Beautiful meetings await

By Malik Anderson

In Greater Colorado Springs, spectacular scenery is part of the package. From hotels to off-site venues, meeting groups are rarely far from sweeping Rocky Mountain views and the region’s signature natural beauty.

 

Reasons Why Meeting Planners Love Greater Colorado Springs

Two women talking in The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House
The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House, photo: Little Vignettes Photo / Shutterstock.com
  • Garden of the Gods. Well known by locals and visitors alike, Garden of the Gods is a National Natural Landmark and park in Colorado Springs. Various tours are offered via Segway, bike and car. For the adventurous, there are also rock climbing and hiking trails.
  • Views. Properties like Element by Marriott Colorado Springs Downtown are surrounded by gorgeous views of the Rocky Mountains, Cheyenne Canyon and Pikes Peak. Fear not though, there are additional properties around Greater Colorado Springs that provide views of the region’s majestic landscape.
  • Unique experiences. There are some experiences one can only find in Boulder, such as Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, a Persian teahouse gifted from its sister city of the same name in Tajikistan. The teahouse features more than 100 varieties on its menu; while attendees sip, they can listen to the nearby fountains and enjoy the Tajik artwork on the ceilings, columns, panels and oil paintings.
  • Wellness. Colorado Springs is home to plenty of standalone and hotel spas, including Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center and Elke Modern Massage. Ascend Spa & Wellness at Hotel Polaris features signature rituals such as body peels and aromatherapy, massages such as salt stone and honey drizzle, and facials such as CBD and hyaluronic glass skin.

 

Places To Meet & Stay

Airplane cockpit

Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs features plenty of extracurriculars on and off property, including three flight simulators. At the nearby Ford Amphitheater, meeting profs can get 20% off room rates with its Showtime Special rate.

26,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 375 guest rooms

Aerial shot of table full of food

Element by Marriott Colorado Springs Downtown’s cozy seating pockets in the lobby are perfect for attendees who need a little time to crank out some work before getting back to the event.

7,985 sq. ft. of event space; 125 guest rooms and suites

Outdoor space

If your attendees are staying at Boulder Marriott, don’t be surprised if they’re spending a lot of time on their balconies facing the Rocky Mountains. The views from the guest rooms, public spaces and meeting spaces are something to behold.

5,847 sq. ft. of meeting space; 165 guest rooms

Hotel lobby

Hotel Boulderado’s Victorian-era guest rooms place attendees in a different world with their fanciful drapes and floral walls in its Historic Wing. Every Friday, the property hosts Friday Night Jazz in the lobby lounge.

10,000 sq. ft. of event space; 160 guest rooms, suites and carriage houses

This article appears in the July/August 2026 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.