Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport: Exit the airport by following the signs for Powers Blvd. Turn right onto Powers Blvd and proceed north. Take the exit for E Platte Blvd, and then proceed west on E Platte Blvd for about 5.5 miles. Bear right onto W Bijou St, and then bear right onto I-25 N toward Denver. Take Exit 147 / Rockrimmon Blvd. After exiting, at the first traffic light, turn left onto S Rockrimmon Blvd. Take the second left turn onto Tech Center Dr, and hotel is immediately on right.

Denver International Airport (DEN): Approximate driving time is 90 minutes and distance is 80 miles.

Driving directions from Denver International Airport: Exit the airport on Pena Blvd and continue south for about 10 miles. Take Exit 1A / I-70. Proceed west on I-70. Take Exit 282 / I-225. Proceed south on I-225. Take Exit 1A / I-25S. Proceed south on I-25 for about 53 miles. Take Exit 147 / Rockrimmon Blvd. Turn right onto S Rockrimmon Blvd. Take the second left turn onto Tech Center Dr, and hotel is immediately on right.

From the Colorado Springs airport, a Town Car service is the most popular way of getting to the hotel. A one-way Town Car fare ranges from $26–$35. Fee subject to change without notice. Guests should contact the hotel in advance to make Town Car arrangements. Taxis and rental cars are also available. Taxi fares are more than $36. Fee subject to change without notice. From the Denver airport, renting a car is the best option. For both airports, car rentals are available online.

Getting around: From early morning until late evening, a hotel courtesy shuttle transports guests to all destinations within a seven-mile radius. Times and availability subject to change. Hotel staff can call and arrange taxis for guests. For extensive local travel or sightseeing, renting a car is the most convenient way of getting around.

Chat’s - The lobby lounge offers a full bar, pub fare, and a big-screen TV.

Amenity highlights: Guests dine at Gratzi’s and sip cocktails or watch TV at Chat’s bar. An outdoor pool and volleyball pit offer warm-weather diversions, while the indoor pool and fitness center provide activity throughout the winter. Ute Valley Park, adjacent to the hotel, offers trails for hiking, biking, and running. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, which features a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows, and cozy seating areas. A complimentary shuttle ferries guests to locations within a seven-mile radius, including two golf courses, Garden of the Gods, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Insider tip: No trip to “the Springs” is complete without a visit to Garden of the Gods, a 1,400-acre ecological and cultural park filled with towering sandstone rock formations. Traffic can be bothersome, especially around Balanced Rock and Kissing Camels. The best way to see the park is on horseback.

Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby area, complimentary shuttle service within a seven-mile radius, free parking, laundry/valet service, wedding coordinator, 24-hour fax and copy service, and 13,000 square feet of meeting space.

Hiking, mountain biking, and running trails are located in Ute Valley Park, which is adjacent to the hotel. Among the numerous nearby greens: Patty Jewett Golf Course (four miles from the hotel), Pine Creek Golf Club (five miles), and Springs Ranch Golf Club (six miles).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.