Top 9 Reasons To Visit The Broadmoor In 2009

The venerable Broadmoor opened its illustrious doors in 1918, and 91 years later is continuing its tradition of extraordinary service, programs, and amenities. The “Grand Dame of the Rockies” offers guest 700 lavish rooms and suites; 185,000 square feet of flexible event space; a world class spa; three championship golf courses; a tennis club with four cushioned hard courts and two Har-Tru clay courts (as of May 2009); 25 retail shops; 18 on-property eateries, restaurants and lounges; and a full children's program and, in 2009 there are nine very special NEW reasons to visit The Broadmoor. 

“For guests that have been to The Broadmoor before here are several incredible reasons to return,” says President and CEO Steve Bartolin. “For guests that have yet to experience the property, now is the time! We look forward to welcoming you.” 

1. Diamonds & Stars – The longest running holder of both the AAA Five Diamond and Mobil Five Star ratings in America, The BROADMOOR, has done it again! For the 49th and 33rd consecutive years, respectively, The BROADMOOR was honored with the 2009 Mobil Five-Star Award and the AAA Five Diamond Award – two of the most comprehensive and prestigious rating systems for travel around the world.  

2. The BROADMOOR Cottages – Opening in May 2009, The BROADMOOR Cottages are in a class of their own. Situated on the 18th fairway of The BROADMOOR’s legendary East Course, The Cottages are perfect for small destination weddings, corporate retreats, Board meetings, and family reunions. These six comfortably elegant, distinctive European country-style “ultimate” bungalows feature 44 individual suites that will take your breath away with views of the sweeping vistas of Cheyenne Mountain.

3. Colorado’s Only Five-Diamond Dining: Penrose Room – The BROADMOOR’s acclaimed Penrose Room is Colorado’s first and only dining establishment to achieve the AAA Five-Diamond Award for the second straight year in 2009. With nationally recognized Executive Chef Bertrand Bouquin, an extensive European wine list, and live entertainment and dancing in a stylish atmosphere, dinner at Penrose Room is truly an event. Enhancing Penrose Room’s romantic charm is a private 16-seat Chef’s Table with a specially designed tasting menu prepared in a classic demonstration kitchen, and spectacular wine parings only rivaled by the views from the outdoor balcony overlooking the resort from the 9th floor of BROADMOOR’s South Tower. 

4. Tee Off – Home to three of the finest championship golf courses in the world, The BROADMOOR has begun preparations for the U.S. Women’s Open July 7-10, 2011. Now is the perfect time to tee off on the famed East Course, the same course that was home to the 2008 U.S. Senior Open and where Annika Sorenstam won her first major title in 1995. 

5. The Spa at The BROADMOOR – Treatments, amenities, and equipment found nowhere else that is what makes The Spa at The BROADMOOR truly indulgent. The Spa at The Broadmoor is the first spa in the nation to introduce SO Sound Technology throughout the entire 35-treatment room facility. All of the Living Earth Crafts tables are outfitted with this technology, which delivers music and harmonic resonance throughout the body, allowing guests the option to enhance their treatment through sound sensation. This harmonic resonance therapy brings together the benefits of sound and touch.

6. Go Green – In an effort to impact the environment in a positive manner, the historic BROADMOOR has implemented a number of forward-thinking, eco-friendly initiatives. These efforts go beyond laundry issues, bedding, and towel reuse. Find out about our Recycling Coordinator, our retrofitted water, heat and cooling systems, a new $850,000 retrofitting of all lights at the resort, and how we stay “green” on the greens at The BROADMOOR, while being committed to reducing our carbon footprint on the planet.

7. The BROADMOOR’s 6th Annual Weekend of Jazz – For the past five seasons, GRAMMY-Award-Winning Guitarist Earl Klugh has invited jazz and music enthusiasts to a unique, luxurious getaway at The BROADMOOR.  The Sixth Annual Weekend of Jazz, March 26-29, 2009, stars GRAMMY-award-winner Patti Austin; legendary Spyro Gyra; Trumpeter Rick Braun and saxman Richard Elliotùthe dynamic duo wrote and produced R n R, a long-anticipated collection of original funk, R&B, jazz and pop songs, and Breakout Smooth Jazz Star of 2008 Jessy J.

8. BBQ University with Steven Raichlen – Last year The Broadmoor hosted its first two sessions of BBQ University, which was wildly successful. The acclaimed grilling school is firing up again in 2009. This celebrated culinary package, touted as the “best BBQ experience in the U.S.” by the Food Network, is led by Master Grilling authority Steven Raichlen, an award-winning author, journalist, teacher, and the man who gave barbecue a college education. BBQ University at The BROADMOOR is a three-night, three-day interactive grilling course that offers techniques to novice and expert barbecue lovers alike, in addition to all of the amenities of the Five-Star, Five-Diamond BROADMOOR. BBQ University will be held at The BROADMOOR June 11-14, 2009, and June 14-17, 2009. 

9. Tennis Reinvented – The BROADMOOR’s newly redesigned tennis complex is simply stunning. The newly redesigned and enlarged Tennis Shop is already open, along with two newly resurfaced courts. Scheduled for play in May, are two new Har-Tru Clay Courts and two new hard courts.  The tennis complex transformation coincides with the opening of The BROADMOOR Cottages. The four hard courts, offer the finest hard court surface available: RSS.Reflex 500, a top of the line polyurethane cushioned tennis court that helps eliminate cracking. A consistent and resilient playing surface, Har-Tru Hydro-Courts are extremely forgiving on a tennis player’s body allowing them to slide into a shot, significantly reducing the jarring and friction typical of a concrete or asphalt court. They are also fast-drying so play can resume quickly after a hard rain. They are easier to maintain and provide a more consistent playing surface than traditional red clay. Another tremendous advantage of Har-Tru courts is a much cooler playing surface. On a hot day, a Har-Tru court will feel about 20 degrees cooler than a hard court. Daily Tennis Drills and seasonal camps are available at the #3 tennis resort in the country by Tennis Magazine.

The resort is easily accessible, with non-stop flights from several cities throughout the nation directly to Colorado Springs Airport, or from anywhere in the world through Denver International Airport, just 90 minutes away. For more information, please visit www.broadmoor.com.

The BROADMOOR is the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and the Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star awards.