Old Colorado Inn

My husband and I called the Old Colorado Inn when our vacation plans to go to St. Pete Beach needed to change very unexpectedly due to a family member’s illness. Suddenly we were on our way to Stuart. I am so very grateful that we were able to find the Old Colorado Inn. Steven Vitale, the owner and innkeeper, could not have been more present, more gracious or more willing to offer his services in any way he could. We stayed one night in a deluxe King studio, which was very well stocked, adorable and roomy; the remainder of our stay was in the Caribbean Suite which is a delightful and bright one bedroom apartment on the second floor of the inn. The private balcony overlooks the happenings in downtown Stuart, which can be entertaining but really not very rowdy at all. The bed and bedding were truly the most comfortable in which I have ever slept; I have paid for hotels at much higher rates and had far less comfort. The apartment is well appointed and fully stocked. The décor of the Inn is really something to see. Steven has done an amazing job of decorating each room with individual charm and great taste. He has a great eye. There are historic photos in the halls that are just so fun to examine, and the overall design and artwork in the rooms and apartments are careful, warm, inviting and not overly fussy. The Sneaky Tiki is a bar/​restaurant right down stairs if you need immediate nourishment, and though they have music there, it really never disturbed my husband nor myself — if we managed to hear it, it was a nice background to our experience. If you have never seen historic Downtown Stuart, it is absolutely charming, and delightful. Do not miss being there on Sunday for the farmers market which is more like an open bazaar/​market/​craft fair. So, go there. The place is a bargain for the service and luxury you receive. Going to the Inn for me was more than a very welcome respite — it was a relief and truly was a wonderful place to come home to.

Had a great stay. Very «old Florida». Comfy beds, and incredibly clean! Well worth the price. I was concerned about the noise from the Tiki Hut on the fist floor but when we go to the room, it was very quiet. Owner Steven couldn’t have been nice. Absolutely recommend!

Great location with an owner that obviously loves his work. Comfortable bed and nicely decorated. Would return in a heartbeat.

We just got back from a weekend trip from here. It was wonderful, the owner was checking someone else in when we arrived so his mother showed us around the main part of the inn and they were both so friendly. Our room was comfortable and clean. The continental breakfast in the morning was a nice touch. We will surely be back, as we had a great weekend walking around the town and everyone was so friendly.

An old boutique hotel, but very upgraded rooms. The bathroom is probably the most beautiful, lol. It’s a stone shower! Pretty much every room in the inn is different, and because we were with a group of friends there for a wedding, I was able to take a peek into most of the rooms. Each has its living area and full kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, plates, silverware, cookware, etc. Some are bigger than others. The biggest room is actually separated and two doors down. Larger living area and bigger kitchen. Obviously then dubbed as our official hang out room.
Although you have to call the owner prior to your arrival to alert him to meet you, it’s worth the small inconvenience because he personally gives you a tour and helps to settle you in. You get to pick what you’d like to for your included and delivered-​to-​your-​room breakfast. We chose bagels, fruit, yogurt, and OJ.
It’s also nice that the location is in downtown Stuart, where restaurants and stores are just a stroll away. I don’t frequent Stuart/​Port St. Lucie often at all, but if I were to come back, I’d stay here again. It’s a refreshing change to your regular and typical hotel rooms.

Our first trip up to the Stuart area and meeting up with a bunch of friends. We were greeted by the owner Steve Vitale who checked us in. He gave us a tour of the hotel which is how you would imagine old Florida back in the day. Its history is charming and the originality of the hotel with modern upgrades makes it a wonderful place to stay. In the morning, your breakfast of bagels and muffins are hung on your door so with a Kureg in the room, your all set to munch while getting ready for the day. Everything is in walking distance such as restaurants, shops, cigar bar and of course, drinking establishments. So if your looking for a great getaway with old Florida charm Old Colorado Inn is the perfect place to relax.

Fantastic find — If you are in the Stuart area and want to enjoy a great place that is just as GOOD as the hotels, but retains all the character of and old Bed and Breakfast… here ya go. Stephen was so kind to us and providing us with a great experience. HIGHLY recommeneded to all !

My friends and I visited recently for a short stay to attend a local race. Stuart was close to Jensen Beach, the start of the race. The hotel was beautiful. The room was more like a modern chic city apartment and was very cheery and clean. Breakfast was delivered each morning. Extra coffee is accessible, as is water and extra towels, all at no additional charge. The tiki bar was closed for our stay for renovations, but I would expect that to be operational again soon enough. The owner was friendly and helpful and we look forward to going back again soon.

Our stay was short but what a great place that I highly recommend. We were greeted by Steven and Ashley Vitale, the owners. Steven gave us a tour of the place. They are in the middle of building a beautiful Tiki bar in between the 2 hotels. I will definitely be back for that! They asked us for our breakfast order. We had fresh bagels and muffins with Natalie’s OJ delivered to our room in the morning. The room was extremely clean — white glove clean! It was spacious and for the money extremely affordable. The updated appliances, kitchen and bathroom were very nice. I love the feel of an old place, but prefer appliances that are modern. The location is perfect, so much going on within an extremely short walking distance. This is a place I highly recommend to anyone visiting Stuart.

I had been looking to take a short weekend trip away from Miami for some R&R and heard Stuart was a great spot just for that. I am very glad I came, because I had a wonderful time.
The hotel is a historic inn, recently renovated and right in the heart of town. Though updated with new bathrooms and kitchens, the building still retains its 1920s charm and is decorated with lots of antiques. The property has a beautiful 2^nd story catwalk deck, perfect for reading and relaxing. You can even see the river from the deck.
The owner at the Old Colorado Inn greeted me upon arrival, explained to me everything about the room, walked me through history of the inn, showed me old photos of the property throughout the years (I work in hotel real estate, so this was fascinating) and also gave me lots of restaurant and activity suggestions. Staff was very friendly and provides you with a freshly baked bagel (from a local bakery), local orange juice and a newspaper. Upon arrival, I had a plate of chocolate bars and brownies waiting for me.
This is everything you are looking for in a boutique hotel… true hospitality, unique character, and updated but historic elegance.

I could write 10 paragraphs on how great my experience was here. To start, I reserved an upstairs studio for the weekend with my girlfriend. When we got there, the owner realized there was a (very very small) leak that a plumber would have to visit at some point to fix. So instead of our studio, he moved us downstairs into the Palmer Suite ($ 40 dollar a night or so upgrade) for free.
The room was decked out in beautiful hardwood and incredibly comfortable furniture. I could have seriously lived there. We basically shared a wall with the Key Lime Cantina but the room was so well sound proofed, we would have never guessed a loud bar was next door.
Every morning you wake up with a bag on your door handle with orange juice, bagels and cream cheese, and fruit, plus the morning paper. It’s a great morning start. The location is perfect. It’s on the east edge of a very walkable downtown and water front area, and maybe a 10 minute drive from some beautiful beaches across the water. The owner is fantastic and well liked by all of the downtown businesses. He owns several but made sure to plug many of the others.
Great place. Good rates. Incredible rooms. Wonderful service. Coming back for more.

Historic inn with BIG, comfortable rooms and a fantastic host. Newspaper and light breakfast in the am. Restaurants and shops steps away. Will stay here again no doubt.