Hotel Tricks

One hint for the historic hotel is, at the time of booking, be sure to ask for one of the newly remodeled rooms. There is a night and day difference in guest experiences between the updated and non-updated units. Getting an updated room-many of which do come with pretty nice updated bathrooms and clean new furnishings-will really up the quality and comfort of your stay. It’s worth calling the property directly to confirm this.

Stay at the hotel and find your way around the Agricultural heritage and natural landscapes of the local area are recommended using the hotel as a base from which to explore the local agricultural heritage and natural landscapes. A very good tip is to stop at the Colorado Welcome Center at Julesburg — it’s about a 40-minute drive to the north on Highway 385. Great place to get information on Pony Express and other pioneer trails that came through this corner of the state.

For a real local experience, it’s better that you visit when a community event is going on. Places like Holyoke are staging local fairs, rodeos, or festivals sometimes especially in the summer. It’s recommended to check with the town’s local calendar in advance so that you may be able to have an authentic slice of American rural life. Also, take a moment to see the Phillips County Museum for a fuller take on the history of that area.

Be self-service since there is no front desk at the hotel and limited on-site services - bring all check-in information, including an access code when you arrive. It's a big plus to have in-room kitchenettes, so grab some breakfast-yielding supplies and snacks from the local grocery store. The Burge Hotel then can be taken advantage of as a valuable, unique historic personality if independence and apartment-style convenience are accepted.