Room, with Sofa bed, Mountain View

This room faces the mountains, and the resort sits at the foot of the Pikes Peak Range and Cheyenne Mountain. It has a private balcony or patio, so you can enjoy the outlook without leaving your room.

The room has 1 king bed and 1 double sofa bed and sleeps up to four guests. That suits a couple with children or two couples who don't mind sharing the room. A rollaway or extra bed can be added for a surcharge, and a crib is free.

It is a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub combination. Bathrobes, shampoo, soap, a hair dryer, towels and toilet paper are provided.

Yes. It sleeps four, has a free crib on request, and connecting rooms are available if you are traveling with a larger group. Up to three children aged 17 and under can stay free with a parent or guardian using the existing bedding. The primary guest checking in must be 21 or older.

You get a 60-inch TV with premium channels, a coffee and tea maker, a mini-fridge and free bottled water. There is also free Wi-Fi, free local calls and an in-room safe. A desk with chair and a laptop workspace suit anyone who needs to work, and an iron and ironing board, a wardrobe and daily housekeeping are included. Room service runs daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort charges a nightly resort fee of $40 plus tax (subject to change), billed per room. It covers amenities such as pool access and the fitness center, a 9,000-square-foot facility with classes at extra cost. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort.

The Aquatics Center has four pools, a waterslide and a kiddie pool. There is also a seasonal 35-acre lake with kayaking and paddleboarding, though swimming in the lake is not permitted. The heated Resort Pool at the main lodge is open year-round, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, and an adults-only 21+ pool is available seasonally. The resort also has tennis and pickleball courts, and the Pete Dye-designed golf course at the Country Club of Colorado is about a 5-minute walk away.

Mountain View Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet with terrace seating overlooking the Front Range. Elevations Lounge serves lunch and dinner with Colorado flavors, and The General Store in the lobby offers coffee, smoothies, ice cream and grab-and-go snacks from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Gates Grille at the golf course is reserved for resort guests and Country Club members, and has a children's menu.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Valet parking is $20 for 30 minutes to 4 hours, $30 for 4 to 8 hours and $40 for 8 hours or overnight. The resort is cash-free and accepts cards and contactless payment. On arrival it authorizes an extra $50 per night for incidentals, so a credit card works better than a debit card. Colorado Springs Airport is about 9.8 miles away, and a car is useful for exploring beyond the resort. Dogs are welcome for a fee.