A comfortable and affordable home base for checking out the wineries in the Palisade area is the 80-room Wine County Inn.
Charming Winery Accomodation
Promoted as Colorado's first wine-themed hotel, the Victorian-inspired accommodation opened its doors in August, 2008, and is surrounded by a 21-acre vineyard on the property. Visitors can take a seat on a porch rocking chair while indulging in a glass of vino and enjoying the view of a massive red rock wall or curl up next to the lobby fireplace and catch the news on the large flat screen TV. Get to know the area by flipping through the hotel copy of the Grand Valley magazine or Grand Junction Free Press newspaper.
Room with a View of Vineyards
Room rates average between $89 and $285 (depending on time of year and availability) and include the following:
- Mini refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Flat screen TV
All rooms are non-smoking. Check their Web site for room specials at http://www.coloradowinecountryinn.com.
Taste Local Wines
Although the hotel does not have a restaurant, the town of Palisade is only a few minutes drive away and has a few options for lunch and dinner. Ask the front desk for menus. The hotel does offer a free buffet breakfast that includes waffles, eggs, cereal, bagels and more.
Shop, Swim or Sweat
Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or jacuzzi, get some exercise in the small workout room, check their e-mail at the business center, or shop for snacks or souvenirs at the gift shop.
Amenities Included
• For those who have to be plugged in, the hotel has free wireless Internet access.
• For weekend visitors, be sure to take advantage of the free afternoon wine reception that takes place from 5-6 p.m. and features four wines bottled specifically for the Wine Country Inn: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and a Cabernet/Merlot mix. Tastings and one glass are free. Additional glasses are $5.00. Appetizers are also served, which include cheese, crackers, pretzels, dried fruit and more.
• The hotel and accompanying vineyards are available for weddings.
More Information
• This is not a pet-friendly hotel.
• The mini-frig in the room can be a bit loud. It might be a good idea to unplug it to get a good night's sleep.
Activities In the Area
The Palisade area is home to over a dozen wineries. Two of the wineries are within walking distance of the Wine Country Inn. Check out http://www.coloradowine.com for a map of wineries in the Palisade area.
Contact Information
Wine Country Inn
777 Grande River Dr.
Palisade, CO 81526
Reservations: 888-855-833
http://www.coloradowinecountryinn.com
Sharael Kolberg - With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii, Sharael combines her interest in family travel with her passion for ...
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