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    Our top choices for Lower Forest hotels

    1. The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property

    A multi-story hotel with a snow-covered entrance, a mountain backdrop, and illuminated trees.

    2. Nordic Inn

    A spacious living room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and a fireplace.

    3. Elevation Hotel & Spa

    A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs and tables, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

    4. Crested Butte Studio w/ Community Hot Tub & Pool!

    A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, a framed picture on the wall, and a leather armchair.

    5. The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property

    A hotel with multiple floors, a stone tower, and a mountain backdrop.

    6. Public House Lofts

    A bar with wooden flooring, leather booths, and a long counter with stools.

    7. Vaquera House

    A covered outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a building with a balcony.

    8. Elk Mountain Lodge

    A lodge with a sign reading "ELK MOUNTAIN LODGE," a car parked in front, and a mountain in the background.

    9. Old Town Inn

    A covered outdoor seating area with a bench, surrounded by potted plants and a mountain backdrop.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Lower Forest

    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A multi-story hotel with a snow-covered entrance, a mountain backdrop, and illuminated trees.
    The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property    		9.2Wonderful899 reviewsView
    A spacious living room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and a fireplace.
    Nordic Inn    		8.8Excellent926 reviewsView
    A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs and tables, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
    Elevation Hotel & Spa    		8.2Very good1,000 reviewsView
    A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, a framed picture on the wall, and a leather armchair.
    Crested Butte Studio w/ Community Hot Tub & Pool!    		10.0Exceptional1 reviewView
    A hotel with multiple floors, a stone tower, and a mountain backdrop.
    The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property    		8.2Very good1,173 reviewsView

    Other attractions near Lower Forest

    Banana Glades

    You can take time to visit Banana Glades during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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    Big Hole

    You can take time to visit Big Hole during your travels to Crested Butte. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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    Little Holes

    You can take time to visit Little Holes during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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    Total Recall

    You can take time to visit Total Recall during your travels to Crested Butte. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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    Flatiron Glades

    You can take time to visit Flatiron Glades during your travels to Crested Butte. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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    Upper Forest

    Rating: 8.4/10 (8 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Upper Forest during your travels to Crested Butte. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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    Hot Rocks

    You can take time to visit Hot Rocks during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

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    Hockey Rink

    You can take time to visit Hockey Rink during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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    Top Lower Forest Hotel Reviews

    The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property

    A multi-story hotel with a snow-covered entrance, a mountain backdrop, and illuminated trees.

    Nordic Inn

    A spacious living room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and a fireplace.

    The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property

    A hotel with multiple floors, a stone tower, and a mountain backdrop.

    Residences at the Little Nell

    A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

    The Gant

    A modern outdoor seating area with a stone wall, red umbrellas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

    Aspen Square Condominium Hotel

    A hotel with outdoor seating and a hot tub, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Lower Forest?

    Lower Forest is located in Crested Butte. Travelers like the surrounding area for its mountain views, restaurants, and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 68 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

    What's the best place to stay near Lower Forest?

    Elevation Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lower Forest. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property and The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees).

    How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lower Forest?

    Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lower Forest.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lower Forest, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Lower Forest.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lower Forest?

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    What can I see and do near Lower Forest?

    You can wander around Crested Butte Town Park, Big Mine Park, or Town Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Head up the mountain to Crested Butte Mountain Resort or Crested Butte Nordic Center to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. Bring the family to Trailhead Discovery Museum, Trailhead Children's Museum, and Crested Butte Center for the Arts while you're checking out the area near Lower Forest.

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