Golden Nugget Cripple Creek Hotel & Casino
119 N Fifth St, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, Cripple Creek, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Overview
The Golden Nugget Cripple Creek Hotel & Casino is a 3-star hotel and casino property located at 119 N Fifth St in the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado. It combines lodging with an on-site casino, placing guests in the middle of the town's compact casino-and-heritage district. With a public rating of 3.8 from 482 reviews, it is a well-established option among the town's several casino hotels.
Rooms
Guest reviews describe the rooms as clean and comfortable, making the hotel a reliable choice for travelers who prioritize tidy accommodations. As with many casino hotels, some guests have noted that noise from other guests in hallways can be an issue at night, so light sleepers may want to plan accordingly.
Dining & Casino
The hotel operates on-site dining alongside its casino floor, and guest feedback on the food has been mixed, with some praising the variety and easy seating and others reporting slow service and inconsistent food quality. The casino itself is a central feature of the property, consistent with its identity as a hotel-and-casino combination in Cripple Creek's gaming district.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits within easy walking distance of several Cripple Creek attractions, including the Cripple Creek District Museum (397m), the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad (334m), Ice Castles (645m), and the Old Homestead House Museum (492m). Other nearby casinos such as Century Casino & Hotel, Colorado Grande Casino, and Bronco Billy's Casino are all within a short walk, and Home Cafe is just 515m away. Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's best-known landmarks, is about 15km distant for those planning a day trip.
Best for
This hotel best suits casino and gaming enthusiasts, history buffs, and travelers wanting to explore Cripple Creek's walkable mining-heritage district, given its central location near multiple museums, the narrow gauge railroad, and other casinos. It is less suited to guests seeking a quiet retreat, as its casino-hotel format brings late-night activity through the halls.
Travel tips
Because the lobby entrance can be hard to locate from the street, look for building signage near the pillars or ask locally rather than relying on obvious street markers. The hotel is walkable to most in-town attractions like the museums, railroad depot, and neighboring casinos, but visitors coming from outside the town center may find the walk into downtown longer than expected. A car is recommended for visiting Pikes Peak and the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine, both several kilometers away.
What guests say
Guests frequently mention that the rooms are clean and the overall stay pleasant, and some appreciate the variety of dining options and ample seating with no long lines. However, a recurring complaint involves inconsistent food quality and slow service, including reports of overcooked or cold dishes and long waits. Several reviewers also note difficulty finding the lobby entrance due to a lack of clear signage from the street, and nighttime noise from other guests -- common in casino hotels -- has been cited as disrupting sleep.
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