Three Colorado industry pros share the stylish high-country spaces they love retreating to when the weather turns cold.
Huili Feng Recommends Hotel Boulderado
Tumu Studio, Boulder
“When I moved to Boulder after living in big cities for a long time, I was really wowed by the Hotel Boulderado, which was built in 1909. I first visited it in the winter when there was a cozy fire going, and I got lost wandering around the lobby area and taking in the antique drinking fountain, the spectacular stained-glass ceiling—damaged by heavy snow decades ago and restored by a local artisan—and the original mosaic tile floor. It’s a piece of history that locals really cherish. For me, it sparks a sense of nostalgia.”
Robyn Scott Suggests The Bad Harriet Lounge
Robyn Scott Interiors, Ltd., Aspen
“The living room at the Hotel Jerome’s Bad Harriet cocktail lounge is a quintessential Western-chic bar that takes you back in history while still feeling current. It’s named after the wife of the hotel’s original proprietor, and I love the concept of celebrating powerful women throughout history. The eclectic mix of Navajo textiles paired with Old West paintings and dim candlelit lamps provides a warm, mysterious vibe that pulls you in and makes you want to stay. The cozy and casual yet visually elevated experience really grasps the essence and spirit of Aspen.”
Sarah Tiedeken O’Brien Loves Bésame
Vertical Arts Architecture, Steamboat Springs
“One of my favorite places in Steamboat is Latin fusion restaurant Bésame. It’s located in a cool old building on Main Street and, when the space changed hands and was remodeled a few years ago, they uncovered incredible original wide-plank pine floors and enhanced the interior brick walls. The owner filled the space with plants that hang from the ceilings and, in the winter, it feels like you’ve escaped to a European street for the evening. The twinkle lights, pendants and dark furnishings give it a cool, ‘outdoor café at night’ ambiance that makes you feel warm inside.”
