I really enjoyed my stay here and will absolutely come back the next time I visit Golden. It was a great value, I found it very comfortable, and I loved the view of the river and the ski resort from my room. Lodge + Lantern is a really neat old lodge that's in the process of being renovated. Some things in the hotel are new and modern (furniture, mattresses [very comfy], TVs), and some things are old and look a bit out of place (namely the carpet), but everything in my room worked perfectly. The rooms have some thoughtful amenities, such as fancy Nespresso machines, new mini fridges, and wireless phone chargers. I also really appreciated the high-quality sheets and towels. I'd recommend bringing ear plugs and/or a white noise machine though, as the walls are very thin and the noise insulation is minimal (which I guess is to be expected with such an old building). The lobby has a great common space with a classic stone fireplace, Sonos speakers playing relaxing music, comfy couches, and a big ol' TV (which ended up being a nice place to watch the Super Bowl). The icing on the cake is the location: a 12-minute drive to the ski resort and maybe a 10-minute walk to Whitetooth Brewing and a couple other cafes.