St. Elmo Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (360 reviews)
426 Main Street , Ouray , us
+1 970-325-4951

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Hiking
Bar
Horse riding
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historical charm
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Disappointing breakfast
Service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.21
Some positive notes about helpful staff, but also a significant bad experience with service.
Location
9.25
Excellent location in a historic area, with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are described as comfortable and well-decorated, though mixed experiences noted.
Amenities
8.73
Good amenities mentioned, but some dissatisfaction with breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.19
High price point mentioned, some feel it's not justified by the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Mixed reviews on breakfast and dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.71
Generally positive experience overshadowed by few notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 02:27

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Sauna and Hot Tub: Relax in our sauna and hot tub after a day of exploring the charming Ouray area.

Antique Furnishings: Enjoy a unique stay in rooms adorned with antique furnishings, adding a touch of history to your visit.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from hot springs, Box Canyon Falls, and Ouray Ice Park, adventure is always within reach at St. Elmo Hotel.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of historic elegance and modern amenities at St. Elmo Hotel.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 360 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Kim • couple • us
4
Very disappointed in service.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No one was at the front desk ever, put sign out to get room cleaned no towels no one told us about code. Had to call to check in. When made reservation and had printed we would get breakfast no breakfast overall very disappointed.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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P Mark • family_with_children • us
10
It was great. Brittany was great. We saw our Pals on the Colorado 500 Motorcycle ride.
Pros:

The location was walking distance to all the events we were there for.

Cons:

If I'm being picky, the shower was very tiny and it took some wiggling to get in. But that is all the room they have, so I understand.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Cindi • solo_traveller • us
9
Just fine!
Pros:

Location, historical, cool rooms, hot showers, friendly staff

Cons:

No elevator, but staff assisted with luggage

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The hotel has been beautifully renovated.

Cons:

Table top space in the room was limited.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Martinez • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The Hotel has a lot of history and the room still shows that with furniture and ornaments. They have a Tavern with a good menu but they do not offer breakfast but there are options for coffee pretty close to the Hotel.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
4
Very disappointed and uncomfortable.
Pros:

Location and staying in an historic hotel.

Cons:

There was no breakfast offered, which was one of the reasons I chose this hotel. There were no amenities such as perhaps coffee in the lobby. No television. Construction going on. Chipped paint and wall paper. Love these old hotels, but this was a bit too authentic, felt and smelled old but not in the way we hoped.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • us
7
Good
Pros:

Downtown and quaint setting.

Cons:

The breakfast area was under construction

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • us
9
Enjoyable and relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Breakfast was made to order and was very good. The cook was very engaging, efficient and friendly. The decor and antique furnishings were charming. We loved the overall experience and would do it again.

Cons:

We were there at an unseasonably hot time for this location and the room was a little too warm even with the fans.
One of the tradeoffs when staying at a historic old hotel and no fault of the staff or owners.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kai • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Catelyn • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great bed and breakfast with historical flair and great attentive staff

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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George H • extended_group • pr
8
Very nice but a lot of construction going on that put a damper on the stagy.
Pros:

Very classic, a throwback to anther era!

Cons:

No coffee in the room.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Cluf • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Lovely room, very comfortable

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • us
6
We loved the historic building but found breakfast to be very disappointing.
Pros:

We loved the old building, floral wallpaper and history.

Cons:

For the price paid for our stay, breakfast was meager and disappointing with sliced oranges and grapefruit, white bread, peanut butter, jelly and cereal. It was the worst breakfast offering on our six-day trip in Colorado.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • couple • us
8
See above
Pros:

Old style, big room, mountain type decoration, confortable.
Very nice senior lady at breakfast.
Very good food at the diner.
The location: old mining town lost in mountains!

Cons:

Very expensive: >$700.
1 hour only for breakfast time.
Terrible breakfast, way worse than Holiday Inns…
Very bad welcome by the older guy (owner?) at the diner: didn’t give us menu, nor silverware, nor water until we asked, as he served another table… was it due to our accent?
If you go the the diner DON’T CROSS THE RED LINE ON THE FLOUR!!!

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • us
7
Saint Elmo has an interesting history and adequate accommodations.
Pros:

The hotel has historical significance in the town Ouray, Colorado. It is well located and has a very good restaurant and bar in the lower level of the hotel. The furniture in the room was a mix of 1900 and 1800 style and the room was very comfortable.

Cons:

There is no elevator in the hotel. We had an electric powered cooler that we needed to keep with us. Thankfully, we are able-bodied and could carry everything we needed up the stairs to our room.
We had read reviews that included raving about the breakfast. However, there is no longer a cooked breakfast included with the room right. Rather, it was a very simple “continental“ breakfast. For a hearty breakfast, there are many restaurants nearby that serve such.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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William
8
Pros:

Cool 19th century hotel, right in the middle of town. Walk everywhere. The only complaint I had was the beds. They sag in the middle, which isn't a problem if you're alone. They should probably be platform beds. The hotel was retrofitted with en suite bathrooms, obviously. But everything works! Parking on the street right out front was no problem. Very secure and really pretty.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne
10
Pros:

Everyone at the hotel was helpful and pleasant. The front desk manager, Morgan, was friendly and provided lots of information on restaurants and shopping in the area.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Evette • family
4
Pros:

Small room with no amenities. Rooms were freezing. And the staff was not their until the morning to address issues. Other guests were loud and disrespectful.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Pete • partner
8
Pros:

Everything was great except the bed was very uncomfortable

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee