Review of Madeline Telluride: Best 5-Star Colorado Resort?
I recently had a two night stay at The Madeline Telluride and had an amazing experience. Below you will find my review.
Parking: This was the biggest flaw of the entire stay. In order to valet park I constantly had to wait 20 minutes in the evening. Valet feels very inconsistent and costly and the entrance to the hotel is always crammed with cars, it’s almost impossible to enter. There is a self-park option for $50 per night but I didn’t opt for it.
Check-In/First Impressions: The hotel feels modern and very boutique. Check in was smooth and we were provided water bottles upon entry. Our bags were taken up to the room for us and overall it’s very efficient. There are two sets of elevators, one near the lobby and the other near Black Iron. Our room was in the middle so the lobby elevators were what we mainly used.
Room: This was the biggest highlight of the trip. I booked a basic one king room at it was spacious. The room was very clean and spotless and I love that mountain style. It was always cleaned everyday twice which was a nice touch and in the night they always provide a purifier. The bathroom is spacious with a separated toilet area, shower and the cleanest bathtub I’ve seen. One very cool thing about the room was that the TV is in the mirror! Overall, amazing room with a great view.
Dining: This was also a great highlight. There are two restaurants, Timber Room and Black Iron and both were amazing. The staff are very friendly here and they make your experience very lovely. There are limited options but everything tastes really good. All restaurants have great food options and the Kettle Coffee is great for fast grab and go breakfast, very big plus.
Amenities/Activities: I did not use any of the facilities this hotel has such as the spa, gym, and pool but I did use the pool table and shuffle board in the lobby which was really fun. I also like that the hotel is in the prime center of Mountain Village. I think Fairmont is in the dead center but Madeline has its own patio too. It is also nearby the gondola which takes you to the town of Telluride.
Service: This was a little mixed during my stay. At the beginning the staff felt very rushed and didn’t really pay attention to detail. The valet team was practically non-existent. However as my stay progressed the service got a lot more personalized. I received a complimentary Madeline cake, personalized concierge, and various amenities in the room. The restaurant staff are very nice but the service can be slow. I felt in the service aspect they could’ve done a lot better but I think that’s because there aren’t many people in the town of Telluride for such a 5-star hotel.
Final Thoughts: I paid $1302 for 2 nights in the standard room. Overall for Telluride it wasn’t too expensive but for that price point I’d say it’s not a bad stay. I had a really memorable experience here and it’s a great hotel in the mountains, it really makes you feel special. I’d return here if I get a good deal and I’d highly recommend it if your looking for great rooms, dining, and decent service.
Would you stay at The Madeline?