Restyled roadside outpost
A restored 1950s roadside court features a leafy converted-carport sunroom, hanging swing chairs, and a central courtyard with fire pits.
What it’s good at
Notable
Modern rustic rooms blend custom birch frames, Oaxacan textiles, and an airy converted carport sunroom.
Listed
A reimagined 1958 roadside motor court preserving vintage architectural bones alongside refurbished retro Airstream trailers.
Listed
Highway basecamp providing custom adventure guides and partner vouchers to independent cafes in historic downtown Salida.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s a renovation of a 60-year-old structure whose rooms have been redesigned in a minimalist modern-rustic style and a Southwestern accent.
“these days, it’s looking plenty fresh. Located a mile down the road from downtown Salida, Colorado, this boutique hotel reopened in 2016 after a top-to-tail renovation.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along Highway 50, the property is five minutes by car from downtown Salida galleries, craft eateries, and the Arkansas River.
The rooms
Birch platform beds, handwoven Oaxacan textiles, and subway-tiled baths fill the motel rooms, alongside five refurbished vintage Airstream trailers outside.
The hot tub
A cedar and redwood hot tub sits under a wooden pergola, looking out over the gravel courtyard.
How it began
Originally built in 1958 as the Monarch Motor Lodge, this highway waypoint was transformed into a stylish mountain retreat in 2016.
“The 1950s motel has been renovated to hashtagging perfection with cactus welcome mats, Malin+Goetz toiletries, and Airstream trailers.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.