The Abriendo Inn — Hotel in Pueblo

First and foremost, I want to emphasize that there will never be the right words to describe The Abriendo Inn. I'll do the best I can: Magical. Enchanting. Breathtaking. Peaceful. Bucket list. Dreamy. Hidden. Renewing. Healing.

It's one of the Top 5 most incredible places I've ever stayed and I've traveled all over the world. The attention to detail is impeccable. Jeff and Cindy didn't miss anything when they restored this mansion. I honestly spent the entire morning in a state of gratitude because I had the opportunity during my lifetime to stay here. It's so amazing I offered Jeff my entire retirement in cash to buy it so I could spend the rest of my life in this enchanting space. He declined the offer, by the way, but not before we had a good laugh about it.

The mansion is expertly decorated, filled with warmth, love and is an other-worldly experience from check-in to check-out. From the moment you walk onto the front porch, whatever you're shouldering is gone - and we're all carrying something with us. You walk in the front door and for a brief moment in time, your troubles disappear and you spend hours hoping this experience isn't a dream.

I enjoyed a complimentary afternoon pudding cup and other snacks in a wicker rocking chair on the front porch. Bentley, the house dog, kept me company while I rocked in the afternoon breeze. Time stopped. Stress stopped. I was finally able to pause.

Jeff and Cindy spared no expense on the beds or the tiniest details throughout the Inn. I ate breakfast at the kitchen table while a yoga class was going on in the backyard. They play music on the main floor and the haunting voice of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" lulled me into a state of calm I haven't experienced in years. The Abriendo Inn is the reset of all resets. I'm already planning my return.

The morning of my departure I spent 3 hours in my room in complete denial that I was checking out. When I finally packed up and locked the door to my room I was met in the kitchen by Jeff and Cindy buzzing about with the daily routine of getting rooms ready for the next lucky guests. Cindy had prepared fruit bowls and supplies needed to Mickey Mouse waffles. Breakfast was served on Georgian / Victorian Blue & White plates - another detail that paid off with the aesthetic of the Abriendo Inn experience. Bentley was outside participating in the outdoor yoga class and some of my fellow guests were off to the state fair. The atmosphere was happiness surrounded by all-consuming melodies coming from the kitchen speaker.

There are colors on colors on colors. The crystal chandeliers invite rainbows onto the walls as the sun rises each morning. The furniture in the sitting room lures you into a creative state with peacock blue velvet fabric and jewel adorned fringe pillows. The stained glass windows are mesmerizing. You'll find yourself lost in floor creaks, candles, floral arrangements, soft lighting and crystal doorknobs. The winding staircase is expertly preserved and a privilege to climb.

The Abriendo Inn is located close to the Pueblo River Walk, Neon Alley, eclectic shops and restaurants. One night is here is not enough - book at least two and you'll thank me later. This place is magic - the kind of enchantment you feel when your body is at rest and you can sit quietly unbothered in a dream.

The Abriendo Inn resets your soul and you'll leave filled with gratitude for everything in your life that brought you to the Inn. There are no problems, worries, or concerns that can't be solved after a stay in this mystical mansion. Stay there with the hopes of relaxing for a few days and I promise you'll find yourself in a better place than when you arrived. If you're looking for...

My daughter recently had a sequel wedding ceremony and reception at the Abriendo Inn. We asked Jeff and Cindy, the proprietors and our hosts, to help with everything needed to set up the outdoor area of the Inn for about 80 guests, a DJ, a bar, a Photo Booth and a food truck. With Cindy essentially handling the tasks associated with a wedding coordinator and Jeff managing the preparation of the outdoor venue, this was a significant undertaking requiring a lot of coordination. Jeff and Cindy handled it all flawlessly. The Inn itself, which they have prepared and maintained to a very high standard, is a beautiful estate home dating to the early 1900s. They’ve painstakingly furnished the home, simultaneously paying homage to the era in which it was built while adding modern conveniences for the comfort of the Inn’s guests.

My wife and I stayed at the Inn in the days immediately preceding the wedding and we very much enjoyed our room and the beautiful grounds at the Abriendo. A continental breakfast consisting of pastries from a local bakery, yogurt, coffee/tea, and breakfast burritos started off our days on the right foot. The room was equipped with everything we needed for a cozy stay. There is a mini-fridge in the room with two complimentary Walters beers (the estate is the original home of the Walters brewery founder) and water. Wi-fi is complimentary and worked perfectly throughout our stay. The room was elegantly decorated and the bed was comfortable. The room had a mini-split for cooling and a radiator for heat, all in good working order.

Several of the wedding guests arrived the day before the ceremony and Jeff and Cindy gracefully allowed us to receive them at the Inn where the large front porch with plenty of seating proved the perfect environment for socializing. They all commented on how beautiful the Inn was.

On wedding day Jeff and Cindy worked tirelessly to make sure everything was ready. The garden ceremony went off without a hitch and the venue they prepared was beautiful. They took care of everything from table placement to providing the perfect spaces for the deejay, Photo Booth, bartender, and food truck we contracted. They accommodated all of our wishes and we couldn’t have been happier.

Jeff and Cindy have created a lovely venue for any event and their hard work in maintaining the Abriendo Inn to such a high standard reflect great credit upon them and the city of Pueblo. For a comfortable stay in a charming environment or your next event, you’d be hard pressed to...

The Abriendo Inn is the only place you should consider staying when you visit Pueblo, Colorado. Well, I guess except if you are staying with family or friends.... But even then, you should still stay here. Your family will thank you :-)

The hosts, Cindy and Jeff (and their dog, Bentley), are the most lovely, warm, welcoming, accommodating, friendly, sweet, awesome, hospitable, and dedicated hosts you'll ever meet at any b&b. And this is coming from somebody who's stayed at a lot of B&B's!

They take great pride in the little business they've built, and go out of their way to make sure their guests feel welcomed. They welcome you into their home and really treat you like a friend.

So not only do you get to stay with 2 of the coolest peeps (plus dog) you ever met, but then you are in this INCREDIBLE home, built in 1906, that still boasts all of the glory and charm that it did when it was built more than 100 years ago. Beautiful furnishings, stained glass windows, coffered ceilings, woodwork, lovely music.. you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door.

Take the spiral stairs past curved, stained glass windows (I've never seen curved windows before) up to the guest suites where you'll enjoy well adorned and beautifully decorated rooms with ice cold A/C, coffee and refrigerator. The bed we slept in was so comfy, I think we slept for 10 hours. And to add a unique touch, each room is proudly embellished with fresh flowers before arrival. You'll feel like royalty as you slip comfortably under velvet coverlets surrounded by roses. Don't feel guilty... you deserve it!

Not only are the rooms beautiful, but they also come with beer. Yes, that's right. BEER. The mansion was originally built by Martin Walter, who founded a brewery in Pueblo in the late 1800s. Walter's brewing company eventually closed, but has been revived by new owners using the original recipe. The complementary beer is a tip of the hat (or should I say tip of the beer can?) to the history of the home.

Do yourself a favor and stay at the Abriendo Inn. We did, and we will never stay anywhere else in...