
The Broadmoor
Best for travelers who want a landmark luxury resort with multiple pools, many restaurants, a large spa, and on-site activities for families.
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The Broadmoor is a landmark five-star resort on Cheyenne Lake with extensive dining, pools, a large spa and family-friendly activities; read this if you want a luxury, full-amenity Colorado Springs resort. DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs is a 4-star full-service Hilton-brand hotel near major venues and conference space; read this if you want a familiar, practical hotel in Colorado Springs for meetings or straightforward stays.
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Best for travelers who want a landmark luxury resort with multiple pools, many restaurants, a large spa, and on-site activities for families.

Best for travelers who want a familiar Hilton-brand hotel with expansive meeting space, straightforward amenities, and easy access to local venues.
When The Broadmoor wins: choose The Broadmoor if you want resort-scale amenities — multiple on-site restaurants, three pools and hot tubs, a large Forbes-rated spa, golf and tennis, and a range of family programming.
When DoubleTree wins: choose DoubleTree if you need a dependable, value-oriented Hilton-family hotel with lots of meeting space, accessible public-area internet, an indoor pool and a convenient address for events near Broadmoor World Arena.
Bottom line: The Broadmoor is a luxury resort experience intended for guests wanting extensive on-site recreation and dining; DoubleTree is a solid, practical full-service hotel that works well for meetings, conventions and straightforward Colorado Springs stays.
| Category | The Broadmoor | DoubleTree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Landmark five-star resort with historic roots, broad on-site programs and luxury services | Full-service Hilton-brand city hotel focused on meetings and practical guest needs |
| Location (city) | Cheyenne Lake / Cheyenne Canyon area, minutes from local attractions like Seven Falls and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, in Colorado Springs near Broadmoor World Arena and convention venues |
| Size | Large resort with many buildings, 8 main floors in historic Main building and extensive grounds | Mid-to-large city hotel (299 rooms listed) |
| Ages | All ages — family resort with children's club, babysitting and kids' pools | |
| Pools | Three pools and three hot tubs (two indoor pools open year-round; one seasonal outdoor with cabanas and slide pool) | Indoor pool and 1 hot tub; children's pool on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Many on-site restaurants and bars (fine dining, steakhouse, Italian, pub, breakfast/brunch, gastropub and cafes) | One main restaurant (Made Market), a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar/lounge; buffet breakfast available for a fee |
| Spa / wellness | The Spa at The Broadmoor — 43,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa with sauna, steam, oxygen room and wide treatment menu (guest-only access) | On-site fitness center open 24 hours and spa access not listed in supplier facts (no full spa details published) |
| Meetings & events | Extensive — hundreds of thousands of sq ft, many ballrooms and unique wedding venues | Large conference capacity: 31,683 sq ft and 19 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & practical services | Concierge, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, valet/self-parking (surcharges), shuttle options via partner | Many accessibility features (wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces, pool hoist, accessible parking), 24-hour business center, self-parking (surcharge) |
| Brand / rating | Independent luxury resort, five-star service and Forbes-rated spa | Hilton-family DoubleTree; 4 stars and guest rating 8.6 |
The Broadmoor sits on Cheyenne Lake near Cheyenne Mountain and several local attractions.
Choose The Broadmoor for lakeside resort grounds and direct access to nearby Colorado Springs attractions.
DoubleTree is on East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd with easy access to event venues and the city.
Choose DoubleTree for convenient proximity to event venues and a straightforward Colorado Springs base.
The Broadmoor offers a range of rooms, suites and cottage suites across resort buildings.
The Broadmoor suits guests who want a variety of room scales and suite or cottage options within a resort setting.
DoubleTree has 299 air-conditioned rooms with standard in-room conveniences.
DoubleTree suits travelers who need dependable, well-equipped rooms in a Hilton-brand property.
The Broadmoor provides a broad culinary program across many venues and styles.
Pick The Broadmoor if on-site culinary variety and multiple dining experiences matter to your stay.
DoubleTree offers an on-site restaurant (Made Market), a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge.
Choose DoubleTree if you want straightforward on-site dining options with a single main restaurant and casual bar.
Pools are a major part of The Broadmoor’s on-site recreation offerings.
The Broadmoor is the clear choice if multiple pool experiences, family pools and seasonal lakeside pool access are priorities.
DoubleTree has an indoor pool and a hot tub listed among its recreational amenities.
DoubleTree works well for travelers who want a reliable indoor pool and fitness center without resort-scale pool options.
The Broadmoor emphasizes a full spa and wellness program plus refined evening options.
Choose The Broadmoor for a full-service spa and a variety of evening dining and bar choices on-site.
DoubleTree provides standard hotel wellness and evening services.
DoubleTree is a sensible pick for travelers wanting standard fitness and evening bar service without a large resort spa.

The Broadmoor — multiple fine-dining and casual restaurants, plus bars and a pub.

DoubleTree — lots of functional meeting rooms and 31,683 sq ft of conference space geared to events.

The Broadmoor — a large Forbes-rated spa with an extensive treatment menu and dedicated facilities.

DoubleTree — a dependable Hilton-brand property with practical amenities, complimentary WiFi in rooms and easy access to local venues.
The Broadmoor — it explicitly lists a children's club, children’s pools (including a slide pool), babysitting services and family programming.
DoubleTree offers 19 meeting rooms and 31,683 sq ft of conference space; The Broadmoor also has large-scale convention facilities but is positioned as a resort venue with many unique event spaces.
No — The Broadmoor’s pools and spa are reserved for registered overnight guests and Golf Club members; day visitors cannot purchase access.
No — the supplier listing notes a buffet breakfast is available for a fee (approximately USD 20 for adults).
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