home of wide-open spaces. welcome to the Hampton Inn-La Junta. Roughly translated from Spanish, La Junta means "the meeting place". It's the perfect name for this area of Southeastern Colorado. The Santa Fe Trail led brave pioneers to the shore of the Arkansas River here years ago. Now, a web of interstate highways converge here, introducing modern-day pioneers to a scenic western town rich with Native American culture and filled with the same gritty frontier spirit that charmed the settlers that first called La Junta home It's true that the Hampton Inn La Junta is located just seconds off Highway 50, making it a convenient and comfortable place to call it a night during your road trip out west. But, if you're just passing through you'll be passing up on the things that make La Junta great. Spend a day on the water at nearby John Martin Reservoir or dive into the local history of La Junta at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, where costumed guides bring Santa Fe Trail-era frontiersman to life. Discover one of the largest collections of Native American artifacts in America at the Koshare Indian Museum. It's an amazingly authentic way to celebrate the culture of the American West, and it's located just minutes from the Hampton Inn La Junta. Those wide-open spaces you always hear about: we've got directions to those at our hotel in La Junta services & amenities Even if you're in La Junta to enjoy the great outdoors, we want you to enjoy our great indoors as well. That's why we offer a full range of services and amenities at our hotel to make your stay with us exceptional. Are you planning a meeting? Wedding? Family reunion? Little League game? Let us help you with our easy booking and rooming list management tools * Meetings & Events * Local Restaurant Guid