Rio Grande Southern Hotel B&B 101 South 5th Street Dolores Colorado 81323 USA http://www.riograndesouthernhotel.com Phone: +1-970-882-2125 Fax: +1-970-882-2158 Toll-free: +1-866-882-3026

General Information

Built in 1893, with a 1902 addition, this is the oldest building and longest running business in Dolores, CO.
On the National Register of Historic Places Record Number: 95750, the property was built by E.L. Wilbur in the German Colonial Style. This was the half-way point between Durango and Telluride on the Rio Grande Southern Railroad.

Famous guests include Teddy Roosevelt circa 1902, Zane Grey in the summer of 1911.

With Victorian-styled rooms, this is a historic western Hotel that is run as a B&B. It is within walking distance to Antique shops, Restaurants and The Historic Hollywood Bar, the Dolores River with outstanding fishing, and McPhee Resevior, the second largest lake in Colorado.

The Southern Eating House Restaurant is downstairs and features home cooking in a southern style for not only Breakfast, but also Lunch and Dinner.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 7 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 49.00 and $ 95.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 65.00 and $ 109.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  We have single rooms with a bath down the hall, a family suite with two double beds and the bath in the hall, one large family suite connected by a shared bath, and three queen rooms with private baths. Victorian styled, recently updated, clean and comfortable. Teddy Roosevelt and Zane Grey Suites (former guests) are our most popular rooms.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 7:30 am on
• Breakfast is served in the On-site restaurant
• Lunch is available for $7+
• Special meals available: anything you'd like, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Pork Special Skillet
  Smoked, slow cooked Pork with Green Chilies, Pepper Jack Cheese, Eggs and our Special Potatoes are scrambled together to create our special Skillet Breakfast.
  
  Also enjoy our Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, our Smoked Brisket, Navajo Fry Bread, Burgers, Steaks, Fish.

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed outside only (Ashtrays available outside on the deck)
• Guest pets are welcome (Well behaved Dogs are welcome. We have one.)
• Children are welcome
• No childcare is provided (But we can recommend local babysitters)
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (You are welcome to BYOB, no corkage fee charged.)
• Deposit amount required ($50 deposit required at booking during peak season.)
• Check in time is 2 pm and Check out time is 11 am
• Cancellations:
  Please give at least 1 week notice during the summer, and at least 24 hours during off-peak season.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is German Colonial
• Built in 1893
• Opened for business in 1893
• Restored / Remodeled in 2005
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (Handicap access via the restaurant and 1st floor only)

Location

• Nearest major airport: CEZ

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Sheila Cothern Trevett and Don A. King
• The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
• There is one dog on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: and a parakeet

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride Ski & Golf, On the San Juan Skyway, Historic Western Town, Picnic area, River, Ruins, Ski area