Element by Marriott Colorado Springs Downtown
55 Costilla St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Colorado Springs, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
Element by Marriott Colorado Springs Downtown is a 3-star extended-stay style hotel at 55 Costilla St in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. It shares a courtyard and social spaces with an adjacent SpringHill property, giving guests access to shared outdoor seating, firepits, and TVs. The hotel has earned a strong 4.3 rating from 284 reviews, reflecting a generally well-regarded stay experience.
Rooms
Guest accounts describe spacious rooms with comfortable bedding, quiet conditions conducive to sound sleep, and large bathrooms with sizable showers. Rooms include a kitchen area suitable for light food prep and storing drinks or snacks, in keeping with Element's extended-stay brand format.
Dining & Amenities
A included daily breakfast features cold options like cereal, bagels, and muffins alongside a hot cooked-to-order station with rotating menu items and a Greek yogurt bar with toppings. On-site recreation includes an indoor pool and spa on the second floor and an adjacent fitness/exercise room. The lobby offers distinct social lounge spaces well suited to informal meetups, and a shared outdoor courtyard with firepits is available with the neighboring property.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits close to downtown cultural sites, including the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (282m), U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (480m), Fine Arts Center (1,971m), and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (2,603m). It's within a roughly 20-minute drive of major regional attractions such as Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, Red Rock Canyon, and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, with Pikes Peak further out at about 19km. Several restaurants and bars are within walking distance for dining and happy hour.
Best for
This hotel suits leisure travelers exploring Colorado Springs' museums and regional attractions, given its short walk to the Pioneers Museum and Olympic museum and easy drives to Garden of the Gods and The Broadmoor. It also works well for small business teams thanks to its lounge-style lobby spaces designed for informal gathering. Guests seeking an extended-stay format with in-room kitchen space and on-site fitness/pool amenities will also find it a good fit.
Travel tips
Underground parking is available in a two-level garage but comes at an added daily fee (guests reported figures around $21-$25/night), so factor that into your budget. The hotel's downtown location puts several restaurants and bars within walking distance for dinner or happy hour, and many major attractions like Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs/Pikes Peak are roughly a 20-minute drive away. Arrive with flexibility for early check-in, as some guests have reported friendly staff able to accommodate early arrivals.
What guests say
Reviewers frequently praise the attentive, friendly front desk staff and highlight the quality of the included breakfast. Room comfort stands out too, with mentions of spacious layouts, comfortable bedding, quiet nights, and well-appointed kitchen and bathroom areas. Some reviewers were dissatisfied with certain staff interactions, describing occasional poor service experiences. A recurring complaint is the cost of underground parking, which guests feel should be bundled into the room rate rather than charged separately.
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