The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

Hotels
8.1 (3924 reviews)
8110 N Academy Blvd , Colorado Springs , US
+1 (719) 598-5770
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good value / worth the money
Nice location near shops and restaurants
Spacious rooms
Swimming pool (heated)
Attractive lobby / atrium
Heated pool and comfy public seating
Helpful staff noted by several guests
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in multiple rooms (trash, used toilet paper, paint peeling)
Breakfast often cold or low quality (dry eggs, stale bagels)
Noise issues (paper-thin walls, barking dogs, loud groups)
Front-desk / check-in problems and occasional unresponsive staff
Amenities failures (Wi‑Fi, in-room TV, phone, AC not working)
Rooms dated and in need of maintenance (blinds taped, crooked art)
Hard to locate at night due to poor signage

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple guests reported poor cleanliness: trash in bins, used toilet paper in room, cold/unclean breakfast items, blinds taped, paint peeling and overall dingy/old rooms.
Service
9.3
Mixed reports: many guests describe helpful and friendly staff and an attractive lobby, but there are notable front-desk failures (slow/no check-in follow-through, system outages) that affected some stays.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised — good location with shops and restaurants nearby and generally convenient.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms are frequently described as spacious but dated and in need of maintenance: uncomfortable beds in some reports, non-working lights/TVs, crooked decor and worn fixtures.
Amenities
7.6
Pool, atrium and lobby are positives (heated pool, cozy atrium), but core amenities had failures for some guests (Wi‑Fi, in‑room TV, phone and AC issues).
Value for Money
9.3
Multiple reviewers explicitly cite good value and call it worth the money.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Breakfast received frequent criticism (cold items, dry eggs, stale bagels, limited healthy options), though a few guests found breakfast acceptable.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed overall: attractive public spaces, good location and value are positives, but noise, cleanliness and occasional service/amenity failures produced several very negative stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:07

Property Description

The Academy Hotel offers a welcoming, family-friendly, pet-friendly atmosphere for leisure travelers, military families, sports teams, groups and events, with comfortable accommodations, inviting common areas and event facilities. Located near the United States Air Force Academy, about 800 feet from Exit 150 off Interstate 25.

Important information:

Please note that a deposit fee is charged per night at this property. Contact the property for more information. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: COS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children 0+ years costs 15 USD per night.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Damage deposit

    A damage deposit of 100.0 USD may be required.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 3924 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Christine • couple • us
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

We spent two nights with barking dogs next to us. When we called the desk to complain, they were barely responsive. The room was deplorable, old, dingy. The blinds were taped together. The art was nailed crooked on the wall. The breakfast was cold, the eggs dry, the potatoes tasted like cardboard, the bagels were stale…

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Means • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Trujillo • couple • us
8
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LigaDa • family_with_children • be
7
Pros:

The facilities, swimming pool, breakfast. The suze of the room.

Cons:

The bed was not that comfortable in our room.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Everett • solo_traveller • us
9
repeating guest
Pros:

great value, good breakfast, well maintained, clean

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Alma • couple • us
9
De cómodo y limpio muy bien
Pros:

Todo muy limpio y cómodo

Cons:

Estube esperando casi 2 horas para hacer el cheken in se cayó el sistema no tenían Wifi y en ves de decirme que el problema era su sistema me decían que mi tarjeta estaba decline hasta llame a mi banco y el problema era el sistema del hotel me hicieron pasar vergüenza emfrente de toda la gente y se fue y me dejó ahí sin ninguna explicación

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
1
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Justin • solo_traveller • us
3
I'm getting an Airbnb next time I'm in town.
Pros:

The lobby was beautiful and well desii. Comfy and cozy.

Cons:

The following didn't work at all during my stay : Wi-Fi, direct TV, the phone in my rim, and the ac. I talked with the front desk and they said they couldn't do anything about it since they were sold out.

On top of that the walls are paper thin. A marching band was staying at the hotel and they made a ton of noise. I could here the guests next door crystal clear.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • family_with_children • us
6
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Wendy • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
5
This WAS a nice place for a few nights; NOT any more.
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Breakfast has gone way downhill since ownership change, front desk check-in did not follow through on promises.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
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Rob • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Annet • solo_traveller • nl
7
Very nice hotel, although a little dated.
Pros:

The hotel was nice and roomy. It had a nice atrium with comfy couches and a fire every night, perfect for an evening in with a book. It has a nice pool as well, with heated water. The room was also very big with a nice soft bed and a bath tub in the bathroom. The breakfast was nice. It is located in an area with a lot of shops and restaurants close by.

Cons:

Everything in the hotel was a little dated and could be updated. The breakfast did not really include many healthy options, I would suggest that they at least add a fruit bowl or something.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ahedo • solo_traveller • us
10
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Olena • solo_traveller • de
8
Short stay in Colorado Springs
Pros:

The room was spacious and had all the facilities

Cons:

The breakfasts were very primitive, the hall for breakfasts and swimming pool were dark

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
8
Warm cozy nights sleep
Pros:

Nice cozy setting and lighting. Beds were comfy.

Cons:

Food was disgusting. Needs smart TVs

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
10
Always a nice stay
Pros:

The location is great the staff is always super helpful and it’s cozy!

Cons:

I have nothing bad to add. I’ve stayed here a few times, I enjoy it.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Dulce • family_with_children • us
8
Cons:

It was hard to locate at night because the signs aren’t very visible

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • us
7
worth the money
Pros:

It was a good value

Cons:

Breakfast was just average and the facilities (room) needs some care. Paint pealing on walls

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee