Hi Guys,

I absolutely LOVE the SW, I have been to CO, AZ, UT, and NM numerous times, and I keep coming back! I want to take my Gf there for a romantic getaway. The tickets are really cheap into DEN from ORD, but I am having trouble finding a lodge/resort/luxury lodging for around 150/night. I would like this to be in the mountains or at least with a beautiful view of mountains/lakes.

Can you PLEASE recommend me something?

Thank you FT!

It's prime ski season, so prices are going to be high.

Look into Breckinridge. A relatively short drive from Denver, but a really pleasant town. Be aware the drive back to Denver on Sunday afternoon/evening can be very slow.

What do you guys think of this place ?

http://www.gardenofthegodsclub.com

My sister in law lives in Denver. When my wife goes to visit, they always go to Glenwood Hot Spring for R&R. If your GF likes hot spring, it is a good place to go.

Estes Park might be nice. Another enjoyable town.

http://www.stanleyhotel.com/

Remember,

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

Glenwood hot springs is lovely. Amtrak runs a daily service each way and it can be fairly reasonable if you book in advance. Hotel Denver is recommended. I'm pretty sure the train stops in Grand Junction for Colorado wineries and Colorado National Monument, which is REALLY cool and unlike anything you're likely to see in Chicago. My girlfriend and I did a horseback ride for half a day which was a lot of fun.

Manitou Springs (Near Colorado Springs) is also lovely...Lots of funky little shops and, of course, the Pikes Peak railway is fun. The Cliff House is recommended for lodging. The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is also a lot of fun. I've only stayed in the Fall, but the thing about Colorado is you can get 60 degree days in the middle of winter, or it could be 10 below.

I may have missed it, but how much time do you have? What time of year would you be going? What do you like to do? What is your budget?

While I can't speak to the rooms, there are some absolutely killer views, and the Sunday brunch, while pricey, is lovely and lavish and with wonderful views.