Pet Friendly Glenwood Springs, CO
Travel With Pets to the Majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains
Jan 24, 2008
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is in the heart of the great Rocky Mountains. The mountain town has long been a destination for health seekers because of the healing benefits of the natural hot springs. Pet friendly hotels welcome the family dog or cat to travel along on vacation.
Glenwood Springs is in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, near the famed ski resort of Aspen. Glenwood Springs became a popular resort toward the end of the 1800's. The resort attracted the elite of society and people with health problems that journeyed to the Rocky Mountain town to use the magical healing springs. The natural hot springs had been a healing area long before the town became a resort, however. The Ute Indians considered the mineral hot springs and the Yampa Steam Caves a sacred place of healing.
Today, Glenwood Springs is distinguished by having the largest hot tub in the world. The hot springs run into the three block long pool of natural water in the center of town.
The Rocky Mountains are a favorite destinations for outdoors sports fans, who enjoy mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. The mountain town with plenty of fresh air and room to enjoy the outdoors is an ideal destination for travelers with dogs and cats.
Hotels that allow animal companion allow travelers to bring their pets on vacation. Following are pet -friendly hotels in Glenwood Springs.
- Hotel ColoradoRomantic, historic hotel was built in 1893, during a thrilling time of history in the American West. No expense was spared in building this resort with a European spa and surfaced into the new land of prosperity. The spa and healing mineral hot spring attracted the wealthy and the ailing. Hotel Colorado has offered. U.S. President's William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt have been guests of the hotel. Hotel Colorado is legendary as the birthplace of the teddy bear. Hotel maids pieced together a toy bear out of scraps of cloth and presented it to President "Teddy" Roosevelt. the bear was dubbed Teddy by daughter, Alyce. The toy and then term became wildly popular and continues to be so. The Legends Trading Company invites guests to see the latest Teddy Bear collectibles. Amenities include La Provence Spa, 24 hour fitness center, Light Circle Spa and Massage . Seasonal ski, bike and rafting shops are on-site. Die at Baron's at Hotel Colorado. The resort is a Smoke Free and Pet Friendly Facility. 1-800-544-3998.
- Quality Inn & Suites On the River. This hotel is located near historic downtown Glenwood Springs. The hotel is next to the Colorado River. Amenities include free wireless high speed Internet access, and free continental breakfast. Pet friendly. A nightly pet fee applies. 1-970-945-5995.
- Ramada Inn & Suites.Hotel features free high speed Internet, fitness center, swimming pool and restaurant. Pet friendly. A $15 daily pet fee applies. 1-970--945-2500.
- Caravan Inn. Family hotel is one mile from the Yampa Spa Vapor Caves and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Springs. Amenities include deluxe continental breakfast, outdoor hot tub, seasonal outdoor pools and free wireless Internet. 1-800-945-5491.
- Silver Spruce Motel. Swiss mountain chalet style motel. Pet friendly. 1-800-523-4742.
The information in this article was obtained via the hotel websites and over the telephone. Hotel policies are subject to change without notice. Contact the hotels for additional information and to make advance reservations.
For more Colorado travel, read: Pet Friendly Hotels in Winter Park, CO and Vail, Colorado.
