I've been hanging out in Telluride for over 40 years, had 3 houses there, and now just go up to get out of Albuquerque for the things I want to do & see. I prefer the Hotel Telluride over all others in Telluride, hands down, and have stayed there many times. The ONLY criticism I have is the totally inadequate parking situation: 34 spaces by my count that you have to pay $20/night(penalty!) to pack yourself into like a sardine with negligible on street or nearby public parking. Definitely a winter issue! The rooms have gotten expensive enough as it is without this irritation. Not being cheap, just honest. $20/night x 34 spaces/night x 365 nights = $248,000/year = RIPOFF!