The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, Colorado Springs, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs is a modern, 4-star hotel located off I-25 at 8110 N Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs. It’s positioned about 1 mile from the United States Air Force Academy and is commonly used as a convenient base for visiting major area attractions.
Rooms & Suites
Contemporary rooms include free Wi-Fi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs, along with minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites add extra space with separate living rooms, and some suites include whirlpool tubs.
Dining
A bar and grill serves American fare on site. The hotel also offers a hot breakfast that is included with the stay, though guest feedback indicates that certain cooked-to-order items may have an additional charge at times.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have access to a heated indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub with a sundeck, plus an exercise room. The lobby lounge is designed as a warm, social space with a fireplace.
Business & Events
A business center is available for work needs, and the property offers event space for meetings or gatherings. Free parking is provided, supporting both short stops and longer stays.
Location & Nearby Attractions
From this North Colorado Springs location, Garden of the Gods is about 11.1 km away. Other notable nearby points of interest include ProRodeo Hall Of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy (about 4.3 km), Palmer Park (about 8.5 km), and destinations around Manitou Springs such as Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (about 13.1 km) and Manitou Cliff Dwellings (about 13.3 km).
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want an easy, highway-accessible base in North Colorado Springs, especially visitors to the United States Air Force Academy (about 1 mile away). It’s also a strong fit for leisure stays focused on area sightseeing, with an indoor pool and outdoor hot tub plus included hot breakfast and free parking to simplify the trip.
Travel tips
Because the hotel sits off I-25, driving is the most straightforward way to reach major attractions like Garden of the Gods (about 11.1 km) and Seven Falls (about 14.5 km). If you’re arriving late or only staying overnight, the included parking and on-site bar & grill can reduce the need to drive again. Guests have reported occasional issues with room heating/cooling and with reaching the front desk by phone, so it can help to confirm room requests and any accessibility needs at check-in.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the convenient location, overall atmosphere, and the value added by free breakfast and parking. The pool/hot tub setup and the lobby lounge ambiance are also highlighted positively, alongside reports of spacious rooms. Negative themes in the excerpts include inconsistent service responsiveness (difficulty reaching the front desk or management) and concerns about upkeep in some areas. Some guests also mention room comfort issues such as noisy or ineffective heating/cooling and occasional mismatches between requested and provided accessibility features.
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