Hampton Inn & Suites Salida
785 US-50, Salida, CO 81201, Salida, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Hampton Inn & Suites Salida is a modern 3-star hotel located at 785 US-50 in Salida, Colorado, in the heart of the Arkansas River valley. It sits about 0.8 miles from the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center and roughly 20.9 miles from the Monarch Mountain ski area, making it a convenient base for both town exploration and mountain outings. With a 4.1 rating from 407 reviews, it is well regarded as a comfortable, reasonably priced option in the area.
Rooms
All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, along with a distinctive setup of both a full desk and a lap desk for guests who want to work from the bed. Suites add a pull-out sofa, giving extra flexibility for families or groups needing more sleeping space. Guest feedback highlights the rooms as clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out in terms of decor and space allocation.
Dining
The hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast each morning, with a weekday grab-and-go breakfast bag option for guests heading out early. Reviewers specifically call out the morning bacon and the overall breakfast quality as a highlight of the stay.
Amenities & Services
On-site facilities include an exercise room and a heated indoor pool, useful for year-round recreation regardless of mountain weather. For travelers combining business with leisure, there is also a meeting room and a business center, plus free parking for all guests.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel is close to a cluster of outdoor and cultural attractions, including the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Riverside Park, the Salida Museum, and the Scout River Surf Wave, all within roughly a mile. Alpine Park, Greater Arkansas River Nature area, Tenderfoot Hill, and Loyal Duke's Dog Park are also within easy reach, while Captain Zipline, Methodist Mountain, and Poncha Pass are further afield for those wanting a day trip into the surrounding wilderness.
Best for
This hotel suits outdoor-minded travelers and river enthusiasts, given its proximity to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Riverside Park, and the Scout River Surf Wave, as well as skiers heading to Monarch Mountain about 21 miles away. It also works well for families thanks to suite pull-out sofas, the indoor pool, and easy walking access to Riverside Park and the Salida Museum, and for business travelers who need the on-site meeting room and business center.
Travel tips
Book a room with a pull-out sofa suite if traveling with extra guests, and take advantage of the weekday grab-and-go breakfast bag if you're heading out early to Monarch Mountain or the river. Many attractions, including Riverside Park, the Salida Museum, and the Greater Arkansas River Nature area, are within about a mile and walkable, while Monarch Mountain and Poncha Pass require a car for the roughly 20+ mile drive.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the helpful, friendly staff and the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The complimentary hot breakfast, especially the bacon, is repeatedly mentioned as a strong point, along with the room decor and space allocation. The hotel's location is also frequently cited as a plus. A recurring complaint involves housekeeping frequency being limited to every other day, with at least one guest noting a bathroom shower leak that caused water to pool on the floor.
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