We enjoyed our stay at the Clarion in Fort Collins and felt it was a great value for the price. The property is definitely older, but it has a unique charm that sets it apart from many of the typical hotels in the area. The large indoor pool area, surrounded by impressively large and healthy plants, gives the hotel a character you don't often find anymore.
Our room was clean and had some updates, although, as you would expect with a hotel of this age, there were signs of wear and tear. The property clearly has a lot of potential, but a few things detracted from the experience. The restaurant and bar were not open during our stay, and carpet renovations were underway, which took away from the overall atmosphere.
That said, for what we paid, we were very pleased. I wouldn't recommend paying premium hotel rates to stay here, but at a reasonable price, it offers excellent value. In fact, I would say it is noticeably nicer and more interesting than most of the other hotels clustered around the Mulberry Street and I-25 interchange.
With some continued improvements and a fully operational restaurant and bar, this property could really be something special. We'd certainly consider staying again at the right price.