
The Broadmoor
Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury resort experience with multiple pools, many restaurants, a large spa, and family-friendly programming.
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The Broadmoor is a five-star, full-service lakeside resort with extensive on-site dining, pools, activities and a large Forbes Five-Star spa — good for travelers who want a luxury, amenity-rich Colorado base. Colorado Springs Marriott is an established full-service 4-star Marriott near the northside tech/academy corridor — a practical choice for business travelers and visitors who want reliable brand amenities close to the US Air Force Academy and the university.
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Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury resort experience with multiple pools, many restaurants, a large spa, and family-friendly programming.

Best for business or event travelers seeking a recognizable full-service Marriott with sizable conference space, straightforward rooms, and easy access to the US Air Force Academy and local northside attractions.
When The Broadmoor wins: Choose The Broadmoor if you want destination-level dining options, a large Forbes Five-Star spa, multiple pools and family activities on a scenic lakeside campus — it’s a stay built around the resort experience.
When Colorado Springs Marriott wins: Choose the Colorado Springs Marriott if you need a dependable Marriott property with 15 meeting rooms and expansive conference space, convenient access to the university and Air Force Academy area, and a solid fitness center and pool setup.
Bottom line: The Broadmoor is a destination resort for leisure travelers and special occasions; Colorado Springs Marriott is a practical, full-service option for meetings, business stays, and travelers who prefer a familiar brand and straightforward conveniences.
| Category | The Broadmoor | Colorado Springs Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star resort campus with lake, golf, multiple pools, many restaurants, and large spa | Established full-service 4-star Marriott focused on meetings and business travelers |
| Location | 1 Lake Avenue, on Cheyenne Lake near Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Seven Falls | 5580 Tech Center Dr., Northwest Colorado Springs, near University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and US Air Force Academy |
| Size (rooms) | Multiple room types and suites across resort buildings (historic large resort) | 309 rooms (air-conditioned) |
| Age/style | Original hotel built 1918 with historic and updated buildings | Modern full-service Marriott property (brand-standard design) |
| Pools & hot tubs | Three pools and three hot tubs (indoor year-round options plus seasonal outdoor with slide and cabanas) | Outdoor seasonal pool and 2 hot tubs; one indoor pool listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Many on-site outlets including The Penrose Room, Ristorante del Lago, La Taverne, Golden Bee, Lake Terrace Dining Room, and more | Ascent Restaurant & Bar plus a coffee shop/cafe and a snack/deli |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at The Broadmoor — 43,000 sq ft, Forbes Five-Star, sauna, steam, oxygen room, signature treatments | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Very large convention and meeting footprint (extensive ballrooms, Broadmoor Hall, Bartolin Hall and many venues) | 15 meeting rooms and 24,001 sq ft (2,230 m²) of conference space |
| Family friendly | Yes — children’s club (surcharge), children’s pool and family activities | Yes — children 17 and younger stay free with existing bedding |
| Accessibility & practical amenities | Concierge, valet and self-parking (fees), airport shuttle options, on-site activities and transport services | Business center, express check-in, dry cleaning, self parking (surcharge), free WiFi |
The Broadmoor sits on Cheyenne Lake near Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Seven Falls, with resort grounds and campus-style layout.
A lakeside resort campus best for guests who want on-site activities and nearby mountain attractions.
Colorado Springs Marriott is in Northwest Colorado Springs, positioned for access to the university, Air Force Academy and local businesses.
A convenient base for meetings and visitors focused on the northside of Colorado Springs.
The Broadmoor offers a range of room types and suites across historic and renovated buildings, from Classic and Superior Rooms to one-bedroom suites and cottage suites.
Choose The Broadmoor for larger suite options, historic character and resort-style accommodations.
Colorado Springs Marriott provides brand-standard rooms and several accessible and executive room configurations across 309 air-conditioned rooms.
A straightforward Marriott room lineup with multiple accessible and executive choices for business or leisure stays.
The Broadmoor has many on-site dining outlets covering fine dining, Italian, steakhouse, pub food, casual American and coffee shops.
A wide range of dining styles and price points makes The Broadmoor a one-stop choice for meals on property.
Colorado Springs Marriott has an on-site American restaurant/bar and a coffee shop/cafe plus deli/snack options.
Practical dining for business and conference guests with one main restaurant and grab-and-go options.
The Broadmoor centers a lot of its guest experience on pools, spa and outdoor activities across a large property.
Pools and water amenities are part of the resort experience and are extensive compared with typical city hotels.
Colorado Springs Marriott provides an outdoor seasonal pool plus indoor pool options and a 24-hour fitness center for guest use.
Good fitness and basic pool facilities that suit conference and business guests but not a resort-style pool program.
The Broadmoor emphasizes a large spa and many on-site leisure activities, plus evening bars and a historic pub.
Wellness, evening dining and activity options are a core part of the Broadmoor guest experience.
Colorado Springs Marriott focuses on fitness, a single bar/restaurant and meeting-related services rather than a resort wellness program.
A practical setup for guests focused on meetings, fitness and predictable dining hours rather than a destination spa/nightlife.

The Broadmoor — a 43,000 sq ft Forbes Five-Star spa with extensive thermal and treatment options.

Colorado Springs Marriott — 15 meeting rooms and roughly 24,001 sq ft (2,230 m²) of conference space for events.

The Broadmoor — numerous restaurants and bars from fine dining to pub fare and family-friendly cafés.

Colorado Springs Marriott — a well-known Marriott property with predictable rooms, amenities and accessible meeting services.
The Broadmoor — it specifically lists children's pools, a children's club (surcharge), babysitting services and family activities.
Colorado Springs Marriott — it has 15 meeting rooms and 24,001 sq ft (2,230 m²) of conference space; The Broadmoor also has large event facilities but is positioned as a full resort and not solely a business hotel.
Not published — the Colorado Springs Marriott listing does not advertise a large dedicated spa; The Broadmoor's spa is well documented.
Yes — both hotels accept families; The Broadmoor actively highlights children’s programming, and Colorado Springs Marriott permits children (children 17 and younger stay free with existing bedding).
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