Days Inn by Wyndham Carbondale
950 Cowen Dr, Carbondale, CO 81623, Carbondale, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Days Inn by Wyndham Carbondale is an unassuming 2-story budget hotel situated off Highway 82, about 1 mile from central Carbondale, Colorado. Rated 2 stars with a strong 4.1 average from 517 reviews, it offers straightforward, comfortable lodging for travelers exploring the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. Its roadside location makes it a convenient, no-frills base rather than a destination resort.
Rooms
All rooms and suites include en suite bathrooms with both a shower and tub, free WiFi, a TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and a tea and coffeemaker. Select rooms add sitting areas, wet bars, and views of the surrounding mountains or river, giving guests a bit more space or scenery for a modest upgrade over standard rooms.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is included each morning, with guests noting offerings like biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, waffles, yogurt, boiled eggs, and muffins. It's described as a basic but satisfying spread rather than an elaborate hot breakfast, and a diner nearby offers an alternative for guests wanting a heartier meal.
Amenities & Services
The hotel features an indoor pool with a sauna and hot tub, a popular combination among guests for relaxing after a day of hiking or driving. A business center is available on-site, and free parking is offered, including accommodation for large vehicles -- useful for road-trippers, trailers, or trucks. A gas station and car wash next door add practical convenience for guests arriving after long stretches of highway or backroad driving.
Location
Carbondale sits roughly halfway between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, putting the hotel about 30 minutes from Aspen and within easy reach of the Rio Grande Trail (2.7 miles away) and Aspen Valley Land Trust (under 2 miles away). Regional draws further afield include Sunlight Mountain Resort, Ironbridge Golf Club, Crown Mountain Park, and the Glenwood Springs cluster of attractions -- Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Iron Mountain Hot Springs, Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, Glenwood Canyon, and the Hanging Lake and Grizzly Creek trailheads -- all roughly 16-20 km away.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious road-trippers, families, and outdoor-focused travelers who want an affordable, convenient base between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. The indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and free breakfast make it comfortable for families with kids, while easy highway access, large-vehicle parking, and a next-door gas station/car wash suit those on longer driving itineraries through the region's trails and hot springs.
Travel tips
Carbondale is about a 30-minute drive from Aspen, so this hotel works well as a lower-cost alternative for exploring the Roaring Fork Valley without paying Aspen's lodging prices. The Rio Grande Trail is within walking/biking distance (2.7 miles), and a diner and gas station/car wash sit right next door for quick stops. Guests planning to visit Glenwood Springs attractions like the Hot Springs Pool, Caverns Adventure Park, or Hanging Lake Trailhead should expect roughly a 17-20 km drive.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful front desk staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and easy check-in/check-out process. The indoor pool and hot tub are frequently highlighted as a relaxing amenity, and the complimentary continental breakfast (biscuits and gravy, waffles, yogurt, muffins, boiled eggs) is appreciated as simple but adequate. The location, close to Aspen and Glenwood Springs with trails within walking distance, draws repeated praise. A recurring complaint involves noise -- specifically children and parents running in the halls until 9pm and heavy footsteps or activity from neighboring rooms disrupting sleep.
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