Last updated: . This update corrects ownership and visitor-access details for The Broadmoor while keeping the family’s stay historical. Date information added October 28, 2026.
First published June 22, 2018. The details below describe our stay then. Resort activities, prices, dining, and access can change; check Seven Falls’ current visit and access information and Restaurant 1858’s current access and dining details before planning a visit. See the current park FAQs for shuttle and step details.
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The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs is a destination all in itself. It is one of the most stunning properties that are on our travel list and we enjoy it for many reasons: the quality of furnishings, beauty of the hotel and resort, and the quality of food are truly a masterpiece!
Our original family video linked in this article: Arrived in Savannah, GA – but where did we drive to?.
We went down to stay for a night for RedBeard’s birthday. Thanks, grandma for manning the five kiddos! It was just as magical as we hoped it would be. We arrived late which is nothing new for us. The staff was still incredibly kind and even helped us with an off-hand request at midnight. The morning came and we ordered breakfast in the room, it was glorious!
What made it special? Not only was it delicious, but they brought the food in a separate warming container, set up a table with china and crystal, poured our drinks, and made sure everything was perfect while we sat in bed. It felt like a restaurant in our room. Some room-service meals I’d had before were slightly cold by the time they arrived; this breakfast was warm, delicious, gourmet food. Since I’ve had to go gluten-free, I especially loved the variety of their menu and the attention to food allergies.
After staying every possible second in the room that we could, we ventured to the gym. We found it huge and wonderful. Then we paid for access to the Seven Falls hike. I had understood that the land had been state-owned, but the park’s history says the Hill family owned Seven Falls before it was acquired by the Broadmoor in 2014. Read the official Seven Falls history for the ownership story. I was a little disappointed it wasn’t included with our stay (which is at a very premium price), but that’s OK. At the time of our visit, I think adult admission was $23; that is a historical memory, not a current price. The Seven Falls page we used then should not be treated as current pricing. We were able to walk to the start of the hike from the hotel. Going to the falls felt straightforward to us. The way was a paved, wide road and seemed around a mile at most to us. However, the staircase to view all of the seven waterfalls was quite a climb! It was very steep and gave me some anxiety coming down. I was glad we did it as a couple, with no children to worry about falling off or down the steep stairs. Current shuttle arrangements differ for overnight hotel guests and day visitors. Check the current Seven Falls visit information for access details.
The hike itself was wonderfully maintained, with signs pointing out rock formations. There were also gift and snack shops. I would love to eat at Restaurant 1858 someday! The restaurant is at the base of the falls, not at the top. Current access requires a Seven Falls admission ticket; shuttle arrangements differ for hotel guests and day visitors, so check the restaurant’s current access information before planning.
Photo clarification: the image above shows the resort’s landscaped gardens. Its original waterfall caption is inaccurate.
We had a little rainfall that afternoon; otherwise, the weather felt perfect to us. That was our summer visit, not a forecast for other dates.
I wanted to do the falconry class with Chris for his birthday, but we ran out of time. The resort was offering it then. Some other fun options we noted were a killer pool with a great kids’ area, a bowling alley, incredible artwork, more than a dozen eating options, and scenery for days. Those are details from the article’s original visit; check The Broadmoor’s current activities page for what is offered now. We always look forward to going back!
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