Cool Schools — Our Favorite Colorado Training Centers, Classrooms & Academic Facilities

Your assignment? Study up on the seemingly countless venues where you can host your next training event and learn which ones are the best. If that task seems like too much, we’ve got you covered. We’ve done the homework for you and are giving you a cheat sheet on 8 of the best training centers, classrooms, and academic facilities in Colorado.

1. Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

It’s common knowledge that Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center is simply one of Colorado’s best. The luxurious and expansive facility offers 517,987 square feet of flexible space with 69 amazing event rooms and 78 maximum breakout rooms. The on-site catering team will work with you to create memorable meals. Gaylord Rockies Resort also invites guests to relax at the end of the day in any one of their comfortable guest rooms or suites, many with breathtaking mountain views.

2. The Broadmoor

Located in stunning Colorado Springs, the iconic Broadmoor has stood the test of time. For more than 100 years, guests have flocked to the award-winning get-away to take advantage of its beautiful mountain setting, 784 luxurious guest rooms, suites, cottages, brownstones, and Estate House, enjoy fine dining, golf, spa, and more. Multiple meeting spaces are available including The Broadmoor Main with spectacular views and a wide variety of picturesque breakout areas. The well-seasoned culinary team will create mouthwatering cuisine for you and your team.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center & Spa

Pop quiz — where can you find an award-winning hotel and conference center with 58,650 square feet of flexible meeting spaces and cutting-edge AV electronics for as few as 18 or as many as 3,000? Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center & Spa, of course. You’ll also find multiple on-site dining options here, along with 263 stylish suites, all in the striking Loveland area.

4. Conference & Event Services University of Denver

There’s no better place to learn a lesson than at the Conference & Event Services located on the lovely University of Denver campus. Gather in one of multiple meeting spaces in a variety of facilities for up to 1,000 with multiple set up options for smaller groups or breakout sessions. Offering on-campus catering options plus AV equipment and convenient parking.

5. Conference & Event Services Colorado State University

Located on the Colorado State University campus in friendly Fort Collins, Conference & Event Services earns an A+ when it comes to convenient amenities and attentive staff. Amazing meeting spaces offer spacious and comfortable surroundings for as few as 50 or as many as 7,000 attendees. Featuring on-campus housing accommodations, on-campus dining, free WiFi, and free on-campus parking for your convenience.  

6. Keystone Resort & Conference Center

Looking for class combined with convenience? Look no further than Keystone Resort & Conference Center located at the base of the Continental Divide in the Snake River Valley. Featuring breathtaking vistas, 100,000 square feet of meeting space for groups of any size, and multiple casual and fine dining options. Accommodations include two 100-room hotels, one B&B, and 900 suites across three main villages.

7. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Conference Services

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Conference Services makes choosing your training site as easy as ABC. With 27,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 1,500, secure on-campus lodging, mouthwatering catering options, and a historic Pikes Peak Region setting, you simply can’t go wrong.

8. CU Events Planning & Catering University of Colorado Boulder

CU Events Planning & Catering located on the attractive University of Colorado campus in Boulder makes the honor roll when it comes to scenic surroundings, convenient location, and multiple meeting spaces for up to 1,000. Charming outdoor spaces with views of the mountains are perfect post-training gathering places. Discover on-site AV, expert staff, and a wide range of catering options from snacks to appetizers, entrees to desserts.