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Lawless Rico: Engel Room

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$140
avg per night

Explore the area

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Rico, CO
  • Place, Dolores River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rico Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Louis M. Jones Memorial Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
Price is $140 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Rico

Located in Rico, this hostel is in the city center. Purgatory Resort and Telluride Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dolores River and Trout Lake.

What's nearby

  • Dolores River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rico Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Louis M. Jones Memorial Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 34 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Telluride Gondola Station - 43 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fireweed Cafe And Mercantile Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Enterprise Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rico Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Galloping Goose Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prospector - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lawless Rico: Engel Room

Lawless Rico is a boutique, loft-style property located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in the eclectic hamlet of Rico, Colorado. Located in the iconic Dey Building built in 1892, Lawless Rico is a fully remodeled top-level property that spans the entirety of this infamous southwestern Colorado landmark. Built from local stone and timbers and in the fashion of Georgian architecture, this building showcases the craftmanship of a bygone era. From the local Doug-fir flooring to its bronze crafted door hinges, there are stories in the structure of this place. Step back in time (and in style)and enjoy ample space to spread out with your private bedroom, a shared library / work room, two full baths, a large kitchen with laundry and curated artwork throughout!

Each room thoughtfully blends Rico's rich mining and railroad past with nods to the neon cowboys that now call this authentic mountain town home. Situated above the Enterprise Bar & Grill (Colorado's 6th oldest operating bar!), Lawless Rico makes for the perfect basecamp for your San Juan adventures! Come enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, backcountry and x-country skiing in one of Colorado's last true mountain towns. Telluride's world class ski slopes (and pricey accommodations) are just 30 miles up the road. End your day with a beer and a burger downstairs (or some darts in the lower-level speak-easy) before heading up to the comforts of a hot shower and a soft bed!

The Engel Room has a queen-sized bed, a Ponderosa Pine trunk bench and side tables, ceiling fan, dresser and sitting chair. Besides their own private room, guests have access to the shared library, full kitchen, and dining areas and two full baths located throughout the property.

Rico travelers will also be rewarded with tasty provisions at one of our two incredible coffee shops where caffeine and calories are served up daily! Make sure you make a dinner reservation at The Prospector where you will be blown away by a chef driven menu in one of the region’s most lovingly curated eateries! Lawless Rico guests are also invited to soak in the riverside hot springs that lie just above main street to put the exclamation point on a truly unique mountain excursion.

Rico Business #: 134
STR #: 2024-02

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Lawless Rico: Engel Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lawless Rico: Engel Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lawless Rico: Engel Room?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lawless Rico: Engel Room located?

Located in the heart of Rico, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Dolores River and within 25 mi (40 km) of Trout Lake and Telluride Ski Resort. Alta Lakes and Market Plaza Gondola Station are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Lawless Rico: Engel Room Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!

This place was everything we wanted and more. Affordable, great location, and easy check in / check out. The place was spotless! Very kool historic building with a modern touch. Would recommend and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Lawless

I enjoyed my stay at Lawless. The property provided everything I needed, with a fully equipped kitchen and well-stocked bathroom essentials. The decor is nice and modern. The hosts were also very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rico to Telluride

Perfect location for trip to Telluride.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markham R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place on my trip

Great spot away from the crowds. Very clean, spacious, bright. I’ve been here before and I’ll come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic, convenient and comfortable

This property is nicely priced for what you get. It is conveniently located near cross country skiing (15 minutes away) and the access to a private hot spring is phenomenal. We enjoyed soaks in the hot mineral waters. This property is above a bar, but the noise levels were negligible when we went to bed. Be prepared for cool temperatures in the kitchen and bathrooms. Our room was plenty warm as it had a space heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a great time in Rico, but I will say that this experience isn’t for everyone. The property comprises of 4 rooms with two shared bathrooms and one communal kitchen. Luckily we were the only ones who had booked the place during our stay, so it was actually MORE than we needed. This would be an ideal space for a larger family whom is used to sharing a home together. The units are above the Enterprise Bar; and we thoroughly enjoyed our nightcap (4 nights in a row) with Jasmine and Dana. My husband and I sleep like rocks, so we didn’t mind the music from the patrons. But if you aren’t ready to party, you might want to check out another space. We never made it to the Hot Springs, but we hope to be back next year… so there’s still time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025