Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs-First & Main by IHG
3431 Cinema Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, Colorado Springs, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs-First & Main is a contemporary, 3-star hotel located at 3431 Cinema Point in Colorado Springs. It sits a six-minute drive from Highway 24, giving guests easy access to the wider Colorado Springs area, and is about 9.2 miles from the US Air Force Academy. The property is part of the IHG family, appealing to travelers who want straightforward, reliably clean accommodations.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as straightforward and functional, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk, minifridge, and coffeemaker, plus free WiFi and a choice of hard or soft pillows. Suites step things up with a separate living area, a pull-out sofa, and a microwave, making them a practical option for families or longer stays. Kids 19 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult, adding value for families booking multiple nights.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an indoor heated pool, a fitness center, a business center, and guest laundry, along with free parking for all guests. A free breakfast bar is available each morning, rounding out the practical, no-frills service style that Holiday Inn Express properties are known for.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel is closest to Palmer Park, roughly 4.5 km away, and the National Museum of World War II Aviation about 6.9 km away, making both feasible short drives. Further afield, guests can reach well-known Colorado Springs attractions including Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor and its Seven Falls, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Training Center, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, the Fine Arts Center, and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, all within roughly 8 to 19 km of the property. More distant sights such as Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Red Rock Canyon, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway are also accessible by car for day-trip exploring.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious families and road-trip travelers, thanks to free stays for kids 19 and under, suites with pull-out sofas and microwaves, and an indoor pool and free breakfast bar. It also works well for visitors touring Colorado Springs' major attractions -- Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum are all a short drive away -- as well as those with business at the nearby US Air Force Academy.
Travel tips
Plan on driving, since attractions like Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor, and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park range from roughly 13 to 19 km away and are best reached by car. The hotel is about a six-minute drive from Highway 24, which is useful for orienting a route into central Colorado Springs or toward Manitou Springs sights. A few guests have mentioned the hotel can be a little tricky to find on a first visit, so it's worth confirming directions or using GPS coordinates for Cinema Point in advance.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's cleanliness, calling out tidy, comfortable rooms with ample sleeping space as a recurring highlight. Friendly, helpful, and efficient staff are frequently mentioned as a strength, along with a quiet atmosphere and a convenient location near dining and entertainment options. Several reviewers note the affordable pricing relative to the room quality. A minority of guests, including at least one loyalty program member, felt certain rooms weren't fully prepared or as clean as expected upon arrival, indicating some inconsistency in room readiness.
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