By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-10-13 10:24:11 | Word Count: 639
There are many hotels in Colorado with different amenities and special features. Most of their hotels are budget friendly. It offers relaxing and practical ways to spend a vacation in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs are situated in the eastern side of the state. It is 61 miles south of the Colorado State capitol in Denver. At 6,035 feet, Colorado Springs is set at one mile above sea level. Some parts of the city are actually a bit higher. The city is famous for its American mountains, especially Pikes Peak located in the eastern edge of the southern part of the Rocky Mountains.
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The estimated population of the city is 376,427. In the year 1871, month of August, Colorado Springs was founded by General William Palmer. With the increasing number of tourists coming in the city, he foresaw the development of a resort community near Pikes Peaks and along the Garden of the Gods.
In the late 1800s, Colorado Springs became a popular tourist destination in the United States. Later on, it developed into a much higher class tourist spot. This is all thanks to the well maintained natural beauty of the place, giving tourists more reason to be interested in Colorado Springs.
There are many hotels in Colorado Springs that offer the best facilities and amenities. Colorado Springs’ hotels are not only budget friendly, they have distinct characteristics, facilities and packages that would suit both leisure and business travelers.
Since tourists look for comfortable yet low rates or convenient and highly accessible spots, Colorado Springs has it all. There are also lots of attractions one can find in this city. Whether it’s a natural landscape, institution or establishment, tourists think of Colorado Springs as the best destination to go to.
Colorado Springs Accommodations
Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
This hotel is located along the northern section of Newport Road. It is near tourist attractions like Holy Cross Abbey & Winery, Arkansas River Walk and Fremont Center for Arts. It is also close to the Museum of Colorado Prisons and so much more. Their rooms are fully air conditioned. It has a lobby area and it is a 100 smoke free hotel. If guests want to unwind or relax, you can go to the indoor heated pool.
The hotel also has its own dinning area, free parking area, 24 hour room service, laundry facilities and an outdoor pool. A Spa tub, onsite restaurant, spacious suites and shuttle services is also guaranteed. Rooms have microwave ovens and two line phones with voicemail. The nightly rate at this hotel starts at $90.
Hotel Days Inn Garden of the Gods
This hotel has a soothing ambience. It is located in Rusina Road. It is near the Garden of Gods and the Pro Rodeo Hall of fame. Rates are much lower than the others because of their ongoing promos and discounts, especially for government employees, military personnel and law enforcement officers.
This is the best place for budgeted travelers. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool, 24 hour room service, parking spaces and coin operated laundry among others. The nightly rate at this hotel starts at $42.
Clarion Hotel Colorado Springs
This hotel is located at 314 Bijou Street, between North Pine Street and Spruce Street. This is perfect for business conferences and other lodging services. It is not out of the way, especially if you are coming from the north and south bound sections of Colorado Springs.
Tourist spots nearby include Cave of the Winds, Colorado Fine Arts Center, Garden of Gods, Flying West Ranch and downtown Colorado Springs. The hotel has a great lobby and relaxing rooms. Amenities include a fitness center, meeting rooms, a business center and free wireless Internet as well as 24 hour room service and handicap accessible facilities.
Rooms have air conditioners, phones with voicemail, irons with boards and microwave ovens. The nightly rate at this hotel starts at $85.
