Colorado's best hotels, ranked

State of play: In its new rankings, U.S. News and World Report named The Broadmoor the 16th-best hotel in the nation and the lone Colorado destination in the top 25.

What they're saying: "Home to tennis courts, a spa and two championship golf courses, this massive resort features just about everything you could need for an exciting Colorado Springs vacation," the publication wrote.

The intrigue: In addition to the Broadmoor, the top 5 hotels in Colorado are:

• The Little Nell in Aspen
• Hotel Jerome in Aspen
• Four Seasons Hotel in Denver
• Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride

Denver's top 5 hotels (in addition to the Four Seasons) are:

• The Ritz-Carlton
• The Crawford Hotel
• Limelight Hotel
• The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block