Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

I recently spent a day exploring Garden of the Gods, and let me tell you, it's a hidden gem just outside of Denver! One of the standout experiences for me was checking out the Siamese Twins Trail. It's a short but sweet hike--only about 150 feet of elevation gain--but totally worth it for the views. The trail is easy to navigate, and the payoff at the top is amazing! The rock formations are really cool, and you get this stunning view of the surrounding area.Also, if you're into interesting geological features, the Balancing Rock is a must-see. It's exactly what it sounds like--a massive rock that looks like it's precariously balancing on top of another, and it's honestly a pretty impressive sight. Perfect for snapping some photos and soaking in the natural beauty.One of my favorite things about this park is that you can drive around the entire park. I wasn't in the mood for a long, strenuous hike that day, but I still wanted to experience the landscape, and this was the perfect solution. The scenic drives are easy to navigate, and you get to see so much of the park without having to work up a sweat. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to pull off and take in the views or take short walks if you feel like it.Overall, Garden of the Gods offers a little bit of everything--great for hikers, casual park-goers, and anyone who just wants to enjoy nature. It's not too far from Denver, so it's the perfect spot for a day trip, especially if you're looking for a more peaceful, less crowded option than some of the other parks around the area.Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

From the moment we checked in to the reservation fiasco for New Year's, the entire experience was an absolute headache. The manager, who was supposedly the highest-ranking on duty, showed a complete lack of care or accountability for the situation. The table we had reserved was given to another party, and when we confronted them about it, they claimed we had a reservation at 8 PM and failed to show up. This was blatantly false, as I showed them a message from their morning manager confirming our reservation was for 8:30 PM. In reality, we were planning to be there by 9 PM but were delayed due to being stuck in our room.The explanation they gave us was both confusing and insulting. They claimed that the other party had the "same last name" as ours and told a "similar story." However, the group occupying our table was white, while we are Middle Eastern, with a long and distinct last name that is anything but common. It was evident to us that their story didn't add up and felt more like an excuse to cover their mistake--or worse, to justify giving preferential treatment to others.To make matters worse, after acknowledging their error, they offered us a table in the darkest, most undesirable part of the restaurant. The table wasn't even set up properly, further adding to our frustration. It was clear we were being treated as an afterthought, with little to no effort made to accommodate us or rectify their mistake.By the end of the evening, everyone in our party felt deeply disrespected and discriminated against. From the issues at check-in to the humiliating treatment at the restaurant, we were left feeling unwelcome and undervalued. What should have been a celebratory evening turned into an unpleasant and disappointing experience.

Garden of the Gods resort was sold a few years ago to an enterprising and very capable couple of women in town. They have upgraded the resort and made the dining and service parts of the operation absolutely world-class. Not just rivaling the Broadmoor, but surpassing it, the place was an unbelievably wonderful spot to spend the weekend In celebration of our 20th anniversary in memory of having been married there those 2 decades ago.It truly could not have been better in any way at all. Not just a treat in America, but a treat when compared to any place on earth. Perhaps its only competition would be from the Aman resorts chain, but even they cannot challenge the views available from the Garden of the Gods Club. And the food at the renovated Grand View dining room was at a level above the food we had at the Broadmoor's Summit restaurant the next night.Take a look at the pictures and book yourselves in for a very special visit the next time you're looking for a place to celebrate a big event in the area. Expensive (especially on the weekends) but worth it since it will be a unique and forever memorable experience.Ciao bella,David M

Amazing stay. The rooms are beautiful and well kept. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. The food was a hit or miss, but the mussels and pizza are a definite hit!

So incredible! The food to the views! Had awesome cocktails and great pasta! Highly recommend

Pros:- Absolutely stunning views- Cottages and casitas are spacious and lovely.- Wine on tap in the rooms - need I say more?- 5-piece ensuite bath with soaking tub!!! The showers and bathtubs are enormous. Very high-end, luxury. - Loved the spa and the salt (halotherapy) room.- Staff are wonderful! Very kind and attentive- Valet and concierge is amazing. Greg specifically is like 100/10 stars! From the moment I arrived, he absolutely insisted on driving me to and from my casita, helping me with all my luggage, and waited for me at the end of the night until 11pm, AFTER his shift had ended, to drive me back to my casita from the club. I was here for a wedding and he was extra accommodating for some of the elderly guests, bringing wheelchairs and making sure everyone was taken care of above and beyond. Irreplaceable team member and I hope that he is well taken care of because you won't find another Greg.Cons:- Casitas/ cottages are NOT sound proofed from each other. There are 3 units in 1 building and we had the HUGE misfortune of hearing our neighbors .... all night Like it was happening right in our room. But we could even hear the smaller things like their TV or the clinking of their glasses or just basic conversations. I was really taken aback by this - should not be issue at such a nice resort.

Great experience, but I didn't use most of the hotel like the spa or restaurants (except the coffee shop), so can't fully evaluate. Parking was challenging, but found out later there is free valet parking. The checkin staff was very helpful and nice. The room was beautiful with a view of Garden of the Gods. I had trouble finding the thermostat, but it's behind the lamp. I ordered breakfast from the coffee shop. The info they gave me at checkin said I could text my order, so I did that, but didn't get any response. I finally walked over there and the server said the iPad charger wasn't working, so it was in the back and she didn't get the text. The price for the food wasn't worth what I got. The whole property is beautiful and hopefully next time I'll experience more of it.

Garden of the Gods is a Colorado treasure. Yes it can be a bit crowded but mostly it's just beautiful. Be sure and stop at the shops, they're full of lots of cool items to remind you of your trip

Grand View Lodge Restaurant is the perfect place to eat and enjoy conversations with friends. The atmosphere is amazing with daylight views of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. The meals mostly delicious and drinks yummy. I especially enjoyed the featured mule. We ordered a shrimp cocktail to share. It was quite ho-hum. Regular cocktail sauce and shrimp that was small and barely crunchy. I've had better in a grocery store frozen tray. My salmon was very good. It was served on a small bed of mashed potatoes with two small sprigs of broccolini. The side order of cauliflower was large, well seasoned and very tasty. My husband wasn't impressed with the scallops. Our friends enjoyed their lamb and the trout. For dessert we ordered the Garden of the Gods one. Though it was hard to determine what the items on the plate were, it was nevertheless tasty. I thought there was supposed to be chocolate but didn't find any. We would return for a special dinner during daylight so we could partake of the view.

What a disappointment that was !We stayed here for 5 night me and my 3 boys , the facility is beautiful and new , the location is amazing,can not beat this kind of views , some of the staff ( valet guys specifically) are amazing those are the pros.All of our stay they said they have a problem with the WiFi that they work on but did not fix .Some of the staff has really bad attitude like you owe them something and they are just not in the right job .Room service is horrible and prices are not reasonable for what you get .Our room named sheet were not replaced for 3 days although I requested it multiple times .The food from days before was not picked up same day and left outside.There cottage rooms are in insulated well we did not have "neighbors "until our last night and I couldn't go to sleep , you can literally hear the other room farts ( I am not Joking ).The first couple of days were very positive and we actually extend the stay , it was a bad decision.Me and my kids will no be back here .Happy new year