Colorado Springs Hotels

On the north side of Colorado Springs, the Holiday Inn Express has a relaxing location next to the wooded valley of Monument Creek, in view of the Rampart Range at the edge of the Rockies, yet also right next to I-25 (exit 149) for easy access to all important sites in town. Colorado Springs Air Force Academy lies one mile north. The hotel is a fairly new building of 78 rooms & suites, an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, guest laundry and newsstand. Complimentary expanded continental breakfast is served.

The Staybridge Suites in Colorado Springs is located along a quiet side road (Commerce Center Dr), opposite another IHG property, the Holiday Inn Express - next to exit 149 of I-25 on the north side of town, and within walking distance of a selection of restaurants & shops. The modern, all-suite, extended stay hotel caters for guests in 79 rooms in studio, one bed or two bed configurations, all containing a full kitchen plus separate areas for working. living & sleeping. Many of the suites have fine mountain views. The good range of facilities includes free breakfast buffet, a sports court, outdoor pool, fitness center, 2 meeting rooms and (free) guest laundry. During the week, a complimentary evening reception is provided.

The 9 floor, 309 room Marriott hotel provides some of the most luxurious accommodation in Colorado Springs, with upscale, full service facilities and a scenic location on a hill near the west edge of the city - most rooms have uninterrupted views of the Front Range and/or the downtown area. Guests are welcomed by a beautiful, two storey atrium lobby, setting for the lounge/bar and one of the hotel's two restaurants; the other is Zebulon's Grill, a Southwest-style outlet open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & room service. For those here to work, the Marriott has a full business center and 21 meeting rooms totaling over 24,000 sq ft, the largest (Grand Ballroom) with a capacity of 777 guests. The hotel is part of the Colorado Springs Tech Center and is easily accessed from exit 147 of I-25 (Rockrimmon Blvd).

The most northerly of several Residence Inn hotels in Colorado Springs is part of a new business park in a developing area right at the edge of town, close to Pikes Peak Community College, the US Air Force Academy and the Promenade Shops at Briargate, though for now at least the hotel overlooks unused land beside I-25 (next to exit 153), with many rooms having uninterrupted views southwest towards Pikes Peak and adjacent mountains. The hotel provides typically clean, well managed, upscale accommodation aimed primarily at the extended stay market - the 113 studio, one bed or two bed suites all contain a full kitchen, plus separate living/working/dining areas. Free full breakfast each day, free light dinner (Mon-Wed), a pool, hot tub, sports court and putting green are the other main amenities.

On the edge of the countryside at the north side of Colorado Springs, the Fairfield Inn is a clean and reasonably priced place to stay, offering 67 rooms with refrigerator & extra sofa bed, a heated indoor pool & hot tub, and free enhanced continental breakfast. The inn is part of a group of hotels along Commerce Center Drive, just off I-25 about 7 miles from the city center. Several restaurants are within walking distance and there are many shops along Academy Blvd 1 to 2 miles east, including Woodmen Valley Shopping Center and Chapel Hills Mall.

TownePlace Suites Colorado Springs has a particularly good reputation for its great customer service, high standard of cleanliness, reasonable rates and scenic location on the west side of town - many rooms have mountain views, and the hotel is one of the closest to Garden of the Gods, main entrance to which is just 3 miles south. The 95 suites feature a full kitchen and large work desk, and are available in studio, one bed or two bed configurations. There are many shops and restaurants nearby, around the junction of Centennial Blvd with Garden of the Gods Rd.

Best Western The Academy is the closest hotel to the south gate of the US Air Force Academy, at I-25 exit 150 on the north side of Colorado Springs, and is also near to the Chapel Hills Mall (0.5 miles), Regis University (2 miles) and Garden of the Gods (8 miles). This is a large if somewhat aged hotel, with 200 rooms & suites in two main blocks, a spacious floor to ceiling atrium lobby, gardens, and plenty of parking. The Best Western has many facilities including the on-site Garden Terrace restaurant/lounge, an indoor pool, hot tub & fitness center, guest laundry, and various services for business, meetings & events - up to 250 attendees. Free full breakfast is available.

Comfort Suites North Academy is built right next to another Choice Hotels establishment, the Sleep Inn, and shares some resources including an indoor pool with 88 foot waterslide. Many of the 65 oversized rooms (remodeled in 2008) have long distance views westwards towards Pikes Peak and nearby mountains; all contain a microwave, refrigerator, and separate areas for sleeping/living. Free full breakfast is served, and guests have an easy walk to many nearby restaurants along the main road (Academy Blvd), next to I-25 exit 150. The hotel also has a fitness center, convenience store, guest laundry and 1,400 sq ft of meeting space.

Slightly cheaper of two adjacent Choice Hotels properties beside the main entrance to the US Air Force Academy (the other being the Comfort Suites), Sleep Inn Colorado Springs provides 84 bright, clean rooms, an indoor pool featuring a water-slide, an outdoor hot tub, a fitness center and the standard free continental breakfast. There is a wide selection of restaurants nearby, plus various shops including Wal-Mart. Access is from the Academy Blvd exit of interstate 25.

Comfort Inn North has mountain views and peaceful, mostly undeveloped surroundings; the hotel is built next to tree-lined Monument Creek and its adjacent hiking/cycle path, 6 miles north of downtown Colorado Springs via nearby I-25. There are 70 rooms, all clean & comfortable, and equipped with microwave/refrigerator. All the expected facilities are available; free continental breakfast, indoor pool (rather small), hot tub, fitness center, one meeting room and a business center. The nearest restaurants are half a mile north along Corporate Center Drive.

The main (east) entrance to Garden of the Gods is just 3.6 miles from Quality Inn Colorado Springs, a modern, well regarded hotel next to I-25 exit 146, on the north side of the city. Guests appreciate the good customer service, the free deluxe continental breakfast, the reasonable rates and the convenient location, close to dining & shopping. Leisure amenities are an exercise room, a large outdoor pool and a sundeck. There are 124 rooms at the hotel, some containing refrigerator/microwave, and including several two-room family suites.

With 500 rooms and 48,525 sq ft of event space, the Crowne Plaza is about the largest hotel in Colorado Springs, and the best equipped for meetings and conferences; there are no fewer than 35 meeting rooms, the biggest with a capacity of 2,000, reception style. The hotel faces I-25 on the south side of the city, next to exit 138 - part of a busy area of shops, restaurants and other attractions like the World Arena, Quail Lake and the El Pomar sports complex. The many amenities of the Crowne Plaza include a restaurant, cafe, bar, indoor & outdoor pools, fitness center, convenience store & gift shop, business center and a free local area shuttle (3 mile radius, but also to the airport, 7 miles east).

The most central of several Best Western hotels in Colorado Springs is the Executive Inn at 1440 Harrison Rd, beside exit 138 (Lake Ave) of I-25 and about 3 miles south of the city center. It has 2 floors and 84 large, clean rooms, some with refrigerator, microwave & extra sofa bed, and about half having fine views of the mountains to the west. The expected free continental breakfast is available; for other meals there are many fast food places along the main road. Also nearby (1 mile) is the Colorado Springs World Arena. The hotel has a pool, exercise room and hot tub.

The Clarion hotel in Colorado Springs is a large, old building of 98 rooms, arranged in several blocks around a well kept courtyard garden in which is found the outdoor pool. The full service establishment includes its own restaurant and has extensive meeting facilities with 10,000 sq ft of space and a business center. Free hot breakfast is served each morning, plus a free manager's reception on weekday evenings. Also free is a shuttle to Colorado Springs airport, 12 miles away. The town center is a short walk eastwards, on the far side of I-25 which runs right past the hotel - access is from the Bijou St exit.

The central Residence Inn of Colorado Springs has the older design for this brand, with the 96 studio or two-bed/two-bath suites divided into several separate buildings surrounded by tree-lined walkways, though a recent renovation has helped maintain the high standard of accommodation. All suites include a full kitchen and separate sleeping/living areas; most contain a fireplace and some have nice views of the Rocky Mountains to the west. A free evening reception is provided during the week, and a free hot buffet breakfast every morning. Leisure facilities are comprehensive - a pool, hot tub, fitness center, sports court and children's playground. There are many restaurants nearby, and a shopping center half a mile north along Academy Blvd (Mall of the Bluffs/Austin Bluffs Plaza).

The Residence Inn at 2765 Geyser Drive is one of a pair of Marriott hotels (Fairfield Inn is the other) near the south edge of Colorado Springs beside exit 138 of I-25, half a mile from World Arena and within walking distance of various facilities including shops, restaurants and a movie theater. The place is clean, well managed, not too expensive, and offers many amenities; free full breakfast, free weekday evening reception, a sports court, hot tub, pool, fitness center and free internet access. Studio, one bed and two bed suites are available, all equipped with a full kitchen.

Both business and leisure travelers are well catered for by Courtyard Colorado Springs South, a clean & modern hotel close to Fort Carson near the south edge of town. Free high speed internet access is provided throughout, each spacious guest room has a large work desk, and the Courtyard has a full business center and a 700 sq ft meeting room. Leisure amenities comprise an indoor pool and whirlpool (plus hot tubs in some of the suites), while the two main natural attractions near Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods, are a few miles away westwards. The hotel is located one mile west of exit 138 of I-25 along Lake Ave, close to plenty of shops and restaurants, though breakfast is available on site at the Courtyard Cafe.

Fairfield Inn Colorado Springs/South is a newer example of the budget Marriott hotel brand, and it has an easy-to-reach location next to I-25 exit 138, close to a movie theater, various restaurants & large stores, and 0.3 miles from Colorado Springs World Arena. The building overlooks a small artificial lake, and many of the rooms have views over Pikes Peak and the Front Range, a few miles away to the west. A nice free breakfast is served each morning, including a few hot items, and the hotel has leisure facilities of an indoor pool, hot tub and exercise room.

The most southerly Comfort Inn in Colorado Springs is part of a small group of hotels either side of I-25 junction 138 (Lake Rd/Circle Dr). The building is not the newest but the 111 rooms are large and well maintained, and all have a microwave/refrigerator. There are several restaurants adjacent to the hotel and a few shops on the far side of the street. The hotel's pool is indoors, next to a hot tub; other amenities are a fitness center, business center, picnic area, guest laundry and free continental breakfast.

Econo Lodge Downtown Colorado Springs has a reputation for cleanliness, friendly service and value; although small (37 rooms, some containing refrigerator/microwave), and having the old 2 floor, exterior corridor design, the place is well maintained and provides a good free continental breakfast. There is also an outdoor pool. The hotel is located at 714 N Nevada Ave, on the main north-south road through the city, close to many shops & restaurants, and 2 blocks from Colorado College.

Free continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, picnic area and sundeck are the main amenities of Rodeway Inn & Suites Colorado Springs, a 50-room, exterior corridor motel a mile or so south of the city center along Nevada Ave, close to I-25 exit 140. Some of the rooms contain a refrigerator and microwave. The main road has many shops and restaurants, with larger stores a few blocks away at the Southgate Center.

The full service Holiday Inn Colorado Springs (Airport) is situated in a lightly developed residential area on the east side of the city, 4 miles from the airport and adjacent to a sister hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. The property is quite new (open 2005), and has 115 rooms & suites, all containing microwave, refrigerator and DVD player. Located off the lobby, the on-site bar/restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and also provides room service. For leisure guests can take advantage of an indoor pool, fitness center and whirlpool; the other main amenities of the hotel are a convenience store, guest laundry, business center and five meeting rooms. The Holiday Inn is recipient of the IHG "Torchbearer Award", recognizing the highest level of brand quality.

Colorado Spring's Holiday Inn Express airport hotel is surrounded by fields on the east side of the city, next to a residential district and a 4 mile drive from the terminal buildings, linked by free shuttle (5 am to 11 pm). This is an older property but well enough maintained, containing 94 rooms & suites (all with views of the Rocky Mountains) on 4 floors, plus a fitness center, guest laundry, business center and a 1,100 sq ft meeting room. Free continental breakfast is served; lunch and dinner can be purchased from several restaurants along the main road (US 24; E Fountain Blvd).

Marriott's most affordable all-suite brand is represented by SpringHill Suites Colorado Springs South, at 1570 N Newport Road - a quiet location by the west edge of the municipal airport, 4.5 miles from the terminal buildings. The SpringHill Suites is new, well managed, nicely decorated, very clean, and regarded by some as the best hotel in Colorado Springs. The rooms are 25% larger than average and contain a kitchenette, while the hotel has amenities of free breakfast buffet, free high speed internet access, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry, gift shop and a 70 person meeting room.

The TownePlace Suites is a good choice for extended stay or all-suite accommodation near Colorado Springs Airport. The new, clean & comfortable hotel has 97 suites in three different sizes, all equipped with a full kitchen, extra sofa bed, and the luxurious Marriott bedding. Basic free breakfast is served each morning, drinks & snacks can be purchased from the on-site convenience store, and there are several restaurants nearby along the main road (US 24; Fountain Blvd). An indoor pool, exercise room and guest laundry are the other main amenities.

Part of a cluster of hotels along Aeroport Drive, 4 miles by road from Colorado Springs Airport, the 2 floor Comfort Inn has 88 microwave/refrigerator-equipped rooms, including several hot tub suites. The building is clean and modern; the main two amenities are above average free continental breakfast, and a free shuttle to the airport. For leisure the hotel offers the usual pool (indoor), hot tub and fitness room. The nearest I-25 exit is 135, via Academy Blvd.

Econo Lodge Colorado Springs Airport benefits from a peaceful, semi rural location right on the east edge of the city, overlooking Sand Creek Golf Course and a 5 mile drive away from the local airport. The north entrance to Peterson Air Force Base is just half a mile south. The hotel is a friendly place with 37 comfortable rooms (all equipped with microwave/refrigerator), an indoor pool/hot tub, and it serves above average free continental breakfast. Rates are quite low.