Redstone Inn

The Redstone Inn is a hotel in Colorado founded in 1902 that displays Tudor Revival architecture. The building sits on 22 acres along the Crystal River, beneath red rock cliffs and pine trees, featuring a distinctive sandstone base, timber frame, gabled dormer windows, and a clock tower.

The inn was originally built in 1902 as a dormitory for unmarried mining workers employed in nearby coal mines. The Colorado Fuel & Iron company developed the surrounding town of Redstone, but when the mines became less profitable in 1909, workers departed quickly and many buildings were dismantled during World War II.

The inn reflects early 1900s efforts to create pleasant living spaces for mining workers rather than harsh camps. The place shows how industrial communities were designed and remains a visible reminder of Colorado's approach to labor and settlement during that era.

The building offers 35 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, and amenities including a swimming pool and tennis courts. Visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing in winter, hiking in summer, fly fishing, rock climbing, jeep tours, and horseback riding, with hot springs nearby for relaxation.

The inn hosted many artists and writers in its early years who came seeking rest and the simple mountain lifestyle. Most original buildings of the mining town have vanished, making the inn a rare survivor that shows how individual structures can preserve history.