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A little bit motel. A whole lot of mood. COMING SOON

08/31/2026

We can feel it in the air. Fall is coming. 🍂 Book your adventure stay with us, you won’t regret it.

08/29/2026

Checked In: Fall Edition 🍂

And there it is — your room for the weekend. Mountain mural on the wall, four paws already claiming the good spot on the bed.

This is the whole plan: nowhere to be, nothing to check off, just Colfax light coming through the window and a weekend that moves as slow as you let it.

Bring the dog. Bring the flannel. Leave the itinerary at home.

📍 La Vista, East Colfax, Denver: Link in bio to book

08/06/2026

La Vista is more than just a comfortable place to stay. Along with thoughtfully designed rooms and all the amenities you need, you’ll find two inviting patios, a full bar, and your own private outdoor seating just outside your door. Best of all, you’re only steps away from Denver’s nightlife, dining, and adventure.
As these final days of summer slip by, there’s no better time to grab a drink from our bar, El Piñon, kick back, and take in the views.
Your stay is just a click away. 📸 Chelsea Chorpenning

08/04/2026

La Vista is your home away from home. Our newly renovated 1956 motor lodge blends mid-century character with the modern amenities and comfort you need for the perfect stay. Grab a cocktail or coffee at El Piñon, catch one of our weekly live events, and make yourself at home.
Your next getaway is just a click away. Book your stay through the link in our bio.

07/17/2026

A few recent press features on La Vista & El Piñon. Huge thanks to 5280 for including us in the Readers’ Choice awards, and an even bigger thank you to everyone who’s stopped by, stayed with us, grabbed a coffee, or shared a drink.
Your support keeps this dream alive, and we truly couldn’t do it without you. We’re so grateful you love what we’re building, we love you right back!

07/14/2026

Only a handful of weeks remain before the kids head back to school and the days start getting shorter. Make the most of summer with a stay at La Vista Motel.
Conveniently located near all of Denver’s hotspots and just 30 minutes from the mountains, La Vista is the perfect home base for your Colorado getaway.
Your next adventure is just a click away. Book your stay through the link in our profile. 🌄

07/08/2026

Long before it became the longest commercial avenue in America, Colfax began as a Native American trail traveled by the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne peoples. As Denver grew, the route evolved (due to the gold rush) into one of the city’s most prestigious boulevards, lined with grand mansions before transforming into the vibrant commercial corridor we know today.
By the 1920s, East Colfax was booming. In 1926, the magnificent Aladdin Theatre opened its doors, quickly becoming one of Denver’s most spectacular movie palaces. Inspired by the architecture of the Taj Mahal and the tales of Arabian Nights, the theater featured a six-story onion dome, ornate Moorish details, fountains, palm trees, and a ceiling that twinkled like the night sky. It was also among the first theaters in Denver to showcase “talking pictures,” marking the beginning of a new era in cinema. Though the beloved theater was demolished in 1984, to become a Walgreens, it remains one of Denver’s greatest architectural losses.
Just blocks away, the Weicker Transfer & Storage Building, also completed in 1926, stood as a symbol of Denver’s rapid growth. Nicknamed the “Storage Castle,” its striking Italian Renaissance design proved that even a warehouse could be a work of art. As families transitioned from sprawling Victorian homes into apartments, Weicker safely stored everything from heirloom furniture and pianos to treasured family keepsakes. Nearly a century later, it still stands as one of East Colfax’s most recognizable landmarks.
Then came the golden age of the American road trip. By the 1950s, Colfax had become the gateway to the Rockies, lined with glowing neon signs, diners, and motor courts welcoming travelers from across the country, including La Vista Motel, which opened its doors in 1956.
Colfax has always been more than a road. It’s a timeline of Denver itself, shaped by movement, architecture, entertainment, and the communities that have called it home. We’re proud to be part of its story and excited to help preserve its next chapter.

06/30/2026

BEFORE AND AFTER RENOVATIONS - Built in 1956, La Vista Motel welcomed travelers during the golden age of road trips, when East Colfax was the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
After I-70 redirected traffic in the 1960s and ‘70s, the motel gradually fell into decline and eventually closed. In 2022, developer Nathan Beal purchased the property and restored its mid-century charm, reopening La Vista in late 2025 alongside El Piñon.
Today, La Vista is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a restored Colfax icon ready for its next chapter.

06/23/2026

La Vista Motel is throwing a Pride Month party this Saturday, June 27th! 🌈
Join us on the patio from 2–6 PM as we celebrate Pride and Denver DJ legend Gary Givant, who’s been bringing music to Denver dance floors for nearly 50 years.
Enjoy an all-vinyl set from Gary Givant and Pantones Denver featuring disco, boogie, funk, and more.
Don’t wanna go home after? Book a room with us and make it a staycation weekend.
See you Saturday!

06/10/2026

Looking to celebrate Pride in more than one city? Make La Vista your home base. 🌈
We’re celebrating all month long with our signature Pride cocktail, the GiGi, created in honor of Gary Givant, a Denver DJ legend who’s been keeping dance floors moving for nearly 50 years. For every GiGi sold, $2 will be donated to The Center on Colfax, which has been supporting Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community since the 1970s.
And don’t miss our Pride Patio Party on Saturday, June 27, from 2–6 PM, featuring and himself. Expect great music, good vibes, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Free to attend.
Book your stay today and make La Vista part of your Pride weekend. Link in bio. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Address

5500 E Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO
80220

Website

http://lavistadenver.com/

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