
The Broadmoor
Best for travelers who want a landmark luxury resort with many restaurants, family facilities, and a large spa.
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The Broadmoor is a historic, full-service five-star resort on Cheyenne Lake with wide grounds, multiple pools, a large spa, and many dining venues; this guide is for travelers who want a classic destination resort with extensive facilities. Flying Horse Resort & Club is an upscale club-style resort in the northern Flying Horse neighborhood of Colorado Springs — read this if you prefer a private-club atmosphere focused on golf, residences, and fewer but polished on-site amenities.
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Best for travelers who want a landmark luxury resort with many restaurants, family facilities, and a large spa.

Best for golfers and guests who prefer a private-club, residential-feel resort with straightforward, sport-oriented amenities.
When The Broadmoor wins: choose The Broadmoor if you want a large, varied resort experience — multiple signature restaurants, a Forbes Five-Star spa, several pools (including indoor options) and broad programming for families and groups.
When Flying Horse Resort & Club wins: pick Flying Horse for a quieter, club-style stay that centers on golf, tennis/pickleball, and residential amenities; it’s a good fit if you prefer a smaller property with private-club energy and easy access to local golf facilities.
Bottom line: both are upscale Colorado Springs options with a polished feel; The Broadmoor is the complete destination resort with historic character and more on-site choices, while Flying Horse is the leaner, golf-and-club-focused alternative.
| Category | The Broadmoor | Flying Horse Resort & Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, grand destination resort with broad leisure and event offerings | Upscale club-style resort with residential atmosphere and sport focus |
| Location (city) | Colorado Springs, on Cheyenne Lake near major attractions | |
| Size (guest rooms) | Multiple room types including Classic Room, Premier Room, Superior Room, Suite, 1 Bedroom, Cottage Suite, 1 Bedroom (exact total not published here) | 102 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages — family-friendly with children's club, children's pools and babysitting | All ages — family-friendly (children's club available, playground on site) |
| Pools & hot tubs | Three pools and three hot tubs (indoor options available; seasonal outdoor pool and children's slide pool) | Two outdoor pools and two hot tubs; children's pool and pool hoist on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Many signature venues (Penrose Room, Ristorante del Lago, La Taverne, Golden Bee, The Grille, PLAY, Lake Terrace Dining Room, Restaurant 1858, Hotel Bar, Natural Epicurean) | 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, coffee shop/cafe and poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at The Broadmoor — 43,000 sq ft, Forbes Five-Star, sauna, steam, oxygen room, treatments (spa access for registered guests & Golf Club members) | Full-service spa on site with massages, body treatments and facials; sauna and steam room listed |
| Known for | Historic resort character, large event and wedding spaces, wide activity mix | On-site golf course, tennis & pickleball courts, private-club ambience |
| Golf | Golf course on site, lessons and caddy service; active Golf Club | Golf course on site, driving range, pro shop, golf lessons and golf cart rental |
| Meeting & events | Extensive meeting and event footprint (hundreds of thousands of sq ft across multiple centers and ballrooms) | 7500 sq ft of conference space and 9 meeting rooms |
The Broadmoor sits on Cheyenne Lake a short drive from downtown Colorado Springs and near Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls and Garden of the Gods.
The Broadmoor is a large resort campus close to classic Colorado Springs sights and tailored for guests who want on-site activity and easy access to area attractions.
Flying Horse Resort & Club is in the Flying Horse neighborhood of Colorado Springs, positioned as a residential resort with a private-club feel.
Flying Horse is convenient to northern Colorado Springs points of interest and suits guests who want a club-like base rather than a large, central resort campus.
The Broadmoor offers a range of historic and updated rooms, suites, and cottage suites to suit families and couples.
Choose The Broadmoor for varied room categories across a large, historic property with family and suite options.
Flying Horse has 102 guestrooms with standard and suite categories and private furnished balconies or patios in many rooms.
Flying Horse presents club-style rooms and suites with standard in-room amenities and a smaller, more residential inventory than The Broadmoor.
The Broadmoor provides a large, diverse set of dining venues — from fine dining to casual cafes and a pub.
The Broadmoor is the choice for variety — multiple signature restaurants covering fine dining, regional cuisine and casual fare.
Flying Horse offers a smaller selection of on-site dining with a focus on convenient, club-style meals and bar service.
Flying Horse covers essential dining with fewer venues; great for simpler, club-focused meal options rather than the Broadmoor's breadth.
Pools are a central Broadmoor amenity, with both indoor and seasonal outdoor options for families and lap swimmers.
The Broadmoor provides more pool variety and options for year-round indoor swimming plus a seasonal outdoor lake pool.
Flying Horse focuses on outdoor recreational amenities with multiple courts and two outdoor pools.
Flying Horse is oriented to outdoor sport and leisure — pools complement its courts and golf facilities rather than being the central attraction.
The Broadmoor's large spa and fitness center are an integral part of the resort experience, with formal spa programming and evening dining options across bars and lounges.
The Broadmoor is the choice if you want an extensive spa, daily fitness offerings and varied evening dining/drink venues.
Flying Horse offers on-site spa services and regular fitness classes alongside tennis, pickleball and other sport programming.
Flying Horse supports active, sport-focused wellness and quieter evening options suited to club guests and residents.

The Broadmoor — multiple signature restaurants from fine dining to casual pubs and seasonal lakeside options.

Flying Horse Resort & Club — on-site golf course, driving range, pro shop and a private-club atmosphere.

The Broadmoor — a 43,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa with an extensive treatment menu and indoor pool facilities.

Flying Horse Resort & Club — smaller property with a residential-club feel and sport-focused amenities.
The Broadmoor — it explicitly lists children's pools, a children's club, babysitting/childcare services and family-focused activities; Flying Horse also accommodates families but has a stronger club and golf focus.
Both have on-site golf, but Flying Horse leans into the private-club, golf-and-residence experience; The Broadmoor offers a full resort golf program plus additional resort amenities.
At The Broadmoor some indoor pools and hot tubs are open year-round while the main outdoor lake pool is seasonal; Flying Horse lists two outdoor pools (seasonality not specified) and also has hot tubs.
The Broadmoor allows day guests to dine at most restaurants (with some exceptions); Flying Horse lists restaurants open to guests and visitors — confirm current access and reservation policies with each hotel.
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