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The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Colorado Springs

Find your perfect base to explore the Garden of the Gods rock formations
Find your perfect base to explore the Garden of the Gods rock formations | © Jude Infantini / Unsplash

AAA Diamond-accredited hotels are a theme in Colorado Springs. If you’re looking for somewhere fancy to stay, you will find plenty of unique, boutique hotels and luxurious spas, with views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains. The tricky part is picking just the one. Let us take the strain out of choosing with this comprehensive round-up of the best boutique hotels in Colorado Springs – bookable with Culture Trip.

The Lodge at Flying Horse

Boutique Hotel, Resort, Hotel

The beautiful, Tuscan-inspired Lodge at Flying Horse, overlooking a rolling landscape of fields
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Set within the award-winning Flying Horse Club and Resort, this lodge has an AAA Four Diamond status. There are 48 rooms, complete with private balconies or patios that look out on to the resort golf course and offer views of the Rocky Mountains beyond. All of the adjoining resort’s amenities and facilities are available for guests to take advantage of, from tennis courts and a golf course, to a swimming pool and spa.

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Resort

View of an empty swimming pool and eating area at the Garden of the Gods Resort, with snowy peaks visible in the distance
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Perched atop a mesa, this AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa boasts spectacular views of the area’s red rock formations. The main resort building houses 56 club rooms and suites with separate living room areas, dining rooms and wet bars to “create a more residential ambience”; roomier cottages and casitas are available for larger groups. As for the special touches, expect gas fireplaces, plush robes and coffee makers in your room.

The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel

Chain Hotel, Hotel

Double room at the Antlers, with a brown leather bed, a wall-mounted TV and mountain views from its two windows
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This property is named after the original hotel that stood on the site; it housed the founder’s large collection of deer and elk trophies. Today’s version of the hotel – which burned down and was later rebuilt – has 273 upscale rooms, including 22 suites with magnificent views of Pikes Peak. On the amenities front there is a fitness center with pools and hot tubs, both indoor and outdoor, a restaurant, bar and lounge.

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

Hotel

Gated indoor pool with wooden rafters and skylights overhead at the Academy Hotel Colorado Springs.
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This modern hotel, just one mile from United States Air Force Academy and 11mi (17.7km) from the Garden of the Gods, features a unique atrium-style lobby complete with plants and waterfalls. The rooms and suites have plenty of space, with perks including free wifi, 32in flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges and coffee makers. Booking a spa suite will score you a whirlpool and outdoor balcony. The complimentary breakfast offering includes made-to-order omelettes and a waffle bar, while the bar and grill serves up American fare. Other amenities include a fitness center, heated indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub with a sundeck.

The Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Independent Hotel

The wood-and-stone front of Cliff House, with six USA flags flying above the entrance
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This historic hotel, at the foot of Pikes Peak, started life in 1873 as a stagecoach stop on the route from Colorado Springs to Leadville. It then evolved into a 20-room boarding house known as ‘The Inn’, before transforming into a sophisticated resort hotel. Today the property has a AAA Four Diamond status, with 54 guest rooms uniquely decorated in the style of the late 1800s.

The Mining Exchange, A Wyndham Grand Hotel & Spa

Chain Hotel, Hotel

An inviting double suite with exposed-brick wall, marble-topped desk and brown sofa, at the Mining Exchange hotel.
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Built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies, this luxury boutique hotel, with its own spa, is a great fusion of historic architecture and contemporary accommodations. The beautiful lobby is a standout feature, with an Italian marble fireplace and antique piano. Meanwhile, there are 117 rooms with oversized windows, exposed brick walls, and two-person stone showers, plus a restaurant serving up cajun and creole classics.

Old Town GuestHouse

Bed and Breakfast

Double room at the Old Town GuestHouse with en-suite bathroom. The walls are painted red and there are interesting details such as a paper fan and Chinoiserie bedspread.
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This quaint award-winning bed and breakfast, which names all but one of the rooms after a flower, promises to charm with its eight bedrooms offering fireplaces, steam showers, saunas and personal hot tubs on private balconies. The African Orchid room features a mosquito-netted, four-poster bed and photographs from the Serengeti to transport guests to the wilds of Africa, while the Colorado Columbine mimics a cosy Colorado ski and fishing lodge with night-blue walls and a mountain mural.

Want to discover more? Read our guide to the best hotels in Colorado Springs, and book now on Culture Trip.

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