Resorts and Retreats Awards 2025 | 19 The Pikes Peak Gold Rush began in the summer of 1858, leading to the migration of more than 100,000 prospectors known as the “Fifty-Niners.” The secondlargest gold rush in American history, this event marked a monumental moment in the history of Colorado’s development. Nobody knows this legacy better than Club Hotel in Idaho Springs, a historic boutique hotel creating a comfortable base for guests to explore the town whilst preserving and protecting its longstanding legacy. Join us below as we caught up with Club Hotel’s owner, Jonah Hearne. Best Historic Victorian Boutique Hotel 2025 – Colorado feel like coming home, with a warm welcome and being shown right to your room. We also help guests discover activities and restaurants that will enhance their stay.” The guest experience is paramount at Club Hotel, and the team ensures that it delivers nothing less than excellence across its operations. With only ten guest rooms, the team has the opportunity to get to know their guests and truly personalise their stays. The hotel has hosted birthday celebrations, family reunions, weddings, and even gatherings for memorial services, while leveraging longstanding relationships with local entities to provide unforgettable experiences, such as the local florist and candy shop. The Club Hotel team may be small, but it is certainly mighty. This is the family’s first adventure into hospitality, and they strive to foster a familyoriented culture within the team. Each member of the Club Hotel team knows that they are valued and appreciated, provided with unwavering support and open communication. The team consistently report that the family’s management style is a world away from that of previous owners, realising very quickly that this family truly cares about the property and their guests. Since the family took over and renovated the property, Club Hotel has earned a reputation for delivering unforgettable stays deeply rooted in history, comfort, and personalisation. The hotel intends to maintain this upward trajectory by further partnering with local businesses to cement Idaho Springs as a thriving hub for historians and thrill-seekers alike. Moving forward, Club Hotel will continue to support and engage in local events to bridge the gap between tourists and locals, promote diversity to build a better community and a richer guest experience, and work hard to maintain its title of Colorado’s Best Historic Victorian Boutique Hotel 2025. “Club Hotel is still in year two, and we are learning more about Clear Creek County. Idaho Springs has been known as a drive-through town, where you buy gas and drinks but never stay the night,” said Jonah. “Club Hotel is changing that reputation, and our growth is based on people just discovering we exist. We appeal to bargain hunters avoiding expensive towns around ski resorts; we appeal to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure in the mountains. The more we interact with our guests, the more we learn about what we can offer to enhance the guest experience.” Contact: Jonah Hearne Company: Club Hotel Web Address: www.clubhotelcolorado.com n 7th January 1859, prospector George A. Jackson discovered a gold vein in Colorado, at the confluence of Chicago Creek and Clear Creek. This discovery kickstarted the development of the surrounding area and Idaho Springs was founded that same year, serving as the centre of the region’s mining district throughout the late nineteenth century. Initially, the area was known as Jackson’s Diggings and over the years evolved into the Idaho Springs we know today, a hub for historical tourism and the largest community in Clear Creek County. Club Hotel was originally built in 1882 as a two-story house, containing two parlours, a dining room, and five bedrooms. In 1895, the house was sold and became a hotel. Through the decades, Club Hotel has witnessed many historical moments within its walls, including the installation of the first telephone in Idaho Springs; serving as a hospital for those affected by the Spanish Influenza in 1918; and even two fires occurring in September and November of 1921. Today, Club Hotel is operated by a brother and sister team along with their spouses and is busy playing an instrumental role in the revitalisation of Idaho Springs, leveraging its historical charm to attract visitors from around the world – even those who typically view Idaho Springs as a drive through on their way to the Rocky Mountains. Working in collaboration with the city’s historic shopping district, Club Hotel is working to build a connection between guests and the local community. “We provide a unique guest experience that can only be found at Club Hotel in Idaho Springs, Colorado,” said Jonah. “We hire people that truly care about others and understand the importance of connecting with every guest that walks through our doors. Walking into Club Hotel should O AIS-Jul25073
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