ABOUT US

Hotel Palomino is owned and operated by long-time hospitality veterans and Ridgway residents, the Young/Ellis’s. They up-cycled a mostly forgotten western building locally known as “trail town”, setting out to offer a fresh hospitality concept with everything the traveler needed, and nothing they didn’t.

The family wanted to give visitors to the region a hotel that was high on design, with a historically relevant western theme, while paring down services that most guests don’t need, or want to pay for. 

Hotel Palomino was conceptualized as a hybrid between a hotel and a vacation rental, offering features like contactless check-in and robust regional guides allowing guests to be less reliant upon hotel staff, while offering comfortable, design-centric accommodations that boutique hotels are known for. 

Maintaining the charming false front facade architecture of the western town exterior was key for owner/designer Merlyn Ellis of The Lodging Lab. She appointed each of the 12 rooms with a western-modern aesthetic, complete with bespoke antiques and artwork from local artist, Bob DeJulio. Learn More

Rave Review Roundup

“We loved staying at Hotel Palomino! Everything from the ease of remote checking in and communication with the friendly staff to their beautiful location(gateway to the San Juan Mountains!) to being pet friendly to the comfort and cleanliness to the fun western decor; it was the perfect stay. We can’t wait to stay here again!”

— Kim

“A great pet friendly stay! The bed was so comfortable and the western decor was a nice touch! The town of Ridgway is walking distance and there is the restaurant Greenwood's next door! Located in a perfect location to explore the San Juan Mountains and go to Telluride or Ouray as well!”

— Mike

“The place is adorable it is cozy and comfortable with country charm. The room has everything needed and clean.The bed was comfortable, and spacious and was able to get much needed rest.Wonderful seating outside by the firepit..Seamless check in and out. Most of all the staff experience was wonderful. The Hotel Palomino is the place to stay in Ridgway.”

— Jody

A SUSTAINABLE STAY

Hotel Palomino’s buildings were up-cycled and restored while maintaining their distinctive old west charm.

We feature energy-efficient, energy star-rated appliances, and filtered water so you can ditch the plastic and refill your water bottle. Sustainable, natural personal care products from Public Goods and antiques have been used throughout our rooms. Guest rooms are cleaned every third day, creating less laundry and lowering water usage.

Our landscaping focuses on Colorado natives where possible and low water drought tolerant plants.