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Hotel Information: Adjacent to the South Gate of the US Air Force Academy, this hotel is located on the northern edge of Colorado Springs—an area marked by rolling hills and dramatic mountain backdrops. The property is popular among travelers who are visiting the academy, such as friends and family of academy cadets and personnel.
Amenity highlights: The Best Western Academy Hotel offers a heated indoor swimming pool located in an atrium area. The atrium itself features a 40-foot ceiling, tropical foliage, seating, and bar service. An outdoor spa tub is also available. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, including guestrooms. An on-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch buffets. Guests receive complimentary access to a Bally's Total Fitness center with the room key.
Insider tip: The U.S. Air Force Academy welcomes visitors from 5:30 AM to 6 PM daily. Tourists are allowed access to the athletic fields, field house, cadet chapel, and visitors center. Backpacks, coolers, and large, hand-carried items are not allowed in. Hours and areas open to sightseers vary depending on scheduled activities.
Rooms
Best Western Academy Hotel offers 200 guestrooms housed in three buildings. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are complimentary. Rooms also include refrigerators, tables with chairs, and Nintendo video games. All rooms are nonsmoking. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Voice mail
- Internet access - complimentary
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Non-smoking rooms
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Wireless Internet access - complimentary
- High-speed (wired) Internet access - complimentary
Recreation
The Academy offers a heated indoor pool and spa tub. Guests receive passes to a nearby fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment.
The surrounding area offers a number of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, running, and rafting. Ice sports, including skating and hockey, take place at the Chapel Hills Ice Arena, half a mile away.
Among the nearby public greens: Pine Creek Golf Course (2˝miles away), Patty Jewitt Golf Course (6˝ miles away), Gleneagle Golf Course (6˝miles away), and Springs Ranch Golf Club (7 miles away).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing
- Skiing - downhill
- Skiing - cross-country
- Snowboarding
- Ice skating
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Rowing or canoeing
- Aerobics
- Racquetball/squash
- Tennis
- Running track/path
- Basketball
- Yoga classes/instruction
- Pilates classes/instruction
- Mountain biking
- Bicycle rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
- Skydiving
- Bird watching
- Fishing
Property Amenities
This Colorado Springs hotel occupies three buildings. An atrium with a 40-foot ceiling features a heated indoor pool with spa tub, a lounge area with seating, and tropical foliage. The hotel serves a complimentary daily breakfast buffet with hot items. A restaurant and bar, business center (surcharge), ATM, 24-hour secured doors, and banquet facilities are also provided on site. Complimentary copies of USA Today are available in the lobby. This hotel is nonsmoking. |
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking (free)
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Business center
- Wedding services
- Complimentary breakfast
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Wireless Internet access - complimentary
- High-speed (wired) Internet access - complimentary
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- RV and truck parking
- Smoke-free property
- Laundry service
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Best Western Academy Hotel is a smoke-free property.
A maximum of two pets under 50 pounds each are permitted for a nonrefundable fee.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast buffet with hot items is provided each morning. Garden Terrace - Menu features American fare, including prime rib. Italian-style entrees are also offered. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Champagne brunch offered on Sunday. Casual. Hotel lounge - Offering cocktails and serving menu selections from the Garden Terrace restaurant. Happy hour is available on weekday evenings. |
Address
8110 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
USA
Nearest major airport:
Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
Area:
North Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America