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Reviews of China Clipper Inn

3 out of 5
China Clipper Inn
525 2nd Street, Ouray, CO

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn Keeper was so welcoming and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a grand Victorian building. With charm and elegance. The breakfasts were delicious. Kristen was warm and friendly and made you feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best kept secrets in Ouray for housing. Skip the big name hotels and stay in a quiet and unique environment with great friendly staff and a gourmet breakfast to cap it all off. Close to everything. For the last 18 years, I make it a point to stay here when I visit Ouray.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fenglian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility is lovely, The breakfast was really good. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Rizieri

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful BnB! Very comfortable and lovely. I stayed for a week and every breakfast was excellent! Rich and Linae are very friendly and want everything to be perfect for your stay. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE this place. Definitely will return. Breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 6, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This a lovely property. The deck off the Captains Quarters’ room was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Oct 14, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Clean and quiet. Awesome homemade breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Sep 21, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in Ouray
Beautiful home with lovely, spacious rooms and personal bathroom in the room. Lots of thoughtful ammenities.This was one of the cleanest places we've stayed. Enjoyed the home-cooked breakfast. Easy walking distance to downtown Ouray. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Sep 20, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Sep 20, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Sep 17, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Sep 12, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Aug 20, 2023
Thank you Shauna.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older house transformed into a B&B. Decorations are suburb and timely to the age of the home. Right in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Aug 16, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Aug 24, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Adorable, well-kept B&B. Everything was clean and in great condition. Loved the Gold Belt for dinner. The hot tub felt Amaya the end of a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Aug 1, 2023
Lisa, thank you for your review. Look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

maryanne, ventnor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jul 26, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely B&B! Check in/out was easy, the room was clean and well appointed and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jul 25, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and roomy. The breakfasts were so good. Rich and Linae were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jul 22, 2023
Sheila, Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rest and Relaxation
I was traveling on my own for a couple of days of rest from family life. It was wonderful to stay in a place that really felt personal and like being in a comfortable house. Without any of the work!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Aug 8, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jun 29, 2023
Thank you Greg. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No dislikes. The owners are a wonderful couple who manage and fulfil their guests needs. Breakfasts are delicious (one of the owners is a chef). The hotel is magnificently decorated and well taken care of. The rooms are exceptionally clean but also luxurious and air conditioned ( a big plus for mountain town lodging). The shower is a full showerhead with plenty of hot water. The towels are thick, white and soft. The surrounding landscape is quietly elegant and parking is plentiful. They also do special events. What more could a guest ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jun 26, 2023
Thank you Anne for your kind words. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little piece of paradise
An overnight stay at the Clipper was incredible. What a little piece of paradise. From sitting on the front porch reading a book to a nightcap by the hot tub. I would highly recommend this jewel. The breakfast was also exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jun 22, 2023
Thank you for wonderful review.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Rich & Linae on Jun 22, 2023
Thank you for staying with us,,,

10/10 Excellent

kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Rich on May 30, 2023
Thank you for staying with us we hope to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! We love the sunny south room. The only thing I would change is I wish there was a map of all the room locations at the front desk. Some rooms had directions but some didn't, so it took us a moment to locate the room, but it was lovely once we found it. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Rich on May 30, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Thank you for the suggestion.

10/10 Excellent

Art

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, sweet owners, excellent food, and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Rich on Feb 17, 2023
Thank You guys, we enjoyed having you as our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute bed and breakfast experience. Friendly, and clean. Easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Rich on Feb 13, 2023
Eugenia, Thank you. Hope to see you guys again.

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Weekend
Amazing place, very clean and friendly in such a beautiful place in Colorado. The staff were very friendly and helpful we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Rich on Jan 24, 2023
Thank You Christie. We enjoyed having you. See you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Rich on Jan 17, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot express enough on how beautiful and charming this place was. This was my first bed and breakfast experience and I was beyond impressed and pleased with our stay. The breakfast was fantastic every morning!
Response from Rich on Jan 6, 2023
Thank You so much. We look forward to seeing you again.

6/10 Okay

Lynn, Grand Junction

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place itself is very nice and well kept inside. The furnishings wee lovely and the sitting area with the library was very cozy. However, the steep stairs to the entrance were ice covered and treacherous. The handrail was covered in three inches of snow. The parking area around the property was not cleared of snow. I know it's Ouray in the winter, but the stairs were literally an accident waiting to happen. Dragging a suitcase or overnight bag through the snow was annoying. It wouldn't have taken much effort to clear the snow and ice from the stairs or around the parking area. The mattress is in need of replacement too - sags to the middle of the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Rich on Jan 17, 2023
Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The China Clipper Inn is a beautiful property. Our room (Starlight) was large, comfortable and well appointed. The antique furnishings, including a four post king size bed and sitting area were charming and comfortable. Our room had double sinks, a whirlpool soaking tub, and large walk-in shower. Silky soft robes and towels were available for the hot tub, which is outside on the back veranda. In the common area, there is a sitting room with a fireplace, which was lit on the chilly mornings. It was certainly a draw for the more social guests and many people ate breakfast in there. The dining room is bright and welcoming. Breakfasts were excellent! The Inn is in walking distance from downtown. A warning, there are stairs! There is no elevator in this property. We were able to manage the stairs and it made me think I need to be doing more stairs on a regular basis (pant, pant)! We loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a unique experience of old world charm and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Rich on Nov 21, 2022
Catherine, thank you for your kind words. We are glad you had a wonderful experience.

10/10 Excellent

clint

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, clean, hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Rich on Nov 16, 2022
Clint, Thank you. I enjoyed meeting you and your wife. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time staying at the China Clipper Inn for our visits to Ouray and it is now our chosen place to stay. Perfect location and amenities for everything we love about Ouray.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Rich on Nov 16, 2022
Leslie, Thank You for your comments, We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers live on the property and, although new to this property, have extensive experience in B&B management. Judging by the look of the motels in the area, this would appear to be a top choice. We were very happy with our stay. The one concern is the front steps, which are steep and a potential safety issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Clipper on Oct 20, 2022
Thank you William! We also offer main floor entrance and parking in back. Maybe we should get signage. Please stay again!

8/10 Good

Marta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Victorian atmosphere of the Inn. The breakfast was different each day and was wonderful. (Quiche, biscuits w/sausage gravy, bacon and eggs with banana bread, and always fresh fruit) The staff was welcoming and helpful. Oh and the patio was just so cozy for sitting with a book and looking at the scenery! The furnishings were comfy and the little lamps were so cute. The extra plugs/charging stations at each bedside were extremely thoughtful! There were interior sitting areas with books to read upstairs and downstairs if you wanted to relax outside of your room. Very peaceful. Coffee, tea, and fresh water from a dispenser were available all day for our convenience. Not crazy about the bathtub/shower because It was not installed with good support at the bottom and it gave a little when I stepped in. It was a fiberglass shell-type. It’s one or two small blocks to some great dining and shopping. So you don’t have to drive to dine. Other than that, it was a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Rich on Oct 18, 2022
Marta, thank you for your comments. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Rich on Oct 13, 2022
Stephen, Thank You. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great price! Wonderful breakfast! Quiet and beautiful decor. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Rich and Linae on Oct 12, 2022
Thank you Dan!!

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! We love to stay at bed and breakfasts. This one was maybe the best we’ve experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Rich and Linae on Oct 12, 2022
We appreciate your kind words!!

10/10 Excellent

Audrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the China Clipper. Our breakfast was fun and delicious. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Rich and Linae on Oct 12, 2022
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very wonderful stay. The breakfast was wonderful! Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Rich on Oct 13, 2022
Charlotte, Thank you for the wonderful comments, We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Denise, San Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in Ouray. The owners are so engaging and knowledgeable and obviously very happy people! Our room was adorable and called the Cutty Sark. Terrific history of the Inn and the breakfast is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Rich on Oct 13, 2022
Denise, Thank you for the wonderful opinion of our B & B. We hope that you are able to visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and lovely rooms! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Rich on Oct 13, 2022
Nancy, Thank You. We look forward to your next visit with us.