Howard Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs
1231 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Colorado Springs, United States
1-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.0 / 5
Overview
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs is a basic, 1-star hotel on S Nevada Ave in Colorado Springs (1231 S Nevada Ave, CO 80903). It sits off I-25 and Highway 87 and has a public rating of 3/5 based on 825 reviews. The property has 2 floors and was built in 1985, with a last renovation noted in 2004.
Rooms
Rooms are described as unfussy and geared toward practical stays, with complimentary Wi-Fi and TVs. In-room conveniences include a coffeemaker, microwave, and mini-fridge, which can help with simple meals and snacks.
Amenities & Services
Free parking and complimentary breakfast are included. On-site facilities include a heated outdoor pool and a business center. (A full amenities list is not otherwise documented.)
Location & Nearby Places
The hotel is about 1.5–1.6 km from downtown attractions such as the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (1588 m) and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (1515 m). It’s also positioned for major area sights including The Broadmoor Seven Falls (2447 m), The Broadmoor (3760 m), North Cheyenne Cañon Park (4744 m), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (5905 m), and Garden of the Gods (8285 m). For longer day trips, Pikes Peak is about 19.3 km away, and the Manitou area attractions like Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (10546 m) and the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway (10449 m) are roughly 10–11 km away.
Best for
This hotel fits budget-minded travelers who want basics covered—free parking, free breakfast, in-room microwave/mini-fridge, and Wi‑Fi—while staying close to downtown museums. It can also work as a simple base for driving to major attractions like Seven Falls, The Broadmoor area, Garden of the Gods, and Pikes Peak.
Travel tips
With its location off I‑25/Highway 87, having a car is practical for reaching attractions spread across Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Pikes Peak. If you’re planning museum time, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are both around 1.5–1.6 km away, making it easy to bundle into a short downtown outing. For outdoor sightseeing days, plan extra drive time to Garden of the Gods (~8.3 km) and Pikes Peak (~19.3 km).
What guests say
Guest feedback commonly highlights friendly service and reports of clean rooms, with some noting rooms that feel newly remodeled. Value and pricing are mentioned positively by some, while location is a mixed point—convenient for some travelers but a concern for others. Breakfast quality is a recurring criticism in the excerpts, described as limited. Cleanliness experiences appear inconsistent, with at least one severe complaint describing dirty conditions and dissatisfaction with the response.
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