The Hotel St Nicholas has an excellent website with just about everything you need to know about the hotel and the Cripple Creek area. The hotel building is about 130 years old and operated as a hospital until the 1960s. From the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, it operated as the Hilltop Nursing Home, before being used as a boarding and then left vacant. In 1995, the building was purchase and restored, preserving its historic architecture and legacy while offering modern hospitality.
The current owners purchase the hotel about two years ago and have been working diligently to fine-tune some of the things that the previous owners didn’t complete. Each room is unique with it’s own special decor and amenities. It is a lovely hotel but you should be prepared that it is a boutique hotel with 15 rooms and the owners are still working on a few things. There is no elevator. The second floor is only about four stairs to climb but the third floor is a full set of stairs. The water pressure is low but adequate. I’ve been in Marriotts with the same water pressure.
The tv reception is through Direct TV and didn’t have a lot of choices. I had my iPad and was able to watch my shows on xFinity.
There is no daily room service – but if you need towels or anything, the hotel will get them for you.
The bed when I stayed in June was super comfortable. The mattress was firm and there are lots of comfy pillows on the beds. Both the second and third floors have sitting areas outside of the rooms for just relaxing. The hotel is up on a hill and has great views of the mountains and city. The first floor has the breakfast room (arrival dinner and morning breakfast), the Broiler Room Tavern and the Parlor (birthday dinner). There is also a gift shop and a cozy lobby.
The Continental Breakfast has cereal, bagels, coffee, tea, etc.
Here are your rooms. All rooms combine a balance of charm and practicality/ Most of the showcase mountain or town views, natural light, and Victorian accents.
Room 6 – 2nd floor
George and Leigh
This deluxe room 2nd-floor room offers spacious comfort with premium king-sized bed and Victorian-inspired decor with two showers, a writing desk and comfortable sitting chair. It features wonderful views of Cripple Creek and the surrounding mountains.
Room 4 – 2nd floor
Elizabeth and Katherine
A spacious 2nd-floor corner room offering stunning views of Cripple Creek and distant mountains. It features a luxury king bed, chaise lounge, desk, and en-suite tub/shower bath. Includes mini-fridge and microwave.
Room 11 – 2nd floor
George and Carson
This spacious northwest corner room on the 2nd floor has two queen beds and hillside views. Originally the hospital’s surgery room, guests sometimes report unique experiences here.
Room 1 – 2nd floor
Ryan, Inger, Maggie, Will
This spacious suite offers two rooms and includes a king bedroom, a sitting area with daybed, and a spacious clawfoot tub/shower bathroom. Enjoy town views, two TVs, mini-fridge, and microwave.
Room 17 – 3rd floor
Pat and Nikki
This king room offers views of the residential district and aspen-covered hills. Features include a Victorian-inspired headboard and painted armoire.
Room 18 – 3rd floor
Holden, Zariaha, Luke
This unique and spacious northwest corner king room on the 3rd floor features views of Mt. Pisgah and the western hillsides. Includes rosebud wallpaper, and a pedestal sink.