The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

Hotels
8.1 (4372 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:
Comfortable beds and pillows
Convenient location near restaurants/stores/AFB
Friendly, attentive front-desk staff and hospitality
Extensive, generally good breakfast
Good price/value
Cons:
Cleanliness and housekeeping issues (stains, dirty touchpoints, missed refreshes)
Room maintenance problems (broken lamps, missing bulbs, no chair/luggage rack, DirecTV/phone failures)
Amenities/food service problems (hot tub under construction, bar understaffed, limited menu, paid omelette confusion)
Outdated rooms and occasional lack of restaurant dinner service

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple reviews note stains on carpet, dirty high-touch areas (remote, makeup mirror, doors, AC controls), napkin in peephole and inconsistent housekeeping — clear cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.8
Front-desk staff repeatedly praised (named staff who multitasked, welcoming check-in/out); hospitality highlighted throughout reviews despite occasional understaffing at the bar.
Location
9.4
Several reviewers emphasized excellent location and easy access to restaurants, stores, interstate and nearby AFB — strong location sentiment.
Room Quality
7.3
Beds and pillows described as comfortable but rooms noted as outdated with issues (no window screen, broken lamp, missing bulbs, no chair or luggage rack, stain on carpet, some equipment not working).
Amenities
6.5
Mixed amenities: breakfast generally good but omelette station paid; hot tub under construction; bar/kitchen understaffed and limited menu; some in-room systems (DirecTV, phone) not functioning.
Value for Money
8.8
Price called out as good and many found the hotel comfortable and convenient, supporting a strong value perception despite some maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast described as extensive and really good by several guests, though there were lines, a paid omelette station (confusion), and evening bar/food service problems.
Overall Experience
9
Many guests found the hotel comfortable, clean in parts, and enjoyed the lobby and hospitality; maintenance and service gaps tempered but did not fully override positive stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-12 13:56

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 4372 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9
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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
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Rob • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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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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Ahedo • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-22 • 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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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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Sobe • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-18 • 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
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RD • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was very nice and overall this hotel is a great value for the cost.

Cons:

The rooms were ok there were stains on the floor and the sun shade was ripped all down one side but still worked with a little finesse. Overwhellming perfume cleaner smell when we got there but you get used to it. Volume on TV wouldn't go up or down but we could still hear it so not a big deal. Wish the falcon bar and grill had a better menu but the staff was nice. Lobby and pool area are also kindda dark and dimly lit.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
3
Due to the cleanliness of the room, I probably would not stay again.
Pros:

It was a nice location, the staff was nice, lobby is pretty.

Cons:

We had to be moved to an accessibility room because they ran out of the other rooms. This room had lights that did not work, the tv would not turn on, there was trash in the trash cans both in the restroom and the room, which makes me think what else did they not clean. The toilet paper was used, and the breakfast was completely cold.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Aayush • solo_traveller • us
9
Great value for money, decent facilities and good breakfast
Pros:

The value for money

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Witt • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I was NOT expecting how fantastic and beautiful this place is!! I honestly had to recheck my bank account to make sure I paid what I thought I paid while waiting to check in 😅 I booked it because of the price and didn't look at the photos. There were also SO many options at breakfast!! I slept so good on the bed, too. I ended up choosing to stay another night!!

Cons:

Nothing. It was perfect.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Avishan • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Far from everywhere

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Terence • couple • us
4
Disappointed breakfast and uncomfortable old mattress
Pros:

Locale

Cons:

Bed mattress old and sagging. Breakfast buffet very lacking from 6 months ago when new owners bought. They now charge over $7 to cook omelette which used to be free, no more yogurt or hard boiled eggs, no raisins for oatmeal, very disappointing breakfast

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Durando • couple • us
10
Welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Continental breakfast was delightful
Pros:

Clean and friendly staff!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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V Colorado • family_with_children • us
7
Good value but loud rooms.
Pros:

Great price and value.

Cons:

Walls are thin. Really noisy.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
3
Really liked property in past stays. Won't be back again.
Pros:

Good location. Fair breakfast with good juice. In past omelets were free. Now charge 6.99 each. way overpriced.

Cons:

Waited over 10 minutes before anyone at front desk to check us in even when called the property. Outside door didn't work most of the week. TV never worked. Breakfast check-in different every day. Internet down two days and was just told "You'll just have to use your data". No elevator. No water or towels in exercise room for 5 of 7 days. Only 1 treadmill working.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee