Bleisure Travel — The 8 Best Colorado Destination Hotels

They say half the fun is the journey, but at these eight destination hotels, all the fun happens when you arrive. You’ll find everything you need to mix business with leisure at any of these Colorado hotels:

Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Steamboat Springs, CO

Opulence and stunning surroundings abound at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center. Accommodations include comfortable guest rooms, cozy studios, condos with up to 4 bedrooms with parlor, fireplace, full kitchen, and dining area, and luxury penthouses that range from 2,200 to 4,000 square feet.  Guests will enjoy the resort’s many amenities including pool, hot tub, fitness center, Grand Spa, ski storage, concierge, and complimentary shuttle service. There are 4 dining options so there’s something for every appetite and budget. The resort’s Conference Center offers 17,000 square feet of indoor space with an additional 10,000 square feet of outdoor function space.

The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

Regarded as one of the country’s premier hotels, the Broadmoor is a luxurious and historic Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond destination. From the 60,000 square foot Broadmoor Hall, to the 16,500 square foot International Center, and the 15,000 square foot Colorado Hall, the meeting and event space here is unparalleled. Post meeting, guests can surround themselves in comfort and style in one of the elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites, cottages, brownstones, or The Estate House. Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge, movie theater, 2 championship golf courses, 3 swimming pools, water slides and children’s pool, 20 restaurants, café, and lounges, spa, 3 outdoor hot tubs, fitness center, and much, much more.

The Antlers - a Wyndham Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO

The sophisticated Antler’s Hotel is located in the heart of Colorado Springs, and just a short distance from Pike’s Peak and Garden of the Gods. Meeting and events here are memorable with more than 27,500 square feet of meeting space, high-speed WiFi, AV team, complimentary printing service, and fax capability. Attendees can relax in any of the 273 beautifully designed rooms and 22 suites with flat screen TVs, refrigerators, Keurig Coffee makers, whirlpool tubs, outdoor balconies, and panoramic views in the suites. Taste the flavors of Colorado at any of the hotel’s on-site restaurants.  

The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO

The grand Stanley Hotel is renowned for its charm and history offering 4 different accommodation experiences including The Stanley, The Lodge at The Stanley, Aspire at The Stanley, and The Residences at The Stanley. The Stanley Hotel offers historic rooms with classic furnishings, courtyard and Rocky Mountain views, HD TVs, and complimentary WiFi. Plan your meeting or event here and choose from a wide range of spaces, including The Pavilion, the Concert Hall, the MacGregor Room, the Pinon/Billiard Rooms, the Music Room, and several more. The hotel’s restaurants are known as premier dining destinations serving up everything from gourmet food to casual cocktails and cuisine.  

Keystone Resort & Conference Center, Dillon, CO

Tucked next to the picturesque Lakeside Village, Keystone Lodge & Spa is a full-service hotel in Keystone Resort, featuring an on-site spa, exercise facility, concierge services, ski storage, restaurants and bar. With 152 guest rooms, including 14 loft suites, guests will enjoy comfort and amenities galore including free WiFi, plush robes, filtered water, and in-room dining options. Year-round there’s no shortage of activities here with skiing, tubing, scenic gondola rides, snow biking, golf, horseback riding, wagon rides, boating and more. From conferences and meetings with 1,000 attendees to smaller groups, the specialized facilities, top-rated dining, and team building opportunities make it the ideal place to book.

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora, CO

Conveniently located on the edge of the Front Range, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center has been a countryside treasure in Colorado for many years. The 1,501 guest rooms and suites offer mountain views, spacious sleeping and sitting areas, rustic Colorado-inspired décor, flat-panel TVs, and 24-hour room service. Guests enjoy amenities such as spa, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, mini golf, bike rentals, and outdoor tennis courts. Meeting and events here are nothing short of inspiring with more than 500,000 square feet of flexible meeting, convention, outdoor, exhibit and pre-function space. And for a lavish dining experience, choose from one of the 8 dining options on site.

Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk, Black Hawk, CO

This exciting resort invites guests to enjoy its spacious hotel with luxury rooms and suites featuring free WiFi and flat screen TV, plus climate-controlled skyway connected to the Lady Luck Casino. But that’s not all. The casino features slots, video poker, table games, and poker room, plus live entertainment, bar and lounge. Choose from 5 dining options including Roxy Restaurant & Bar for an unforgettable dining experience.  The resort offers 6,500 square feet of meeting space for up to 200 with breakout rooms available for smaller gatherings.

Sonnenalp Hotel, Vail

The Sonnenalp features 112 luxury suites and 15 hotel rooms, all with a view of either Gore Creek or Vail Village. Revel in modern European luxury with custom-made Bavarian furniture, a gas-log fireplace, and large bathrooms with heated floors in rooms and suites. Enjoy delightful cuisine at any of the 6 on-site restaurants including the Harvest Restaurant & Bar serving New American cuisine that blends international flair with time-tested favorites. Groups will love gathering here where 3 renowned Vail hotels, including the Sonnenalp, have partnered to accommodate groups up to 300 with more than 23,000 square feet of function space.