
The Broadmoor
Best for a full-service Colorado mountain resort experience with on-site activities, many restaurants, pools and event space.
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The Broadmoor is a large, historic five-star resort on Cheyenne Lake offering extensive outdoor activities, multiple pools, golf and many dining venues; read this if you want a full-service mountain resort with family-friendly amenities. The Mining Exchange Hotel, a Registry Collection Hotel is an upscale, historic downtown hotel with a full-service spa and meeting space; read this if you want refined city-center access and a compact, walkable base in Colorado Springs.
Updated · about 4 miles apart

Best for a full-service Colorado mountain resort experience with on-site activities, many restaurants, pools and event space.

Best for a refined downtown stay with easy access to downtown attractions, meeting rooms and an on-site spa.
When The Broadmoor wins: choose The Broadmoor for a multi-day resort stay that prioritizes on-property recreation (golf, tennis, boating), multiple dining options, and family amenities. It’s the clearer choice for weddings, large meetings and guests who want resort grounds and lake access.
When The Mining Exchange wins: pick The Mining Exchange Hotel for business or leisure stays centered in downtown Colorado Springs, where you want short walks to the Pikes Peak Center, museums and restaurants plus a quieter urban base with a spa and sizeable meeting space.
Bottom line: The Broadmoor is a sprawling, amenity-rich resort for guests who plan to spend significant time on property and want mountain-lake recreation; The Mining Exchange is a compact, historic downtown alternative for guests who prioritize city access, meetings or a shorter, more urban stay.
| Category | The Broadmoor | The Mining Exchange Hotel, a Registry Collection Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large historic resort campus with formal public spaces and extensive recreational options | Upscale, historic downtown hotel focused on meetings and urban access |
| Location | On Cheyenne Lake, south/southwest of downtown Colorado Springs | In the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs (8 S Nevada Ave) |
| Size | Large resort campus (multiple buildings, extensive meeting space) | 128 guestrooms |
| Rooms — variety | Classic Room; Premier Room; Superior Room; Suite, 1 Bedroom; Cottage Suite, 1 Bedroom | Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bronze); Room, 1 King Bed (Bronze); Club Room, 1 King Bed; Suite, 1 King Bed (Foundation); and many club/suite variations |
| Pools | Three swimming pools and three hot tubs (indoor year-round and seasonal outdoor options) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Many on-site choices including The Penrose Room, Ristorante del Lago, La Taverne, Golden Bee, The Grille, PLAY and more | One restaurant/cafe and one bar/lounge (Golden Hour); room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at The Broadmoor: 43,000 sq ft, sauna, steam, oxygen room, signature treatments, fitness center | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials |
| Meetings & events | Extensive convention and event facilities (over 200,000 sq ft across multiple centers and many ceremony/ballroom options) | Conference space ~11,000 sq ft with 4 meeting rooms |
| Kid & family features | Children’s club (surcharge), children's pools and family activities | Children 17 and younger stay free with existing bedding; family features not emphasized |
| Parking & access | Self-parking and valet (surcharges); resort provides airport shuttle options via partner | Covered parking, valet available (surcharge); close to downtown destinations |
The Broadmoor sits beside Cheyenne Lake a short drive southwest of downtown, on a large resort campus.
Best if you want on-site scenery and easy access to outdoor attractions, but expect a short drive to downtown.
The Mining Exchange is located at 8 S Nevada Ave in downtown Colorado Springs within walking distance of cultural venues.
Best if you want to be in the middle of downtown activity and close to the city’s museums and performance venues.
The Broadmoor’s room mix ranges from Classic and Premier Rooms to one-bedroom suites and cottage suites across historic buildings.
Choose The Broadmoor for a wider range of suite and family-focused room types on a resort campus.
The Mining Exchange offers 128 air-conditioned guestrooms including multiple club rooms and suites.
The Mining Exchange gives downtown-style rooms with several club and suite options in a single urban building.
The Broadmoor has a large and varied dining program covering fine dining, casual and family options.
The Broadmoor suits travelers seeking multiple on-site dining styles and formal restaurants.
The Mining Exchange operates a smaller food-and-drink offering focused on a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.
The Mining Exchange is fine if you plan to eat out in downtown or want a compact on-site restaurant and bar.
The Broadmoor runs multiple pools and a broad activity program across its grounds.
The Broadmoor is the clear option when on-property pools and recreational variety matter.
The Mining Exchange emphasizes downtown convenience and event space; pool details are not published in the supplier listing.
If pools are central to your stay, the Mining Exchange’s listing does not show an on-site pool—confirm with the hotel before booking.
The Broadmoor features a large Forbes-rated spa and a fitness center integrated with resort amenities.
The Broadmoor is aimed at guests who want an extensive on-site spa and evening resort entertainment.
The Mining Exchange has a full-service spa and an on-site bar/lounge for evening drinks.
The Mining Exchange suits travelers who want a quality downtown spa and easy walking access to downtown nightlife.

The Broadmoor — pools, children's slide pool, golf, tennis, boating and family programming.

The Mining Exchange — ~11,000 sq ft conference space and 4 meeting rooms in a central downtown location.

The Broadmoor — many signature restaurants and bars across the resort campus.

The Mining Exchange — refined downtown address, on-site full-service spa and easy walks to city venues.
The Mining Exchange is in the heart of downtown near museums, Pikes Peak Center and restaurants; The Broadmoor is a short drive southwest on Cheyenne Lake.
The Broadmoor has three pools and three hot tubs (indoor year-round and seasonal outdoor options). The Mining Exchange supplier listing does not publish on-site pool details—check with the hotel if a pool is essential.
For large conferences and weddings, The Broadmoor has extensive meeting and event facilities across multiple centers. The Mining Exchange has about 11,000 sq ft of conference space and 4 meeting rooms for smaller meetings.
The Broadmoor is explicitly family-oriented with children’s activities and pools. The Mining Exchange allows children (children 17 and younger stay free with existing bedding) but focuses more on downtown and business travelers.
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