Hotel Polaris

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Hotel Polaris features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from US Air Force Academy. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments, and Pamelas, one of 3 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pets allowed
The current price is R3 072
R4 212 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Why we love this property

Business meets bliss
This hotel features a 24-hour business centre with meeting rooms. Guests can unwind with massages, spa treatments, or enjoy happy hour after work.
Dining choices galore
This hotel offers three restaurants with American and fusion cuisines, three bars, and a cafe. Private picnics and in-room champagne enhance the experience.
Poolside paradise
This luxury hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool with a pool-view restaurant nearby. Guests can grab refreshing drinks at the poolside bar.

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A modern dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A modern dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Club Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A modern dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a teddy bear dressed as a pilot, and framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a marble countertop, a coffee machine, two bottles, a tray with a teapot, and two white robes hanging on a rack.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a teddy bear, a framed photograph of a ship, a framed photograph of a biplane, and a decorative plate.

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

7,0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA)

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a bottle and glasses, a sofa, and a view of a landscape through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9,8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a mountain view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Partial View)

9,8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A modern dining area with a round wooden table, black upholstered chairs, a blue bench, and a unique chandelier.

Suite, Mountain View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. Large windows offer a view of the countryside.

Suite, Mountain View (ADA)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A modern dining area with a round wooden table, black upholstered chairs, a blue bench, and a unique chandelier.

Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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A modern dining area with a round table, blue upholstered chairs, and a bar with stools.

Suite (Superintendent)

  • Mountain view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921

What's nearby

  • US Air Force Academy - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topgolf - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 20 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 23 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roth's Sea & Steak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red's Sunset Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Polaris

  • Hotel Polaris features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from US Air Force Academy. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments, and Pamelas, one of 3 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 375 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (aged 17 years old and younger) stay free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-lead area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site valet parking (USD 35.00 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Gas grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (26000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2024
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 55
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 32
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Streaming fitness classes
  • Other workout equipment

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Pamelas - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Doolies - This family restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Aviator Rooftop Lounge - This rooftop bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Thunderbird Bar - Overlooking the pool, this lobby lounge serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 40.46 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 5.00 percent

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 40.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 55.00 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 35.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Polaris Hotel
Hotel Polaris Colorado Springs
Hotel Polaris Hotel Colorado Springs

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Hotel Polaris?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Polaris?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Polaris?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Polaris?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Polaris and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Polaris also has 3 bars and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Polaris?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, American cuisine, and pool views.

What's the area around Hotel Polaris like?

Hotel Polaris is a short 1-minute walk from US Air Force Academy and 11 minutes' walk from Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

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Hotel Polaris Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,8

Cleanliness

9,6

Amenities

9,8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant options were great, with many guests praising the food quality and variety. (69 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, heated, and offered a beautiful view, with some guests also enjoying the pool bar and outdoor games. (24 reviews)
  • The gym was well-maintained, had a good variety of machines, and was a great place to work out. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, beautiful hotel and views
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very friendly staff, very nice outdoor area. The rooms are very quiet and beds very comfortable, this was a wonderful hotel to stay in.
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible hotel and location. Rooms and property were immaculate.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable clean close To the Academy. Perfect choice
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. We enjoyed the rooftop bar as well. There is many food options in the hotel and a big parking for guests.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful 5 star hotel with amazing views!
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10/10 Exceptional

They were amazing from start to finish and everything we saw was beautiful and well maintained. Definitely will be returning!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and clean, staff was polite and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Views and rooftop bar, amazing! Pool was so nice and relaxing. Great location a short cab ride away from restaurants and venues.
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice hotel for business meetings. You never really need to leave the premises to host meetings with the variety of eating and drinking options it worked great for our team. The views of the Air Force academy and the front range mountains were merely a bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Polaris is by far the best stay in Colorado Springs. The rooms are clean, the staff is very friendly and the on site restaurant options are great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was amazing with friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel. Skip the breakfast buffet.
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6/10 Good

Room and hotel were very modern and clean, and bed was comfortable, but the water pressure in the shower and bathroom sink were terrible.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for what we wanted to do:)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service! Clean room and great views with perfect location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property—fairly new. Views were beautiful. Pool and bar/grill so fun. Staff was more friendly and helpful than I’ve experienced lately. Lots of bars and eateries which makes it a fun place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!! Friendly and awesome staff. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel! The lobby and the amenities are beautiful. The view from the pool is spectacular and the rooms are comfortable. The restaurant food was amazing but the room Service left some to be desired. Other than that, perfect Stay and absolutely will be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Entire staff was very nice, kind helpful
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was really nice with great amenities and the rooms were clean and beautiful. The view from the hotel is beautiful and there is a great variety of restaurants and food options onsite. The service was really poor where you had to wait awhile for service in some of the restaurants and the front desk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean property, helpful and nice staff,
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views! Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic hotel in Colorado Springs, it is very clean, has large rooms and has a lot of amenities, including a spa and room service, The location was perfect for our visit and we will definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

A great experience! Large rooms with great views. Helpful staff. Good food.