The Estes Park Resort

The property was beautiful. In Estes Park, you will find it is where the majestic Rocky Mountains served as a breathtaking backdrop. Each morning, I woke up to the crisp mountain air and the stunning view of snow-capped peaks. The serene atmosphere was perfect for relaxation, and I enjoyed leisurely walks along the trails, exploring the natural beauty surrounding the area. In the evenings, I would sit by the cozy fire by the Ember Restaurant, play games and sharing stories with fellow travelers. The sense of community and the warmth of the people I met made the experience unforgettable, and I left with a heart full of cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of nature.

First thing to note is that this resort is slowly being renovated. The common areas and the restaurant are new, and as of May 2024, a handful of rooms are renovated. Your experience will differ significantly if you are in a new vs old room. This place has mixed reviews so I was worried going into it. I was first put into an old room and it was pretty underwhelming. The layout is odd and the fixtures and furniture are pretty worn and dated. There was loud construction happening in the room immediately next door, so we asked to move. We were offered the chance to pay a small upgrade charge to move into a "modern" room. The difference was night and day. The new room was well laid out (e.g., good access to outlets and storage), very comfortable, looked really nice, and the furniture and fixtures were all new and modern. The catch is it's hard to know whether you're getting a new or old room -- they are listed separately on different sites and I'm not sure that Booking has them delineated. As a side note, their restaurant reopened the week we arrived after a very long time of being closed. The new restaurant was genuinely excellent. We ended up eating there for two dinners and a breakfast during our week-long trip, and we were impressed with basically everything we had. It's a bit pricey now, however. Overall, it's my impression that this used to be just an "ok" place that is slowly trying to turn itself into an upscale resort. So far they seem to be doing that very well.

The food (Embers) was great. We had both breakfast and dinner during our stay and it was awesome (the coffee...not so much)! The location was great. We were able to park our car and walk around during the entire weekend.

I had a corner room with two balconies, and the views from both were spectacular! I enjoyed the views the most during my stay. All of the staff were friendly, but the front desk team was the best! I can't say enough about them. The room was spacious.

The room was very nice & spacious. We liked having a sink in the main room. I really enjoyed sitting on the patio & looking at the lake & mountains. The front desk staff was so friendly. The restaurant & view were amazing!