There were obstacles. Obviously, that's not up to current building codes, so the entire floor was torn out and a new subfloor installed. The huge stone fireplace that now graces the hotel's dining room is one original element that remains. Suites are named for famous people who stayed there, and some have appropriate special amenities. For example, the Simmons suite will have a cashmere Simmons mattress.
Guests can park their cars in a new garage or use valet parking.
The old music room is now a lobby, where tea or cocktails will be served by a butler to businessmen and women working at their laptops. Morley has hired chef Craig Hartmen to create a restaurant unique to the Pikes Peak region. The dinner menu will change daily, depending on what's fresh and available. The Cliff House is at 306 Caqon Ave., Manitou Springs. It opens Tuesday for overnight guests.