Travel Note
From Denver International Airport: 1. Rental car - Avis or Budget Rental Car: Glenwood Springs, CO, is located about 3 hours west of DEN. If you arrive on Friday, August 29th, prepare for heavy traffic on I-70 westbound. 2. Connect to Grand Junction via United or American 3. Take the Amtrak from Union Station in downtown Denver From Grand Junction Regional Airport: 1. Rental car - Avis or Budget: Glenwood Springs, CO is located less than an hour and a half to the east of Grand Junction. 2. Take the Amtrak from Denver to downtown Grand Junction Since this is a holiday weekend, booking travel arrangements early is highly encouraged.
Flight
Denver International Airport (DEN) serves all major airlines and many nonstop flight options. In addition, DEN provides car rental services, a commuter train (RTD A-Line) to Downtown Denver and local Uber/Lyft services. Pro tip: if taking the A Line train to Union Station, download the RTD app and buy your tickets on your phone & activate the ticket when the security guard checks for tickets.
Flight
Welcome to the Western Slope! Grand Junction is located in Colorado's Western Slope - anything West of the Continental Divide. Flying directly or taking a connecting flight to the Grand Junction Airport (GJT) is a great alternative to driving on I-70 from Denver.
Rental Car
Interested in renting a car and enjoying the scenic drive to Glenwood? Avis is located at both DEN and the Grand Junction Airport for an easy car rental experience. We've also set up a discount code that you can use, from either airport, when you book either online or over the phone. When booking, use discount code J157617.
Rental Car
Similar to Avis, Budget Rental Car is located at both DEN and the Grand Junction Airport for an easy car rental experience. We've also set up a discount code that you can use, from either airport, when you book either online or over the phone. When booking, use discount code J157617.
Train
Looking for an alternative to driving from Denver? Take the California Zephyr Route! The Amtrak will whisk you away from historic Union Station, located in the heart of downtown Denver, directly to downtown Glenwood Springs. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Rocky Mountains and Glenwood Canyon. The Amtrak Station is located within a short and easy walk (right across the pedestrian bridge!) from the Hotel Colorado. The RTD A-Line from Denver International Airport connects the airport to Union Station - no car rental required!
Hotel
Located walking distance to downtown Glenwood Springs, Hotel Colorado is ready to host us for our weekend. Built in 1893, the Hotel Colorado is beaming with Colorado history and an inviting courtyard. Relax in the courtyard, walk into town or enjoy the Hot Springs across the street, the Hotel Colorado is the perfect jumping off spot. The hotel block is available from Thursday, August 28th through Monday, September 1st. Kindly use the discount code link to reserve our special rate of $229/night plus waived parking fees. Due to the holiday weekend, we recommend booking your accommodations early! If you're unable to book a room in the room block, please let us know and we'll add more rooms :) Please note that the hotel is totally sold out for Thursday, August 28th. There are still rooms available in our room block for Friday to Sunday nights. The last day to book a room with our room block rate is July 28, 2025.