Picture this. It’s 9 a.m., steam is curling off a hot springs pool the size of more than two city blocks, the mountains are glowing pink, and you are already in the water with your favorite person because your hotel room is literally steps away. No car. No day passes. No waiting in line with everyone else.
That’s the whole vibe atHotel 1888, the new boutique hotel tucked inside the historic Stone Bath House at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. Just 16 rooms, including two showstopper suites, and a front-row seat to one of Colorado’s most iconic soaks. If you’ve been hunting for a romantic Glenwood Springs getaway, a minimoon that feels like a splurge, or a “let’s escape for two nights” kind of weekend, this is the one.
First, the History (Because It’s a Good One)
The building itself is the star. The resort opened to great fanfare on July 4, 1888, and just two years later, in 1890, the Stone Bath House followed, built from local red sandstone and designed by Austrian-born architect Theodore Von Rosenberg, the same man behind the Hotel Colorado and the Glenwood Springs train station. Back in the day it was modeled after the grand European spas, complete with private Roman baths, mosaic tile floors, a ladies’ parlor, a reading room, and a billiard parlor and casino upstairs. Guests even enjoyed electric lighting, hot and cold running water, and call bells to summon bath house attendants, which made it one of the most sophisticated spa facilities in the American West.
Fast forward 138 years and the hotel celebrates all of that history while giving you the modern luxuries you actually want. Think unique architectural details in every room, premium linens, and sleek modern bathrooms. It’s European-style elegance with a very Colorado view.
What’s Included When You Stay at Hotel 1888
Here’s where it gets really good. An overnight stay at Hotel 1888 comes with a lot more than a bed:
Unlimited access to all the hot springs pools during regular hours, with no reservations and no time limits (this is a big deal on busy weekends)
The closest entrance to the pools on the whole property, so you can wander down in your robe
Full access to the Yampah Mineral Baths, the resort’s five-pool soaking area fed straight from the Yampah Source Spring (open to all ages until 5 p.m., then adults only in the evening)
Complimentary breakfast just steps from your room
Guest membership to the Athletic Club for the length of your stay
Free parking and EV charging, plus free wifi
A walkable location to downtown Glenwood Springs for dinner, drinks, and shopping
Translation: you can park the car on Friday and not touch it again until you check out.
The Yampah Mineral Baths Are Your New Happy Place
If the Grand Pool is the resort’s big, friendly welcome, the Yampah Mineral Baths are the quiet, grown-up corner where you actually decompress. These are filled with mineral-rich water straight from the Yampah Source Spring, the same natural spring that has been drawing travelers to Glenwood Springs since the 1800s. Soak, float, repeat. It’s included with every Hotel 1888 stay and any pool admission.
New for 2026: The Yampah Cave Spa Package
Okay, this is the part I’m most excited about. Hotel 1888 just launched a partnership with Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves, and the newYampah Cave Spa Package is exclusively available to Hotel 1888 guests. Nobody else on the property can book it.
Here’s what you get:
10% off your room rate at Hotel 1888
One 80-minute full-body massage per guest at Yampah Spa
Two hours of access to the underground Vapor Caves, just one block from the resort
Complimentary breakfast
Athletic Club guest membership
Unlimited access to all Glenwood Hot Springs Resort pools, including the Yampah Mineral Baths and Sopris Splash Zone
And here’s the fun fact that made me fall a little bit in love with this place: the very same Yampah Source Spring that fills the resort’s mineral baths also heats the natural underground vapor caves down the street. So you’re essentially following the same hot water from your morning soak to your afternoon steam. The two attractions share a founder, too. Walter Devereux, one of the town’s founding fathers, established the hot springs, the Vapor Caves, and the Hotel Colorado, so a stay here is a walk through one man’s very big vision for Glenwood Springs. Pretty magical, right?
The package is available for new Hotel 1888 reservations through December 31, 2026, and the resort team will reach out to coordinate your spa appointment after you book. A note: it’s subject to availability and other discounts don’t stack, so grab it early.
Why Hotel 1888 Is Perfect for Couples
We write about a lot of Colorado honeymoon spots, and this one checks every box for a romantic getaway:
It’s intimate. Sixteen rooms means you’ll never feel like a number, and the two signature suites are genuinely special if you want to go all out for a honeymoon, anniversary, or proposal weekend.
It’s effortless. Hot springs at your doorstep, breakfast a few steps away, downtown within walking distance. Zero logistics, maximum togetherness.
It’s easy to get to. Glenwood Springs sits right on I-70, about three hours from Denver and under an hour from Aspen. Fly into Eagle or Aspen for an even shorter drive, or take the Amtrak California Zephyr through Glenwood Canyon and arrive by train just like the resort’s original guests did.
It’s year-round. Soaking in 100-degree water while snow falls on your shoulders is one of the great Colorado experiences. Summer gives you long pool days and patio dinners downtown. Fall is golden and gorgeous. There is no wrong season here.
Plan Your Stay
Book directly athotspringspool.com or call 1-800-537-7946 for reservations. If you want the massage-and-cave experience, make sure to select theYampah Cave Spa Package at booking.
And if you’re planning a Glenwood Springs wedding weekend, this is a dreamy landing spot for the couple the night before or the night after. Your guests can stay at the Lodge on the same property, and everyone gets to soak together.
Hotel 1888 FAQ
Where is Hotel 1888 located? Inside the historic Stone Bath House at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, 415 East 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Does a stay at Hotel 1888 include the hot springs? Yes. Every overnight stay includes unlimited access to all resort pools during regular hours, including the Yampah Mineral Baths, with no reservations or time limits.
How many rooms does Hotel 1888 have? Sixteen guest rooms, including two signature suites.
What is the Yampah Cave Spa Package? An exclusive package for Hotel 1888 guests that includes 10% off the room rate, unlimited access to the resort’s seven hot springs pools during business hours, breakfast at the poolside Grill, guest membership to the on-site Athletic Club, an 80-minute full-body massage per guest at Yampah Spa, and two hours of access to the Yampah Vapor Caves. It’s available for new reservations through December 31, 2026.
Is breakfast included? Yes, a complimentary breakfast is included with every stay.
