Residence Inn by Marriott Colorado Springs First & Main
6020 S Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, Colorado Springs, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Residence Inn by Marriott Colorado Springs First & Main is a relaxed, all-suite extended-stay hotel set in a commercial plaza off Highway 21 in Colorado Springs. With a 3-star rating and a strong 4.4 average from 263 guest reviews, it's built around comfortable, apartment-style suites for both short getaways and longer stays. Its location places it within a roughly 8-19 mile radius of several of the city's major attractions.
Rooms
Suites are streamlined and functional, each equipped with a kitchen, a living area with a sofabed, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV, making them practical for cooking, working, or simply spreading out. One-bedroom suites step up with a separate living room for added privacy and space. Upgraded suites offer mountain views, a nice option for travelers who want scenery along with their extended-stay comforts.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for year-round use regardless of Colorado weather. Guests also have access to BBQ grills, a convenience store for quick essentials, and a coin-operated laundry, all useful for multi-night or multi-week stays. Breakfast and on-site parking are also available.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits about 4.5 km from Palmer Park and roughly 6.4 km from the National Museum of World War II Aviation, with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center about 8.3 km away. Farther afield are the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, the Fine Arts Center, and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, all within about 10-11 km, while iconic natural landmarks like Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, Red Rock Canyon, and The Broadmoor itself lie roughly 13-15 km out. More distant sights such as Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway are around 17-19 km away, making the hotel a reasonable base for a multi-attraction Colorado Springs itinerary by car.
Best for
This hotel suits extended-stay travelers, relocating families, and conference attendees who value in-suite kitchens, laundry access, and a comfortable living area over a traditional hotel room. It also works well for leisure travelers using Colorado Springs as a base to explore Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and Pikes Peak-area attractions, all reachable by a short drive. The nearby walkable shopping center with restaurants, stores, and a cinema adds convenience for guests without a rental car for evenings.
Travel tips
Since most major attractions like Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Cog Railway are 13-19 km away, plan on renting a car or budgeting drive time to reach them. The hotel's location off Highway 21 in a commercial plaza puts a shopping center with restaurants, stores, and a cinema within walking distance for easy evening options. Closer sights like Palmer Park (about 4.5 km) and the National Museum of World War II Aviation (about 6.4 km) make good shorter trips if you're short on time.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently highlights clean rooms and a well-liked breakfast with a good variety of options. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with mentions of unprompted room upgrades enhancing the experience. Several reviewers note the convenient location within walking distance of a shopping center with restaurants, stores, and a cinema, and repeat stays suggest strong guest loyalty. No significant recurring negative themes appear in the available excerpts.
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