Productivity meets wellness at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado (August 8, 2025) – In today’s world of blurred boundaries between work and life, business travel is no longer just about a place to sleep. It’s about finding the right environment to stay focused, recharge and perform at your best. That’s where the new Hotel 1888 at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, stands apart.
Located within the resort’s historic Stone Bath House, the 16-room boutique hotel opened on June 12 and is a nod to the resort’s opening date of July 4, 1888. The poolside Hotel 1888 combines premium accommodations, access to meeting and event space, and built-in wellness experiences that help business travelers to connect and stay sharp and relaxed. Whether holding a board or team retreat, hosting an incentive trip, working remotely, attending a conference or adding free time before or after a busy week of meetings, Hotel 1888 is an ideal solution and available for buyouts.
A Boutique Stay for Modern Business Travel
Hotel 1888 delivers an elevated experience designed for high-performing professionals. All guest rooms, including two suites, reflect a cozy mountain-chic style with plush bedding, hand-selected design touches, artwork that reflects the resort’s rich history, and upscale bathrooms.
Hotel 1888 guests enjoy unlimited in-and-out access to the resort’s seven hot springs pools during operating hours (8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the summer and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. the rest of the year), which is ideal for morning soaks, afternoon breaks and evening wind-downs. All hotel stays also include breakfast in the on-site Bistro 1888 and complimentary access to the full-service Athletic Club, also located in the Stone Bath House, for stress-busting workouts, solo meditation and a wide range of classes. Modern cardio and weight equipment, handball/racquetball courts and a wet room featuring a sauna, jacuzzi and steam room are among the highlights.
In a recent five-star review on Google Reviews, one guest wrote, “Stayed [at Hotel 1888] while in Glenwood on business. It was very quiet, and the WiFi was great. The easy access to the hot springs and the Athletic Club were an added bonus as it made for an easy workout option. Breakfast was also great … all you can eat, good coffee, and the quiche was amazing!”
Needing more than 16 guest rooms? No problem. The Lodge at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, located across the street from Hotel 1888 and the hot springs pools, has 107 guest rooms and suites. A total refresh of all 107 guest rooms and suites wrapped up in March 2025.
A Variety of Places to Gather
The Lodge has two meeting rooms with WiFi and audiovisual equipment available, including the 725-square-foot Iron Mountain Room that holds up to 50 guests and the 570-square-foot Ute Mountain Room is a boardroom for up to 16 people. For small receptions, Hotel 1888’s Silver Kings Suite has a private balcony overlooking the Grand Pool Hotel and the Lodge’s Cascade Suite has a living room, kitchenette and bar seating. Catering is available through the resort’s Grill.
If larger meeting space is needed, historic Hotel Colorado located next to the Lodge has a variety of options. Both Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and Hotel Colorado were founded by Walter Devereux, a Glenwood Springs visionary and founding father.
For the ultimate poolside comfort at the hot springs pools during meeting breaks, attendees will love rentable cabanas with comfortable lounge seating, a refrigerator, towels and water bottles. During the winter, fire pits are an added cabana feature. The Overlook, a private space with umbrellas and deck chairs that overlooks the Therapy Pool, also can be booked and comes with towels and water bottles.
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s sales team can help meeting planners secure on-property accommodations, function space, cabanas and The Overlook as well as provide dining recommendations, line up private classes at the Athletic Club, and connect groups to partner outfitters and attractions for outdoor fun. It’s an easy walk over the pedestrian bridge that connects Glenwood Hot Springs Resort to downtown Glenwood Springs for meals and nightlife, eliminating the need for transportation.
Strategically Located in the Colorado Rockies
Glenwood Springs is at a natural midpoint between Colorado’s Front Range destinations, including Denver, and mountain hubs like Aspen and Vail and the Western Slope community of Grand Junction. Not only is Glenwood Springs located on Interstate 70 for easy automobile travel, but the community is also a stop on two scenic train routes: Amtrak’s California Zephyr and Rocky Mountaineer’s Rockies to the Red Rocks. For team members flying in, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport and Eagle County Airport near Vail provide are the closest options and are served by a variety of airlines.
Whether traveling solo for business, planning a team retreat or designing a corporate wellness experience in the mountains, Hotel 1888 offers a rare mix of boutique luxury, rich heritage and restorative amenities. For more information about Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, book accommodations and connect with the sales team, visit www.hotspringspool.com or call 800.537.SWIM (7946).
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Media Contacts
Aly Ackley, Resort Sales Manager
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, 970.945.3324, [email protected]
Beth Buehler
Buehler Communications Inc., 970.901.6970, [email protected]
