At the foot of Cheyenne Mountain, where the Rockies begin to assert their full grandeur, The Broadmoor unfolds as one of American hospitality’s most enduring statements of luxury. More than a century after its debut, the storied Colorado Springs retreat continues to define what a truly all-encompassing escape can be, where wilderness, heritage, and refinement exist in effortless balance.
Set across 5,000 acres, the 784-room property feels less like a resort and more like a private world. Days unfold with a sense of quiet abundance: one moment might find guests whitewater rafting through Bighorn Sheep Canyon or zip-lining across South Cheyenne Canyon; the next, lingering over wood-fired Colorado cuisine or cocktails infused with a distinctly Western spirit, often enjoyed on terraces where alpine air carries the faint scent of pine and sun-warmed stone.
Just beyond the resort, the landscape asserts itself in dramatic fashion. The towering red rock formations of Garden of the Gods, shaped millions of years ago by the Laramide Orogeny, rise in sculptural silhouettes known as the Kissing Camels and Cathedral Spires. It is a setting that feels both cinematic and elemental, deeply rooted in the mythology of the American West.
Back on the property, The Broadmoor reveals its quieter, more curated pursuits. Guests can take part in falconry experiences, explore mountain trails on horseback, or retreat to Cloud Camp, a wilderness outpost perched 3,000 feet above the resort. There is also a fishing camp along the Tarryall River, offering access to some of Colorado’s most pristine waters and further underscoring the resort’s immersive wilderness experiences.
Dining spans a similarly expansive spectrum, from refined Sunday brunch at Lake Terrace to the rustic pleasures of Seven Falls’ 1858 Restaurant, where bison steaks and fire-charred vegetables echo the region’s frontier heritage. Even the cocktail program carries a sense of narrative, with creations like the Gold Bust and Prospector’s Daiquiri drawing inspiration from Colorado’s mining past.
The resort’s legacy is inseparable from Spencer Penrose, who envisioned ‘the finest hotel in the United States’ when he opened The Broadmoor in 1918. Designed by Warren and Wetmore, the firm behind some of America’s most iconic hotels, the property channels a distinctly European sensibility, from its grand marble staircase to its lakeside setting—an enduring legacy that has shaped more than a century of first-class memories.
History lingers in every corner. The Penrose Heritage Museum houses vintage carriages and early Pikes Peak race cars, while the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, still the highest of its kind, offers a dramatic ascent into the Rockies. Even the Golden Bee, an English pub transported piece by piece across the Atlantic, speaks to the resort’s long-standing commitment to immersive experience.
Yet for all its heritage, The Broadmoor remains firmly of the moment. Three championship golf courses, a Forbes Five-Star spa, and a meticulously curated portfolio of outdoor pursuits ensure it evolves with a quiet confidence that feels entirely its own.
More than a destination, The Broadmoor is a living narrative, one where past and present are seamlessly intertwined. In an era of fleeting luxury trends, it stands apart not as a relic, but as a benchmark.
