Econo Lodge North Academy
1075 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, Colorado Springs, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.0 / 5
Overview
Econo Lodge North Academy is a 3-star budget hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, located along Kelly Johnson Blvd near Interstate 25. The property was formerly operated as a Sleep Inn (both brands are owned by Choice Hotels), and some reviewers note the building shows its age with worn carpet and furniture, though rooms are generally kept clean. It's positioned about a 12-minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs and just 2 minutes from the United States Air Force Academy.
Rooms
Guest rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with coffeemakers, free WiFi, and cable TV with free movies. Reviewers frequently praise the comfort of the beds, describing clean linens and soft sheets, though some note dated decor such as older carpet and worn furniture.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast with coffee is served each morning, and several guests single out the breakfast as better than expected for a budget property. Coffeemakers are also available in-room for guests who prefer to brew their own.
Amenities & Services
The hotel offers free WiFi throughout, free large-vehicle parking (useful for trucks or trailers), and is noted by guests as pet-friendly. Some reviewers mention the elevator can be unreliable, so travelers with mobility concerns or heavy luggage may want to factor this in.
Location
The hotel sits close to Interstate 25, making it a convenient base for reaching Colorado Springs attractions by car. Garden of the Gods is roughly 10.9 km away, with the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy the closest listed point of interest at about 4.2 km. Other regional draws within a roughly 8-18 km drive include The Broadmoor, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Red Rock Canyon, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Training Center, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Palmer Park, the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, the Fine Arts Center, and Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious road-trippers, pet owners, and visitors with business at the nearby U.S. Air Force Academy, given its free large-vehicle parking, pet-friendly policy, and highway-adjacent location just off I-25. It also works for travelers wanting a low-cost base for exploring Colorado Springs sights like Garden of the Gods and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, as long as they don't expect upscale, freshly renovated accommodations.
Travel tips
Since the hotel is right off Interstate 25, a car is the most practical way to reach area attractions, many of which are an 8-18 km drive away. Guests mentioning a temperamental elevator suggest requesting a ground-floor room if you have heavy luggage or mobility concerns. Arrive with modest expectations for decor, as several guests note the property (a former Sleep Inn) shows its age, but plan to take advantage of the included continental breakfast before heading out to sightsee.
What guests say
Recurring positive themes in guest feedback include clean rooms and bathrooms, comfortable beds with soft linens, friendly front-desk staff, and a better-than-expected continental breakfast. Several guests also appreciate the pet-friendly policy and relatively quiet atmosphere despite the interstate-adjacent location. On the negative side, some reviewers describe the property as dated, with worn carpet and furniture, and mention an unreliable elevator; one reviewer pushed back on harsher criticism, framing the property as a decent value despite its age.
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