The Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Put this on your bucket list when you are next in Colorado!
Wonderful hotel — in fact, I would rate it as one of the top 3 we’ve ever stayed in. We were upgraded to a suite (we booked a master studio). The staff went out of their way to be friendly, even though we arrived late. (We did have a confusion about price. Always carry your online paper documentation to show what you paid!)
We were greeted by a gas fire and loads of space in our charmingly Victorian room. As many have noted, the toilet did have a heated seat (it also had a nightlight!). There was a huge Jacuzzi tub which we used the first night (due to the age of the plumbing and the size of the tub, it took 15 minutes to fill). The King bed was terrific, and was turned down (with chocolates) every night. There were accommodations for modern toys (the desk has electrical and USB outlets), a nice flat screen (should you be so bored as to need TV), and a really nice gym for those who feel the need to work off the lovely creations in the dining room. We had the complimentary breakfast buffet every day — and having been subjected to many chain hotels’ «breakfasts,» it was a real treat.
This amazing hotel has been a feature of Manitou Springs since the late 1800s. Having grown up in the area, I had seen it (and it was twice as large before the fire back in the 80s), but only been inside the public rooms once. This was such a terrific experience for us. We will return!

This hotel would’ve received 4 stars instead of one, but got dinged one star because of the shower being so moldy that grout between tiles was black.
The other deduction of stars for this rating is due to the Manager on duty. We had booked online, but their charges on check-​out were higher. When we questioned the charges, the manager was clearly upset over the $ 2.00 amount he had to take off the bill. He threw the paperwork at the desk clerk stomping off saying to «adjust the bill because he would not be takng money out of the employee wages!» He also said he’d have the internet price changed.
Valet parking was $ 8.50 per night. The service was excellent, but price should not apply to overnight guests.
When we checked in the night before, we had showed the desk clerk on duty the paperwork reflecting total amount, including taxes. She said that was what we’d be charged. She agreed that rate was better then the one they were offering.
Because of Day Managers childish fit and total rudeness, it’s unfortunate that the stars reflect the overall experience. Restaurant and staff were very good: however, we will not return to this establishment, ever. We would not recommend to others either.

Found on the web. Pics looked great but didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Rooms are awesome, staff is super and so friendly, and breakfast was great! Couldn’t have been more pleased. Hidden gem. Oh… And the town is cool too… Great walking town with lots to see and do.

Great stay, historic and very peaceful! Abigail at the front desk was super friendly and informative. We especially enjoyed our stay since it’s a short distance to «The Incline» and Pikes Peak. We started our climb at 6am on the Manitou Incline and it took us an hour to get to the summit overlooking Colorado Springs. Hell of a «stair master» but seeing the sunrise and a select few other climbers kept us company distracting us from the elevation. One person told us Apollo Ono Olympic Speed Skater would use this trail for his training several times a day. They said he hopped on one leg up, ran down, and hopped on the other leg back up? It took us another hour to walk down the 3 mile Barr trail back to our car. You could walk to the trail from the Cliff House. We were back at the hotel for a complimentary buffet breakfast by 9am.
Stayed in room 504 Thomas Edison Room with fireplace, hot tub, steam shower etc. There is lots of history as this is the second oldest hotel in Colorado, a stage coach stop. Dinner is highly recommended, they suggest reservations. We ate at Rudy’s Bbq down 24 since we were visiting the Air Force Academy.
The Cliff House is right off the Main Street with some cute shops. There are several mineral springs on the Main Street and other areas they say you can drink from. We highly recommend this place and plan to stay there again next time.

Great hotel! Very quiet, rooms were quaint and nicely decorated. Staff was friendly, valet parking was easy and inexpensive compared to other vacation cities. Great views of the Manitou Incline as well. Also got a really good price on a 3 night stay from the hotel directly. Will stay here again if I’m ever in Manitou Springs in the future.

Very cool hotel. Historically speaking. The staff left something to be desired. Food in the «posh» looking restaurant was pretty awful, but the wait staff were some of the best I’ve ever encountered. The rooms are very old and very small. Truly defines «quaint». Definitely worth a visit. Just don’t bring kids with you…

Stayed at this beautiful hotel for a week and had a lovely room. It’s an old hotel that’s been renovated beautifully and has kept all it’s charms from yesteryear. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. I don’t normally sleep well away from home, but the king size bed I had was so comfortable I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
What I liked about this place is that the rooms had so much character and was totally different to the new standard and sterile hotels that we have today. It was all very charming. Location was good as it was just on the outskirts of town so everything was in walking distance.
They charge an upfront fee of $ 9 per night service for their staff which is different. My bed was made everyday but my bathroom wasn’t cleaned throughout my stay. Breakfast came with the daily rate and even though they had the usual breakfast foods I didn’t rate it much. In fact for the rest of the week I ate outside the hotel.

I cannot wait to come back and stay here! The Hubby and I stayed for a night and wanted to stay another but they were booked. Friendly staff, wonderful amenities and that view!
We will definitely be coming back and staying at the Cliff House.
Ps. Heated toilet seat!

What a lovely experience her at the Cliff House at Pike’s Peak in Manitou Springs! The beautiful architecture and early turn of the century styling are charming and immaculately preserved. We enjoyed a Queen suite, with a gas fireplace, writing desk (you never see those anymore!), and a spacious for sitting and enjoy the fire or the view.
The bathroom was lovely, with marble flooring, a warming commode seat, and best of all, a steam shower with dual shower jets. Bliss!!!
The Cliff House dining room has a small menu but the options are varied. I loved the Seafood Risotto– the scallops were soft as pillows and the saffron-​infused broth was delicate and flavorful.
The only thing a future guest should know about is the added fees for a room. A $ 20 surcharge is added when you book, there are about $ 8 in other fees for valet and they mention about $ 15 of other fees at check-​in.
All in all, it is a lovely place and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Alright, so supposedly this was «the place» to stay at in Manitou Springs. That’s why I picked it. So now, lets get down to business.
It is an older building built in the 1800’s approximately, 1874 ish? So it sort of has a creepy feel to it for me. We entered our room and the carpets are terribly dirty. Our floors squeak every time you take a step and there’s just an eery feeling to it.
The pros: They have outstanding hospitality services. Each and every single one of their staff members have been attentive and are simply excellent. Their gym is one of the best complete gyms I’ve ever used at a hotel. Their valet service is quick and efficient. I love it. Each day there is a comliementary hot buffet breakfast serving omelettes, scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, yogurts, fresh fruits, orange juice, milk, sausages. etc. you get the picture. Included with the price of the stay which is a huge plus!
It’s just because our room appeared outdated with the carpet and squeaky floors and the eeriness of it, I didn’t like.
I would definitely stay at a different hotel that is newer and more updated.

I would recommend the Cliff House to anyone staying in the area. A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary. History just oozes from this place. Wish we could have stayed longer. The valet and door man literally fought to open the door for us. The downtown area was perfect and very family friendly. Seemed like there was something to do for every age. Front desk help was great. «Continental» breakfast better than any. Service was impeccable. Junior Suite was plenty of space with amazing mountain view. Very comfortable and quiet. Location close to fantastic Colorado sights.

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and have returned every year since. The hotel itself is nice and very historic. That history does come with some noise from neighbors and possible mechanical issues. However, that is really all to be expected and provides some charm. Location also within walking distance of all major Manitou attractions. Minus one star for room service /​kitchen for consistency in getting my order wrong just about every year we’ve stayed. For us it has become a tradition to try to guess what will be missing, under cooked, etc. Complimentary breakfast is meh, but palatable and a handy if not tasty way to start the day (they provide boxed cereal and milk; good enough for me). Overall recommend for people who know what to expect from a historic building.

We only stayed for one night in manitou springs and we decided to go with cliff house since it looks pretty legit. We paid the extra for the king suite for the fireplace and jacuzzi tub. However the jacuzzi tub did not work :(we followed instructions to fill it up but the jets were not working. It was pretty late so we gave up and didn’t bothering calling front desk about it. The next day when we were checking out, we mentioned it to front desk and how we booked the suite for the tub and it didn’t work! She said she will send maintenance but offered no apologies whatsoever! I know that it’s too late since we were checking out but at the very least you could’ve apologized for the inconvenience! Will not be coming back… or at least will not pay for the suite ever again.
The breakfast in the dining room was really nice though.

I wish I could write a stellar review for this hotel — my hopes were high. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We were charged twice for our room plus a $ 100 incidental fee, $ 700 for one night. Our card is still not refunded and the front desk attendant said there was a glitch in the system and didn’t know. How can you get away with that answer???
Furthermore, we were a part of a large wedding (must be their largest wedding yet) and it was pretty apparent that many of the staff were not happy about our presence. I think we were «too rowdy» for them. My suggestion would be to not contract a wedding that big if you can’t handle it.
The hotel was nice and old smelling. That was expected so it wasn’t an issue. The town is really cute and you can walk pretty much everywhere.

This was by far the nicest place I have ever stayed.
The hotel itself is gorgeous, but the people working here is what really makes it amazing. They are so caring and really go above and beyond for making your stay with them memorable. They give you their opinion on where to go and ask if you need directions anywhere. When you come back they remember where it was you were going and ask how your time was. Also, the complimentary breakfast is amazing, at night they leave you chocolates on your bed that they turn down, and they close all your drapes and leave a light on for you.
If I ever come back to this area, this is the only place I will stay.

My wife and I came here for dinner with another couple. The staff and service was excellent. The food was delicious and the server’s recommendations were great. The atmosphere is a bit quiet. There were a lot of older diners there when we went and it felt a little awkward at times. The servings were smaller than I thought they would be and left hungry. Which is not surprising for higher end dining experiences. Overall though, a great restaurant. The town is small and the streets and parking reflect this. There is paid parking a bit down the road — not very far at all. Past 8pm is free.

The Cliff House is an Historic Hotel located in a little town called Manitou, CO; very close to Pikes Peak, which is the reason we stayed here. The staff was extremely accommodating, I never had to carry a bag or open a door, and our room was upgraded to a Deluxe King at no charge because we asked if we could have a room with a view. Our room was GORGEOUS! Spacious and Elegant with a gas Fireplace, Large jetted bathtub/​shower, TV, Valet parking, 24hr Room Service, and spacious bathroom, complete with a heated toilet seat! It is within walking distance to many local shops, restaurants, and bars. This area is cute and eclectic! I would definitely stay here again! And driving up 15,000 feet on Pike’s Peak Mountain was the best!!!

Stayed here for a few nights and I think my favorite amenities of our room was the heated lamp in the shower, and heated toilet seat. Though, it was snowing out, so that may have added to my enjoyment of such luxuries.
The hotel is very nice, with a lot of rich history. It’s easy to get lost in the hallways however, but at least there are a ton of exhibits all around the place to look at and read. The food is a tad bit pricey, though I think it’s more of a fine dining sort of experience? The breakfast each morning was delicious, and I found the staff to be very friendly and attentive.
The town surrounding the Cliff House is very quaint and cozy, a lot of old places and delicious restaurants, a lot of tourist attractions nearby too! One surprise I had, however, was during checkout. Maybe I missed out on some reading of instructions somewhere, but I was not aware that the charge up front does not, and can not, be applied to the overall charge. We were surprised at checkout that the amount billed up front was a hold, and I’d have to pay near the amount again. Pretty much doubled the estimated cost, and we had a lot more travelling ahead of us.
All in all, I absolutely enjoyed my time in Manitou Springs, and in the Cliff House. I would certainly recommend a stay if you’re checking out attractions in the area, just be ready to essentially cover double what the cost is! Though a few days later, you’ll be that much richer again.

I stayed at the Cliff House with my boyfriend for three nights over the holidays. The hotel is very cozy and has a pretty interesting history. We both enjoyed the breakfast buffet and dinner the hotel had to offer. It is also located directly in Manitou Springs and very close to the Cave of Winds, Garden of the Gods and Miramont Castle. Also, I would recommend getting the valet parking the hotel offers for $ 7 dollars a day because there aren’t too many public parking spaces available for overnight parking in the area.

The Cliff House was the site of my Grandmother’s 100^th birthday party. The second-​floor ballroom provided an open, upscale atmosphere while still allowing for some relaxed conversation and free-​flowing bubbly. As soon as we entered the room (with the beautiful birthday girl), we were handed a glass of champagne and the evening began. The staff were helpful, but without being a distraction.
The biggest reason for 4-​stars is for the valet service … actually, for one valet attendant in particular. His name is Robbie and he rocks. When we arrived and let him know that our grandmother couldn’t make the stairs, he guided our car (personally walking along with us) to the back of the building and then helped us get her out of the car and situated just right for her big night. He genuinely seemed to care and showed it by readily helping. When we left, I made sure that he retrieved our car, so we could personally thank him for being something rare in this world … a kind person. 5-​stars for Robbie and the Valet.
The rest of the night and food was only 3 stars, but thanks to remarkable Robbie the Cliff House earns 4 stars. The food was served buffet style with the Lamb outshining the Prime Rib or the Chicken. I was enjoying the wine and the cake, so, it didn’t really matter.