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The Estes Park Resort

3.5 of 5
1700 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517 (Formerly Lake Shore Lodge Mountain Hotel & Conference Center)
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The Estes Park Resort
Ranked #13 of 28 hotels in Estes Park
4.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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fort carson co
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012

I went to this resort on a singles treat with some of my friends. From the time I walked through the door until i left, every individual from the staff to other guests were courteous. The rooms were spacious and provided many amenities, not to mention the cleanliness from the ceiling to the floor. The food was great, very well... More

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Stuart, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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person found this review helpful

After researching the area, I chose the Estes Park Resort for it's location and amenities. I was not disappointed! I booked a fantastic suite w/ 2 fireplaces, a jacuzzi, and 2 decks overlooking a lake. The snow capped Rocky Mountains were just beyond the town. Breathtaking! I traveled there for 4 days before going to a conference in Denver. The... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Hello 36BettyBoop- Thank you so very much for the very encouraging comments about our resort! We love to hear great experiences such as the one you had with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with others on this travel site. One quick note I would like to add to your comments - The Riverspointe Spa... More

2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

My husband & I had our wedding dinner in the Mezzanine last summer and could not have asked for more. Some of our guests stayed here and had a great experience. We did a buffet- the food was excellent. Great bar tender. We got to bring in our cake from a local Estes Park bakery. GREAT value for us!

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
May 10, 2012

Hello BHendrickson1; Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with others on TripAdvisor. We strive to make every guest stay a memorable one and I am very pleased to see we met your expectations! We look forward to being your host the next time you make your way to Estes Park! More

Fort Collins, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Wow, my wife and I stopped in for lunch yesterday and had a huge surprise - the staff was amazingly polite and helpful, and then the food came, and it was wonderful. We sat there for a couple of hours, reading our books, having a cocktail, and interacting with staff. Chef Alan came out and we chatted for a while.... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Hi Sean, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here for others to see. We are thrilled to hear of the positive trip you had with us, and I hope we can be of service to you again the next time you are in Estes Park! More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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people found this review helpful

I stayed there for a weekend getaway with my sister. I had purchased a Groupon which covered a two-night stay with a food voucher. For the price we paid I think it was a great value. We had a lake-view room. It seemed as though the hotel had been partially remodeled - the bathroom fixtures were pretty contemporary but the... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Hello Brittney, Thank you for taking the time to write regarding your recent stay with us! I am very please to hear you had a positive experience, and enjoyed your time with us! I would like to let you know, that in the very recent time since your stay with us - the entire hotel carpeting has been replaced! Our... More

Hastings, Mn.
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

After having a disappointing week in Vail (no snow, high prices, etc) we decided to head for Estes Park and the great Estes Park Resort. What a pleasant experience!!! The renovations are nearly complete, the staff is above and beyond fabulous (I even got a tour of the most immaculate, oraganized kitchen ever--thanks Chef!!) and our room overlooking the lake... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Hi Lynne, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and share your experience with others on this site! I am very pleased to hear your stay was a positive one - we strive to exceed every guest's expectations, and in this case it sounds as if our goal was achieved! Thank you for your feedbac,... More

Minneapolis
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I want to say thank you to all the staff members who made our stay a very memorable one. All staff members were very helpful. To our surprise there was live music and the band was very good. The hotel is under a renovation and is almost complete and looks great. This property sits right on Lake Estes and at... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Hello Mark, Thank you for being our guest, and thank you for taking the time to share you trip experience on this site! You are correct, our renovations are almost complete, and within the next few weeks - we will have a brand new hotel. We look forward to having the pleasure of serving your travel needs the next time... More

Westminster, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

My wife & I have been under the weather and needing a bit of a break. One of our favorite spots for a break (out side of HI) is Estes Park. I wanted to stay someplace different then our usual haunts. We had a very relaxing and great stay. The staff and the accommodations were wonderful.

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My daughter and I were having a 2-night mother-daughter vacation a couple of weeks ago. We were hesitant about staying at the Estes Park Resort because the reviews were quite negative going back several months, but the location of the property sounded really beautiful on the lake with mountain views, and they had an indoor pool and hot tub, which... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Hi Ellen S.- Thank you for being our guest and experiencing for yourself all the great things that are happening at The Estes Park Resort! We recognize that historically this hotel did not always have the best reputation in town, however as you experienced first hand - things are definately changing! The granite countertops have all now been installed, and... More

Superior, Colorado
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

It looked like there were renovations taking place when we were there, but there were no explanations or warnings for what we got ourselves into. The carpet in the hallways looked like it was in the process of installation and not fitted properly. there were places that could actually be dangerous. Our drawers were filled with boards and nails.The couch... More

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Christopher Carey, General Manager at The Estes Park Resort, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Hi Julie, I am very sorry your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We value your feedback, and will share it with our department heads in order to improve the products and services we offer all our guests. Our renovations are going quickly, and everything will be wrapping up in the very near future, which will result in... More

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  • Lake Shore Hotel
  • Lake Shore Estes Park
Address: 1700 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517 (Formerly Lake Shore Lodge Mountain Hotel & Conference Center)
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