THE BROADMOOR, Colorado Springs

The Broadmoor offers 784 guest rooms, including luxurious suites and cottages spread across manicured grounds. Select rooms feature private balconies overlooking the lake or mountain views, with marble bathrooms and heated floors. The property also provides three all-inclusive wilderness retreats: Cloud Camp at 9,100 feet, Emerald Valley Ranch, and the Fly Fishing Camp.

Eighteen on-site dining options range from fine Italian at Ristorante del Lago to casual fare at the Golden Bee pub. Guests can book the 1858 Restaurant at Seven Falls, accessible via a complimentary hotel shuttle. The Summit offers a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings in a glass-walled room overlooking the mountains.

Two championship golf courses, designed by Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, have hosted major championships including the U.S. Senior Open. The resort operates a fleet of complimentary Cadillacs for guest transportation within the property and to nearby attractions. On-site activities include bowling at Play, paddleboats on the lake, archery, zip lining, and guided fly fishing with expert instructors.

The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa offers innovative treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps, in 28 treatment rooms. Guests have access to a state-of-the-art fitness centre, personal trainers, yoga classes, and both indoor and outdoor pools. The spa also features dry and steam saunas, hot tubs, and a relaxation room with mountain views.

The resort sits 4 km from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and 9 km from Garden of the Gods, with complimentary shuttle service to both. Dedicated children's activities and seasonal programs run year-round, plus a water slide and a playground near the pool. The property also welcomes pets, offering pet bowls and baskets upon request.

Awards: Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond for over a century

Rooms: 784 guest rooms, suites, cottages, and wilderness retreats

Dining: 18 restaurants, bars, and lounges on property

Golf: Two championship courses with mountain views

Transport: Complimentary Cadillac fleet for guest use

Activities: Fly fishing, zip lining, bowling, paddleboats, archery

Family: Kids' programs, water slide, playground, pet-friendly policies