Tag: hotel
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City Council approves downtown urban renewal district over concerns of Mill Street neighbors
The Colorado Springs City Council approved a new urban renewal district at the south end of downtown Tuesday, without the delay or community investment some neighbors had sought. The urban renewal district sits at the intersection of Moreno and Cascade avenues. Norwood Development Group and the Sage Hospitality Group plan to build the seven-story boutique…
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Mill Street residents push for protections from hotel, urban renewal
Mary Sprunger-Froese was driven out of the Lowell neighborhood near downtown Colorado Springs when it was redeveloped through an urban renewal plan in the late 1990s. She is now fighting to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself in the Mill Street neighborhood. The Colorado Springs City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an urban…
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Pikes Pick: Golden Hour is a downtown bar with a distinct glimmer in Colorado Springs
The Golden Hour lobby bar at The Mining Exchange Hotel, 8 S. Nevada Ave., leans into the art of lingering with weekly specials designed for sipping and grazing. Weekends bring Girl Dinner, when guests cozy up around coffee tables. For $28, choose a dirty or espresso martini paired with a Roma crunch salad (add protein…
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New hotels, stores and attractions: Updates on high-profile Colorado Springs-area projects
The Colorado Springs-area population continues to grow and its economy continues to evolve — and that means changes to the local residential and commercial landscape, including new stores, restaurants, housing projects and the like. Some of those projects take shape without much difficulty after developers obtain financing and government regulatory approvals; others might drag out longer…
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New Chamonix Casino Hotel hits setbacks during opening week in Cripple Creek
Chamonix Casino Hotel in Cripple Creek faced a bumpy debut during New Year’s Eve weekend. A burst pipe and delays in getting state approval for sections of the hotel’s fire alarm/sprinkler system quashed approximately 80 hotel reservations during the New Year’s Eve weekend. The 300-room hotel planned to open all of its rooms during its…
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New Chamonix Casino Hotel hits setbacks during opening week in Cripple Creek
Chamonix Casino Hotel in Cripple Creek faced a bumpy debut during New Year’s Eve weekend. A burst pipe and delays in getting state approval for sections of the hotel’s fire alarm/sprinkler system quashed approximately 80 hotel reservations during the New Year’s Eve weekend. The 300-room hotel planned to open all of its rooms during its inaugural week…
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Four with weapons, drugs arrested at Denver hotel near Coors Field: Police
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver police arrested four people they said were in possession illegal weapons and narcotics on Friday. In a Saturday press release, Denver police said they responded to the Maven Hotel on Wazee Street – near Coors Field and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week – after…
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Four with weapons, drugs arrested at Denver hotel near Coors Field: Police
Denver police arrested four people they said were in possession illegal weapons and narcotics on Friday. In a Saturday press release, Denver police said they responded to the Maven Hotel on Wazee Street – near Coors Field and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week – after receiving a tip about suspicious activity. After investigating the report,…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The Broadmoor, the grande dame of the Rockies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The Broadmoor, the grande dame of the Rockies
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. The history of the palatial…