Crescent Lily Inn

6 Boulder Cres St #4, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Colorado Springs, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Crescent Lily Inn is a 2-star, Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs, set at the base of Pikes Peak. It has a small, intimate scale with just five guest rooms and a home-like atmosphere. Public ratings are strong at 4.3/5 from 42 reviews.

Rooms

The inn offers five cozy rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, TVs, and period furnishings. Some rooms add standout features such as whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, 4-poster beds, and/or balconies overlooking a park.

Breakfast & Common Spaces

A gourmet breakfast is included with stays. Guests also have access to a lounge with board games and a piano, plus a wraparound porch with Tuscan columns for relaxing on-site.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The property’s downtown location is convenient for walking to local shopping and dining, and it sits close to several major Colorado Springs attractions. Nearby points of interest include the Fine Arts Center (788 m), Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (966 m), and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (1,051 m). Farther afield are The Broadmoor Seven Falls (2,626 m), Red Rock Canyon (4,782 m), The Broadmoor (5,688 m), Garden of the Gods (6,384 m), and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (7,999 m).

Best for

Best suited to travelers who want a charming, historic B&B feel in a walkable downtown location. It’s a strong fit for couples and solo travelers who value included gourmet breakfast, period-style rooms, and quieter on-site spaces like the porch and lounge. Reviews suggest it’s especially appealing to guests comfortable with a more self-directed, home-like stay rather than full-service hotel staffing.

Travel tips

Plan to explore downtown on foot—guests frequently highlight the walkability for dining and shopping, and attractions like the Fine Arts Center (788 m) and Pioneers Museum (966 m) are close by. If you’re visiting major sights such as Garden of the Gods (6.4 km) or Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (8.0 km), expect a short drive from the inn. Room features vary, so confirm in advance if you want upgrades like a whirlpool tub, gas fireplace, or a balcony.

What guests say

Guests commonly praise the inn’s charming Victorian character and the value for the price compared with basic motels. Breakfast is frequently highlighted as a standout positive, and the location is repeatedly noted as excellent for walking to downtown shopping and dining. Several reviews mention friendly hosting, but also point to a more hands-off service style than a traditional full-service inn. Room comfort notes include positive mentions of beds and roomy showers, alongside occasional expectations for a more personal morning greeting.

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