Cliff House Awards and Press

Cliff House

Awards and Accolades

Travelers’ Choice Winner (2023)
AAA Four Diamond Award – Hotel (2001 – 2024)
AAA Four Diamond Award – Dining Room (2001 – 2024)
Hotels.com's Loved by Guests Most Wanted Award (2018)
Booking.com's Guest Review Award (2018)
True West Magazine's Best Preservation of a Historic Western Building (2019)
Expedia's Best of VIP Access (2017)
Expedia's Insiders’ Select (2015)
Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association’s (CHLA) Distinguished Zenith Award (2013)
Conde Nast Traveler “Top 40 Resorts in the West” (2013)
EMI’s Elite Meetings Advisory Board Elite Gold Status (2013)
Distinguished Restaurant of North America (DiRoNA) Award (2004 - 2015)
American Historic Inns’ Top Ten Romantic Inn of the Decade (1994 – 2004)
Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence (2001 – 2015)
Award of Unique Distinction from Wine Enthusiast
Travel + Leisure Magazine Reader's "Top 100 Hotels of the World" 2006
Travel + Leisure Magazine Editor's "Top 500 Hotels of the World" 2007

The Cliff House at Pikes Peak receives the prestigious "Zenith" award
October 21, 2013
The Cliff House in Manitou Springs was recognized with the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association’s (CHLA) Distinguished Zenith Award - recognizing an individual or property that truly embodies the hospitality spirit, whether it’s over the course of a career or just a moment in time when that spirit exudes. The 2013 Zenith Award recognizes the entire Cliff House team, who contributed individually, and together made a difference.

The Cliff House voted one of the "Top 40 Resorts in the West"
August 11, 2014
Read more about this reader's choice award from Conde Nast Traveler.

The Cliff House at Pikes Peak Honored with "Elite Gold" Certification for Meetings
Elite Gold status is granted by EMI’s Elite Meetings Advisory Board, a distinguished body comprised of meeting professionals and hospitality executives. The board considers the resorts and hotels based on a demonstrated commitment to providing an exceptional group experience.
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Cliff House Restaurant Wine Blog Rated #1
March 30, 2011
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO – Eric Ewers, Cellar Master at The Cliff House Dining Room in Manitou Springs, Colorado, has just elevated his profile by quite a bit. Mr. Ewers and The Cliff House Dining Room.
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Cliff House Lodging Awards
"Four Diamonds" Historic Country Inn AAA 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 "Top 40 Resorts in the West 2013" Condé Nast Traveler "World's Best 2006" Travel + Leisure Magazine #80 on the Top 100 list.
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Distinguished Restaurant of North America (DiRoNA) Award
There are only 797 restaurants in the world that currently hold a Distinguished Restaurant of North America (DiRoNA) Award -one of the most prestigious awards for fine dining- and The Cliff House Dining Room has just been added to this elite roster.
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The Cliff House Dining Room Awards
“Four Diamonds”
AAA 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

“DiRoNA Award”
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

“Best of Award of Excellence”

Press

Table Talk: Pork chop heaven at The Cliff House
August 2015
Read more about this - The Gazette

A history of Colorado through 9 historic hotels
July 2015
Read more about this - 9News

You Can Still Stay a Night at These Grand Hotels From the Gilded Age
July 2015
Read more about this - Smithsonian.com

Off-season trek provides luxurious adventure
February 2015
Read more about this - The Denver Post

The 8 Weirdest Places You Can Spend the Night
August 2014
Read more about this on Oyster.com

Press Comments About Dining
February 23, 2010
"I admit it. I’m a fan. In fact, I admitted it in print in our recent Gazette Dining Guide when I labeled The Cliff House at Pikes Peak as one of my Top 5 favorite restaurants in the region." Kate Jonusak, The Gazette
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Press Comments About Lodging
February 23, 2010
"How best to prepare for your stay at The Cliff House at Pikes Peak? Pack a big bag, sell all other belongings, and put your house on the market. Once you check in, you'll never want to leave." Amanda Faison, 5280 Magazine
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Colorado Resorts and Hotels Weathering the Recession
May 15, 2009
Like the indomitable surfers of southern California, they ride the waves of a surging - and then, suddenly, spinning out - economy. Meeting and event planners, and the hotels that serve them, are valiantly trying to “hang 10″ through the 2009.
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Paul York's Ongoing Focus on the Cliff House
May 1, 2009
Paul York has been working for the Cliff House since 1997. For some people, the hospitality industry’s long hours and demanding pace might be too much. But Paul York thrives on delivering top service and creating lasting memories.
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