Because it gets 6 million visitors a year, the Pikes Peak region has got rooms galore! Not only is there no shortage of accommodations, but there also is a wide array of lodgings from which to choose.
You can stay in a historic hotel at the foot of Pikes Peak, a world-class resort nestled near Cheyenne Mountain, or a funky little motel that has been around since the 1920s. There are a number of locally owned accommodations along with well-known national chain hotels, and dozens of chain motels with familiar surroundings. All the major players are here, from Motel 6 to La Quinta to the Hyatt and Marriott.
Where you stay depends on two things: how much you want to spend and your reason for being here. If you’re looking at budget lodgings, you can find them. If you’re looking for a luxury vacation, that’s here, too. And there’s everything in between, including some retro motels along Manitou Avenue, complete with neon signs that date back to the ’50s. You also can stay at the home of the city’s founder (Glen Eyrie) or at one of the world’s classiest resorts (The Broadmoor).
Let’s face it. Manitou Springs probably has more bed-and-breakfast inns per capita than anywhere else in the state. And Colorado Springs has its share, too. A number of historic B&Bs offer lodging with personality and a personal touch. To find them all, go online (www.bedandbreakfast.com/colorado-springs-colorado.html). Big hotels offer more anonymity and amenities, including spas and golf courses. For a price. Most hotels have ample parking of their own. The only major downtown hotel (Antlers Hilton) has its own parking garage. The Broadmoor properties (Main, South, and West) all use valet parking or an on-site parking garage. Use the valet parking—it’s free! (Though it’s rare that folks don’t tip.)