Luxurious accommodations and a picture-perfect mountain setting — it’s a combination that has set The Broadmoor apart for more than 80 years. As one of the few resorts in the United States to have earned the Mobil Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond ratings every year since the awards were established, The Broadmoor draws visitors from around the world.

Yet it’s also a favorite with local Coloradans — a true reflection of any resort’s worth — and it’s a popular destination for romantic weekend getaways. Broadmoor is located 60 miles (97 km) south of Denver in the mountainside city of Colorado Springs, just a 90-minute drive from Denver International Airport.

Built in 1918, The Broadmoor has undergone numerous renovations to keep it a top luxury resort.

Built in 1918, this grande dame of the Rockies has three golf courses with 54 holes of championship golf, and several swimming pools. And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you can dine at one of the hotel’s 15 restaurants (see The Broadmoor’s Summit Restaurant) or catch a movie in the resort’s own theater. Dress for several of the restaurants is formal (coat and tie required), so if you plan to splurge, be sure to pack your elegant attire.

The Broadmoor architecture is Italian Renaissance with a hint of the whimsical. Rich colors of purple, yellow, green and red contribute to the resort’s elegant style. Large floral tapestries can be found throughout the hotel.

Historic though the resort may be, it has added many of today’s latest comfort features. All of the rooms in the South Tower include a touch pad that operates the drapes, lights and TV. Flat panel TVs can even be found in the restrooms, along with marble countertops and designer fixtures.

The hotel has undergone numerous renovations and additions. The most recent addition, The Shops at The Broadmoor, is a retail village styled after a small Italian piazza. The square is filled with boutique shops and a cascading waterfall.

In 2004, The Spa at The Broadmoor was expanded to 43,000 square feet (4,000 m²). Designed by world-renowned spa architect TAG Galyean, the spa includes two exclusive water treatments — a Serenity Shower, with 18 shower heads customized to fit each guest’s body shape, and a Tranquility Tub (a unique flow-through tub for relaxing) — as well as fireplace-warmed lounges.