The highest rates here, sometimes dramatically higher, are in summer. For help in finding accommodations, call the Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (tel. 800/443-7837; www.estesparkcvb.com). National chains here include Best Western Silver Saddle, 1260 Big Thompson Ave. (U.S. 34), Estes Park, CO 80517 (tel. 800/WESTERN or 970/586-4476), with rates of $99 to $199 double from June to mid-September, $79 to $149 double during the rest of the year; Super 8, 1040 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (tel. 800/800-8000 or 970/586-5338), charging $89 to $120 double in summer, $50 to $99 double during the rest of the year; and Travelodge, 1220 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (tel. 800/578-7878 or 970/586-4421), charging $109 to $220 double in summer, $69 to $107 double during the rest of the year.
Although many lodging facilities in the Estes Park area do not have air-conditioning, it is seldom needed at this elevation. Unless otherwise noted, pets are not permitted. Taxes add 7.7% to hotel bills.
Moderate & Inexpensive -- In addition to the properties discussed here, we also like the All Budget Inn & Mountain View Suites, 945 Moraine Ave. (tel. 800/628-3438 or 970/586-3485; www.allbudgetinn.com), with doubles for $89 to $130 in summer and suites and condos for $140 to $250; and Saddle & Surrey Motel, 1341 S. St. Vrain Ave. (tel. 970/586-3326), with queen rooms for $80 and with kitchenettes for $145 in summer. In an attractive stucco building downtown, the Estes Park Hostel, 211 Cleave St. (tel. 877/213-0549 or 970/586-3149; www.estesparkhostel.com), rents bunks for $24 and private rooms for $55 There are also cabins and cottages available at the Estes Park Campground.
