Even though the New Sheridan Hotel has undergone modern updates over the years — think heated bathroom floors and in-room TVs — it has still retained plenty of rustic elegance and classic Victorian style. British designer Nina Campbell infused details like rich upholstery, decorative moldings, crystal chandeliers and archival photos of miners throughout the property and its 26 rooms and suites. Size, view and location ranges from cozy interior rooms to the one-bedroom Ballard Suite.
You certainly won’t go hungry or thirsty at the New Sheridan, either. Sure, you can sip on complimentary coffee and tea every morning, but a steaming latte paired with a Denver omelette in the Parlor is an even better way to start the day. The space is an extension of the Chop House Restaurant, an acclaimed steakhouse that’s a can’t-miss stop in historic downtown. Feast on western elk, bison, lamb and beef hot off the grill before bellying up to the well-preserved Historic Bar. The mahogany wood paneling, original lead-glass divider panels and wood-burning fireplace provide the ambience for one of the town’s favorite hangouts. In the summer, there’s also a rooftop bar where you can sip on specialty cocktails while admiring the 360-degree mountain views.
What makes it special?
The town of Telluride itself is only a few years older than the New Sheridan, which originally opened in 1891 but was rebuilt in 1895 after a fire. This gives it bragging rights as the only historical hotel in Telluride — and even one of the few remaining hotels in Colorado from the state’s mining days. If these walls could talk, they’d surely have some entertaining stories, like tales of a horse walking into the bar.
