Redstone Inn

We didn’t stay here but Avalanche Ranch staff highly recommended for dinner or breakfast. We stopped for an early breakfast at the Grill. Well, we were not disappointed. We had huevos ranchero and two egg breakfast; both very good. Betty, the waitress, was so friendly; she made our morning!

The breakfast was great, but the room (213) sounded like a helicopter was landing nearby all night. I think we were over the swamp cooler or attic fan. I brought it up to the front desk and she blew me off. I won’t be staying there again, but would definitely stop in for breakfast.

Their Grill was such a nice surprise! Tucked away in the quaint town of Redstone, the farm to table type food they serve is out of this world! Bruce, the bartender, was well versed in the area and his service was impeccable. We even saw him the next day in Carbondale and he yelled out to us. Besides the amazing food, you can’t beat the prices! A must try!

The service in the restaurant is extremely poor, but more than anything, the bartender with the confederate flag tattooed on his arm led us to leave immediately. We will not ever visit this place again, racist symbolism should be left to the dust bin of history.

Every time we have been, the service is terrible and super slow, even when not busy. Food is mediocre. The only good thing about this place is sitting outside having a cold beer in the mountains.

We came to the Redstone Inn after discovering a good deal on Groupon on a long weekend we took for vacation. I am so glad that the fates were with us.
The history of the Inn just makes it a cool place to stay inherently. You should make the time to take the Redstone Castle Tour while you are in town or at least read up on the town before you arrive.
The building and grounds are lovely as you drive up. It is really a beautiful building inside and out. The décor feels really authentic and true to the buildings roots. But is very clean, comfortable and you will definitely feel at home. The bed is comfy and the furniture invites you to unpack and make yourself at home. The bathroom was nothing spectacular but certainly clean, functional and modernized for the age of the building.
We also enjoyed the game room, and a dip in the hot tub before walking around the grounds along a creek. We also spent time in the sitting room with a fire going in the fireplace — very peaceful. The wifi is a bit spotty but it is free, and frankly I liked that as we were trying to unplug and really enjoy some time away.
But most of all the chef is a genius. We ate almost every meal at the grill and it was honestly some of the best food I have ever tasted. Everything we had was phenomenal — you can’t go wrong with the menu.
Every person we encountered from the front desk, to the bartender and waitstaff at the grill were friendly, helpful and genuinely nice to talk to. They were very accommodating and seemed to be happy to be there and I would assume well taken care of.

Beautiful getaway. Awesome. Friendly staff, fun evening. Great dinner in the Grill. Very comfortable bed.

I decided to come here for a weekend getaway for my birthday and this place made it very memorable. The hotel is located in a quaint town with a population of less than 100 people. It was very easy to find, and from the outside you can’t help but just stare and admire the historical and grand aesthetics of the building.
Walking in, I was greeted by friendly staff. Check in was a breeze and the front desk agent answered all my questions and gave me a little info about the things in town. They do offer free wifi, so it seems like they just added that feature as the previous reviewer had mentioned you had to pay. The inside of the building is wonderful, very historic and they’ve maintained the detailing and classic features. As soon as you walk in, you gets this very homey and welcomed feeling.
I stayed in the vintage room with a king bed and bathroom included, everything was perfect; the comfiness of the bed was perfect, if I could stay surrounded by the blankets all day I would.
I ate at the grill, and honestly I wasn’t expecting it to be so damn amazing! I ordered the salmon with quinoa and berry reduction and my boyfriend ordered the prime rib. It was so delectable, we couldn’t get enough of it, it’s like we were eating an overpriced five star restaurant in downtown denver. My bad for assuming it was just going to be okay, I applaud the chef !! … can’t get over that berry reduction, so delish!
I highly suggest exploring the building, there is a game room located in the basement that includes a pool table, ping pong table and foosball. There’s also a salon there if you wanted to get prettied up.
If you’re into historic buildings in a small town setting, I highly suggest redstone. You’ll get a peaceful and memorable stay!

I had the pleasure of visiting this historic in for a surprise weekend getaway. We had no problem finding the Inn and enjoyed touring the coke ovens just within walking distance before we checked in.
The building furnishings and decorations were just fabulous. I really appreciate how hard they have worked to keep the building up while staying true to the period in which it was built. The wallpaper was my favorite.
I was a bit surprised that there was no cell phone service in or around this town. I was also disappointed that each hotel guest had to pay for their own internet, so no Unilocal check-​in for me.
The room was small but comfortable and clean. As noted in other reviews the bathroom was just massive. As this is an older building it came as no surprise that outside/​hallway noises were amplified, which made it a little difficult to sleep (particularly in the early morning). I was also a little cold and found it a bit odd that I could not locate a heater within the room (I didn’t call the front desk to inquire — also the front desk closes I believe by 10PM).
We made reservations for dinner in the dining room but opted to eat in the grill instead. Our waitress was nice but she was unfamiliar with the promotions offered (i.e Groupon) even though we provided her with our voucher. She also underestimated the size of our salads and we ended up ordering way too much food.
The dishes we chose were Elk with mashed potatoes and asparagus which was really good. In particular I felt the elk and asparagus were cooked very well. My dish consisted of the salmon on quinoa. This dish had a very fishy taste and I was elated that my date let me eat whatever I wanted off of his plate. Since we ordered too much food we sadly had to decline dessert — which I was greatly looking forward to.
Breakfast the next morning was awesome. Our waitress Jerrica was super friendly and attentive. I had a ham, onion, green pepper omelet with mozzarella cheese with potatoes and shared a side of sausage gravy on a biscuit. Honestly I had no idea that sausage gravy /​biscuit combo were so delicious. If I am in the area again I will definitely come back for breakfast just for this dish.
Overall we had a great stay and it was fun to be in a new place away from the distractions of phone/​internet.

My sister lives in Glenwood Springs, and I have stopped here with her for lunch a few times.
The building is a historic treasure– well maintained and cute as a button. The dining room is well-​appointed. Service is fantastic.
On my most recent visit Labor Day weekend, the food was tasty as always. With my food sensitivities, however, Redstone Inn was not a good choice for me. I am pretty sure I had a bad reaction to the corn chips in the nachos, as GMO corn gives me a terrible headache.

This is a nice, historic building in a quaint mountain town. I stayed in a «terrace room», which was on the ground floor in the back. Unlike some of the other rooms, this one was pretty big, with a little kitchenette. The size and location of the room were great. However, the room was exceptionally hot at night. There was no air conditioning, which should have been fine, but there was absolutely no way to circulate the air. A ceiling fan would have been nice to help with that. Another small detail was that the faucet in the bathroom needed replacing. If you turned up the water too high, it sprayed everywhere.
I would stay here again, but probably request another room or make sure there is a ceiling fan.

I first visited the Redstone Inn with my parents as a child growing up in Colorado. The vast size of the building and endless hallways in the memory of my youth are gone, but this is a very special place to me in my memories of yesteryear, and the recent visit I paid with my wife.
We acquired a 2-​day hotel and meals package for our visit to Redstone in November.
This is a historic hotel and restaurant nestled in a tiny hamlet in the mountain. The community is very VERY quiet, but the Inn is the focus of the community and was bustling with a bingo night and a fairly crowded tavern when we visited. Redstone Inn is a former dormitory from a mining community that has been converted to a hotel. As is the case with many of the historic properties my wife and I visit, the space needs of people at the turn of the century are vastly different from expectations of the modern era. The rooms are tight but comfortable. Our room also had limited electrical outlets that required taking turns to recharge electrical devices. The hotel accommodations here when coupled with this historical significance and surroundings are more than satisfactory.
The real story here is the restaurant here. A four course meal was included as a part of our package. We’d expected a prix fixe selection of well tried and low cost items, but were allowed to roam the menu to our delight. After the Smoked Trout Dip, Ancient Grains Salad, Filet and Elk Chops my wife and I agreed that this was one of the best meals we’ve had together in our 8 year relationship and travels in big cities and foreign lands.
Redstone is located within a reasonable distance from Carbondale and Glenwood Springs that may bustle more and have more activities to offer. If you are looking for an exceptional respite in beautiful surroundings I would strongly encourage a visit to the Redstone Inn for rest and refreshment. You will be VERY pleased.

We spent a night in the clock tower on our way south. Not a luxury room, nor were we expecting that, but it was a lot of fun. Had both dinner and breakfast there and it was very good. I had a flat iron steak and the fiancé had something else, they were both great. Definitely a fun somewhat off the beaten path place!

Went for Sunday brunch — very disappointing. Was told the only option was the buffet which was very limited, and the food was cold! I think the food might have been ok if it were heated. We were very disappointed when our waitress recommended another group order off of the menu. I wish she would have afforded us that option. The atmosphere is cool– antique hunter cowboy theme. If they offered Mimosas and beefed up their «brunch» it would be an awesome place to go on a Sunday. It’s a shame they don’t put more thought into it.

We stayed two nights via an amazing Groupon deal. The inn is not as big as it looks in the photos. The room was also very small but had a private bath. There were larger rooms available but you have to share a bath. Nope. I get that it is an historic hotel, so I will say 12×10 room is… quaint. The bathroom was actually quite large in comparison. There was a TV with satellite. Ummm… no A/​C and it got HOT in the room at night. We opened the windows the second night but were woken up by the hummingbirds.
So, the first night there, we thought the hummingbirds were adorable. They are NOISY but teeny and cute. The hotel has feeders hanging near the pool. The birds get old quickly, though, especially when trying to rest/​nap/​sleep with your windows open which you have to do to get cool air.
The heated pool and hot tub were a HUGE hit with the kids. It’s all they wanted to do. They are open 10ish to 10ish. I never saw anyone cleaning them and they tended to accumulate pine needles and bugs. The game room is okay. You can get billiards or foosball going or they have board games and cards at the front desk. There is a workout room and bath house, too.
The front desk staff was very nice and very helpful. The restaurant staff was all over the place. We had one crazy waitress who we ended up with twice. She was horrible. She acted annoyed and was a really pushy upseller like trying to convince you that you wanted something after you said no. The hostess acted snooty, too. She was miffed when we asked for a togo box like no one ever did that before. Anyway, the other servers were awesome. It seemed like there was old school staff that had been there forever and were just cranky and then the new, younger hires that were awesome. One even came over to me reading poolside and asked if I needed anything. He psychically knew I needed some white wine. There are only two restaurants in the town and the only one serving breakfast was at the hotel. We did find an ice cream parlor and also drove over to Marble to hit up Slow Groovin’ BBQ (see review).
Ah, and there is no cell service in the town of Redstone or surrounding towns like Marble or the «ghost town» of Crystal. So, be careful hiking and make sure you mark your path. The town of Redstone has a free WIFI that you can get a password to if you are a guest in any of their establishments. The signal is strong near the center of town and gets weaker as you go out but you can get a couple bars strong still at the Redstone Inn.
I would have been disappointed had we paid anything near full price for our stay. For what we paid, 4 stars.

Just spent 2 nights here. Lovely hotel. The staff was exceptional. Always friendly and helpful. We ate both breakfast and dinner in the grill. The food was great! Try the Brie appetizer, the Centennial salad or the Salmon with forest mushroom black and white quinoa all were exceptional.

We ate at the Redstone Inn this weekend. Twice. Stopped in for dinner then returned for breakfast. Had I known more about this place when I booked our rooms (at another establishment), we would have stayed here as well. Next time. Very friendly staff. Good food, reasonably priced. The neat thing about the food is it all has a healthy twist with emphasis on locally grown products. They also work hard to be eco friendly. Very successful all around. If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping in.

Stayed at the Inn and ate several meals in the grill (they also have a more formal restaurant, but the grill serves both a grill menu, as well as the formal menu).
Regarding the lodging: We stayed in the least expensive room with a private bathroom. That is, cheaper rooms share baths, while pricier rooms are larger and/​or have nicer bathrooms. The room was nice at the price, about $ 110/​night.
We enjoyed lounging on the wrap-​around deck after a day of hiking in the area, and the Victorian quaint-​ness.
Regarding the grill: The food seemed reliably good, but not special. Service was friendly. The prices seemed reasonable, especially considering the remote feel of the tiny town.

This is only for the restaurant, however, I think staying in the Inn would be awesome… maybe next time. We stopped here the other day for lunch. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcome. the food was good and the price was reasonable. I enjoyed the calamari and the Fish Tacos. Mmmmmm Fish Tacos!