Introducing The New Sheridan

Just in time for ski season, we’re introducing a new hotel to Tablet’s Colorado collection: the cozy, 26-room New Sheridan in downtown Telluride.


It’s been a while since the New Sheridan Hotel was actually new — 1895, to be precise, which, in Colorado terms, is something like the late Middle Ages. That, obviously, is the key to its appeal: if you want to see what sets Telluride apart from the Rockies’ bigger, busier resort towns, there’s nowhere better to start than a hotel with a generous helping of historic charm in the middle of this picturesque little downtown.

With 32 rooms and suites the New Sheridan keeps things intimate. The Deluxe rooms come with king beds or two twins while the suites add a sitting room to the mix. They’ve kept pace with the growing public demand for luxurious touches, with heated bathroom floors, in-room spa treatments and a pair of hot tubs on the rooftop. The interior-facing rooms are the most affordable, but the views are worth having — Telluride might be the most photogenic town in the Mountain West.

The New Sheridan Bar has been a Telluride favorite for just about as long as there’s been a Telluride, and the hotel’s restaurant, Chop House, goes straight for the Colorado classic dry-aged steaks. And while this town is a natural winter classic, it’s scarcely less inviting in summer, which means the New Sheridan is far more than just a ski lodge.