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The Cliff House at Pikes Peak

AAA Inspector Rating

8.7

Wonderful

230 Guest Ratings

306 Cañon Ave

Manitou Springs, CO 80829- Map It

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Antique furnishings, Impressionist paintings in ornate frames, and carved-wood details create an atmosphere of elegance in the rooms at this lodging. It's only a hop to Manitou's charming center. With Clark Gable and President Theodore Roosevelt as past guests, The Cliff House has always been the choice for discriminating individuals. Stay in one of the celebrity suites decorated to honor famous past guests. In nice weather, sip a cocktail or eat a meal on the veranda overlooking the garden. Smoke free premises. 54 units. 5 stories, interior corridors.

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Amenities & Services

WiFi

Swimming Pool

Pets Allowed

Fitness Center

ECO Friendly

Electric Charging

Accessible

Business Center

Type

Historic Country Inn

Location

I-25 exit 141, 4 mi w on US 24, 1.2 mi sw on US 24 business route/Manitou Ave, then just w. Opposite post office. 306 Cañon Ave 80829 (306 Cañon Ave).

Parking

valet only.

Dining & Entertainment

restaurant, also, The Cliff House Dining Room, see separate listing, full bar.

Business Services

Available on premises

Room Amenities

refrigerators, coffeemakers, high-speed Internet, wireless Internet, safes.

Sports & Recreation

trails, exercise room, massage.

Guest Services

valet laundry.

Terms

cancellation fee imposed, resort fee.

Guest Ratings

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Wonderful

Based on Ratings from 230 guests

Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50

10.0

Tamra

Exceptional

review category group of friends

09-28-2016

Pros: Dinner was excellent. Ambience was amazing.

Cons:

8.3

Charlene

Very Good

young couple

09-19-2016

Pros: Great location, peaceful, unique hotel and the room was lovely. Staff was very accommodating.

Cons: No pay for on demand movies if there wasn't anything on t.v. Had a VCR but the movies available were very outdated.

10.0

Kevin

Exceptional

mature couple

09-16-2016

Pros: Everything

Cons: Parking, valet was well worth it!

10.0

Cassie

Exceptional

family with young children

09-08-2016

Pros: Comfortable and quaint

Cons: Noise level. If children are involved, have them on lower floors as not to be above guests where there is constant running and stomping starting around 6:00am

10.0

Stephanie

Exceptional

young couple

09-05-2016

Pros: Breakfast was way above the norm, great hot selections and beautiful environment. Every staff member was friendly and helpful.

Cons: All good!

9.2

Matthew

Wonderful

mature couple

08-31-2016

Pros: location and hotel with an outside bar patio

Cons: some hidden costs with cleaning costs and high sales tax and valet parking

8.0

Sally-anne

Very Good

mature couple

08-28-2016

Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful

Cons: Hidden charge of $19 per night for servicing room!

8.3

Robert

Very Good

mature couple

08-18-2016

Pros: Excellent location, size of hotel, staff, restaurant, breakfast was good (not great), good wi-fi, vert quiet at night even with the window open.

Cons: The Bed: WAY too soft (squishy pillow-top mattress), with sheets of mediocre quality. Our room never got cleaned on the second day.

8.3

William

Very Good

mature couple

08-16-2016

Pros: The ease of checking in-friendly, cooperative staff.

Cons: Had all our meals there; breakfast buffet was well attended. Other times the wait for service was too long.

10.0

Nicholas

Exceptional

mature couple

08-15-2016

Pros: The complimentary breakfast was amazing, fresh, and delicious. Our dinner at the restaurant was exquisite and elegant. The food pairings and presentation was absolutely incredible and the flavors were out of this world.

Cons: Everything was perfect!!!

10.0

Mark

Exceptional

mature couple

08-14-2016

Pros: Superb breakfast, super helpful staff, big features in a small town

Cons:

7.9

Milfred

Good

mature couple

07-27-2016

Pros: Cliff House gives guests a taste of what was elegant lodging in the prosperous decades after it was built.

Cons: Rated 'facilities' low because air conditioner compressor too noisy for restful sleep in Rm 404.

10.0

Marlene

Exceptional

mature couple

07-26-2016

Pros: Great relaxing stay in a lovely setting See you again and will bring friends

Cons:

10.0

Exceptional

young couple

07-21-2016

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Issues with the fire alarm during the day a few times.

10.0

Phillip

Exceptional

review category group of friends

07-15-2016

Pros: It was lovely to stay at this hotel. It was stylish comfortable and very clean, and the food was first class.

Cons:

10.0

Adam

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

07-14-2016

Pros: Every staff member we interacted with were nice and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and maintained well.

Cons:

10.0

Tiffany

Exceptional

young couple

07-06-2016

Pros: I booked this hotel as a surprise for my fiance' who had just returned from a hot, long deployment in the Middle East. I could only afford one night in a small room, so imagine how touched we were when we found out we had been upgraded to the Clark Gable suite. It was pure magic. Brian at check in was warm, kind, inviting and beyond professional. The valets were kind and patient. The breakfast was yummy. Clean, unique, and classy. Love!

Cons:

7.9

Pkr

Good

family with older children

07-04-2016

Pros: Loved the vintage feel, like being back in the era of old time luxury hotels. The food at both eating choices was excellent. The services (bed turndown, chocolates in the evening) made us feel special.

Cons:

9.6

Colorado

Exceptional

family with young children

07-04-2016

Pros: Very unique hotel. Quiet, clean, friendly and elegant.

Cons:

10.0

Linda

Exceptional

mature couple

07-04-2016

Pros: This historic hotel is absolutely amazing. Loved the location since it is in historic downtown you can walk anywhere. Staff was extremely accomodating.

Cons:

10.0

Suzanne

Exceptional

mature couple

07-01-2016

Pros: Lovely veranda and dining area. Breakfasts were wonderful.

Cons:

9.2

Lara

Wonderful

young couple

07-01-2016

Pros: The location was excellent, right in the middle of town, (we were able to walk all the ways up to the start of the incline trail !) staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious and the room where it is served is just accross from the old post office ! Lovely place

Cons: The style of the room and place was a bit old fashioned but we had a great view on mountains.

10.0

Paul

Exceptional

mature couple

06-30-2016

Pros: Very very friendly staff - it felt like nothing was too much - the food and room were great and the central location meant we were within 5 minutes of everything Manitou Srings has to offer !

Cons:

9.6

Celeste

Exceptional

mature couple

06-27-2016

Pros: We loved sitting on the veranda, enjoying the breeze and colorful garden.

Cons: Our room was the smallest studio king, even though we booked six months in advance.

7.1

Pamela

Good

mature couple

06-26-2016

Pros: The room was pretty and the setting attractive. The staff (especially the valet parking person) were extremely helpful and friendly.

Cons: On our second day the room wasn't made up by 4:30. Had food in the bar one evening, it arrived cold and was pretty ordinary. Main restaurant felt a bit pretentious and the food a bit underwhelming.

10.0

Donald

Exceptional

mature couple

06-13-2016

Pros:

Cons: Housekeeping missed small details, like replenishing coffee and Kleenex.

8.8

Priscilla

Excellent

solo traveller

06-08-2016

Pros: It looked like the place ran itself - I know that means the staff worked extra hard to make it look like that and not be obtrusive or impose on guests. Everywhere was very clean! I think it is a wonderful inn!

Cons: The lighting in the room and bathroom was kind of dim - but I need lots of light to see well. The staff in the dining room was very good at dinner while I was a paying customer, but was non=existent with the breakfast brunches. I am a good tipper and couldn't tip either breakfast because I had to get my own coffee.

9.2

Christopher

Wonderful

mature couple

06-03-2016

Pros: The staff was always helpful and courteous. The breakfast was well balanced and fresh and location was best of all.

Cons: The air conditioner wouldn't stop and when maintenance came they stated it had froze and to let it thaw out.

10.0

Kristin

Exceptional

young couple

05-29-2016

Pros: The location is perfect!! Parking is not good so use the valet. The room was fantastic with a jet tub and a fireplace! This is not your average hotel and well worth the price. The bar area was fun to hang out at and they even had some live music to listen to. Breakfast was also great and included. We will only be staying here from now on when we visit.

Cons:

9.2

Maria

Wonderful

mature couple

05-28-2016

Pros: Great location very close to Garden of the Gods & Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings. Easy walk to arcade, restaurants, and pubs.

Cons: Our mattress felt overused, uncomfortable.

9.6

Patricia

Exceptional

mature couple

05-27-2016

Pros: Great breakfast buffet and excellent customer service!

Cons:

10.0

Nadine

Exceptional

mature couple

05-27-2016

Pros: Lovely room, great hotel, friendly staff

Cons: It was all good

8.8

William

Excellent

mature couple

05-26-2016

Pros: Clean rooms..water in refrigerator....lots of towels..Great Staff! Dining room..excellent ..great food morning especially.

Cons: The beds were a little lumpy. Bedside lamps need to be brighter.when staying more than a day..keep blankets and spreads out of drawers..had to move everything.

6.7

Edyta

Pleasant

young couple

05-26-2016

Pros: Location, hotel itself, character of the hotel,

Cons: Rude valet, poor cleaning of the room on the second night, some stuff being not too nice

10.0

Leah

Exceptional

young couple

05-25-2016

Pros: We were really comfortable through out our stay. We appreciate the extra special touches you guys gave us because it was our 10th Anniversary!

Cons: We were pleased with everything...the whole experience was awesome!

7.1

Sandra

Good

mature couple

05-23-2016

Pros: Beautiful hotel need new mattresses!

Cons: Room service was awful both times we tried it!

10.0

Marilyn

Exceptional

mature couple

05-23-2016

Pros: The location was so convenient to shopping and dining. The included breakfast buffet had many interesting items that were fresh and well presented. Dinner in the main dining room was outstanding. We had buffalo and elk! The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Chocolates on our bed at night were a pleasant tasty surprise. We would go back again if we were in the area.

Cons: Parking was not as handy, but a reasonably priced valet service helped.

10.0

Gloria

Exceptional

mature couple

05-21-2016

Pros: House was magnificent. Owners took time with every guest. Staff was friendly and warm. Daily tea and nightly cookies,what more could you ask for?

Cons:

10.0

Tina

Exceptional

young couple

05-20-2016

Pros: This historic hotel was so adorable inside and out! Upon arrival, we were graciously offered a room upgrade that was complementary! My boyfriend and I stayed in the Charles Dickens Junior Suite on the top floor of the hotel with a really neat vaulted ceiling with wood beams, a fire place, a skylight that enabled us to see the stars at night, a bathroom towel warmer and even a heated toilet seat. Since we were on the top floor, it was nice that there were a couple of elevators that made access very easy (we have stayed at several hotels that lacked this convenience for hauling up and down luggage and such). We also had dinner in the restaurant/bar at this hotel. The server and bartender was very charismatic and helpful with suggestions regarding the menu. The food was quite tasty (I had the fish and chips, and my boyfriend had a steak). Then, the breakfast (which was also included in the very reasonable price of the room) far exceeded our expectations in comparison with other lodgings we stayed at during our week-long trip throughout Colorado. This 'continental' breakfast had plenty of hot food items (including several meat choices, eggs, breakfast quiche, freshly-blended breakfast smoothies, numerous pastry choices, superb coffee, fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, breakfast potatoes, and a plethora of other yummy items). During this feast of a breakfast, there was actual servers that assisted us with drink refills, clearing dishes and anything else we might have needed. Next, I seem to remember that we did have to pay for parking, however, in comparison with other lodging properties we stayed at during our vacation in Colorado, this was the cheapest we payed for valet parking of all the hotels (I think it was something like $8/day, if I am remembering correctly...don't quote me on that though). Lastly, the location and the kind hospitality of all the hotel staff was excellent!

Cons: The only thing we didn't like was that we were unable to stay another night! Also, as a traveler's tip: If you want to ride the Pike's Peak Cog railway, make sure to make a reservation ahead of time since the slots fill up very quickly (we were unable to partake in that activity since we just tried to drive there and buy tickets without a reservation).

10.0

Rhonda

Exceptional

solo traveller

05-16-2016

Pros: Beautifully decorated; lovely staff; excellent dinner in the restaurant.

Cons: Can't think of anything.

9.6

Glen

Exceptional

mature couple

05-10-2016

Pros: Staff is attentive, friendly, and amazingly helpful. The rooms are well decorated in period style, so we felt like we were stepping back in time, yet still had all our modern amenities.

Cons: The AC could cool the room down a little faster, but it did get the room to a comfortable temperature eventually.

7.0

Bing

Good

Traveling as Couple

05-08-2016

Pros: Breakfast and heated toilet

Cons: Parking

9.6

Jacob

Exceptional

young couple

04-27-2016

Pros: Dinner was amazing!

Cons:

8.3

Very Good

young couple

04-24-2016

Pros: Loved it all.

Cons: Wish we could use their shuttle system instead of walking or ubering everywhere

10.0

Linda

Exceptional

mature couple

04-16-2016

Pros: Location and services at Cliff house was excellent! Cleanliness and staff always very helpful and kind. Highly recommend this hotel when visiting Manitou Springs! Everything was within walking distance!

Cons: No microwave in room.

8.8

Dove

Excellent

family with young children

04-16-2016

Pros: Staff very friendly, Hotel pleasent

Cons: found trash on the floor of my room upon check in and in the Bathroom

10.0

Micaela

Exceptional

mature couple

04-12-2016

Pros: Our toilet did not work so they upgraded us to a suite. We had dinner in the hotels grillbar and it was really good.

Cons:

9.6

Nelson

Exceptional

family with young children

04-08-2016

Pros: courteous and helpful staff, great location in the heart of Manitou Springs. We enjoyed the room service, morning buffet, and sit down dinner from the restaurant, all being excellent.

Cons: minor complaints- in room 405(Roosevelt Suite) we had to manually control the fireplace, and could not get the tub/jacuzzi to put out really warm water. Would echo the comment that the queen bed seemed a little small.

10.0

William

Exceptional

mature couple

04-07-2016

Pros: Great hotel friendly staff overall it's a wonderful place to stay

Cons:

9.2

Charity

Wonderful

mature couple

04-07-2016

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Change the breakfast buffet some for those who stay a week or more like myself. The blueberry parfaits were fabulous!

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