Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Hotels
8.7 (1011 reviews)
306 Canon Ave , Manitou Springs , US
+1 (719) 785-1000
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Historic charm
Helpful, friendly staff
Excellent restaurant and breakfast
Complimentary room upgrades
Cons:
Extensive renovations/construction impacting stays
Noise (construction, power washing) and AC compressor noise
No parking / valet difficulty
Maintenance issues (crumbs, outlets/AC problems, drapes)
Broken elevator and limited bar/grill options/hours

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed: several guests reported unkempt rooms (crumbs, drapes not hanging properly) and maintenance cleanliness issues during renovations, though others found the property generally pleasant.
Service
9.6
Strongly positive: multiple mentions of very helpful, friendly staff, complimentary upgrades, and praised restaurant/bar servers (named staff cited).
Location
9.4
Very positive: repeatedly noted as an excellent, central location close to downtown and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: historic, pleasant rooms and occasional complimentary upgrades, but several reports of renovations affecting comfort (papered windows, noisy AC compressor, outlets/AC not working).
Amenities
8.8
Generally good amenities (restaurant, bar, historic common areas) but practical issues reported such as no parking or difficult valet access, broken elevator, and limited bar/grill options/hours.
Value for Money
7.6
Below target: multiple guests felt rates did not reflect the inconvenience of ongoing construction/renovation and reported disappointing maintenance relative to price.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Positive: breakfast and restaurant meals were praised and described as very good, though bar options and hours were noted as limited.
Overall Experience
10
Positive overall: the hotel's historic charm, prime location, excellent staff and strong dining contributed to very favorable experiences for many guests, though construction/renovation-related disruption decreased enjoyment for some.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-12 14:04

Property Description

The Cliff House at Pikes Peak has 54 beautifully appointed hotel guest rooms and luxury suites, each uniquely decorated in the style of the late 1800s, complemented by modern services and amenities. The Cliff House Dining Room offers room service for guest convenience. A fitness centre is on site for guest use at the Pikes Peak Cliff House. Pikes Peak Railway is 1 mile away. Garden of the Gods is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the property.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak is currently undergoing renovations and property improvements, Guests should continue to experience a clean, welcoming, and well-maintained environment throughout all public and exterior areas of the hotel despite ongoing construction activity.
Renovation work will be done everyday, during business hours. The following facilities will be closed:
Exterior
Estimated date of completion is 12 months, Mid 2027. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: COS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children 0+ years costs 30 USD per night. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Valet parking is available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1011 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 10
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Jaime • couple • mx
7
Just watch out, under renovation , not that comfortable.
Pros:

Location, and different style.

Cons:

Almost all the hotel was being under renovation / construction;
So it didn’t felt cozy.

If we had seen that the hotel was under construction / renovation, we would had chosen other place.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Catalano • couple • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • couple • us
5
Pros:

People nice

Cons:

Air conditioning kept me up. The ac compressor woke me each time it cycled…..every 25 minutes! Loud….it was awful.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • us
8
Historical space, in the midst of significant renovations (planned to be completed by April 2027).
Pros:

Old historical hotel in the middle of the city

Cons:

It was under construction (renovations that are going to enhance the space but are currently making it less easy to enjoy it). The dining room is great; the bar and grill has very limited options

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

It was a great location for us and the staff was very helpful.

Cons:

The hotel needs a renovation, and it is in the works but falls short in the meantime. Outlets and air-conditioners that didn't work, construction inconvenience that should have been reflected in their rates, and an unkempt room that required our friends to downgrade their stay at the same price were all negatives.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • us
6
Good location, lovely property
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Renovations were being done and the windows to our room were papered over, making it claustrophobic.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
10
Comfortable. Enjoyed the historic elegance.
Pros:

Historic and very pleasant

Cons:

Some construction going on

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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STACY • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Pam • couple • us
10
We stayed in the middle of our trip, and having the hotel right there in the middle of all the action was perfect for so
Pros:

Very close to the Penny Arcade and downtown Manitou Springs.

Cons:

We just happened to stay during a time they were power washing the whole outside, but that’s not really a complaint because when else are they going to do it?

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
10
Pros:

Cliff House was beautiful. We were upgraded to a bigger suite at no cost which was a blessing!

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Clete • couple • us
10
Very comfortable room with everything we needed. Enjoyed a delicious dinner with excellent staff service.
Pros:

Despite planned updates and renovations planned for 2026-2027, the property is in great shape and beautiful.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
8
Nice spot.
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

No parking

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
9
Excellent historical place to stay. Lovely staff and very kind.
Pros:

Breakfast was great!

Cons:

Coming in we didn't know there was construction and had trouble finding valet.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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maryannesM390PO • Friends getaway
4
Under construction and not informed
Pros:

Historic property taken over by Hilton and the extensive remodel is underway. Unfortunately, we were not informed of construction which is both interior and exterior, nor how it would impact our stay. Rooms were upgraded, nit by our request. Wonder if that had more to do with what rooms were not under construction. You cannot drop your bags from car to door, the driveway is being pavered. You cannot sit on the porch during the day. The porch is being painted. Found crumbs on the floor of my room and the drapes will not close properly to block light, they need to be rehung. I do not recommend staying there during construction. The wait staff at Cliff House restaurant (Matt) and the bar (Kelly) were very nice and professional. The food was very good at the restaurant.

2026-06-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Danette • couple • us
9
Awsome, beautiful location
Pros:

Great staff

Cons:

Hours for bar

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
Lovely room but needs better maintenance
Cons:

The elevator was broke. Too far to walk to the parking garage

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • us
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Cina • couple • us
8
We loved the area but the hotel was a bit of a disappointment.
Pros:

Interesting building history.

Cons:

It was under construction so we heard lots of construction noise all day long. The front drive was being repaved which made sitting outside on the front porch very noisy with concrete dust flying in the air.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee