HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES COLORADO SPRINGS-AIRPORT BY IHG, Colorado Springs

Located off Highway 21, the hotel is 1 km from Colorado Springs Airport and 7 km from Peterson Air Force Base. Major attractions include Garden of the Gods (18 km) and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (20 minutes by car), with Fort Carson, Schriever AFB, and the US Air Force Academy nearby. Business guests appreciate being within 3 km of Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics. The free airport shuttle operates weekdays only, so weekend travelers will need to arrange their own transport. The hotel is convenient for highway access, and walkable to Panorama Park.

All 94 rooms, including 15 suites, have been renovated (2021) and feature black-out shades, a work desk with lamp, flat-screen TV with cable and HBO, free high-speed Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower, hairdryer, and toiletries. Many rooms offer views of the Rocky Mountains. Suites include a separate bedroom and sofa bed. Rooms are generally quiet, though noise from hallways or adjacent rooms is possible; travelers sensitive to noise may prefer a room away from the storage or elevator areas.

Breakfast is included and served daily. The buffet offers hot items such as egg white omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, waffles, cinnamon rolls, bacon, turkey sausage, plus cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, bagels, and breads. Hot coffee and juices are available. The breakfast area is spacious, well-stocked, and kept clean by the staff. There is no on-site restaurant or bar; for other meals, guests can purchase snacks and drinks at the front desk or visit nearby restaurants and shops a short drive away.

The indoor heated pool is open year-round from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with sun loungers available. Adjacent is an indoor hot tub that is maintained and clean. The fitness center operates 24/7 and includes ellipticals, treadmill, stationary bicycle, and free weights. The pool and spa area is clean and quiet, though some may wish for later hours. A nearby golf course is available (additional charge).

Free on-site parking requires no reservation and surface spaces are available for most vehicles. A free airport shuttle runs Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout. Daily housekeeping is provided. The business center offers printing, copying, and office supplies. Laundry facilities (additional charge) and a minimarket are on site. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking (10 spaces), ADA-compliant lifts, 5 wheelchair-accessible rooms, and 2 hearing-accessible rooms. Visual alarms and Braille signage are available. The front desk is open 24 hours with express check-in/out and language interpretation. Service animals are permitted.