Name
Holden House 1902 Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn
Physical Address
1102 West Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904. Just one mile west of downtown Colorado Springs in a central residential area of historic homes, 60 miles south of Denver and 45 miles north of Pueblo.
Description:
Come and see for yourself why Holden House was nominated by guests and selected by Arrington’s Bed & Breakfast Journal as:
“Best Bed & Breakfast for a Honeymoon/ Anniversary”
“Best Bed & Breakfast With Nearby Attractions”
“Top Fifty Inns in America”
Inn Times
“Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation and Restoration”
Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs
“Chosen as one of the best country inns for fall weekends”
Glamour Magazine 1992
“The Holden House is like a home suite home”
Colorado Spring Business Journal
“Selected Best Inns for Affordable Luxury”
Country Inns/Bed & Breakfast Magazine 1992
“Holden House, a meticulously restored 1902 home, makes an ideal lodging choice.” Home and Away Magazine
“If you like two-for-one specials, you’ll love this Colonial Revival Victorian mansion and its adjoining carriage house.”
America’s Most Romantic Inns -Vacations Magazine 1994
“Holden House is Grandma’s but with a touch of class.”
Victorian Homes Magazine 1987
“Recommended in Romantic Inns of Colorado-Winter Romance in Colorado’s Hideaway Lodges”
Rocky Mountain Motorist 2002
Holden House has had the distinction of being featured in hundreds of guidebooks, magazines and publications worldwide.
Voted “Best” Bed and Breakfast for a Honeymoon/Anniversary by Arrington’s Inn Traveler Magazine
It’s no wonder why Katharine Lee Bates wrote America the Beautiful from atop our famous Pikes Peak. The scenic beauty of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region offers something for everyone. “The Springs” is located just 60 miles south of Denver with its own convenient regional airport. Nestled nearby is the historic Holden House, an Award-Winning storybook Victorian treasure that caters to romantics and business travelers alike. Centrally located just one mile from downtown on a residential tree-lined street near historic “Old Colorado City\", the inn offers free off-street parking and five inviting guest suites each boasting antiques, a fireplace, sitting area, telephone with modem hook-up, refrigerator, television and DVD player, private label amenities, luxurious robes, private bath with oversized bubble bath ‘tubs for two’, and a morning breakfast culinary delight! Take a Virtual Tour to experience the inn from 360 degrees. You’ll enjoy relaxing in our many common areas; the antique-filled living room with fireplace and wingback chairs, the verandah with old fashioned porch swings, views of the mountains and our Victorian cottage garden, or the secret back garden with fountains and a gazebo.
Savor our gourmet breakfasts, served in the elegant formal dining room, which might include freshly baked Cinnamon Streusel muffins, Sallie’s famous Southwestern Eggs Fiesta, fresh fruit, gourmet freshly ground coffee, tea and juice. Your full breakfast is included, served in the dining room, or indulge in our breakfast en suite “Romance Package”, delivered to your door for an additional charge. Complimentary refreshments, an afternoon wine social, our legendary bottomless cookie jar, and turndown service are just some of the individual touches you’ll find here. We offer special packages for all occasions, such as a relaxing massage at the exclusive Garden of the Gods Club or champagne and flowers on arrival. Distinctive hospitality and personalized service is our hallmark.
Innkeepers , Sallie and Welling Clark, meticulously restored the property in 1986 and continue to own and operate the inn, and uphold high standards at Holden House. In addition to their innkeeping duties, the Clarks offer consulting and seminars for aspiring innkeepers. Sallie and Welling and their attentive assistant innkeeping staff, will help you plan your itinerary around the many activities in the Pikes Peak Region. From outdoor adventures such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting to sightseeing at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Parks or Pikes Peak, you’ll want to return time and time again. Among our many events, you won’t want to miss the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Territory Days, SpringsSpree, the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon, Pikes Peak or Bust and National Little Britches Rodeos, Colorado Balloon Classic, IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, Air Force Academy and Colorado College Graduation/Homecomings and the Holiday Festival of Lights, just to name a few. You’ll find a variety of activities all year long, including historic sites and antique districts, area museums, art galleries, unique gift shops, fine dining, the Philharmonic and other cultural events, all within easy distance of the Holden House.
Our friendly resident Holden House mascots, InnCats ‘Mingtoy’ and ‘Muffin’, will greet you. Built in 1902 by Isabel Holden, the spacious guest suites are named for mining towns in which the Holden’s owned interests. The Goldfield and Silverton carriage house suites and rose Victorian’s Independence suite offer pet-free accommodations. If you prefer to stay in the main house, the Aspen and Cripple Creek suites are favorites. The Independence suite also offers handicapped access. Inspections by AAA, Mobil, Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado and Authentic B&B Inns and Cottages of Pikes Peak, assures that high standards are maintained. Make a reservation online 24 hours a day or call us at 888-565-3980 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain Standard Time for availability and reservations. Visit our online gift shop for cookbooks, logo items and home-study aspiring innkeeper information. Step innside for a tour...
Member of:
Authentic Bed & Breakfast Inns and Cottages of Pikes Peak
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado Association
Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bed & Breakfast Inns of the Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association
Colorado Restaurant Association
Colorado Tourism Office
Type of Accommodation
bed and breakfast
Features
Clientele:
Adults-only Couples-only
Room Features:
All rooms air-conditioned All rooms with baths All-inclusive
Dining/Entertainment Features:
Breakfast included
Sports:
Golf nearby Horseback riding
Romantic Activities:
Carriage rides Couples only Massage
Wedding Facilities:
Perfect for your honeymoon or quaint wedding for two. We\'ll help you with your special event with our “Lovers Leap” elopement plans.
Special Packages
ANNIVERSARY AND HONEYMOON PACKAGES
Guests will be treated to a stay in any of the inn’s five antique filled guest suites, each with private sitting area, queen bed, oversized ‘bubble bath tub for two’, fireplace and color/cable tv. A delicious full gourmet breakfast is also included.
ROMANTIC CANDLELIGHT MASSAGE FOR TWO (anyday, except Sunday): Enjoy an hour of pampering massage with your loved one. A sensual treat with dual aromatherapy massages by candlelight with rose petals in the spectacular setting of the exclusive Garden of the Gods Club. Additional $207.00/couple (gratuity included)
JUST DUCKY BUBBLES & BREAKFAST: Your honeymoon, anniversary or special occasion will be extra special with this package which includes French champagne (non-alcoholic option available)with keepsake commemorative Holden House wine glasses and roses on arrival, our Romance Package with breakfast delivered to your door one morning, and a bubble bath for two complete with take-home rubber ducky. We prefer 48 hours notice for package. Additional $60/couple.
ROMANCE BREAKFAST EN SUITE PACKAGE: Stay in any of our Romantic Victorian suites with private sitting area, tub for two, private bath, queen bed, color/cable tv, dvd/cd player and refigerator. Add to your stay with a specially prepared breakfast en suite Romance Package for just $15 extra per day.
Number of guest rooms
Five romantic suites, each with fireplace, tub for two and sitting area
Credit cards accepted
Yes
Travel Agent Commission
10%
Rates per room, per day
US$101-$200
Restrictions:
Cancellation Policy
8 days prior to reservation for deposit refund less $15. One month policy for special events and holidays. Special policy for group reservations/special offers.
Minimum Stay Policy
2 night minimum on weekends, holidays, special events. One night available on space available basis.
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