silkyworm's profile and reviews

The only thing I can remember from this place was the free breakfast in the morning. They have self-serve waffle makers and several other choices to appease your morning appetite. The rooms were nothing special or memorable from any other low-class hotel.

I couldn't have asked for more from the Ritz-Carlton. We held a business meeting in one of their conference rooms and had a dinner outside on their porch. Although the theme was "BBQ in the summer" the items served were still high-class items with buffalo burgers and all the fixings. Everything ran smoothly and since it was a chilly night for the summer, they provided blankets for each guest. They even set up smores around the large outdoor firepit. They know very well how to coordinate a nice meeting and dinner on the patio.

The whole place has the feel of a mountain cabin. Dark wood everywhere including the guest rooms. The bed was soft and I slept very well. Summer prices were pretty reasonable for a 5-star hotel. In the winter, there is a ski lift for Beaver Creek outside just past the patio.

They sell out of non-smoking rooms during the weekdays easily, so you need to make sure you request one from the moment you make your reservation. I stayed in a smoking room and it made me sick overnight from the odor - I only got 3 solid hours of sleep. There are burn marks all over the carpet and bedsheets. Even worse, when I turned on the water to take a hot shower in the morning, it released an even worse odor of stale urine in the tub or on the shower curtain. I felt so gross staying here.

I think if I had a non-smoking room, I would have enjoyed my stay much more. The bed feels springy so I don't call it a quality bed, but for a cheap and long trip, this place is okay. The room configuration is good, I felt like the bed was separate from the rest of the studio and felt cozy. The TV had a DVD player and the kitchenette has everything you need for a long stay. The walls are quite thick and even though I could hear my neighbor's TV in the hall, as soon as I stepped inside my room I couldn't hear it anymore.

One thing I was very disappointed about was the "continental breakfast." All they serve is coffee, tea, whole fruit, and plain bagels. I was at least hoping for some juice, maybe cereal and milk or some danishes, muffins, scones, just something else to add to the line. I guess if you're staying there a while, it might be better just to make your own breakfast in your little kitchenette.