Nestled in the history of Manitou Springs, Avenue Hotel B and B is a historic hotel of Colorado. This Queen Ann-style Victorian inn, built in 1886, offers seven recently renovated large guest rooms all with private baths, most with claw foot tub/shower.

Family heirlooms with an updated decor add flare to the charm and distinction of the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast. The three-story “meet you in the morning” staircase in the middle of the house defines the the entry, which boasts a parlor on either side. The massive Manitou greenstone fireplace invites you in to the cozy west parlor, and the east parlor with large bay window draws you to its comfortable sitting area. Make yourself at home.

A delicious freshly made full breakfast is served each morning in our spacious dining room. Juice, muffins, fresh fruit, and an entree along with coffee from a local roaster, Colorado Coffee Merchants, is ground and served fresh daily or a variety of teas is available for your selection. Cookies are baked fresh daily. Secured wireless Internet, cable TV, refrigerators, and bottled water provided, as well as a computer room and guest phone. Hot tub, mountain views, and barbecue all are available on the back patio garden. A two-unit Carriage House with fully equipped kitchens is available for extended stay, for families, weddings, or reunions.

The Avenue Hotel is a great starting point for your adventure in Pikes Peak region, just 4 miles west of Colorado Springs. Located in the historic district of downtown Manitou Springs, restaurants, shops, and art galleries are within walking distance. Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and Red Rocks parks, Cave of the Winds or the Pikes Peak Highway are within minutes. Visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls, or the Air Force Academy. With hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, or golf the area has fun for everyone.

Formerly Gray's Avenue Hotel. The historic Avenue Hotel was built as a boarding house; it has served as an apartment building, lodge, and private residence. In 1984 the Gray's established it as Manitou’s first Bed and Breakfast.

Innkeepers Gwenn and Randy as well as the inn animals: Ollie the Scottie, Zoey the Westie, and the two cats, Rena and Lucky, welcome all and  look forward to hosting you as our guests and sharing our historic inn.

A wallpaper hanger for thirty three years Gwenn has extensive expertise in interior remodeling.  Along with her knowledge of construction and design, she has numerous resources and networks that will be invaluable to the rejuvenation of the Avenue Hotel.  Having worked along side Colorado Springs' most skilled builders and interior designers, she understands the demands of customer satisfaction and quality care. With this exciting new business endeavor, Gwenn hopes to incorporate her skills and refined knowledge of interior design and construction with her passion and interest in cooking, baking, and opening her home to guests.  Owning her previous business for three decades has instilled a strong sense of integrity, consistent organization, ambitious work ethic, and basic accounting skills. 

Randy Hodges' roots are deep in the Colorado soil, born on a 4,000 acre homestead east of Pueblo, Colorado.  His management and organizational skills grew with the years spent helping operate the family farm.  Moving to the Colorado Springs area twenty two years ago, he became involved in the telecom industry leading him to B W Systems, 8 years ago.   He is well respected in his industry as a systems engineer and estimator with past experience as the project manager. Dealing with potential customers and clientele, he understands how to build lasting relationships and continue a profitable small business.  Not only does he possess reliable management skills, he has extensive knowledge in electrical systems and home repair that will be advantageous to the remodeling of the bed and breakfast. He looks forward to the new venture in the bed and breakfast with eager anticipation.

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