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This Recently Revamped Colorado Springs Hotel Strikes Gold For Travelers
25.09.2024 - 14:42 / matadornetwork.com
The Mining Exchange Hotel sits in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, serving as a historic, revamped reminder that now matter how drastically the city has changed since its early prospecting days, some things have remained the same. Its name is a nod to the Centennial State’s “gilded past” — this property dates back to 1902, having originally served as the city’s stock exchange for precious gold and silver in its heyday. Back then, it quickly became a local hangout spot for those seeking to strike it rich (and those already wealthy). Inside, the atmosphere is ritzy and refined but not unapproachable. Stepping into the lobby is like partaking in a living history film as it’s playing out right in front of your eyes.
Visitors check in and out at the regal front desk, made of strong dark wood and complemented by a brick backdrop dotted with real keys (but you’ll get an electronic key card, one of the many modernities this property has incorporated into its contemporary offerings). The floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby let in an abundance of sunlight, which brightens the space and makes it feel warm, airy and welcoming. Being inside this building feels like entering into a more sophisticated, traditional era of travel — almost as if I should’ve worn my finest “dress clothes” (instead of my yoga pants).
The lobby is an enormous, open room furnished with a collection of various cozy but classy seating arrangements. It’s more like an opulent version of a community living room than a hotel lobby. Other timeless design elements like hardwood floors and exposed brick make the space feel smart and elegant. Also, in the lobby, folks can find a collection of historic artifacts, such as mining stock certificates, to see into the living history of this transformed space.
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I appreciated how the redesign team was mindful to preserve the elements on-site that made the original property special, such as the vault doors, which have been transformed into modern day “housekeeping supply vault” doors.
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There are currently two newly unveiled food and beverage concepts at The Mining Exchange Hotel, with still more to come in the future. Visitors can quench their thirst for a craft cocktail at Golden Hour, with decor that’s said to be inspired by the gilded era of this building back when it was a buzzing stock exchange. This venue encompasses an abundance of indoor and outdoor space. One side of Golden Hour’s bar is indoors — and its counterpart on the other side
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