The Outlook Travel Guide
Crested Butte

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Top hotels in The Outlook

Elevation Hotel & Spa

The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property
"Great location. Great pool and hot tub. Very nice staff. Clean rooms and good value."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees)

Nordic Inn
"We thought the room was great and breakfast was good. We didn’t realize we would be staying somewhere different than where we checked in but it turned out to be a really nice setting just up the road. The place we stayed was beautiful, with dark sky opportunities and hiking very close by."
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property

The Plaza by Traverse Hospitality
"It’s clean and located in close proximity to the base/lifts, but that was about it for the positives. There was no firewood for the fireplace as depicted in the photos despite being the fall with chilly evenings, the thermostat seemed to be stuck on high during the day (the heat from the radiators ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Where to stay in The Outlook

Mount Crested Butte
The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Mount Crested Butte. A stop by Red Lady Express Lift or West Wall Lift might round out your trip.

Downtown Crested Butte
While visiting Downtown Crested Butte, you might make a stop by sights like Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.

Elk Avenue Historic District
While visiting Elk Avenue Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Crested Butte Mountain Theatre.

Skyland
If you're spending some time in Skyland, Lake Grant and Slate River are top sights worth seeing.

Crested Butte South
Crested Butte South might not have many top sights, but Slate River and Lake Grant are two attractions nearby that you can check out.









