Cripple Creek, CO Hotels
- The town of Cripple Creek in Teller County is situated near the base of Pikes Peak in the Colorado Rockies. Rich in history, Cripple Creek is a former gold mining camp and received National Historic Landmark status in 1961. It offers visitors picturesque scenery and several local tours and attractions, dining, shopping and gaming. As a historic town that regularly attracts visitors, Cripple Creek has a variety of lodging choices.
- Hotel St. Nicholas is named for the hospital that once occupied the same building during the Gold Rush era. It has since been completely renovated into a luxurious 15-room bed and breakfast inn. Each guestroom includes its own specific features, with spectacular views, enclosed balconies and cozy sitting rooms. All rooms include free wireless Internet access, an in-room coffee maker, telephone, private bathroom, cable television and daily maid service. The hotel has a rooftop jacuzzi and a dry sauna. The main floor of the hotel features the Boiler Room Tavern, which is a full bar featuring live music. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast. Other amenities include a town shuttle that stops at Cripple Creek casinos, fax machine and photocopier.
Hotel St. Nicholas
303 North Third St.
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
719-689-0856
hotelstnicholas.com - Double Eagle Hotel and Casino is in the heart of Cripple Creek's historic district and has 158 guestrooms, which include standard rooms, executive suites and the ultra-luxurious presidential suites. Each room includes a coffee maker, telephone with voice mail, cable television with pay-per-view movies and air conditioning. Double Eagle features free valet parking service and a parking garage, gift shop and 24-hour front hotel desk. There is also a selection of places to dine on the premises. Winfield's Restaurant features fine dining and specializes in steaks and seafood. Lombard's is a casual family restaurant featuring Italian dishes, a dessert bar and buffet menus. Parrot Dice Grill offers burgers, pizzas, soup and snacks, and the coffee shop serves coffee, tea and pastries. Each guest receives a complimentary breakfast buffe.
Double Eagle Hotel and Casino
400-442 East Bennett Ave.
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
800-711-7234
decasino.com - Gold Rush Hotel is on the second floor of Gold Rush Casino and has 13 luxurious guestrooms featuring queen-sized beds with private bathrooms, DirecTV with remote control and free local telephone calls. There is also a complimentary mini-bar in each guestroom and complimentary champagne, coffee and a daily newspaper. The hotel offers senior and AARP discounts but does not allow guests under 21 years of age. The on-site Grapevine Restaurant specializes in hand-cut Angus steak, barbecue pork ribs, crab legs and what it calls the best burger in Cripple Creek.
Gold Rush Hotel and Casino
209 Bennett Ave.
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
800-235-8239
grushcasino.com