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Reviews of Monte Villa Hotel

3 out of 5
Monte Villa Hotel
925 1st Ave, Monte Vista, CO

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 652 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 652 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 652 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 652 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 652 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald, Reno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. The staff is very friendly and want you to feel comfortable. This is an older building that is well maintained and they have kept much of the original woodwork in place. The rooms are smaller than normal but that is the style of the original hotel. It is also privately owned and run by people that live in Monte Vista. #supportlocalbusiness #smallbusiness #historicalbuilding
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No circulation in the room with out paying extra!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. It is an older building, of historical significance and restricted as to the improvements and updates that can be made, so unfortunately the rooms are quite small. But everything worked, the breakfast was great and so was the staff.i had a pleasant stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leroy H

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is incredibly small' Property is way overrated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Owner on May 13, 2024
We have 5 different types of rooms Yours was budget smallest lowest room rate I wish I can rate to guests alsoYou got to eat hot meal and beauty rest king bed and all brand new appliance for 89 when another hotel charged 270 plus tax per night without elevator but walking stairs outside in rainy days because graduation weekend next time reserve 270 a night and complain again You don't understand what that means 1930 Fred Harvey Hotel 1000 a night in swiss even smaller than your room sometimes

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and dingy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the elevator. The service was very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine m, Espanola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is unique and beautiful. The staff are lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Owner on Apr 6, 2024
We’re so grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review. Thank you!Have a good weekend !!

8/10 Good

wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The character of this hotel made it a special find for a quick trip to see the sandhill cranes... the old-time elevator was a treasure!! The room was not just "rather clean", but really clean, and I appreciated that! My only small beef was that the shower dripped through the night until I wrapped a towel around it, and the sink in the room was so tiny that it was hard to even brush teeth. Convenience to shops and restaurants was ideal. As luck would have it, the entire town lost power through the night, so waking in the dark with not even any water was a bit of a surprise, but completely no fault of the staff at the hotel-- they were very apologetic concerning even a situation beyond their control. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Owner on Apr 6, 2024
We’re so grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review. Thank you so much !!

10/10 Excellent

April, Colorado springs

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Owner on Mar 22, 2024
We’re so grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was built in 1930 and is listed in the National Register of Historic. The renovations are excellent. However, there are no recycle bins, which is disappointing. This is Colorado; and they should offer a means to recycle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Owner on Mar 22, 2024
Amazing feedback. Thank you so much for giving us 5 stars!

4/10 Poor

Thomas, Colorado Springs

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only ok. If your price shopping a good pick.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Morris, Longmont

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was right downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline, Denver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Grand Old Lady in Monte Vista must have been something. The decor is still wonderful. The old bar and dining area are closed either due to lack of traffic or staff. We were there for the Crane Festival and will book it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my night here. I came to Monte Vista for the cranes. I enjoyed my visit to the Monte Villa Hotel. The very nice lady at the desk took me to my room. She showed me some of the cool things about the hotel. I really didn't realize that the hotel is on the historic register and was a Harvey Hotel. The room was nice, a little on the small size but clean and had a comfy bed. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Owner on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you for being our customer and leaving us a wonderful 5-star review.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Owner on Apr 6, 2024
Amazing feedback. Thank you so much for giving us 5 stars!!Much appreciated !!

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a historic building on the main US highway thru town . My room was on the front of the building right over US 160. So the traffic was busy till after 10 pm. A room in the rear of the building would have been much quieter .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
We’re so grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nostalgic Hotel Downtown
This is our go-to hotel when in the Monte Vista area. Exceptional customer service and historical rooms. Definitely a must stay if you are on your way to South Fork or Durango. Restaurants, brewery, bakery, and bowling alley within walking distance. Please visit, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
You are the best Made our day happy always We’re grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Thanks a lot! and super appreciate to you

8/10 Good

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your review

8/10 Good

Erin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before booking, I saw lots of reviews about “the lady who checked me in”. It’s one of the main reasons I booked the place. She was indeed a gem! She personally walked us to our room and gave us a brief history of the place as she did. Great little place to stay when you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
We really appreciate you sharing your review of our service. Thank you!

2/10 Terrible

Lamont

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised breakfast, but was not available or nonetheless notified as such until arrival. In room portable hvac unit extremely loud.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 7, 2024
Your reservation was 20% discount without breakfast dealalso BUDGET SMALL QUEEN SIzeWe even free upgraded your room to king Our king mattress is top of the line You can heavenly sleepALL window AC heater is louder ...Same room with same deal but all depends on one's personalityMoney never can buy humble and grateful Next time please reserve motel room for 100, do not make reservation 1930 historical HOTEL for almost 1/2 price without breakfast deal

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and super welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
We really appreciate you sharing your review of our service. Thank you!Guest was nicer than staffs and good vibes and luck

10/10 Excellent

Scottie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Monte Villa Hotel was absolutely incredible. The hotel is stunning, built in the 1930s it has a beautiful feel, with the original elevator and bar. Nothing beats its charm. The owners are amazing, they pre heated my room upgraded me from a queen bed to a king. I was taken to my room and shown where everything was by the owner. It was a very pleasing experience. I definitely enjoyed and recommend to stay here, I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
We’re grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Thanks a lot!

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay and very helpful staff, Some portions of property closed due to recent vehicle colliding with building, but not any inconvenience for us and property owner took great care of us for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Owner on Feb 24, 2024
We’re grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Thanks a lot!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic Hotel will bring you Back!
If you want an awesome experience, check-in to this historic nostalgic hotel. You feel like you are boarding the Titanic in days of old. You can hear the music and imagine what it would have been like in its hay day. The owner is precious and a gem to this area. She has been nothing but solid gold to us and this is the only hotel we will use when visiting the area. Would one day love to see it fully restored with the restaurant and lounge areas. The price is reasonable and who knows, you just might get an upgrade if you frequent more often. I thank the owners for keeping this hotel and letting us travelers be treated with fantastic customer service and friendliness.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Owner on Jan 21, 2024
Thank you so muchHave a blessed Sunday !!

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Unique to say the least…
This hotel was different. Not super comfortable, but we enjoyed the uniqueness of this hotel. It was in a really old building and they kept some of that era and vintage style of the past. The hotel atmosphere and style was dark academia looking. The pictures are bright and deceiving, and not true to the feeling of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ELFIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, clean room at a good price. Check-in friendly, and they actually came into the room to tidy it up. The only downfall is the location of the hot tub and it's maintenance. The water was a bit smelly and the jets didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming old inn
The room was small but it was comfortable. The bed was great. Charming place, historic and interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

ELFIE

Liked: Amenities
Fine host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great renovated historic hotel.
Great hotel in a well renovated historic building. Breakfast included eggs and sausage, not just stale cereal like some places. Management lives on site. I would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIET

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great historic vibe. It is like we were transported to a movie or a book. The owner was very welcoming and we got an upgrade we didn’t even ask for. It was just one night stay, but the bed was super comfortable. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable
Very old hotel,clean comfortable but not a lot of charm. Owner did upgrade us to a king bed and better room😊. Breakfast was good, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage links and biscuits and sausage gravy, as well as toast, breads etc. nice staff. Beautiful stained glass ceiling in dining room/ ballroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Nice quaint hotel. Loved the old elevator!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old building -especially the elevator!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kind of an odd place but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Don't recommend
The elevator is ancient and could be charming but it was built in the day when you actually had someone operating it. It felt unsafe. We had to hook a brass gate to get our stuff in, then release it, then go past our floor and back down to get off cause it didn't line up otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Owner on Oct 12, 2023
Dear Guest Your classy manner do not understand antique elevator valueI guess you never lived in central park condos in NYSimply stay motel which has out side stairs in rainy days with heavy luggage and pay 200 a night in this area than You will be grateful this elevator God bless you

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic treasure
This hotel is a lovely historic treasure. The elevator is a blast from the past. The rooms have classic furniture not found in the chain hotels you visit. I loved the whole feel of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nostalgic hotel
The staff and service was excellent. We arrived late in the evening and the staff upgraded our room without an additional charge. The nostalgia and decor of the hotel was very cool. Additionally, most continental breakfasts I've had are lacking any decent hot food. We were surprised to find delicious bacon and eggs and home-fried potatoes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay! The building was unique and historic, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the room was cozy. If you're looking to stay in a hotel that you will always remember, this is the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023