Hotels Near Gunnison Valley Observatory in Gunnison

Selected this hotel largely on the price and reviews on TripAdvisor. Can't beat the price - and breakfast is included. We rode up a ski lift with a couple staying in Crested Butte (the town) and they almost fell off the chair when I told them what we were paying. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is of an older style but it is clean and well maintained. The rooms are cosy, warm and clean, the bed comfortable, and the shower more than adequate. It's also nice to be able to park your vehicle directly outside the room - makes hauling ski gear into the room very easy. The breakfast is good - couple of hot dishes available, along with cereal, toast, coffee and tea. The Crested Butte ski area (and the town) is approximately a 35 minute drive away.

If you are thinking about booking the Gunnison Inn, don't think any longer. Book it now! This Inn is well maintained, appears to have been recently renovated, is super clean and the staff is attentive. We were in room 120 which was wonderful. The room was fresh, had new finishes and furniture and was very clean. The only recommendation I would offer the hotel is to include a chair or bench in the room containing the shower and commode, simply because it's a large space and it would be nice to put clothing down. There is a hook on the wall but if you are changing it is nice to have a place to lay additional items. The sink is conveniently located outside the shower area so someone can shower while another gets ready for the day. As a person who rates hotels on safety, I give this hotel a 98%. It is well lit, the rooms with drive up outdoor access can also be accessed by an interior corridor door. So, the room has two entrance doors. We did find one window unlocked so check to be sure the windows are locked when you enter the room. The complimentary breakfast was good. It is presented as continental but there are proteins available- yogurt, hard boiled eggs and on our visit, biscuits and gravy. This along with the usual assortment of cereals, fruit and breads/pastries, was more than adequate. Coffee is not available in your room but is plentiful in the breakfast area. I would stay at Gunnison Inn again at a moment's notice. Enjoy your stay!!!

Most excellent motel! The young man, may have been the manager, at the front desk was massively helpful as we were running horribly late. The front foyer is very cool, clean and with character. Not some mass produced building. Rooms were very, very clean, The breakfast was nothing spectacular, but it sure did the trick to get us back on the road. I don't need a $300 motel room, with a bunch of silly little frills that I never use. I want a good solid, clean place to lay my head, get some chow in me and get moving. I will absolutely be back here.