Best Western Hotels in Colorado Springs: A Guide to Where to Stay
Colorado Springs sits at the base of Pikes Peak, about an hour south of Denver, and works well as either a standalone trip or a stop on a longer Colorado road trip. The city spreads across a large area, so choosing the right part of town matters more here than in a compact downtown destination. This guide covers how the city breaks down for visitors, how long to plan for, and how to book a Best Western hotel here directly for the best available rate.
About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is built around outdoor attractions rather than a single walkable core. Garden of the God Park, Pikes Peak, the Manitou Springs area, and the U.S. Air Force Academy are the main draws, and they're spread across different sides of the city, so most visitors end up driving between sights.
Downtown Colorado Springs has a compact grid with restaurants, breweries, and the Olympic & Paralympic Museum, and makes sense as a base if you want walkable evenings. Areas closer to the Air Force Academy or the airport on the north and east sides are more about highway access and tend to suit business travellers, families driving in, or anyone attending an event at the academy.
The city sees a strong summer season when Pikes Peak and the parks are at their busiest, and a quieter, colder stretch from late fall through early spring when some mountain roads and attractions have reduced access. Shoulder months (May, September, October) often give a good balance of decent weather and lighter crowds.
Planning Your Stay
Two to three nights is enough to cover the core sights: a day for Garden of the Gods and the Manitou Springs area, a day for Pikes Peak (by car, cog railway, or on foot depending on season and fitness), and a half day for downtown museums and dining. Add a day if you want to visit the Air Force Academy visitor center or drive further into the surrounding mountains.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is small and a straightforward drive into the city, generally quicker and less congested than routing through Denver International Airport, even though Denver has more flight options. If you're flying into Denver instead, budget over an hour for the drive south, more in winter weather or holiday traffic.
A car is close to essential. Public transit exists but the attractions are spread out enough that a rental car, or a car you drove in with, will save time versus relying on taxis or rideshare for a multi-day visit.
How to Book the Best Rate
Book directly through bestwestern.online rather than a third-party site. Direct booking means no account is required, no middleman fee is added, and the rate shown is the one you pay, with the ability to see current promotions tied to specific Best Western properties.
Rates for Colorado Springs hotels move with the season, filling faster and rising during summer weekends, Pikes Peak Hill Climb events, and Air Force Academy graduation weekends. Booking a few weeks ahead of these periods generally gives more room selection and steadier pricing than booking last minute.
Always check current rates directly on the site for your travel dates rather than relying on a fixed figure, since Best Western pricing is live and adjusts with demand, day of week, and how far ahead you book.