Gourmet meals Victorian Era antiques and gracious hospitality are signature features of the non-smoking historic Elk Mountain Hotel and Restaurant an hour drive from the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Named for significant personalities connected to the hotel including Lawrence Welk and Louis Armstrong all 12 non-smoking rooms share Victorian era antiques seating areas and coffeemakers. The American menu with forays into European cuisine at times at the on-site restaurant wins praise from guests. Relax in the library stop by the bar for drinks and arrange a guided hike at the front desk. Ask about other activities in the area; the hotel enjoys partnerships with ranches fitness centers and massage therapists. Parking is free. Sitting in a quiet meadow on the sweeping slopes of Elk Mountain the Elk Mountain Hotel and Restaurant is about four miles from I-80 and 60 miles west of Laramie home of the University of Wyoming. The Laramie Regional Airport is 57 miles away and Denver International Airport is 211 miles south.