Boulder Twin Lakes Inn

The charming hotel is located in a quiet, attractive residential neighborhood. Housed in a former elementary school, it still features the castle‐style staircase that children love. On the second floor you’ll find a fully equipped communal kitchen, making it easy for guests to prepare their own meals. The guest rooms are clean and tidy, each furnished with a small table and two chairs—perfect for reading or enjoying tea.

We travel a lot for busines. This facility was hands down in our top places we've stayed. Quiet, clean and the young gentleman at the front desk was outstanding!!! He was professional, well mannered and friendly. He was knowledgeable about places to eat and things to do in the area. I would definitely say that he went above and beyond what is expected. They even reached out after we left to let us know that we had accidentally left l something in our room. We will most definitely be visiting/staying here again. Thank you so much for taking care of us.

My room was immaculately clean and the king-size bed was extremely comfortable. Lots of windows, so there was plenty of natural light during the day. More than enough lighting in the evening. Cleaning crew was great. Special shout-out to Anit at thecfront desk -- he was incredibly friendly and helpful. This is not s lux hotel; it's a quiet and comfortable inn, offering nice rooms at a very affordable price. I was in Boulder for a week, and the inn served my needs perfectly. I'll be back.

I stayed here for a long weekend to participate in the local 70.3 Boulder Ironman. I was so happy I chose this hotel; it was reasonably priced, very close to the race site and in a quiet neighborhood attached to a beautiful walkway / trail system, and the staff was incredibly kind! The rooms were simple but had everything you could need, including a microwave and fridge, parking was easy, AC was great, and the location was quiet. I would definitely stay here again when in town.

I stayed for about three weeks and I enjoyed it a lot. A very chill and relaxed place. The room was a great size for such a long stay. Having a community kitchen is a plus for sure. Staff always welcomes you back or says goodbye when you leave. Easy check-in and check-out. Definitely recommend, perfect for long-terms stays.

We absolutely loved our stay! There is outstanding customer service and welcoming at this motel. We were so impressed with the young people operating this motel and the way they dealt with their customers! It is situated in a beautiful location, just adjacent to a large green space for the neighborhood, offering playground, walking paths, green space. We will definitely return again!

The staff are the kindest, most attentive people that genuinely care about their guests. I feel confident that when their renovation is complete, that this hotel will increase in ratings. It’s a bit off the beaten path from downtown Boulder, but the price reflects the location.

This little hotel is awesome! We had a great stay. Super friendly staff, large comfortable rooms. It was all we needed! We will definitely be staying here again next year.

We were in Boulder for Parent's Weekend and were a little surprised the hotel was so far off the beaten path but were really happy to be in a quiet area surrounded by trails and a nice neighborhood. The hotel employees were very nice and the room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. This place isn't fancy but everything was perfect for what we needed during this busy weekend with our college kid. I will definitely stay again, especially if I'll be visiting longer as there's a ton of storage in the room for clothes/skis and a kitchen if I want to cook for myself.

This was a difficult review to write. The owners of the Inn are very nice and accommodating. There is not anything they won't do to make their guest happy. Unfortunately, there are many things that they have to overcome. The property looks old. There are no elevators. So, if you are disabled you need a room on the first floor. The rooms are dated. They could use an update. Everything works. It's just kind of drab. The owners are the reason I would come back, not the property itself.

This boutique hotel was far away from most of the Boulder crowd, but the price was worth it -- about half that of the competitors in Boulder. The room was very clean and well-stocked, a little dated but very doable. The "breakfast" left a little to be desired -- mainly carbs -- but if one wanted a "continental breakfast" it was adequate. The floors were tile, and the floor was quite cold early in the morning (in March), so bring your slippers if you have a tendency to be bothered by cold on your feet. Otherwise, the personnel were pleasant and overall a good experience. I would definitely consider it again.

Great price, spacious room, and friendly staff are the main reasons for my favorable review. We were looking for a cheap place to stay with a hot tub. The price was too good to be true, so I did not have high expectations. I was surprised how spacious our room was. The facilities is also extremely quiet; I barely every saw anyone in the lobby unless it was breakfast time. The continental breakfast wasn't anything special. Not hot foods were provided. But I am satisfied with the foods that were provided such as fruit, yogurt, toast, muffins, cinnamon rolls, hard boiled eggs, coffee, and juice. I would highly recommend Boulder Twin Lakes Inn for anyone on a budget that only needs to basic accommodations. The hot tub is a huge plus.

Boulder Twin Lakes Inn charges extra fees post-stay, which is unethical and ridiculous. I would stray far away from such a business. Be forewarned! I made a Booking.com reservation. I looked for a motel for my wife and me for the night. I filtered by pet-friendly motels and Boulder Twin Lakes Inn came up. It gave me a price of $86.95 for 2 guests. When I got to the motel, nobody was on duty, strange I thought. There was a sign on the reception desk saying to call a number, which I did. Some guy answered and I said I had a reservation. The guy said to reach behind the counter and pull the envelope with the number 108 on it. There was no such envelope. I said the was an envelope with 109 on it. He said that was fine and told me my room key was in it. We both hung up the phone. Nothing else was asked of me about my check-in. I hung up the phone and went to my room. The next morning, I'm walking out the door and the dude says to me as I walk by the front counter, "You have to pay for your pets." I said, "What?" He said, "I need to charge you for your pets." I told him it's bullshit to tell me of a charge after I purchase a service and walked out. Sure enough, the jerk charged my credit card a second time the day after my stay for another $20. It's beyond unethical to check into a motel and be given a firm price ahead of a stay, then to stay and be charge extra fees after your stay. If I trashed the place, I can understand, but I was not told of such a charge ahead of time, so I call bullshit. If the guy was minding the counter when I came into the motel and told me of the dollar amount of the pet charge ahead of my stay, I would have gone to another motel where they don't charge such a fee, but he did not give me that option. That's his problem, not mine! On top of disputing this charge with my credit card company, the Boulder Twin Lakes Inn gets this review.

A VERY basic accommodation. The furnishings and supplies are outdated and cheap and the maintenance is lacking. However, it was quiet, the staff was friendly and the complimentary breakfast was edible.

Everyone else here, for better or for worse, pretty accurately described the place's decor, food, et cetera. Yeah, mostly true stuff. I was just there for one night, and my funky room was fine. Old stained carpet, but other than that, it wasn't scary to sleep there. It didn't stink. It was clean. It is in a suburb subdivision neighborhood, which I thought was interesting. Just trust the GPS. The staff I encountered was nice, and helpful, pointing me to Avery Brewery for a good meal. Its no national chain and if I really need to get online for work or use my cell phone (*AT&T is a dead zone there), I'd be disappointed. The other guests I saw were almost all either from Japan, or senior citizens. It was quiet enough. To me, it felt like some funky family-owned ski lodges I've stayed in, without being anywhere near a ski resort. I'd probably stay there again for the price and location to where I have to do business in Boulder, but I don't think its a place I'd take my girlfriend if I was planning to go to a nice hotel for vacation days.

Very clean, very large and comfortable room. Bed and pillows were comfortable as well. Innkeeper was nice, informative, and very helpful. I did laundry and had trouble with the washer working, he addressed it right away. Breakfast was average, but area was clean and well stocked. Location was quiet, clean, but without gps would be difficult to find. Overall, we had a comfortable stay, and would stay again when in Boulder!!

I was sceptical when I found Twin Lakes because the price was good and because they actually had availability on a busy weekend. But I made the reservation and am really glad I did! The location is unexpected, tucked back in a residential area. The grounds were nice, quiet and clean. Lots of parking as well. The check-in experience was a first for me...there was a note that said basically "find your envelope in this basket, sign the paper inside then take your key". At first I thought it was odd, but really isn't that all you need? Do you really need someone sitting there all day to do that exact same thing for you? I got over it quickly. The rooms are not high end, and yes the other reviews mentioning general cleanliness are accurate, but I am not the type of guy that stays at the Ritz-Carlton - somehow it just felt homey and welcoming and comfortable. I appreciated the kitchenette, flat-screen and the USB port on the alarm clock so I could easily keep my phone charging at night. If I had any complaint...it is that the halls are really noisy in the morning, and I know that's not the hotel's fault that people slam doors at 6:00am, but every door slam seemed to rattle the entire hallway. I plan to go back and spend another weekend in Boulder soon and will book with Twin Lakes Inn again.

To say this place was abysmal would be generous. I'm trying really hard to think of something positive to say about it but there only thing that comes to mind is that the room was spacious. First know that the word "inn" is very misleading. This is not an inn at all. These are nothing more than converted apartments that were clearly not designed for hotel living. It's also very evident that the current owners have cut every corner, and made as few modifications as possible, to make it even resemble a hotel or inn. There are certain things you need when you travel (i.e. surface space) and certain things you don't (i.e. a dishwasher). There was clearly no thought given to these types of things when the place transitioned from residential to commercial. And these things might not even have been so bad if the place was at least well maintained, but this "inn" is in total disrepair. We checked in to our room to find a partially drank water bottle, outlets that don't work, a non-working hair dryer, flooring coming apart, a toilet paper roll that broke off of the mounting, and giant holes in the wall behind the toilet. The decor, as one reviewer so eloquently put it, was Salvation Army chic with a hint of garage sale leftovers. There were no surfaces to spread out our things because half the room is a kitchenette. In a first floor room you hear every step your upstairs neighbors take. Their "breakfast" is laughable, featuring sliced bread and stale cereal. If that's not enough to deter you from staying here then their after hours check-in procedure should be. Guests who arrive after business hours may help themselves to an envelope left at the front desk, marked with their name and room number. No verification of identity. Nothing. This does not inspire much of a sense of security. If you have a choice between this and a chain hotel, spend a few dollars more and CHOOSE THE CHAIN. For a place like Twin Lakes to charge nightly rates in the same price range as branded hotels is almost insulting. There's just no comparison. Chain hotels all the way for me from now on.

The bed was comfortable and the front desk staff was friendly. That's the good side. The down side is that it seems the owners are cutting serious corners to save money. I'm ok with saving money but I wasn't even able to take a shower this morning because there was no hot water. Not being able to take a hot shower in the morning is a big deal to me. I was looking to stay another night but I'm going to spend a little more and get a place with hot water. The wifi is inconsistent at best which isn't a big deal for me but might be for some. I really don't like giving bad reviews but hopefully the owners will read this and fix the hot water problem. It seems to have been an issue for several years now.

The Twin Lakes Inn is a bit outside of town, but well worth the extra 5 minute drive. Located in a beautiful and quiet residential neighborhood, the inn is just minutes away from some amazing running and hiking trails. Runners will love this place! You also get an excellent view of the mountains, are near the Boulder Reservoir, can take a convenient bus into town, or pop up north to the darling town of niwot. Rooms are cheap, clean, and the staff is friendly and professional.

I don't know why this place isn't getting more stars. It's absolutely charming. It's very quiet, the guy who works at the front desk is helpful and funny, and the rooms have everything you need. My room has a big tv, two queen size beds, a fold-out couch, a work area, a cute kitchen table, microwave, and some basic kitchen utensils. It's getting really chilly in Boulder, so setting the heater on at night worked really great- it didn't get too hot, which is rare for a hotel heater. I haven't explored much around the inn, but it looks beautiful and I see many people walking, biking, and running. I wish I could explore more! This place is definitely a must if you're looking to be close to downtown Boulder (10 minutes) but you want to escape the hustle.

This place is right out of the 70's. The room that my mother and I stayed in was outdated, the door stuck and was difficult to open, the carpet was coming up around the door and the room had a stench to it. The Wi-Fi, as already noted, was terrible because it was not guarded by a password so anyone could use it which was annoying seeing as my mother and I were just passing through and wanted to look up some things online. The air conditioning unit was loud, annoying and outdated as well. On the other hand, the bed was comfortable, however after traveling and being as tired as we were, that is not saying much. Breakfast is included. Hard boiled eggs, cereal, mini pastries, oatmeal and toast. There was also select fruit. Overall, I would not stay there again. It was out of the way and yes, the price is one of the lowest for this touristy town but it definitely could have been better.

Overall, this place was very lovely. It's a quaint, quirky little inn with great accommodations for the price. It's very quiet, which I loved. They even have a bookshelf by the stairs with book ranging from Laura Ingalls Wilder to An Introduction to Modern Optics. It's a little dated, but I found it had everything I needed. This place is not super close to downtown, but I was able to grab a Lyft pretty easily. Uber doesn't seem to have much out here. I'd say this was the only downside for me personally. The staff was great. They even let me grab a few things from the breakfast area after breakfast was over (I was running and didn't get back until after it ended). Very polite and helpful. There are pretty running trails around the Twin Lakes area, and the staff even helped point me in the right direction. Note that the staff might not be around the check in / check out counter, but you can check in by signing a form and leaving it at the front desk / use the key drop when you check out. It was a lovely stay!

One star is generous, owner jacked the rate to $180. night due to high demand for rooms during CU Boulder graduation week. This is a converted office building, not a purpose-built hotel. Dirty carpets, cold shower, dingy and dilapidated furnishings. $50. a night is about what this place is worth. Reminds me of a youth hostel, in which you have no expectations but a clean bed to sleep in. The decor is vintage Salvation Army or garage sale leftovers. Unfortunately we thought it would be OK for 2 nights, but decided it was too much of a dump, checked out early and headed to a Marriott Courtyard at same rate. Then we had a money dispute and had to escalate resolution to our credit card company. Avoid this place unless you are desperate for a room, as we were.

I was looking for an affordable place while I took a weekend course at BCMT, and this was just fine for the money. The bathroom was quite small and the sink was outside in the main room, oddly next to the sink for the "kitchen" (really a mini frig and a microwave along a counter). The bed was fine, but the A/C was quite noisy and took a while to really kick in. The breakfast was mini bagels, fruit, some mini muffins, hard boiled eggs, cereal, and juice. Nothing fancy but fine by me. There is also one computer off the lobby for guest use. I did not use the hot tub but there is one in back. Parking is free. There is a trail behind the hotel, but be warned and take bug spray--I didn't have any any and got a slew of bites (which obviously I do not hold the inn accountable for). It's a little bit outside town, but I would stay there again if I needed an affordable place to stay in the area.

I stayed here once during a work trip and it wasn't too bad...everything in the place was seriously out of date though. I found it not very sanitary that there isn't a sink in the bathroom also which was my biggest complaint. The innkeeper was friendly so that was a plus. I probably wouldn't stay here again unless it was a last resort as I like to stay in hotels that are a bit nicer and newer.

My family has had two experiences with them now. The first, my husband and I had just driven 24 hours straight to get to an interview for him at 9:00. We got to Boulder at 6:30, and found that every place was booked solid. Desperate because he needed to shower and dress we found this gem of a place. After explaining our situation they let us early check in for that night right then. The couple was so nice to us and our small children. Tonight, I called for reservations for tomorrow and because again we have somewhere to be early, they're letting us check in early, since the room is vacant tonight. Anytime we need to stay in Boulder, this will be the first place I call hands down. They've been so accommodating, not something I'm use to finding in the hotels where we normally stay.

If you are looking for the Hilton, this will place will not be for you... but if you are looking for a cost effective, simple but great place to stay then this is the place! It's in a residential neighborhood so there's trails and sidewalks all around the place. The rooms are very simple but have a European feel to them. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen area was nice. The bathroom was very small, but what do you really need a large bathroom for anyway? The rooms weren't super spacious, but again if you plan on going out and exploring then you really won't be spending much time in the room anyway. I'd stay here again!

An eye sore to the rest of the neighborhood. Staff were at times not helpful, unresponsive, and unwelcoming. Even at their low rates, this dated roach coach is not worth the $$ for a 1 night crash pad. The nearby Hampton is a much smarter choice you won't regret.

If you're an endurance athlete in town for a race or training camp, it would be tough to beat this place. I originally found it randomly by searching for a place to stay near the Boulder Reservoir. As we pulled up to the parking lot, I thought "hmmm - interesting location here in the neighborhood... wonder what we got into." Then I walked in, spoke with the owner, learned about the cool history of the place - and I love it. The owners are former olympic runners. The walls are covered with autographed pics of many of the runners from around the world who have stayed there while training in Boulder. They have 2 kitchens so you can prepare whatever food you need pre-race or while training. It's just a couple miles from the Boulder Reservoir and is tucked back in a neighborhood by a park for kids to play on swings or athletes to enjoy some time stretching/core work in the grass. Is it fancy? Oh my word no. If that's what you want, this isn't the place for you. But if you're looking for a great spot where the hosts completely understand your needs as an endurance athlete - or a quiet place for your family to enjoy a get-away, then you can't beat it. I hesitated to write this review because I plan to make this my "go to" spot for races in the future and don't want y'all to fill it up! :-) However, the owners were so nice, I couldn't help but leave some comments. They even found a phone cord we left behind and mailed it to us right away! Runner? Triathlete? Cyclist? Family? This is your place!

I'm writing this from the room with a poor Internet connection. This is frustrating, because I had to work tonight and chose to skip out on one of the many fine restaurants to do just that. My partner has no access to the Internet whatsoever, making this especially irritating. The building looks like a regular town home, and this room looks like a studio apartment. I liked the little basket with envelope and instructions on how to get to my room. On the bad side, the room smells musty. The good--clean bathroom, soft sheets, and a kitchen should you want one. I would never come here again for the price. There are other places out of Boulder (this is a 15-20 minute drive from campus) that are better.

Very good price, cute rooms, quite, breakfast included, and dog friendly on the first floor!!! :)would come back!

I have stayed here twice now and absolutely love it. The prices are reasonable and the rooms are nice. There is also a dog park not far and a walking trail right next to the hotel. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. It is my go to hotel while staying in Boulder.

If you're looking for a classy place, you won't find it here. I can't confirm this for a fact, but the only other "guests" present appeared to be homeless people, placed there by social services. Don't count on any wifi internet. It disconnects every 5 minutes. I was unable to get it at all in my room. I had much work to do, and I wasn't a happy guest, after finding all of this out. I felt extremely uncomfortable and outright embarrassed being asked very personal questions regarding a disability by the mostly absentee manager, a Mr. Neil Armstrong. A malodorous man weighing nearly 400 lbs., in flip-flops, filthy jogging pants, and a dirty undershirt (in 20 degree winter weather) rudely stood in the main corner of the "breakfast area", blocking all other guests' access to the food. Then he spilled the orange juice all over the breakfast bar counter, creating a mess. The owner cleared my full plate from the breakfast area and put it in the hall to to prepare her own food in the hotel guest area, as I turned my back for 10 seconds in an attempt to find any coffee in the empty coffee pots. Definitely not an accommodation for the professional person. The owners are more interested in their awards for their marathon running, than providing customer service, or operating a respectable hotel business. You can stay at a better place, cheaper. I wish I did. I got no work done. Note: e-cigarettes, which emit no smoke, nor odor, nor ashes, nor involve any flames - aren't allowed in your room. And if "arrogant political correctness" got an award, the two pretentious owners would get it. The room telephone was a broken phone literally pulled from the Hilton trash dumpster with Hilton hotel's information blacked out with marker and covered up with stickers. I picked it up and dialed. It only crackled, didn't work. The maid's laundry filled both guest washing machines. I had to use one in a powder room. The room coffee maker kept shorting out, until I feared I might be electrocuted. Decor is from the 1970s. Furniture had broken legs and drawers. Avoid this trash dump entirely.

Horrible. This place is a dump, but charges as if it is a top notch hotel - e.g. the towel rack was broken, the bathtub would not drain after showering, and the hotel had a putrid smell. We complained twice to the "on-duty" manager (when you could find him), and were twice directed to call the owner, who was never on site. The owner ignored our complaints. Stay anywhere but here.

I would never recommend that anyone stay here. We had a terrible experience here and actually had to leave our second night in because we couldn't bear to stay there any longer. First of all, do not expect any customer service. There is no one manning the front desk to greet you upon arrival or help you with anything that may come up during your stay. The place had a very odd smell when you enter. Our room was very outdated. We had very limited hot water from the shower. Both my husband and I felt itchy from sleeping in the bed. We asked for room cleaning service and it never came (that's when we left). We were under the impression that there would be breakfast (and counted on it being there because we had an early morning conference to go to). The breakfast was nothing more than some cereal and some hard mini-bagels and pinwheels (gross!). My husband called to talk to the inn keeper and the owner told him he couldn't come talk to him because he was an hour away. He was argumentative with my husband about our concerns--again, do not expect any customer service. Staying her made our trip extremely stressful. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone!!

Room was clean and spacious and the bed was a certified queen size (we just stayed in a place where the queen size was a small full). The decor is outdated but the prices were very good. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and I enjoyed being outside Boulder.

This is a great place to stay. The prices are super affordable, the rooms are lovely. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Its in a nice residential neighbourhood. The housekeeping staff do a great job of cleaning up the rooms. They are very dedicated to their work. Another great feature is that they have free complimentary breakfast with lots of options. We had a room with a kitchen so if you are interested in cooking while you are there, you can book a room with a kitchen or you can also use the common kitchens that are available. If you want to do the laundry and dont have change, dont worry, they have a change machine in the laundry room. Or you can just ask the staff at the reception and they will get it for you in a jiffy. The kitchens are really good, stocked with all possible cookware you could possibly need. If you have kids, they do have a childrens park too. The allow pets at the inn too. I really felt at home there and if I needed to stay at an inn ever again when i am at Boulder, I wouldnt have to think twice about it - Boulder Twin Lakes Inn is my favorite. It was a home away from home for me.

I would not recommend this place to women traveling alone due to a very aggressive innkeeper named "Neil Armstrong". The room was large, relatively clean, and for the price, it is definitely a place I would recommend if not for a terrifying experience from hotel staff. The hotel had made an error with our booking, and apparently did not enter our stay into the computer. In response, a man dressed in athletic clothing who did not identify himself as hotel staff pounded on our door demanding that he needed to know who was in the room and we needed to open the door immediately. After he continued to make aggressive demands through the door, he eventually identified himself as the "innkeeper". Being a young female I probably should not have opened the door but I did. After walking to the front desk he informed me that he had no idea who I had given my credit card information to, and when I expressed that I was alarmed by that, he backpedaled and said that I had actually spoken with the owner. The "innkeeper" continued to speak aggressively, did not offer an apology for their error, and if I did not have the stomach flu, I would have left immediately. The next morning at checkout, the "innkeeper" was dressed in hotel uniform and was very pleasant. When I brought up how the experience from the night before was unacceptable, he became visibly defensive/tense, and still offered no semblance of an apology. If he leaves I would definitely recommend this hotel.

My boyfriend and I took a last minute detour to Boulder while on a road trip, we needed a place to stay. This one seemed like a pretty cost efficient place compared to the rest of the market....... booked through priceline about a 1/2 hour before we checked in. However when we got there, they hadn't recieved anything from priceline yet. But the guy at the counter was very friendly (maybe a little too chatty, ha) he worked it out for us and got us in a room. The hotel is a bit dated but not gross feeling. There were a few things I think they could have easily fixed up to make the stay a bit nicer... there were knicks in the walls- easy fixes. And the room keys are actual keys, which is fine, but they give them to you as a straight up, singular key. They could throw an $.08 key chain on there so you don't loose it every 15 minutes. And lastly, I hope you like running and baby Jesus, cause your gonna see a lot of both.

I stayed at the Twin Lakes on the first of January and the experience was great. The rooms are very comfortable and large and the staff friendly. It's a nice place to stay if you want to be close enough to the Eldora Ski resort and downtown Boulder. I am recommending this Inn to everybody who wants to have a quality stay on a budget.

I stayed here for a week with a family of 4 earlier this month. The location is in a quiet residential neighborhood with a park in the back utilized by the neighborhood and Twin Lakes is a short walk down the street with great walking trails which was nice. This is also just minutes away from the Celestial Seasonings Factory. There is a small shopping center about 5 min from the location which has a supermarket and a few resteraunts which proved to be very convenient to stock up the mini fridge in the room to save on food costs. The room however only has a microwave and fridge so some of your cooking choices are limited as the upstairs kitchen was off limits to guests during my stay due to the usage by the Japanese running club. Yes the rooms are oddly arranged, the carpet is ready for replacement and the room does not get cleaned during the visit but this was a great value and the room itself was clean upon arrival, offered enough space for everyone over the span of a week including closets and drawers so that all of your stuff can be out of the way and in a nice neighborhood. Due to the fact the room doesn't get cleaned I had to do dishes and make beds on my vacation but my job as mom never gets a vacation when the kids are with me and we are on a budget. Clean towels are available to you at any time in the guest laundry downstairs. The breakfast choices are good for kids since there are multiple cereal options, fruit, yogurts, bagels, etc but it does get monotonous after a week however, again for budget concious people you deal with it. This was perfect for our family since we were sightseeing in both Boulder and Estes Park so it saved us an extra 15 min drive to get to Estes since the hotel is more outside of town.