In 1878 the pristine glacial valley where Telluride exists today was called Columbia. The 60-acre mining camp soon grew into a historic two because of its location. -Everyone seemed to feel Columbia was the Only Place to be- Will Webb-1878. The named was changed a few years later, there are lots of stories why, but the memories of that glorious era have now been unearthed. Welcome to the Hotel Columbia, an intimate luxurious full service hotel in downtown Telluride.
