Guests of The Elizabeth Hotel can enjoy locally inspired art, music and craft beer at the hotel, serving as an introduction to the city’s culture and lifestyle. Cultivated by McWHINNEY, a Colorado-based national real estate development company, and Sage Hospitality, the hotel’s operator, the 164-room hotel invites guests to explore the adjacent pedestrian-only Firehouse Alley with direct access to shops, dining and community activations.
The hotel’s warm and inviting design was thoughtfully considered by Denver-based project architectÊ4240 Architecture.ÊThe interior design, byÊDLR Group, elevates the personality of The Elizabeth Hotel Ð a charismatic balance of femininity and masculinity – by evoking a light and airy ambience paired withÊaged wood and metal materials that feelÊhandcrafted and welcoming. Throughout the hotel, guests will see custom filigree, intricate metalworking on balconies, and cast plaster ceiling ornamentation. The hotel’s art collection, curated by award-winning Denver-based firmÊNINE dot ARTS,Êcelebrates Fort Collins’ adventurous spirit with works by artists local to Colorado and with ties to Colorado State University.
The Elizabeth Hotel offers thoughtful amenities that embody Autograph Collection Hotels’ÊExactly Like Nothing ElseÊbrand philosophy. The hotel proudly welcomes pets ensuring that those travelling with their furry friends feel right at home. Music lovers can take advantage of the hotel’s lending library, complete with string instruments, keyboards and more, available to check out during their stay. In addition to musical instruments, the lending library features a wide selection of vinyl records that guests can play on their personal record players, found in each of the hotel’s guestrooms.
The Elizabeth offers 3,500 sq. ft. of meeting space, including two indoor spaces, the Walnut and Chestnut Ballrooms, as well as the second-floor outdoor terrace that overlooks Walnut St. and downtown Fort Collins. When not in use for private events, the hotel’s second-floor terrace doubles as a gathering place for guests to enjoy a glass of wine, warm up by a fire circle, watch the sunset or admire the beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains.
For an extra unique experience, guests can choose to stay in one of three themed suites, each of which embodies a different aspect of Fort Collins’ culture and heritage. The Beer & Bike Suite is a craft beer lover’s paradise, complete with its own beer tap that will serve up local brews, a beer fridge stocked with canned and bottled craft varieties and a private terrace and fire pit complete with bicycles for guest use, while The Ram Suite is a haven for Colorado State University fans who bleed green and gold. Guests staying in the Music Suite can tickle the ivories on their very own Baby Grand Piano, located in the suite’s elegant living room. Those staying in the Music Suite can also channel their inner DJ with the high-tech record player and sound system.
Sunset Lounge, the hotel’s all-weather and open-air lounge, features exquisite outdoor space with unrivalled sunset views and front range mountain views. Peter Karpinski, Co-Founder of Sage Restaurant Group will launch three highly anticipated concepts within the hotel; Magic Rat Live Music, Bower Bird Coffee, and The Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market.
Situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University, the most micro-breweries per capita in the country, renowned outdoor activities and diverse cultural attractions. With a half-dozen live-theatre stages in production throughout the year, a symphony orchestra, ballet troupe and opera company, it’s obvious why the town is the arts and culture hub of northern Colorado. Fort Collins is easily accessible from all major markets, via a one-hour drive from Denver International AirportÊwhich is serviced by all major airlines.
