WINDSOR HOTEL & RESTAURANT, Del Norte

The Windsor Hotel has 20 restored guest rooms and suites. Single Queen rooms offer sunset, valley mountain, or courtyard views, black walnut headboards, period-style furniture, marble showers, and Victorian-style tile. Single King rooms feature quiet courtside settings, distant mountain or sunset views, down comforters, micro-plush blankets, and king-size premium pillow top beds; parlor-like sitting areas are available in most rooms. Double Queen rooms include turn-of-the-century sitting chairs and settees. The Windsor Suite includes a patio balcony overlooking the courtyard, a wet bar, a dining area, and a living area, with a King bed and a fold-out Queen-size Chest Bed; down comforter, micro-plush blankets, and a premium pillow-top bed are included. Each air-conditioned room includes a seating area, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms have a 55'' flat panel HD television, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, and hardwire computer connection.

The Dining Room is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5 pm-8 pm, featuring locally grown ingredients. Bistro BARbara serves spirits and cocktails along with an extensive wine list; the bar is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 pm until close. Sommelier pairs each course with wine. The 1874 Food Truck is open for lunch seven days a week from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, and for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am-11:30 am. Guests can visit the onsite Tasting Room for cocktails.

Guests can enjoy fly fishing the Rio Grande River, mountain biking, and golfing. The Windsor Hotel offers packages for any occasion, including the Foodie Fireworks Package, starting at $265 per couple per night. A spacious second-floor lounge includes seating where guests can enjoy coffee and refreshments. Ground floor secure sports equipment storage, guest bell service, a guest ice machine, and phone answering service with free local calling are provided.

Windsor Hotel & Restaurant is 55 km from San Luis Valley Regional. Landmarks nearby include Summitville Ghost Town (0.3 km), San Juan Spiritual Center (24 km), Rio Grande County Museum (0.5 km), and Del Norte Parks and Trails (0.5 km). Zapata Falls, just outside the Great Sand Dunes National Park entrance, is a short drive. The hotel is surrounded by mountains, offering outdoor activities and local culture.

The Windsor Hotel provides space to cater to events, meetings, receptions, presentations, or dining for up to 70 people. The hotel offers Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and video-conferencing. Additional features include room service, guest bell service, keyless room security locks, and a guest ice machine. The 1874 Distilling Ltd makes pure spirits from local ingredients; its Tasting Room is open Friday & Saturday from 4-9 pm and Sunday 9-1:30 pm. Wild West Wine & Spirits is a full-service liquor store on site.