City: Colorado Springs, CO

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (719) 632-5541 or (800) 923-88

Address: 3320 Mesa Rd.

Description: For many decades, only members could stay at the club, but in recent years The Lodge has opened to the public. The views of the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak just to the west will take your breath away. This prestigious property is perched on a ridge overlooking the scene. With this kind of view, who can play attention to golf? But do! It’s a 27-hole championship course. They have 87 rooms with either 2 doubles or king beds and every amenity you can imagine. Most rooms (all nonsmoking and pet-free) have a fireplace, in front of which you can snuggle on chilly Colorado evenings, and patios where you can indulge in an outdoor breakfast while reading the daily paper. The rooms are spacious, but if you want even more privacy, book a golf cottage of your own. Business travelers will love the dual-line phones, dataports, and high-speed Internet. Take a swim in one of their 2 outdoor pools (and a splash park for children), spend a little time playing games in the rec center (kids especially love it), or connect with one of the walking trails that lead to the Garden of the Gods. Also be sure to enjoy their upscale cuisine in 2 fine restaurants—one formal, one casual—the elegant spa, and well-kept tennis courts (both indoor and out). It’s an indulgence, but a memorable place to stay.