Escape to Paradise: Garden of the Gods' Luxurious Resort Awaits!

Garden of the Gods Club & Resort Colorado Springs (CO) United States

Garden of the Gods Club & Resort Colorado Springs (CO) United States

Escape to Paradise: Garden of the Gods' Luxurious Resort Awaits!

Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this is gonna be less "review" and more "therapy session with a travel agent who had way too much caffeine." We're diving headfirst into a hotel's nooks and crannies, and honestly? I'm excited. Let’s call this The Unfiltered Hotel Diary…because let's be real, perfection is boring.

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Now, let's get real…

Okay, so I just spent a week at… actually, let's just call it "The Gilded Goose" for anonymity. Now, I’m no professional critic, more of a “professional over-thinker who needs a vacation” but hopefully, you'll find this useful. Brace yourselves…

1. Accessibility: The Gatekeepers of Good Times

Right, so accessibility. Crucial. The Gilded Goose claimed to be up to snuff, and to be fair, the main entrance looked fine. A nice ramp, automatic doors, the whole shebang. But, and here comes the butttttt, I heard from a buddy who uses a wheelchair regularly said he had a nightmare trying to navigate the breakfast buffet - some tables were too close together, and the ramps weren't always clearly marked. That's…kinda a fail, Gilded Goose. It’s like they focused on the facade and forgot the doing.

  • Wheelchair Accessible? Mostly, but with some serious caveats. Grade: C+ – room for improvement.
  • Facilities for disabled guests? They ticked the boxes, but didn't exactly exceed.

2. On-Site Restaurants/Lounges: Fueling the Machine (and Possibly the Meltdown)

Alright, let's talk food. Food is important. Like, really important.

  • Restaurants: They had a bunch. "The Golden Spoon" (Asian-fusion, apparently), "The Griddle & Grub" (Western, predictably), and a poolside bar that served… well, mostly things fried. The Golden Spoon was surprisingly decent, the international cuisine and Asian cuisine were on point. The Griddle & Grub? Let's just say my omelet was closer to a pancake. (My fault, maybe. I do enjoy a pancake-adjacent dish)
  • Poolside Bar: The happy hour was a lifesaver. Especially after that omelet. Great atmosphere, though. And the cocktails? A definite win.
  • Breakfast [Buffet]: Now, this is where things got interesting. Buffet in restaurant set the stage, but the arrangement seemed… disorganized. Finding a table felt less like a leisurely Sunday brunch and more like a Hunger Games initiation. And for a hotel that prides itself on hygiene, the buffet seemed too crowded.
  • A la Carte in Restaurant: I didn’t bother. Look, I’m not made of money (my bank account would agree).
  • Room service [24-hour]: Yes, thank the heavens. Because sometimes, you just need a burger at 3 am. (Don't judge me). They had breakfast in room option.
  • Coffee/tea in restaurant: Excellent. Essential.

3. Spa & Relaxation: Chasing Away the Ghosts of Everyday Life (and Sometimes Failing)

Okay, the spa. This is where things should have been blissful.

  • Spa/sauna and Swimming pool [outdoor]: The pool with view was stunning. Seriously, Instagram gold. But the sauna… oh, the sauna. It was… hot. Like, "I think my eyeballs are melting" hot. I got out after what felt like 30 seconds.
  • Massage: The massage… ah, the massage. Okay, it was good. But the masseuse kept talking about her cat. Don't get me wrong, I love cats, but when I'm trying to achieve Zen, I don't want to know about your cat’s digestive issues.
  • Body scrub & Body wrap: Never tried it. I've got enough self-loathing already, thank you very much.

4. Internet: The Modern-Day Oxygen (or Lack Thereof)

  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! YES! This is how it's supposed to be.
  • Internet access – wireless: Fine in public areas.
  • Internet [LAN]: Nope, not a thing.
  • Internet: I mean, they had it, but it was like trying to download a movie on dial-up. Seriously, it was glacial. Forget streaming, I had trouble checking my email. A modern hotel with Wi-Fi that’s slower than a snail on sedatives? Come on, Gilded Goose.

5. Cleanliness & Safety: The COVID-19 Chronicles (and the Occasional Panic)

Look, it's 2024 (or whatever year you're reading this), and we’re still dealing with this mess. Let's see how the Gilded Goose handled it.

  • Anti-viral cleaning products & Rooms sanitized between stays: They did the thing. You could smell it. Literally.
  • Daily disinfection in common areas & Professional-grade sanitizing services: They seemed to be checking all the boxes.
  • Breakfast takeaway service: Useful, I didn't use it, but it made sense.
  • Hand sanitizer: Everywhere—good.
  • Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed like it, but some of the staff still didn't seem confident about the new normal.
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Sort of. Crowded buffet, remember?
  • Room sanitization opt-out available: I didn't even know that was a thing.

6. Dining, Drinking & Snacking: The Fuel of Existence (or at least my existence)

Covered most of it above, but let’s add a couple little things:

  • Bar: Decent selection, good ambiance.
  • Coffee shop: Needed a better coffee shop, something open late at night.
  • Snack bar: Perfect for midnight munchies and not much else.

7. Services and Conveniences: The Little Things…and the Big Annoyances

  • Daily housekeeping: They did their job, well enough.
  • Elevator: Worked.
  • Concierge: Not particularly helpful, unfortunately.
  • Facilities for disabled guests: (See above)
  • Laundry service: Used it. Overpriced, but necessary.
  • Cash withdrawal: Useful.
  • Gift/souvenir shop: overpriced trinkets.
  • Airport transfer: yes, useful.
  • Car park [free of charge]: Another win.

8. Available in all rooms: The Nitty-Gritty (and the Occasionally Crummy)

  • Air conditioning: Thank goodness.
  • Mini bar: Overpriced, obviously.
  • Wake-up service: Perfect for a long day.
  • Shower: Worked.
  • Free Wi-Fi: (If you could actually use it… grumble, grumble…)
  • Desk: Yep.
  • Coffee/tea maker: Essential.
  • Blackout curtains: Bless them.
  • Bathrobes: Didn't use it.

9. Things to Do & Ways to Relax: The Pursuit of Leisure (and Maybe a Headache)

  • Fitness center: Overcrowded and stuffy.
  • Gym/fitness: Same as fitness center.
  • Pool with view: Magical. Especially at sunset.
  • Happy hour: Absolute gem.

10. Getting Around: The Hotel Logistics

  • Bicycle parking: Yep.
  • Car park [free of charge]: A bonus.
  • Taxi service: Sure.
  • Car power charging station: Didn’t check.

11. For the Kids & Other Stuff

  • Babysitting service: Did not try.
  • Couple's room: Don't think there was any available, but they had something.
  • Rooms decorations: Felt a little dated, but hey.
  • Non-smoking rooms: Yes.

The Verdict (in a nutshell):

The Gilded Goose had potential. Potential. It

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Garden of the Gods Club & Resort Colorado Springs (CO) United States

Garden of the Gods Club & Resort Colorado Springs (CO) United States

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to plunge headfirst into… well, my version of paradise: Garden of the Gods Club & Resort in Colorado Springs. Forget perfect itineraries, this is going to be less "smooth sailing" and more "wrestling a yak on a windy mountain road" (metaphorically, of course… unless?).

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Room's Embrace (and My Awkward Encounter)

  • 1:00 PM - Arrival & Check-in: Ugh, flying. Always a delightful experience. Finally, landed in Colorado Springs, and the crisp mountain air hit me like a shot of espresso. Checked into the resort and… WHOA. The lobby! It's seriously grand. Like, "movie set" grand. My jaw may have actually thunked against my chest. Trying to keep my voice down, the front-desk lady, a mountain-chic goddess, gave me the lowdown. "Pool's that way, spa is here and… oh, and the Great Room is open, just to make you feel even more special." Bless their hearts.

    • Quirk: Immediately after check-in, I tripped over a decorative rock thing. Tried to play it cool ("Oh, just admiring the… structural integrity!"), but the woman at the desk definitely saw it. Mortifying.
  • 2:00 PM - Room Reconnaissance: The room! It’s HUGE. Big windows, overlooking… something beautiful. I'll get to the view in a minute. First, need to assess the bed. Priority number one. Tested. Approved. Possible nap situation looming.

  • 3:00 PM - Great Room Glory (and the accidental spill): Finally braved the Great Room. It is great. Fireplace roaring, comfy chairs, views of… wait for it… GARDEN OF THE GODS! I mean, come ON! I ordered a latte, and, in a moment of pure, clumsy brilliance, tripped over my own foot. Splatter shot of latte cascaded. At least it wasn't on anyone. I was humiliated.

    • Emotional Response: Mortified! My first real impression and I look like a giant, walking, clumsy cliche. But hey, the staff was super sweet and actually made me feel at ease. They probably see worse, right? Right? (Deep breath). Onwards and upwards!
  • 4:00 PM - Poolside Chill (and the Sunburn Scare): Found the pool. Pretty, but cold. Sun feels glorious. I'm in my happy place with a book. Wait, is this the part where I admit I didn't wear enough sunscreen? Uh-oh.

    • Anecdote: I met a couple at the pool, also tourists. Turns out, they'd been to a fancy dinner last night and had the same exact mortification I'd had with dinner last night, except his involved a dropped wine glass and her involved a broken dress zipper. We exchanged sympathetic glances of solidarity.
  • 7:00 PM - Dinner at the Resort Restaurant (and the Unexpected Delight): Reservations at the resort restaurant. Tried to look sophisticated, even after the day's mishaps. The food, though? Amazing. Actually, properly amazing. It was a complete surprise, I expected tourist-trap blandness. The cocktails were so good I actually felt like a classy person. Maybe.

    • Quirky Observation: I think I saw the woman from the front desk. She smiled. Did she see me eat my entire plate of bread? I may have.

Day 2: Garden of the Gods and Mountain Highs (and Lows)

  • 8:00 AM - Breakfast and the Pre-Hike Pep Talk: Breakfast in the same amazing restaurant. Stuffing my face with a breakfast burrito. Fuel for the day! Must prep myself mentally for the hike. I'm not a "hiker".

  • 9:00 AM - Hiking the Garden of the Gods: Okay, here we go. Garden of the Gods is… well, the pictures don’t do it justice. Those red rock formations are unreal. Actually gasped out loud. Started a "moderate" trail. "Moderate" my foot! It was up, up, up. My lungs were burning, my legs were screaming.

    • Rambling: Seriously, who invented hills? And how do those super-fit people just glide up them? I need to buy a new definition of "moderate". I'm pretty sure I saw a hawk looking at me, judging.
  • 11:00 AM - Struggling to the Top (and the Epic View): Finally made it to a viewpoint and… whoa. The entire valley stretched out below. Breathtaking. Actually, more like "breathtaking, and now I need to sit down". Totally worth the struggle. I felt a surge of pure, unadulterated… pride.

    • Emotional Reaction: I felt like I could conquer the world from up there. This is why people do things like this, right? The feeling of accomplishment? Yeah, I'm going to milk it for the entire trip.
  • 12:00 PM - Picnic Lunch (and a Chipmunk's Demands): Picnic lunch overlooking the Garden of the Gods. Delicious. Until a chipmunk decided I looked like a walking buffet and started trying to steal my sandwich. Territorial little fella!

  • 1:00 PM - The Spa. FINALLY. I'm going to need a massage. Immediately.

    • Opinionated Language: The masseuse was literally a miracle worker. After all the hiking, my muscles were screaming for mercy. She worked her magic!
  • 3:00 PM - Free Time: Honestly, just collapsing at the hotel. Reflecting on my day. Did I actually hike? Did I conquer the mountains and the resort? Yes.

  • 7:00 PM - Dinner and Drinks (and another great meal): Another great dinner at the resort. Maybe the best meal of my life.

    • Messy Structure/Rambles: Trying to decide what to do tomorrow - maybe another hike? Maybe just more time at the pool and spa?

Day 3: Goodbye, for Now (and a Promise to Return)

  • 8:00 AM - Final Breakfast (and the Sadness Creeping In): Ugh, already? Breakfast again. Savoring every bite. Starting to not want to leave.

  • 9:00 AM - Last pool time and a final view of the garden

  • 10:00 AM - Packing up and checking out

  • 12:00 PM - Heading to the airport: Back to reality. But with memories that are going to make this winter so much brighter!!

  • Stronger Emotional Reaction: Goodbye. I will be back, Garden of the Gods Club & Resort. You’ve stolen a piece of my heart. Okay, maybe not stolen, more like… gently nudged it in the right direction. This trip was a chaotic, glorious, messy, imperfect, wonderful adventure. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

This is not a perfect itinerary. This is mine. And that's what makes it perfect.

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Okay, so, like, what *is* this thing, anyway? And why should *I* care?

Alright, let's get this straight. I'm making stuff up here; so, this is hypothetical stuff. My goal here, in any FAQ is to *pretend* I'm answering actual questions, but really, I'm making up the questions and the answers. It's like... a choose your own adventure where the adventure is... a bunch of made up questions . It's all about… well, *me* making up stuff about something that might be cool.

Is this thing supposed to solve world hunger? (Asking for a friend… who's *me*.)

Well, no. If you're looking for international peace and prosperity, you're in the wrong place. I'm more of a… "solve your own boredom" type of deal. I can promise you some entertainment, maybe a few "aha!" moments, and definitely some rambling. Does that solve world hunger? Nope. Does it get you through a Tuesday afternoon? Maybe! And honestly, sometimes that feels like a victory.

So, you're saying this is *not* rocket science? Because, frankly, I failed chemistry. Twice.

Thank GOD it's not rocket science. Because, like you (and me, let's be real), I'm more of a "burnt toast and philosophical musings" type of brain. Nah, seriously, this is the opposite of complicated. Think of it as a mental palate cleanser. A breath of fresh (or, you know, slightly stale) air. If you can handle understanding the internet (which you obviously can, since you're *here*), you can handle this.

Okay, I'm intrigued. But what if I'm an idiot? (Again, asking for… myself.)

Listen, if you're reading this, you're probably *not* an idiot. Or, hey, even if you *are* an idiot, welcome! We all have our moments. The beauty of this whole shebang is that there's no right or wrong answer. It’s all just… conversation. A messy, beautiful, sometimes confusing conversation. So, take a deep breath, relax, and just… go with it. The world, your thoughts, this FAQ – it's all a giant beautiful mess. And that's okay.

Is there anything I *shouldn't* do? Like, is it going to make me explode? (Asking because, fear.)

Okay, here's the deal. I can't claim to be responsible for your life choices. If you're prone to spontaneous combustion, maybe consult a doctor. This… it's more about your brain. Don't take it too seriously. Don't expect it to change your life. (Though, hey, maybe it could! Who knows?). Basically, just be cool, and don't do anything illegal. Or, you know, anything that might land *me* in trouble. K? Cool.

Can I ask questions? Like, actual questions?

Absolutely. But with a caveat. You're talking to me. I'm not the oracle of… well, anything. But I *love* hearing what people are thinking or feeling. Maybe I'll answer. Maybe I won't. Maybe I'll just make up something completely random in response. The point is, let's talk. Because, well, talking to yourself gets old, y'know? And I'm always here to keep you company!

What if I just… don't *get* it? Am I doomed to wander in confusion forever?

Nah, you're not doomed. Trust me. Been there, done that. Look, sometimes I don't get myself. Honestly, there were days, weeks even, where I stared at the ceiling wondering. So, if you don't immediately grasp the brilliance of this… thing… that's fine. Read it again. Read it sideways. Read it while humming the Macarena. Do whatever works. Or, y'know, just move on. There's a lot of stuff in the world. Don't sweat it.

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Will you ever improve?

Ah, the million-dollar question. Will I get better? Will I become… less of a mess? I… hope so? Frankly, I'm just trying to figure things out as I go. I'm learning, stumbling, and hopefully, occasionally, making you smile (or at least, preventing you from falling asleep). So, yes, I hope so. But, improvement isn't always linear, sometimes it's just… more mess. And that's okay. That's life.

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Garden of the Gods Club & Resort Colorado Springs (CO) United States

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