We cut our trip from 6 night to 3 because we were very disappointed & unable to sleep. First, you need to know that there is no A/C, so your only option in August is to open the windows & use the fans provided. Unfortunately, it was still too hot & impossible to sleep given the noise from the street, crying babies, garbage truck, etc, plus we couldn’t use the blackout blinds to reduce light from street & courtyard because they would restrict any air flow. I tried to sleep on the sofa close to the window using the folded cotton blanket from the closet, but the blanket had a 10” round yellow stain. There is no restaurant. No bar. The path to Main Street takes you by a very nasty, green algae contaminated pond. The weeds & crumbling concrete along this path around the hotel’s pool does not bode well for their care or cleanliness of the pool, so we didn’t dare use the pool or hot tubs. We will not return.
This place can be spectacular or shabby, depending on the room you get. And the only way to know what room you are TRULY getting is to book through the property. I learned this the hard way. Important discoveries: 1) do not stay here unless you can guarantee a river-facing unit with a balcony. These can be quite affordable and they are nothing short of a dream. The sound of the river just outside your window all night will lull you to sleep with the most beautiful white noise of nature. Sit on the patio and soak in the views of the rustling aspens as you sip coffee in the morning and wine in the evening. Also noteworthy: these units face the East and only get gentle morning sun so the place never gets hot. This is especially important in the summer bc no properties in Breck have air conditioners. It can get really hot in the units facing the west. Also noteworthy: many units not facing the east overlook a busy-ish street which can be really awful with all the noise (lots of loud trucks all day and even into the night) and the smell of exhaust. But again— you must keep your windows open bc there is no AC. This makes for a miserable experience. 2) do not get a loft unit. Ever. The loft is the bedroom no windows, which means you will suffer a horrible heat when trying to sleep, summer or winter. There will be a skylight but no screen so opening it could allow unwanted critters. You’re in the mountains after all. The single story units (non-loft) have screens on all windows. 3) Stay off the ground floor if possible. This reduces the noise level and allows for a much better view of the river and beautiful trees. The river facing units are not to be missed, but the street level doesn’t provide the same experience. Still, ALWAYS choose river facing. Even street level is great, especially compared to the non-river facing units that face the street or the parking lot. 4) Do not believe the images you see on the hotel websites bc they are often not images of the actual unit you think you are renting. To be safe, always contact the property directly to confirm you are getting the room/amenities you want. 2)
What a spectacular lodge and location! Located up the mountain across from the ski slope, it offers great views all over - from our room, from the restaurant, and from the porch. Be aware there is no elevator, so be prepared to take steps to your room and to the restaurant. The lodge offers a shuttle all day which will save you on parking in town. Our room was wonderful - what a great morning view watching the sum come up over the mountain. The bed was comfy. The room had a keurig type coffee maker which was excellent! There's happy hour at the bar offering discounted drinks and appetizers. Weather was nice so we enjoyed our cocktail on the outside porch. We were able to talk with other guests from the lodge as well as others who stopped by the restaurant for drinks and food! Truly a wonderful experience!