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Alps Boulder Canyon Inn Luxurious Lounging, Distinctive Luxury Article Jules Marie | Photography Provided
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ravel no further than scenic Boulder Canyon for an indulgent getaway at the award-winning and luxurious boutique bed and breakfast loved by many—the historic Alps Boulder Canyon Inn. The Alps Boulder Canyon Inn’s 12 distinctive guest rooms offer pillow top beds with plush 600 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton linens, down comforters and pillows, Mission-style furnishings and fireplaces. Many guest rooms have whirlpools or antique clawfoot bathtubs with L’Occitane bath amenities. Several rooms boast private balconies or French doors opening to a mountainside patio. And oh, those tasty bedside chocolates made by Godiva are divine. The day begins with delicious homemade scones and lemon curd, fresh-squeezed juice and Silver Canyon Coffee along with the chef’s special hot breakfast. Homemade cookies and
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tea are served in the afternoon and if you’ve still got room for dessert, word is their authentic key lime pie is the best ever. A knowledgeable concierge can arrange a multitude of adventures, entertainment or spa treatments and complete digital services are available in the well-appointed business center. This former stage stop along the famous Switzerland Trail Railroad is at the confluence of Boulder Creek and Four Mile Creek and is one of the few remaining remnants of this historic late 1800s mining community. The property was completely remodeled in 1905 and renamed the Alps Hotel and Resort, and the original liquor license was signed by Teddy Roosevelt. A recent massive restoration project has allowed current owners John and Jeannie Vanderhart to maintain the historic richness of the Alps Boulder Canyon Inn. They’ve received countless awards and accolades for
their hospitality, luxurious guest rooms, architectural style and restorations. The mountain canyon setting is an elegant venue for special events and once hosted the New York Times prestigious “Wedding of the Year” in 2004. And, the Alps has been the backdrop for Lands’ End ads, Entertainment Tonight News and even Warren Miller Films. Visit the Alps Boulder Canyon Inn’s stunning gardens particularly in the spring and summer when they play host to hundreds of hummingbirds that adopt the beautiful gardens as their home. Alps Boulder Canyon Inn
38619 Boulder Canyon Drive Boulder, CO 80302 303.444.5445 Email: info@alpsinn.com