The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
The Cliff House opened in 1874 and was shut down by a catastrophic fire in 1982. After sitting vacant for 15 years, it reopened as a hotel in 1999 and continues to comeback from what once looked like a sure date with the wrecking ball. Now it's the place to stay in Manitou Springs, right in the thick of the touristy action but a world away. Standard rooms balance historic themes and modern comfort, and the rooms also include a number of suites named for celebrities from its heyday. The Clark Gable Suite is my favorite, with animal-skin wallpaper and all sorts of perks the rugged star would definitely approve. The Cliff House Dining Room is one of the best eateries in the Pikes Peak region.
The Cliff House opened in 1874 and was shut down by a catastrophic fire in 1982. After sitting vacant for 15 years, it reopened as a hotel in 1999 and continues to comeback from what once looked like a sure date with the wrecking ball. Now it's the place to stay in Manitou Springs, right in the thick of the touristy action but a world away. Standard rooms balance historic themes and modern comfort, and the rooms also include a number of suites named for celebrities from its heyday. The Clark Gable Suite is my favorite, with animal-skin wallpaper and all sorts of perks the rugged star would definitely approve. The Cliff House Dining Room is one of the best eateries in the Pikes Peak region.
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