by G. Kunkel

Created on: May 11, 2010

A Budget-friendly Affordable Choice in Winter Park and the Fraser Valley

Finding affordable or budget-friendly lodging is often hard to find at a destination ski resort. Fortunately for travelers to Winter Park Ski Resort and Winter Park - Fraser, Colorado, an economical lodging choice is available nearly year-round. As a guest of Rocky Mountain Inn & Hostel over several ski seasons, this is what I’ve discovered at this inexpensive ski lodging choice in Winter Park, Colorado.

Location:
Rocky Mountain Inn & Hostel (RMI) is located at the only stoplight on US Hwy 40 in Fraser, Colorado. It has free off-street parking and is located next to a bus stop on the free ski bus shuttle system that runs to Winter Park Resort. The Amtrak train station is two blocks away and the Home James shuttle service to Denver International Airport (DIA) is headquartered across the street.

Available lodging:
The Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel is a former bed & breakfast that now offers a mixture of private rooms and single-gender dormitory rooms. The private rooms are mainly located on the ground floor with a few on the upper floor. The upper floor contains the hostel dormitory rooms, private family rooms, the shared bathrooms & showers, the kitchen & dining area, and a TV viewing area. The hostel rooms do have generous-sized lockable lockers for guest use.

The private rooms come in a variety of sizes that accommodate groups of up to 6 people. They have private bathrooms, refrigerators, a free continental breakfast, and access to a private kitchen area. Private room guests also have use of the main upstairs kitchen, great room, and the ski/bicycle storage facilities.

Amenities:
Hostel guests and private room guests have use of an extensive DVD library, free wi-fi on your laptop, internet access for a fee on the RMI’s computer, BBQ grill, morning coffee or tea, and outside gear storage. Groceries can be purchased at a Safeway grocery store across the street. Hostel guests can also purchase the morning continental breakfast for around $2. It includes – hard-boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, oatmeal, frozen pancakes or waffles, fresh fruit, milk, juice, and coffee.

Kitchen amenities:
The main hostel kitchen is unlike the majority of hostel kitchens. There are two modern stoves with all the pots, pans, and utensils needed for meal preparation. The cupboards are well stocked with coffee cups, glasses, plates and eating utensils. There are two well-maintained modern

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