This place was such a pleasant surprise! It was so close to Telluride without the huge price tag. Rooms are charming with nice touches. The ashtrays on the back porch were full and the staff is more small town service. No room service and the restaurant closes early. However, I was totally impressed by the rest. More

We loved the Blue Jay Lodge. We had stopped there for a meal two years prior and knew we'd be staying there if we got back to Colorado. The room rates were much more attractive than in Telluride and the staff was very friendly. Meals in house are excellent. Our second floor room had a vaulted ceiling and small balcony.... More

We spent two days in Telluride for the Bluegrass Festival. Although we loved Telluride and wanted to stay another day, our hotel charged $400.00 per night. We bit the bullet for 2 days but lived without a/c and with our windows wide open, endured the noisy crowds on the street. 20 miles outside of town, we found this wonderful place.... More

Stayed here with our two medium dogs on the recommendation of a friend. The pets were very welcome, and we were able to walk them right out the sliding glass to do business. The lodge provides a pooper scooper and an in-ground "doggie dooley" for disposal, so no worrying about waste bags. Pet fee was a flat $30, not $30... More

Stayed at the Blue Jay on a trip to Telluride. After checking rates in Telluride, decided to stay here to save some money. Although a little out of the way (about 16 miles from Telluride), the hotel is very clean, very polite and helpful staff, and a good self contained restaurant. Would recommend the Blue Jay for those folks who... More

Clean, spacious and comfortable. The family run lodge was a perfect place to access Telluride, Montrose, Ouray and Crested Butte (a three plus hour , very scenic drive). Great value. Exceptionally helpful staff (Jason, particularly) and quiet, cozy atmosphere. The bar food was great and the prices reasonable. We watched the Olympics or college basketball while we dined in a... More

I rate it very good because it was really good and luxurious except far from the town, so every time you go out you need to drive. other than that excellent hotel! More

Amazing rooms, great food and beautiful location. Wouldn't stay anywhere else when traveling to Telluride. More

This place was a pleasant surprise. Since the Telluride area is so expensive and the Blue Jay Lodge is reasonable I wasn't expecting much. However, it was very nice. The room was cozy and clean. There were nice bathrobes for our use. The bed was cozy and comfortable. My only negative was that the room was a little small. We... More