Uplift Inn
2729 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs, CO
Clean lines, plush beds, and fresh mountain mornings in Colorado's gold rush birthplace, twenty minutes above Golden.
About Uplift Inn
Uplift Inn is a locally owned boutique motel in the heart of Idaho Springs, the mountain town where Colorado's 1859 gold rush began. It started as a five room roadside office turned motel from the 1980s and was reimagined during the pandemic years into a small, thoughtfully designed collection of suites, one of those feel good stories of a tired building given new life by people who live nearby. The guiding idea is modern comfort meets authentic mountain character: clean lines, comfortable beds, and hospitality that feels personal rather than standardized. It sits right on Colorado Boulevard, a short walk from the historic brick buildings of Miner Street and minutes from Clear Creek, the hot springs, and the I-70 corridor that carries travelers up into the high country.
What Uplift Inn Is Known For
Uplift Inn punches well above its size. Taking a nondescript old roadside office and turning it into a set of individually designed suites, each with its own layout and personality, is a level of intention most small mountain motels never attempt. The remodeled bathrooms, the surprise kitchen and bar areas, the vintage records, and the contactless ease add up to a stay that feels personal and current in a town where lodging can be plain. Perched at the gateway to Clear Creek Canyon and the I-70 high country, it gives independent travelers a genuinely designed room within walking distance of a historic gold rush main street.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Individually designed suites
- Kitchen or bar area in some rooms
- Vintage records in rooms
- Remodeled walk in bathrooms
- Contactless self check in
- Dog treats, water dishes, and a grassy pet area
What Guests Love
- Every suite is individually designed with its own layout and personality, so no two stays feel the same.
- Some rooms include a kitchen or bar area, an unexpected touch in a small mountain property.
- Contactless self check in makes late arrivals coming off the mountain simple and stress free.
- Historic Miner Street, Clear Creek, and the town's breweries and restaurants are all a short walk from the door.
Worth Knowing
- Idaho Springs sits right on the I-70 corridor into the high country, so it makes an ideal basecamp for the ski areas, but expect mountain traffic on winter weekends.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
- Check in is contactless and self guided. Contact the property in advance if you expect to arrive late.
- The town sits at over 7,500 feet. Give yourself time to adjust to the altitude and pack layers for cool evenings.
The Room
Each of the suites is individually designed with its own personality and layout, sleeping anywhere from two to six guests, so a couple and a family group get very different rooms under the same roof. The look is modern and uncluttered, built around plush beds with quality bedding and remodeled bathrooms that guests single out as unexpectedly large and nicely finished. Some rooms include a kitchen or bar area, a welcome surprise in a small mountain property. Character touches like vintage records give the spaces warmth and a sense that someone actually composed them. Check in is contactless, so late arrivals coming off the mountain can settle in without waiting on a front desk.
The Grounds
The inn sits right on Colorado Boulevard in the compact center of Idaho Springs, a single level property with rooms opening to the outside and free parking on site. There is a small grassy spot for dogs and water dishes and treats on hand for four legged guests. The setting is the draw as much as the grounds: historic Miner Street and its brick storefronts are a short walk away, Clear Creek runs through town, and the walls of Clear Creek Canyon rise on either side. Step outside and you are in a real Colorado mountain town rather than a highway strip, with restaurants, breweries, and the creek all within reach on foot.
The Experience
Uplift Inn works as a basecamp with personality. Guests come off a day of mountain biking, rafting, or driving up to the ski areas, settle into a room that feels considered rather than generic, and walk out to Miner Street for dinner and a brewery without moving the car. The contactless check in makes late arrivals painless, and the individually designed rooms mean the stay feels specific to Idaho Springs rather than interchangeable. What people take away is the combination of a genuinely comfortable modern room, a walkable historic downtown at the door, and the easy access to Clear Creek Canyon and the high country beyond. It is mountain living without the resort crowds or resort prices.
Details
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Uplift Inn have EV charging?
No, Uplift Inn does not have EV charging.
Does Uplift Inn serve breakfast?
No, Uplift Inn does not serve breakfast.
Does Uplift Inn have WiFi?
Yes, Uplift Inn has WiFi.
What is there to do near Uplift Inn?
Historic Miner Street: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Clear Creek Canyon and rafting: 1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway: 3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Uplift Inn from Historic Miner Street?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Uplift Inn from Clear Creek Canyon and rafting?
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Uplift Inn from Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Uplift Inn from Miner Street in Idaho Springs?
Historic Miner Street is about 0.2 miles from Uplift Inn, a short walk of a few minutes from the property.
Does Uplift Inn allow pets?
Yes. Pets are welcome at Uplift Inn, with dog treats, water dishes, and a small grassy area on site. Contact the property directly before booking to confirm current pet fees and any restrictions.
How does check in work at Uplift Inn?
Check in at Uplift Inn is contactless and self guided. Contact the property in advance if you expect to arrive late so they can share access details.
Does Uplift Inn have a pool?
No, Uplift Inn does not have a pool. It offers individually designed suites, some with kitchen or bar areas, in the heart of Idaho Springs.
Is parking free at Uplift Inn?
Yes, free parking is available on site at the property on Colorado Boulevard.
How far is Uplift Inn from the ski areas?
Uplift Inn sits on the I-70 corridor in Idaho Springs, putting several of Colorado's major ski resorts within roughly a 45 minute to one hour drive west, traffic depending.
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Things to Do Near Clear Creek Canyon
Historic Miner Street
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.2 miles, about a 1 minute drive or a short walk. The historic brick main street of Idaho Springs, lined with restaurants, breweries, shops, and remnants of the town's 1859 gold rush origins.
Clear Creek Canyon and rafting
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
1 mile, about a 3 minute drive. Clear Creek offers some of the most accessible whitewater rafting near Denver, running through a dramatic canyon carved along the road up from Golden.
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
3 miles, about a 6 minute drive to the byway turnoff. One of the highest paved roads in North America climbs above 14,000 feet, with alpine tundra, bighorn sheep, and enormous views.