendly & helpful. Will definitely book again! Thanks, Viking Lodge!

2024-04-02 • via Nuitee
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JAY
8
Pros:

was a fine stay in an older hotel

2024-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Nick
10
Pros:

Stayed here for a quick ski trip. Loved the location and walking distance to great restaurants.

2024-03-16 • via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

Absolutely adorable lodge! Loved everything about it:)

2024-03-14 • via Nuitee