The Broadmoor
historic luxury hotel in El Paso, Colorado
The Broadmoor (stylized as THE BROADMOOR) is a hotel and resort in the western United States, located in the Broadmoor neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Broadmoor is a member of Historic Hotels of America of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and visitors have included heads of state, celebrities, and professional sports stars. It is owned by the Anschutz Corporation through its subsidiary, The Broadmoor-Sea Island Company.
The main resort complex, at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, is at an elevation of 6,230 feet (1,900 m) above sea level, and five miles (8 km) southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. The resort has hotel, conference, sports, and spa buildings that radiate out from Cheyenne Lake. The Broadmoor's Ranch at Emerald Valley is a luxury lodge and set of cabins situated on the backside of Cheyenne Mountain, while the Broadmoor's Cloud Camp is situated upon the top of Cheyenne Mountain.
Historically, national and world skating and hockey championships were held at the Broadmoor World Arena, which was demolished in 1994 and replaced by another arena by the same name located to the east, near Interstate 25. Golf championships have been held at the Broadmoor Golf Club since 1921, and the resort has also been the site of clay shooting championships.
Facilities
Broadmoor resort
The architecture and color of the hotel is in the Mediterranean Revival style, with the pink stucco of its façade blending into the Pikes Peak area landscape. The main buildings are connected on a circular path around a lake.
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