Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
St Elmo Hotel
( 970-325-4951, 866-243-1502;
www.stelmohotel.com
; 426 Main St; d incl breakfast $125-190; )
Ef-
fusively feminine, this 1897 hotel is a showpiece of the Ouray museum's historic walking
tour. Nine unique renovated rooms have floral wallpaper and period furnishings. Guests
have access to a hot tub and sauna and there's even some of Ouray's best dining, Bon Ton
Restaurant, on-site downstairs.
HOTEL
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Beaumont Hotel
( 970-325-7000;
www.beaumonthotel.com
; 505 Main St; r from $179; )
With magnificent four-post
beds, clawfoot tubs and handcarved mirrors, this 1886 hotel underwent extensive renova-
tions to revive the glamour it possessed a century ago. Word has it that Oprah stayed here,
and you'll probably like it too. It also has a spa and boutiques, but due to the fragile decor,
pets and kids under 16 years old are not allowed.
HOTEL
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Eating & Drinking
Beaumont Grill
( 970-325-7050;
http://beaumonthotel.com/dine.html
; 507 Main St; mains $16-35; 11am-10pm; )
In Col-
orado, gourmet can also mean a really nice burger, which isn't a bad bet here. With a
beautiful courtyard, this contemporary bistro offers everything from rib eye burgers to
homemade mac n' cheese, though it is on the pricey side. Choose from the wine cellar's
300 vintages from all over the world.
MODERN AMERICAN
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Buen Tiempo Mexican
Restaurant & Cantina
( 970-325-4544; 515 Main St; mains $7-20; 6-10pm; )
This good-time spot bursts with bar-
stool squatters and booths of families. From the chili-rubbed sirloin to the
posole
with
warm tortillas, Buen Tiempo delivers. Start with a signature margarita with chips and
spicy homemade salsa. End with a satisfying scoop of deep-fried ice cream. But to find
out how the dollars got on the ceiling, it will cost you.
MEXICAN
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O'Briens Pub & Grill
( 970-325-4386; 726 Main St; mains $8-14; 11am-midnight)
Somewhere between the thick soups
and greasy plates, this classic pub fare gets motors started. Perhaps for the lack of preten-
PUB FOOD
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