i stayed here for 6 nights while on a hiking trip to yoho and glacier national parks- if you like hiking and scenery, be sure to go on long hikes at those 2 parks!!!
i called and negotiated a lower rate than any other i could find in golden. there are many small motels in town but they all charge ridiculous summer rates for their short tourist season.
i was initially disappointed when i saw the rooms- poor lighting and cheap, very old furniture, faded bedspread, very dingy looking. but i chose a room upstairs facing the mountains and there was good natural lighting. the room was clean and bathroom was spotless. there is bad truck traffic noise on the mountain-facing side though, so if you want a quieter room ask for one on the back side (with no view).
the owner/manager natalie was very helpful- she let me choose a room after seeing 3 options. she also let me move a microwave into the room and gave me a 100 watt bulb and a lamp for better lighting.
it's a no frills room but clean and fine for sleeping. only soap is provided- no shampoo.