256 South. Downtown Lodging . Established 1923.

The Local's Guide

Looking to plan your next visit? Wondering what’s happening in Old Town? Or just searching for the best cocktail in town (the Ruby So New at Ace Gillett’s of course). Our crew loves to share their local insight on what makes Fort Collins so special.

The Armstrong Hotel 100 Years Celebration

What A Century: The Armstrong Hotel Turns 100

Apr 20, 2023

Like a fine wine, some things truly get better with age. We'd like to think of ourselves as one of them! Join us as we celebrate this milestone all year long.

Armstrong Blog - Dog Friendly

Pawsitively Perfect: Dog-Friendly Fort Collins

Apr 05, 2023

Fort Collins is known for being incredibly pet friendly and we are proud to share all of the surrounding businesses and activities that are perfect for you and your pet. Here are our picks for what to do with your four-legged friend here in FoCo.

Dave & Paula Edwards Portrait

The Portraits: Dave & Paula Edwards

Aug 15, 2022

This Month’s Portrait Tribute goes to Dave + Paula Edwards, leaders in the Fort Collins community for over 40 years.

Armstrong Blog - Ace Gillett

The Portraits: Ace Gillett

Feb 18, 2022

This week's portrait tribute is dedicated to the legend Ace Gillett - a passionate businessman involved in many hospitality ventures in Fort Collins in addition to owning and operating The Armstrong Hotel.

Andrew Armstrong

The Portraits: Andrew Armstrong

Feb 01, 2022

Our first tribute is to Andrew Armstrong, the man our historic hotel is named after. Mr. Armstrong was Fort Collins pioneer in the early 1900s.

Blog Armstrong Hotel Voted #1 Hotel In Fort Collins

Armstrong Hotel Voted #1 Hotel In Northern Colorado

Dec 01, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that The Armstrong Hotel was just voted the #1 Best Hotel In Northern Colorado in the 2020 “Readers’ Choice Best Of NOCO” survey!