
The Broadmoor
Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury resort with many on-site restaurants, multiple pools, a large spa, and broad event space.
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The Broadmoor is a large, historic five-star resort on Cheyenne Lake in Colorado Springs that suits travelers who want a full-service luxury resort with multiple pools, restaurants, activities, and a sizable spa. Cliff House at Pikes Peak is a four-star historic boutique hotel in Manitou Springs for visitors focused on Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and a compact property with Victorian character.
Updated · about 8.7 miles apart

Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury resort with many on-site restaurants, multiple pools, a large spa, and broad event space.

Best for visitors who prefer a small historic hotel in Manitou Springs that’s convenient for Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods excursions.
When The Broadmoor wins: Choose The Broadmoor if you want resort-scale amenities — three pools and hot tubs, an on-site 43,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa, many dining outlets, golf and tennis, and extensive event/wedding facilities.
When Cliff House at Pikes Peak wins: Choose Cliff House if you want a smaller, historic Victorian property with a strong Manitou Springs location for Pikes Peak access and a boutique, quieter base for day trips to nearby natural attractions.
Bottom line: The Broadmoor is the pick for guests seeking a resort-within-a-resort experience and broad activity options; Cliff House appeals to those after historic charm, convenience to Pikes Peak, and a compact hotel stay.
| Category | The Broadmoor | Cliff House at Pikes Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, full-service luxury resort with formal and casual venues | Historic boutique hotel with Victorian character |
| Location | On Cheyenne Lake in Colorado Springs; minutes from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Seven Falls | In Manitou Springs Historic District, close to Pikes Peak Railway and Garden of the Gods |
| Size | Large resort with many buildings, 8 floors in main building, extensive grounds | Small — 54 rooms in a single Victorian hotel |
| Room types (sample) | Classic Room; Premier Room; Superior Room; Suite, 1 Bedroom; Cottage Suite, 1 Bedroom | Studio, 1 Queen Bed; Studio, 1 King Bed; Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed; Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed; E.E. Nichols Celebrity Suite; J. Paul Getty Celebrity Suite |
| Pools & hot tubs | Three swimming pools and three hot tubs (indoor year-round pools plus seasonal outdoor pool & children's slide) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Many outlets (The Penrose Room, Ristorante del Lago, La Taverne, Golden Bee, The Grille, PLAY, Lake Terrace, etc.) | Two restaurants (including Buffalo Bar) and one bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at The Broadmoor — 43,000 sq ft, Forbes-rated, sauna, steam, oxygen room, signature treatments | Not published |
| Known for | Resort-scale activities, multiple dining choices, large spa and event space | Historic name recognition in Manitou Springs and proximity to Pikes Peak |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — hundreds of meeting rooms and over 200,000 sq ft of flexible convention space | Conference space ~5,985 sq ft with 4 meeting rooms |
| Guests & age policy | All ages; family-friendly with kids’ programs and child amenities | All ages; not adults-only |
The Broadmoor sits on Cheyenne Lake in Colorado Springs with resort grounds and short drives to local sights.
Choose The Broadmoor for lakefront resort grounds and straightforward access to many Colorado Springs attractions.
Cliff House is in the heart of Manitou Springs’ Historic District, a short drive to Pikes Peak departure points and Garden of the Gods.
Choose Cliff House for a central Manitou Springs location when Pikes Peak and nearby attractions are your priority.
The Broadmoor offers a range of rooms and suites across campus, from classic rooms to cottage suites.
The Broadmoor is better if you want a wider selection of room types and suite options across a large resort footprint.
Cliff House is a smaller, Victorian-style hotel with 54 air-conditioned guestrooms and several named suites.
Cliff House suits travelers who prefer a historic boutique room selection and compact property layout.
The Broadmoor has numerous dining outlets covering fine dining, Italian, steakhouse, pub, casual and breakfast venues.
Pick The Broadmoor for breadth of dining choices and several formal and casual options on-site.
Cliff House has a small on-site dining footprint and offers American cuisine at Buffalo Bar plus room service.
Cliff House works for travelers who want a compact on-site dining program and easy access to local restaurants in Manitou Springs.
Water and pool facilities are a key resort feature at The Broadmoor.
If pools and family splash amenities matter, The Broadmoor offers multiple year-round and seasonal options.
Cliff House listing does not publish on-site pool facilities.
Expect no resort-style pool at Cliff House based on the supplier listing.
The Broadmoor provides a large spa and multiple options for wellness, plus relaxed nightlife across its restaurants and bars.
Choose The Broadmoor for a full-service wellness program and a variety of after-dinner bars and lounges.
Cliff House offers fitness facilities and concierge services but does not publish a full-scale spa in its supplier listing.
Cliff House is fine for basic fitness needs and quick access to local evening options, but it lacks a published large spa.

The Broadmoor — multiple pools, a large Forbes-rated spa, many restaurants, golf and tennis on-site.

Cliff House at Pikes Peak — located in Manitou Springs near the cog railway and Garden of the Gods.

The Broadmoor — extensive event and wedding venues including large ballrooms and outdoor ceremony lawns.

Cliff House — a Victorian-era boutique hotel with named celebrity suites and intimate scale.
Cliff House at Pikes Peak — it’s in Manitou Springs and a short drive to the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway and nearby trailheads.
The Broadmoor — it has a 43,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa and three pools with multiple hot tubs; Cliff House does not publish a full spa or pool facilities.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages.
The Broadmoor — it offers children’s programs, a children’s slide pool, and family-friendly dining and activities.
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