Unbeatable Montrose Getaway: Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views!
Unbeatable Montrose Getaway: Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views!
Unbeatable Montrose Getaway: Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views Review - Buckle Up, Buttercup! (It's Gonna Get Real)
Alright, folks, buckle up, because I'm about to spill the tea on the Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views in Montrose, Colorado. Forget those sterile, corporate reviews – this is the real deal, flaws and all, from a human who actually stayed there. Get ready for a rollercoaster of opinions, tangents, and maybe a little too much detail about the free breakfast (spoiler alert: it's a thing).
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Okay, LET'S GO!
First off, let's be honest – Montrose isn't exactly Vegas. It's a charming town, and this Quality Inn? Well, it aims to be charming. The "Black Canyon Views" part? Yeah, they're legit. You’ll get a glimpse of the gorgeous canyon, especially if you snag a room on the higher floors. That's a definite plus.
The Accessibility Angle:
Okay, this is important. My partner uses a wheelchair, so accessibility is a BIG DEAL. And honestly, the Quality Inn scores some points here. Wheelchair accessible rooms are AVAILABLE. The elevators are decent (no creaky noises that made me fear for my life) and the hallways seem wide enough to navigate without too much stress. I noticed signage guiding handicapped guests, which is always a good sign of the owner's commitment to the service. The details are unclear: I suggest you contact the hotel directly to check specific door-widths etc before you book, be prepared to be disappointed.
Rooms (AKA My Temporary Fortress):
Okay, our room. It had… a lot. Let's go through the major points:
- Wi-Fi? CHECK. And it's FREE! Thank GOODNESS. My job requires me to be online a fair bit. I didn't want a repeat of "The Great Wi-Fi Outage of '22"… let's not talk about it.
- Air Conditioning? Yes, thankfully. Montrose gets HOT.
- The Bed: Comfortably squishy. I slept well. I value sleep.
- Bathroom: Standard hotel bathroom stuff. Shower with decent water pressure. Essential.
- Noise: Soundproofing? Pretty good. I wasn’t constantly jolted awake by the hallway commotion. We could not hear the neighbors which is always a HUGE win.
- Extra Perks? Uh, bottled water was free. I always appreciate free bottled water!
The Amenities – Does It Deliver?
- Swimming Pool (Outdoor): We managed to sneak in a quick dip. Decent size, clean, and the view from the pool? Pretty darn good. Makes you forget you're at a Quality Inn, temporarily, and feel like a fancy tourist.
- Fitness Center: I peered in the window! Looked like the basics were covered, treadmills and some weights. I did NOT use it. I was on vacation. My exercise regime involved walking to the breakfast buffet.
- Spa/Sauna/Steamroom: NOPE. This is NOT a spa resort. Manage your expectations.
- Breakfast – The Saga Begins (and Continues): Okay, here is where things got interesting. The "free breakfast" is a LEGIT draw. And the spread? It tried. There was a buffet - I’m a buffet kind of gal (when safety guidelines are followed). You’ve got your waffles (freshly made!), your eggs, your sausage, your cereal (some of which looked slightly…suspect), some fruit, and the ever-present, eternally-questionable, but strangely-enticing, coffee. I went for the waffle. I added a little syrup. Heaven. It wasn't gourmet, but it hit the spot. I think I went back for seconds, maybe thirds?
- Anything Else? A very small convenience store and a lobby to hang out in.
Dining, & Drinking, & Snacking - Oh My!
- On-site Restaurants: Nope. Zero. Nada. Zip. You’re on your own for dinner, folks. Which is fine, Montrose has some decent options (I particularly recommend [INSERT LOCAL RESTAURANT NAME HERE] - but that's a different review).
- Bar: I was hoping for one! Again… nope. So, plan accordingly.
- Room Service: Ha. Try again.
Cleanliness & Safety – The All-Important Covid-19 Stuff:
- Hand Sanitizer? Everywhere. Thank goodness.
- Staff Trained in Safety Protocol? Seemed like it. The staff was masked, and I did see consistent wiping-down of high-touch surfaces. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful.
- Rooms Sanitized Between Stays? I'd need to know what "sanitized" means in this context – but visually, everything seemed clean.
- Physical Distancing? They tried. It wasn't perfect, especially at peak breakfast times, but they attempted to space things out.
- Cashless Payment Service? Yes!
Services and Conveniences:
- Daily Housekeeping: Yes, hurrah for clean towels!
- Elevator: Functional.
- Parking: FREE and ample. A big win.
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry: Did not use, but it seemed to be available.
- Luggage Storage: Yep.
For the Kids & Family:
- Family/Child Friendly? Yes. Saw a few families. The pool is a good draw.
- Babysitting Service? I didn't see one advertised.
Getting Around:
- Airport Transfer: No idea, I drove. Check with the hotel.
- Free Car Park?: Yes. Praise be the free parking gods!
The Good, The Bad, and The Slightly Questionable:
- The Good: Good location for Black Canyon exploration. Free Wi-Fi. Free breakfast (waffles!). Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Accessible features. Close to pretty much everything.
- The Bad: No on-site dining. The breakfast, while free, is…well, it's free. The building isn't exactly "luxury".
- The Slightly Questionable: The decor. Let's just say it's functional. The internet access was surprisingly decent!
My Verdict:
Look, this isn't The Ritz-Carlton. If you're looking for a five-star experience, you're in the wrong place. BUT! If you're looking for a clean, comfortable, conveniently located, and reasonably priced basecamp for exploring Montrose and the Black Canyon, the Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views is a solid choice. Would I stay there again? Absolutely. Especially if that waffle machine is still working! It’s a solid, practical choice. I give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars. Go, and enjoy Montrose!
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups! Because we're diving headfirst into a gloriously messy, real-life itinerary for a trip to the Quality Inn & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area in Montrose, Colorado. Prepare for the feels, the fumbles, and the inevitable existential crisis that ALWAYS happens when I'm on vacation!
The "Montrose Mission: Mostly Manageable Mayhem" Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Rocky Mountain Rumbles
- 1:00 PM: Flight to Montrose - "The Pre-Chaos Calm."
- (Okay, okay, I'm pretending I'm organized. Seriously, I’m usually scrambling to find my boarding pass five minutes before they close the gate. Pray for me.)
- My emotions? A bubbling mix of excitement (mountain views!), dread (airplane food), and mild anxiety about the sheer logistics of getting from the airport to… anywhere.
- 2:30 PM: Airport Shuffle & Rental Car Panic.
- An anecdote, in case it's not obvious: I once took a wrong turn at the Albuquerque airport, ending up in a car rental lot, totally clueless for a solid 20 minutes. True story!
- The Montrose airport… it's small, which is good, because my sense of direction is also small. Hopefully, I'll survive finding the damn car.
- 3:00 PM: Check-in at Quality Inn & Suites Montrose.
- Expectation: A clean, comfy haven.
- Reality: Pray it's anything close! You NEVER know what you're gonna get with a hotel room. Hopefully, no bed bugs. Ugh.
- Immediate Reaction: Relief, maybe? I'll assess the cleanliness of the room ASAP. Is the toilet paper fluffy? That’s a deal-breaker, honestly.
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Settling in, unpacking (or, more likely, shoving everything into a corner).
- The usual: charging electronics, trying to remember where I put my toothbrush, and wondering if I really need all the snacks I packed. Spoiler alert: I do. I ALWAYS do.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Drive & Initial Gawk.
- OMG, the Canyon! My heart might leap out of my chest with excitement. Photos can’t do it justice, I’ll need to see it with my own eyes. Hoping for a good sunset view!
- Realization: Hiking probably will be too ambitious after the jet lag. But seeing the sunset at least… a must.
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner at a Local Spot - "Fueling the Adventure."
- Decision Difficulty: What to eat? Burgers? Mexican? Something wildly overpriced because I'm on vacation and anything goes?
- Potential for Disaster: Ordering something I can't pronounce, and then regretting it. Or becoming a food critic on Yelp.
- Quirk: I'll probably take way too many pictures of my food. Don't judge me!
- 8:00 PM - Bedtime: Stargazing (fingers crossed!) and Planning for Tomorrow.
- Emotional High: The possibilities of seeing an incredible starry night.
- Low: Wind, clouds, or over-ambitious plans.
Day 2: Canyon Adventures & Emotional Rollercoasters
- 7:00 AM: Wake up – Or, Try to Wake Up.
- The Reality: Hitting snooze repeatedly. A struggle for me.
- Motivation: Gorgeous mountain views (hopefully).
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel (or the Nearest Decent Coffee Shop).
- Expectation: Free breakfast at the hotel.
- Reality: The usual hotel breakfast buffet. I will probably eat all the carbs. All of them.
- Emotional Response: Disappointment if the coffee sucks. I need good coffee to be a functioning human.
- 9:00 AM - 1 PM: Black Canyon Hiking - "The Hike of Pain & Glory."
- Okay, I'm going for a hike! But which one? The Rim Rock Nature Trail? The Oak Flat Loop?
- Stream of Thought: "This is going to be amazing… wait, am I wearing the right shoes? …Oh god, are those stairs? …I'm going to need a nap when this is over"
- The Moment of Triumph: Reaching the viewpoint, feeling the rush of accomplishment, and taking approximately 300 photos.
- Possible Disaster: Getting lost. Encountering wildlife (probably not the adorable kind). Ankle-twisting.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Picnic Lunch – "The Reward."
- Ideal Scenario: A scenic spot, perfect weather, and delicious sandwiches.
- Messy Truth: Spilled drinks, hungry bugs, and maybe a rogue chip bag.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: More Canyon Gazing, or Maybe Just Napping.
- Emotional Struggle: The temptation to simply lie on the grass and do nothing.
- Considerations: Additional viewpoints at the Black Canyon of Gunnison.
- **4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Relaxation Time at the hotel.
- The emotional rollercoaster of a nap: Waking up disoriented and wondering what day it is.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Pre-Dinner Drinkie-poos and Dinner.
- Quirky Observation: Finding a local Brewery and the joys.
- 7:00 PM: Evening Chill and reflection.
- Expectation: Good food, good vibes.
- Reality: Maybe the food and vibes match. Maybe they do not.
- Emotional Response: Satisfaction (or, you know, mild disappointment).
Day 3: Departure – "The Bitter Sweet Goodbye (and the Laundry List)"
- 7:00 AM: Last Morning. Gotta go!
- The Reality: Packing up, sighing, and realizing how much laundry I'll have to do.
- The Existential Question: "Did I enjoy it? Was it worth it?"
- 8:00 AM: The Hotel Breakfast – Round Two!
- I will be a carb fiend.
- **9:00 AM: Check out of hotel.
- The Reality: Double-checking the room for forgotten items, feeling a mixture of sadness and relief.
- 10:00 AM: Travel to the Montrose Airport.
- The Struggle: Airport security, the stress of potential flight delays, and the last-minute souvenir purchase that I don't need but desperately crave.
- 1:00 PM: Flight Home.
- Emotional State: Tired, full of memories, and already planning the next trip.
This is my plan, but the beauty (and chaos) of travel is that it never really goes according to plan. So, bring on the unexpected detours, the minor disasters, and the moments of pure, unadulterated joy! I'm ready. (Or, at least, I'm pretending I am.) Stay tuned for the post-trip report. Wish me luck!
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Unbeatable Montrose Getaway: Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views! - The Unfiltered FAQ
Okay, so, "Unbeatable Montrose Getaway"... is it *really* that unbeatable? Like, are we talking Rocky Balboa levels of unbeatable?
Alright, alright, settle down. "Unbeatable" might be a *slight* exaggeration, kinda the way I say my cooking's "gourmet." But honestly? For the price and location, the Quality Inn & Suites Black Canyon Views in Montrose? Yeah, it's pretty darn good. Think more… a scrappy underdog who unexpectedly lands a lucky punch. It's *got* views. Black Canyon views! (More on those later, trust me... *jaw drops*) But it’s not the Ritz, okay? Let's just say I've stayed in places where the "continental breakfast" tasted suspiciously like last week's disappointment. This place? It's better. Much better. (And I'm a brutally honest reviewer. I've seen things... hotel room things... you don't want to know.)
That "Black Canyon Views" thing... Is it a lie? Because I've been burned by hotel promises before. I'm looking at you, "ocean view" room, that actually overlooked a dumpster!
NO! Okay, breathe... no lies! The Black Canyon Views are, in a word, *spectacular*. I first saw them at sunset: the canyon ablaze with orange and purple hues, and the wind swirling around me, almost like the air itself was a living, breathing entity. I actually just stared at it for about an hour. Okay, maybe closer to 45 minutes, then I ran to the room to get some snacks and take in the view again and then did a lap around the room. It's not a full, uninterrupted panorama from *every* room. But if you're lucky enough to snag a room on the correct side? Dude. Prepare to be amazed. Seriously. Pack an extra memory card for your camera. Or your phone, like me. Because you will be snapping *endless* photos. My phone almost died.
What is their breakfast situation? Because a stale donut will *ruin* my day.
Look, let's be real. Hotel breakfasts are a gamble. You're rolling the dice every morning. BUT! The Quality Inn? It's surprisingly decent. They have the usual suspects: waffles (yes!), eggs (sometimes real, sometimes, well, let's just say "eggs-adjacent"), cereal, some kind of pastries, fruit, and coffee that's actually drinkable! (That's a win right there.) One time, I swear I actually spotted a *fresh* fruit plate. I was momentarily stunned. I'm talking, like, two minutes of existential contemplation. I got a waffle, and I was happy. It wasn't a Michelin-star experience, but it fueled my adventures. And believe me; you'll *need* fueling for your Montrose adventures. Hiking! Exploring! The endless beauty of the area will drain you. But that juice machine? That was suspicious. I stayed away. I am a creature of habit and stick to coffee.
Is the pool, you know, actually *clean*? And does it smell like chlorine overkill?
Okay, pool time. This is a biggie for me. I'm a pool snob. I can't stand murky water or overpowering chlorine odors. The pool here? It was... good. Not Olympic-level, obviously. But clean enough to actually *enjoy* a swim. The chlorine smell was present, yes, (it's a swimming pool people!) but not so intense that it made my eyes water and gave me a coughing fit. I definitely have had that kind of experience, in fact, just last month. The pool area was pretty standard but included a hot tub, which was a god-send after a day of hiking. I relaxed and watched the sunset (seeing a pattern?). I'm not a pool person, normally, but this was nice. Actually, it was great. The air was cool, the setting sun, and no chaos. It was the highlight of the trip for me.
What about the rooms themselves? Are they clean? Comfortable? Like, can I *sleep*?
The rooms... they're fine. Perfectly acceptable. They're not brand new, mind you. There's a hint of... wear and tear. The carpets might not win any awards. But everything was clean! The bed was comfortable, the pillows were fluffy, and you know what? I slept *great*. Which is the ultimate goal, right? I'm not a princess; I don't need a silk duvet and a gold-plated toilet. I need a dark room, a comfortable bed, and a good night's sleep. And this place delivered. Oh! One random thing: the blackout curtains were *amazing*. Essential for those sunrise/sunset views I mentioned. Because sometimes I wanted to gaze all night at the spectacle.
Is the staff friendly? Because nothing ruins a trip faster than a grumpy front desk person.
The staff? Friendly. Very friendly. They were genuinely nice; welcoming and helpful. They even gave me some good recommendations for local restaurants (more on those later... *mouth waters*). There was one issue that didn't quite get resolved, but I still felt like I was cared for. They are all quite hard working. No complaints on that front. They seem to genuinely *care* about their guests and make sure everything is up to par. That makes a huge difference, and I have to give them props for this. They probably don't know how much of a difference that makes, because it's easy to forget, but I noticed.
Parking? Is it a nightmare?
Parking? Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Plenty of parking. I never had a problem finding a spot, even when coming back late. No circling the block for an hour, which is a HUGE win, considering how much I drive on vacation.
What's the location like? Is it convenient to, well, everything?
The location is pretty darn good. It's close to the highway, which is great for exploring the area. You're a short drive from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (GO! Seriously, go!), and Montrose itself has some cute shops and restaurants. It's not in the *middle* of the action, which is a bonus for me. I like a little peace and quiet when I'm not hiking or chasing sunsets. I am not a fan of a constant buzz. I'm a fan of quiet, with some amazing views. So it's a win-win.
Would you stay there again? The ultimate question!
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