The Armstrong Hotel

The Armstrong Hotel

At 4 p.m., guests check in at a 54-room hotel in the heart of Fort Collins Old Town, with coffee at Ace Café and drinks at Ace Gillett’s Lounge available on site. The Armstrong opened in 1923, and its defining distinction is the one Michelin Key awarded by the MICHELIN Guide in 2024. Rooms keep the practical details close: complimentary Wi-Fi, a Nespresso maker, mini refrigerator, 49-inch flat-screen TV, clothes steamer, USB-equipped clock radio, hairdryer and sound machine. Beyond the room, the supplier lists a restaurant, bar, spa, massage room, fitness centre, library, playroom and free bicycle rental, providing options without leaving the building. The address suits travellers who want Old Town at the centre of the stay, while the family facilities and pet policy broaden the fit: up to two dogs of no more than 100 pounds each are accepted for $75 per stay. It is less suited to guests who need to leave a dog alone, since dogs may not be left unattended, or to drivers unwilling to add $20 nightly for on-site parking. That parking includes unlimited entry and exit, while city structures and fee-free street spaces provide alternatives. Check-out is at 11 a.m.; until then, the Armstrong’s case is straightforward: a 1923 Old Town base with useful room comforts and a Michelin Key to its name. A 54-room Old Town hotel opened in 1923, The Armstrong pairs practical rooms with Ace Café, Ace Gillett’s Lounge, a spa, fitness facilities and free bicycle rental. Its 2024 Michelin Key is the distinction; dog restrictions and $20 nightly on-site parking are the trade-offs.