Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs

This handsome chain hotel completed an extensive renovation of its public spaces in early 2017, including its impressive, four-story atrium that cascades cheerful sunlight into the spacious lobby during the day. The lobby features white marble tile floors, stone columns, and black marble registration desks. A huge modern chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and clusters of contemporary furniture provide plenty of places to relax, including some spots that are rather secluded. The hotel can get busy when it hosts large meetings, weddings, or other events. There’s also quite a bit of activity in the lobby during breakfast hours and when the manager’s reception takes place each evening. 

The Embassy Suites almost abuts Interstate 25 in a busy commercial area that includes other hotels and a few full-service restaurants that are within a brief walk. It’s approximately a 12-minute drive south to downtown Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado is a 10-minute drive. The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Olympic Training Center, and Garden of the Gods are roughly 15-minute drives. The landmark Broadmoor Hotel and its convention facilities are 18 minutes away by car. The Pike’s Peak Cog Railway Station near Manitou Springs and the Colorado Springs Airport are about a 25-minute drive. Denver International Airport typically takes over an hour to reach by car, depending on traffic conditions.

These contemporary suites were renovated in 2016 to exhibit an earth tone color palette that includes light brown accent walls and beige carpet with light blue accents in busy geometric patterns. Duvets and padded leather headboards are white, and other walls are light gray. The matching oak furniture has a light finish and includes armoires and desks. The suites are spacious and feature separate living rooms with sleeper sofas, small dining tables with chairs, flat-screen TVs, and granite-topped wet bars. Microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi are standard amenities. Bedrooms also have flat-screen TVs. King Conference Suites replace their living rooms with boardroom-style tables than can seat 10 people for small meetings. Bathrooms are a bit small, with granite vanities and granite-lined shower/tub combos. Premium rooms have mountain views, while others overlook the nearby freeway and property grounds. The rooms are mostly quiet, but those on lower floors can hear more ambient noise from the atrium area of the lobby. The rooms are generally clean and well maintained, but some past guests have reported minor issues ranging from musty smells to torn shower curtains and drapes.

This full-service Embassy Suites renovated its public spaces in 2017. The most popular feature is the free cooked-to-order breakfast in the four-story atrium, where the hotel also hosts a nightly manager’s reception with free wine and light snacks. The 14ers is more of a lobby bar than restaurant, but it does feature a tapas menu that includes vegetarian and gluten free options. Snacks, sundries, and frozen entrees are available in the lobby convenience store. Room service is available for lunch and dinner.Meetings and social events are big business in the hotel’s 7,000 square feet of event space that can accommodate groups of up to 225 people. The business center in the lobby is open 24/7 and has two computers and a printer. The indoor pool offers plenty of space for a good swim. It has an adjacent whirlpool and a secluded outdoor deck with covered tables and loungers. The fitness center is nicely equipped with several pieces of modern Precor cardio equipment and free weights. The game room has a pinball machine and several arcade-style video games. Guest laundry facilities are on-site, and valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free, and the hotel operates a free shuttle service within a five-mile radius. Pets are welcome in designated rooms for a surcharge.