The Hotel St. Nicholas
Enjoy the Hospitality and History
of Cripple Creek's Original Mountain Inn
Cripple Creek's Historic
Hotel Get-Away
What do you do with a historic 1890's hospital, overlooking Cripple Creek and the surrounding mountains, and just a short walk from gambling and fine food?
You create a hotel that displays the rich character of the turn of the century and adds modern amenities that make staying there a true pleasure.
The Hotel St. Nicholas, named after the gold rush-era hospital that once occupied the same building, offers a blend of fascinating history and gracious accommodations in a charming mountain inn.
Innkeeper Susan Adelbush has blended the old and the new into a unique lodging experience. From the warmth and comfort of the guest rooms to the roof-top Jacuzzi offering a view of Cripple Creek and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, you will feel as though everything was made just for you.
It took a year of renovation work and almost $450,000 to transform a former hospital into the present show piece. Each of the 15 distinctive rooms contains its own unique features, from imposing views that will hold your gaze to an enclosed balcony to a cozy sitting room. All of the rooms have one thing in common - romance.
The St. Nicholas’ roof-top Jacuzzi offers a sweeping view from Cripple Creek’s downtown to the distant Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The 104 degree water allows you to relax in the warmth whenever you're in the mood. Just around the corner from the Jacuzzi is the dry sauna, offering additional views of old gold mines and tailings in the historic Cripple Creek valley.
The Hotel’s main floor features the Boiler Room Tavern, named for the massive, 1890’s crafted cast-iron front plate from the hotel’s original coal boiler that now serves as the tavern’s distinctive back bar. The tavern also periodically features live music.
Guests interested in challenging the casinos can stroll the few blocks downhill to the gaming district, or utilize the convenient town shuttle. Rooms are priced from $80.00 to $130.00, plus tax. The room cost includes a hearty continental breakfast offering a variety of pastries, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices, coffee and tea. The hotel offers AAA and AARP discounts. The hotel’s large special events room is perfect for parties, reunions, or business meetings. The entire hotel can be reserved to accommodate up to 40 people in a group.
If there is a birthday, anniversary or romantic weekend in your future, or you simply deserve a relaxing and luxury-filled get-away, contact the staff of The Hotel St. Nicholas at 719-689-0856, or stop in and see them at 303 North Third Street in Cripple Creek.
The Hotel St. Nicholas
Experience the historic Hotel St. Nicholas and enjoy an elegant 1898 mountain inn.
The Hotel, which recently celebrated its 108th birthday, was originally built as a hospital for gold prospectors and miners who flooded the town of Cripple Creek. The brick hotel, which sits atop the historic hilltop district and offers a panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, is listed on the National Historic Register.
Quietly located just blocks from gaming, guests may enjoy soaking in the rooftop Jacuzzi, relaxing in the in-door dry sauna or retreating to one of our 15 elegant rooms.
Curl up under a fluffy comforter and enjoy cable television or a good book. In the morning, wake to fresh pastries, cereals, yogurts, fruit, coffee, tea and juice, and then explore the variety of local gaming, historic and natural attractions.
In the afternoon savor the clean mountain air on the patio, or visit our Boiler Room Tavern in the evening for a nightcap.
Other amenities include a convenient town shuttle to gaming, meeting and party rooms, fax, copier, guest phones, in-room coffee maker and daily maid service.
Room rates range from $80.00 to $130.00. All rooms are uniquely appointed to capture the atmosphere of turn-of-the-century Cripple Creek. Two premium rooms are available with either a sitting room or balcony. All rooms include private bath and cable TV. Discounts are available for off-peak dates, groups, and AAA and AARP members.
Contact us for reservations or information at:
| The Hotel St. Nicholas | Main Number: | 719-689-0856 |
| P.O. Box 1459, | Toll Free Number: | 888-786-4257 |
| 303 North Third St. | Fax: | 719-689-2877 |
| Cripple Creek, CO 80813 |
We are happy to take inquires for information on-line at:
information at hotelstnicholas.com
Please do not send reservations via email - call for availability and reservations.