The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ronjean
N 38° 47.462 W 104° 50.999
13S E 513028 N 4293598
The city's most exclusive hotel, built by gold miner Spencer Penrose.
Waymark Code: WM5C9N
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
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The Broadmoor advertises itself as the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and the Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star Awards. There are 54 holes of championship golf, six tennis courts with camps run by Hall-of-Fame member Dennis Ralston and many shops and restaurants. This is where Presidents and top show business personalities stay when in town.
Name of the Hotel: The Broadmoor

Address:
1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80906

Number of Rooms: 593

Hotel Rating: 5 Diamond and 5 Star

Hotel since: 06/01/1918

Date Building was built: 06/01/1918

First use of building:
Resort from the beginning, built by Spencer Penrose

Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes

Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes

Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes

Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes

Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: yes

Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

Height in floors: Not listed
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