Rooted in the Great American Outdoors, A New Hotel Opens in Estes Park

Complimentary Bikes. | Photo Christian Harder

Trailborn Rocky Mountains celebrated its grand opening in the heart of downtown Estes Park, Colorado on December 1, 2023. It will soon be joined by the Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost. Combined, the hotel and outpost properties feature 86 hotel rooms, a restaurant, bar, café, and two retail markets offering local products and grab-and-go items. The public outdoor gathering spaces include two seasonal swimming pools, patios, porches, and outdoor fire pits to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding Rocky Mountain terrain.

Lobby. | Photo Christian Harder

Setting a high bar for meticulously crafted, unique hotel accommodations and full-service dining, the distinctly authentic facility is situated in the center of one of the most sought-after outdoor destinations. “Trailborn was founded on the belief that life should be an adventure, and we’re making this a reality by creating one-of-a-kind hotels that are a perfect home base for exploring the most extraordinary outdoor destinations,” says Trailborn’s Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Mike Weiss. The hotel experience is tailored to outdoor enthusiasts offering accessibility to nature and every amenity to relax and rejuvenate at the end of the day. 

Exterior. | Photo Christian Harder

The facility’s thoughtful design offers visitors a locally authentic experience. With year-round festivals, there is always something fun to do in the area. Seasonal morning yoga, whiskey tastings, and kids’ wilderness encounters and arts and crafts classes are available at the hotel. Guests may arrange off-site excursions like fly fishing, wildlife photography tours, and snowshoeing all departing from the hotel lobby. Field guides and staff are trained to assist visitors as they plan their stay to get the most of their time in the surrounding outdoors. 

King Guest Room. | Photo Christian Harder

The onsite restaurant, Casa Colina, meaning “house on a hill,” spotlights Mexican American cuisine and an elevated beverage program with cocktails, frozen margaritas, South American wines, and a selection of local and Mexican beer. Non-alcoholic beverages are also a mainstay.  The restaurant sources as many Colorado ingredients as possible, working with local farms and small businesses. Casa Colina is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner.

Trailborn is focused on sustainability and implements environmentally responsible construction practices, green building standards, and sustainable amenities and materials whenever possible. Additionally, Trailborn’s “Keep Extraordinary” initiative reinvests a portion of the proceeds from each reservation made at staytrailborn.com to support local land conservation efforts.

For additional information, or to book hotel reservations, please visit the hotel and outpost website.

Outpost Porch. | Photo Christian Harder