Discover the Beauty of Nature in Salida, Colorado. Imagine lodging in the heart of the Colorado Rockies along the mighty Arkansas River. You've just found Salida, Colorado! Our hotel's location along Hwy 50 near Hwy 285 makes it a cinch to get around Poncha Springs and Salida. In central Colorado, our hotel's perfectly situated to accommodate corporate guests. Free high-speed, wireless Internet access lets you work from your room at blazing speeds. We even offer a computer with printing services. Nearby businesses include the Division of Wild Life, Western Area Power Administration, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and the Walmart Connection Center. Guests visiting Salida find our hotel's location is just minutes from great area attractions and activities. Hit the slopes at Monarch Mountain, go rafting down the Arkansas River or bike the trails of San Isabel National Forest. Indoors, you can enjoy the Salida Hot Springs or the SteamPlant Event Center. Historic Salida is just a stone's throw away, too. The Holiday Inn Express® Salida hotel is ready to cater to your every need. Swim a few laps in our indoor pool or let the whirlpool melt your cares away. We serve fresh-baked cookies every afternoon at 4pm and a hot, complimentary Express Start breakfast bar every morning. You can keep up with your exercises with discount tickets to nearby Exer-Flex. So, when planning your Salida, Colorado vacation, consider lodging with us!