The Outlook Travel Guide
Crested Butte

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Top hotels in The Outlook

The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property
"breakfast/lunch deli/coffee shop below average food"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Elevation Hotel & Spa
"Overall it was okay. The lack of it conditioning is 👎- summer days in Colorado, on the mountain are HOT! Also the lack of ANY food options past 9 PM other than the convenience/ liquor store AND the fact that the pool/hotub close at 10 were 👎"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property

The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees)
"Great place to stay in CB! We rode from the property and the pool and hottub were amazing! Right on the free bus line to get in and out of old town!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Nordic Inn
"The Inn has a large air b&b up the hill that they will rent out single rooms from, so we had a single room in this large house that sleeps 26 people with large common rooms. The room was in need of upkeep and the bed was not as comfortable as I would have liked. The hot tub was clean and fully functional. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Plaza Crested Butte
"This is a well appointed, perfectly located condo. It was wonderful to have covered parking,, convenient restaurant /bar in building and was quiet. Kitchen has base needs covered. Check in and check out was easy. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Where to stay in The Outlook

Mount Crested Butte
The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Mount Crested Butte. A stop by Red Lady Express Lift or West Wall Lift might round out your trip.

Downtown Crested Butte
While visiting Downtown Crested Butte, you might make a stop by sights like Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.

Skyland
If you're spending some time in Skyland, Lake Grant and Crested Butte Nordic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Elk Avenue Historic District
While visiting Elk Avenue Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Crested Butte Mountain Theatre.

Crested Butte South
Crested Butte South might not have many top sights, but Slate River and Lake Grant are two attractions nearby that you can check out.










