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Make the Most of Your Buena Vista Stay

Cultural gateway to the Collegiate Peaks

Buena Vista—locals call it BV and pronounce it "Byoon-a Vista"—sits at 8,000 feet where the Arkansas River carves through Colorado's highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks. This former mining and railroad hub from 1879 has evolved into a sophisticated mountain town balancing preserved Victorian-era Main Street charm with South Main, a New Urbanist neighborhood designed around walkability and river access. The Collegiate Peaks provide a dramatic backdrop, while Browns Canyon National Monument's 21,586 acres of protected granite cliffs offer world-class whitewater rafting minutes from downtown.

Thermal wellness and outdoor pursuits

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort delivers upscale geothermal soaking where hot mineral water bubbles directly into Chalk Creek, complemented by spa services and conference facilities. The Buitewater Park features engineered wave structures attracting kayakers worldwide, while the adjacent River Park trail system connects downtown to the water. St. Elmo Ghost Town, one of the West's best-preserved mining settlements with 43 original structures, sits 20 miles away.

Strategic mountain base

The Surf Hotel in South Main provides boutique accommodations with elevated dining at Wesley & Rose, positioning business travelers near both river and historic downtown. Rental cars from Denver International Airport (2 hours) or Colorado Springs (90 minutes) offer the most flexibility, though Bustang provides daily bus connections to Denver. Day trips to Leadville, Salida's arts district, or summer drives over Independence Pass to Aspen extend your mountain experience beyond BV's immediate terrain.

Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista

Can I book hotels in Buena Vista with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles to book your Buena Vista hotel stay, or you can combine your miles with cash for more flexibility. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my Buena Vista hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. Make sure to review the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. Some rates may be refundable, while others may be non-refundable. Please note that if you make changes to or cancel your booking, this may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card gives you access to additional miles and benefits including an annual statement credit of up to $200 to use on prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Note that terms apply to these offerings. To gain a full understanding of your card's complete benefits package, we recommend visiting the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where detailed information about all your cardholder privileges is available for review.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. Be sure to check out the latest MQDs offers and terms at the Delta Stays MQD Offer page.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays accommodations are accessible to all travelers seeking hotel reservations. Nevertheless, enrollment as a SkyMiles Member provides you with opportunities to accumulate miles and gain access to preferential pricing and promotions available only to Members. Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent (excluding taxes and other fees) on Delta Cars and Stays, and it is free to join. Register today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, in addition to traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your vacation. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and distinctive accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Buena Vista?

In Buena Vista, you’ll find 6 hotels to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Surf Hotel & Chateau has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10, and features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Another top-rated hotel is The Inn, where you can enjoy a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

What's a good time of year to visit Buena Vista?

To experience Buena Vista during great weather, consider a visit in July when temperatures average 75°F and the skies are mostly sunny, perfect for whitewater rafting and hiking. For off-peak prices and fewer crowds, consider visiting during May when temperatures reach a moderate 60°F with pleasant conditions and hotel rates dropping significantly.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar