Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 60 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available at the hotel?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Central Colorado Springs, within a 15-minute drive of Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor World Arena. It is approximately 9.1 miles from Colorado Springs Airport.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from June to October, with operational hours from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

SCP WildFree Colorado Springs Hotel

Average nightly price at SCP WildFree Colorado Springs, Trademark by Wyndham by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$73
March	$74
April	$110
May	$94
June	$119
July	$128
August	$106
September	$104
October	$78
November	$76
December	$68

What guests think

At SCP Colorado Springs Hotel, travelers highlight a friendly team and a lively lobby with games, bar, and a standout gym, while rooms feel simple and comfortable but the surrounding area can seem industrial and less walkable.

Many guests praise cleanliness and comfy beds, but others report inconsistent housekeeping, stained linens, and occasional smoke or musty odors. Facilities draw mixed feedback: the pool is frequently closed or cold, elevator outages occur, and repeated building‑wide AC failures affected stays; the gym and communal spaces are widely liked. Rooms are minimalist with sliding barn‑door bathrooms that reduce privacy, and thin walls and road noise are noted. Expect a budget‑friendly, eco‑minded stay with great shared spaces but variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Guests love the large gym and lively lobby with games and a bar. Frequent complaints include pool closures or chilly water, elevator outages, and multiple reports of building‑wide AC failures.

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RaLynn

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was amazing always willing to accommodate and be helpful. The communal areas were warm and welcoming. The pool was larger than expected which was nice lots of seating around it and a fire pit. The gym had everything you could possibly think of and a yoga studio. I will definitely stay here again but also try different locations in California and around the world.

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Thomas

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best things about the hotel was games and a big pool. The pool was outside and not very warm. They were very friendly. They are very much into recycling that they did not have a regular trash can in the room. You can buy food but the breakfast was not very much. The sidewalk was not the best. They also forgot to give me a washcloth. The plants were nice. The gym was nice too.

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Erin

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not bad but not great. The photos make it look nicer than what it is. Pool was nice, lobby and gym were nice. The room we had faced a dumpster and we decided not to park in the back because it didn’t seem secure. The room was clean but the windows made it look dirty. The bathroom door was a barn door so it doesn’t completely shut for privacy. Bed was comply. I hope they change their mind on when to put on coffee, people passing through tend to start their day before 6:30 am, the coffee could have been brewing while the staff was snuggling on the couch.

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Shannon

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures are a bit deceiving. The lobby area was nice, the employees at check-in were friendly and fun to talk to while we enjoyed our complimentary beer. But it was very clear that the hotel was once a very worn down motel that they were trying to remodel but still seemed worn down in many areas. The beds were comfortable and we liked the overall vibe of the rooms. We wish we would have had a mountain view outside of our room but it is a nice view of them from the front of the hotel. Our kids did enjoy the outdoor pool. The continental breakfast did not have many options and we really wish they had an ice machine. Overall it was fine for our short stay but we would not stay here again.

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Johany

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The elevator was down our entire stay which is the only reason I gave 3 stars. Aside from that our stay was amazing! The room was clean, the facility was clean and we had no complaints.

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Tracy

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel overall was nice. If you’re looking for something fancy this is not it. My complaints are the workout facilities are not as they advertised. The workout room only had 1 treadmill and it was broke. They didn’t have a large selection of weights, the bikes and elliptical were dirty. There were no cleaning wipes to sanitize equipment before or after use. My other issue is I stayed for 5 days and housekeeping never came to our room, even after requesting for more toilet paper as we had run out and started using kleenex, fresh towels would have been nice as well. The air conditioner also went out of order for half a day and when the sun was facing your room the room felt warm.

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Rhonda

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I love the fitness center. Definitely the best I've ever used at a hotel. The hotel is very clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It is very close to stores and restaurants. Also loved the large common room with couches, televisions, tables, pool table, breakfast room, and work areas (that they allowed us to use daily for work/meetings). We didn't use it, but the pool area is lovely. This is a very affordable and earth friendly hotel. Definitely our favorite place to stay in Colorado Springs!

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Jesus

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were great- friendly and helpful, property was below average- rooms are outdated, pool was dirty although they just cleaned, was not a heated pool like advertised

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Elizabeth

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great little hotel! Very clean, customer service was excellent. All of the games, pool table, bar, etc are just fantastic - it's a really cool vibe. Unfortunately the AC was out and we checked out a couple of days early because of it. The staff was incredibly understanding and immediately refunded our $$. Would definitely stay there again.

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Zachary

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was empty (no water). The elevator didn't work. The air conditioning did not work so the room was over 80 degrees at night. I've read that others were provided with fans for their rooms. I was not offered, nor provided one. No ice machines, you have to ask for ice at the bar (someone in recovery shouldnt have to go to a bar). The floors and walls had what looked to be dried ice cream on them and we didn't eat ice cream.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dirty floors, stained bedding, hair in bathrooms, and occasional smoke or musty odors.

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Christine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. The rooms were clean, bed was sooo comfy. Loved the bathroom. It was clean and roomy.

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Rebecca

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Environmentally conscious, super clean and fun decor. Staff was exceptionally hospitable.

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Emily

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I arrived, the front desk staff informed me water would be shut off at 9:30am the next morning. I had not been informed of this prior to booking or arriving and would not have booked here had I known that. In the morning, I received a text from the property that the water shutoff would actually be at 9am. Room itself was alright, a bit dirty with yellowing comforters that clearly hadn’t been washed in a long time. The bathroom door also doesn’t truly close/shut so I am very glad I was staying here alone.

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Nadine

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room floor and walls were very dirty. Although non-smoking, the room smelled of cigarettes, when it was brought to front desk's attention, I was told to pick up a diffuser and that room will be cleaned next day since no other room was available. Stayed there for the next two days with no room cleaning. Great size rooms, but very dated. Windows that had the 'mountain view' I paid extra for were in fact facing the corridors so I would have a jump scare every time someone passed the room. Def not what I expected.

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Julio

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and well maintained

10

Carlos

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome place with a fun lobby with games and bar. Room was spacious and clean with nice new renovations.

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Mackenzie

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I truly don’t ever leave reviews- either positive or negative. However, the amount that is charged for these rooms is asinine for what you get. The bathroom tub was dirty and had hair in it, there was no actual trash can, only a bottomless wooden crate with a recycling bin, which was odd. The bedding had a blood stain on it, and the walls looked a bit dirty as well. The most frustrating thing for me though is the fact that I paid in advance for the room, however there is $100 hold on my account and it has still not been released and it’s been about 24 hours since I’ve checked out. I will likely not stay here again unless these things are addressed which, based off of a lot of these reviews I had a similar experience to many.

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Grant

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The MOTEL is very run down with lipstick put on it. You can hear every car that passes on the adjacent road. Half of the lights in our room did not even work. And the icing on the cake.... there was dirty underwear from the previous guests still in the bed.

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Rebecca

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is not a 3-star hotel.. As we entered the room, we noticed that the floors were dirty. There was pet hair, dust balls, etc. There was duct tape on the window holding the curtains. We immediately got that uneasy feeling of a dirty room. We checked the beds for bedbugs.. thankfully the sheets and towels were clean. However, the lighting in the room was dark, and everything about the room just felt dirty. The doors open to the outside, so we would hear people in the parking lot or walking the hallways at all hours of the night. The hotel was in a bit of a sketchy area, right next to a mobile home part. SCP - stands for Soul, Community, Planet.. they were very "ecofriendly" so there were no water bottles in the room, no personal toiletries (only big sharable bottles), no bags in the trash. We did not enjoy this hotel, and won't be staying at SCP hotels in the future.

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Nora

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have never stayed in a dirtier hotel in my life. It was so filthy that my husband and I had to leave mid trip and find a new hotel. My feet were BLACK from the floor. The amount of dust was terrible it was as if they had never been cleaned. The room/hotel is a DIY disaster. The shower leaked all over the floor, there was no shelves in the shower and there were no hooks for the towels. I was going to hang my towel on the door until my husband wiped the door frame and it also came back BLACK from the dirt on the top of it. Don’t be fooled by the lobby, this places in a run down motel dump. The fact that it has 4 stars is truly beyond me.

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Rooms

Minimalist, generally comfortable rooms with some spacious layouts and occasional mountain views. Common drawbacks are thin walls/traffic noise and sliding barn‑door bathrooms that limit privacy; some HVAC units are loud or ineffective.

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Alicia

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was very nice, and the staff very friendly, however we had neighbors who were arguing and yelling at each other. Kids running around very early in the morning. The air conditioning unit was very loud, and scared us both awake a few times. If you are wanting a quiet place this is not the hotel for you.

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Laura

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked nice. The breakfast is only muffins and fruit so be prepared for that. Also, they are very serious about people not smoking anywhere on the property and there were several signs that said it would be a $200 fine if caught.

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Shannon

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures are a bit deceiving. The lobby area was nice, the employees at check-in were friendly and fun to talk to while we enjoyed our complimentary beer. But it was very clear that the hotel was once a very worn down motel that they were trying to remodel but still seemed worn down in many areas. The beds were comfortable and we liked the overall vibe of the rooms. We wish we would have had a mountain view outside of our room but it is a nice view of them from the front of the hotel. Our kids did enjoy the outdoor pool. The continental breakfast did not have many options and we really wish they had an ice machine. Overall it was fine for our short stay but we would not stay here again.

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David

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were surprisingly comfortable for a hotel room. Most places tout a comfortable bed and SCP delivers. The rooms are basic but clean and the space felt inviting. The view of the mountains made it worth it all. Overall vibe is fantastic.

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Stacey

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Interesting place. Should be listed as a motel so you are aware that your room will open directly to the outside. Rooms are nice, clean and beds are comfortable. Floors are all hard surface but there is nowhere to dry your shoes off at the door. It’s also very pet friendly which is probably great if you have pets with you, but barking and whining dogs every time you make any noise in your own room gets old fast.

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Lorna

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting and hip hotel. Very nice staff, only thing I didn’t care for was how cold my room was and how loud it was where my room was facing. It would have been better to have a room facing the front parking lot over the back. It wasn’t busy the one I night stayed there because there wasn’t many cars so I don’t know why I had a room that was on that side. But overall it was fine for one night. I’d stay again if I had to and the price was reasonable.

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Garry

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the property and room was exactly how the listing promoted it. The only bit of feedback I have is regarding my room. The heater worked but VERY slowly. Took almost 2 days for the room to “heat up”. I was in socks, a sweater and sweatpants the entire time in the room. The rooms lock was also a bit loose. It locked fine, but if the door was pushed on the door would shift/open about 1/2 inch or so. All in all was pleased with the property and staff with it being my first time visiting CO Springs.

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angela

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet stay, bad thing the bathroom door was a farm style door and didn’t even cover the whole door, no privacy. The free breakfast was the worst I’ve ever encountered. Yogurt and pastries that’s it. Don’t stay if you want a hearty Free breakfast

6

Logan

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pictures of the property were a bit deceiving. This is a motel style hotel that is fairly old, but remodeled. Good for a budget stay but wouldn’t stay here again to be honest.

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Lillian

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean overall. Room was very noisy though. There was a giant gap between front door and doorframe. It was also very easy to hear your neighbors!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and accommodating, with staff often praised by name. A few guests reported slow or unhelpful check‑in and inconsistent follow‑through on requests or refunds.

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Jennifer

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

they were not very accommodating. The late the lady at the front desk was pretty rude.

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Paul

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great friendly staff that did an amazing job on all shift. They work well together and it reflects on the environment when you arrive and check out.

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Esmeralda

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service.

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AIMEE N

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was only one person working the front desk and bar area. We were greeted but then told it would be a few minutes while she finished making drinks. After a long trip, having to stand and wait for 15 minutes to get our keys wasn't ideal.

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Rhonda

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I love the fitness center. Definitely the best I've ever used at a hotel. The hotel is very clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It is very close to stores and restaurants. Also loved the large common room with couches, televisions, tables, pool table, breakfast room, and work areas (that they allowed us to use daily for work/meetings). We didn't use it, but the pool area is lovely. This is a very affordable and earth friendly hotel. Definitely our favorite place to stay in Colorado Springs!

10

Shiloh

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property staff were amazing, great place to stay

10

Yvonne

Mar 11, 2024

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Great little spot. Rynn at the front desk took care of us all week she was awesome

10

Dania

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I enjoyed my stay at SCP! The hotel rooms are very clean and the staff is beyond friendly. I enjoyed the complementary parfait bar and endless hot chocolate.

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Melanie

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was what really sold us on how great our stay was! Nikki and Corynn were absolutely amazing! The beds were super comfy and rooms were very clean! Had a great time in the lobby playing Jenga while having some drinks! Definitely would recommend staying here! We even donated a coffee mug to add to their collection! Thanks again to my girls for making our stay so much fun! :)

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Sindy

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was amazing and the hotel was 5 mins away from downtown!

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Location

Convenient for driving to attractions and close to highways. Many describe the immediate area as industrial or sketchy with traffic noise, and not ideal for walking.

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curtis

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area is Sketchy.. Crackheads and junkies all over.. Rooms are great, but exteriors is run down and beat up..

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Kerri

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and staff was friendly. For the price, it was a good value, but be aware that it’s an old motel in an Industrial area that has been refurbished.

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Stormie

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lounge area was fun. The bedding needed another look from housekeeping, the duvet on one of the beds looked unwashed. Location was not an area of town to be walking around but they kept the property secure. Overall I appreciate updating something old and giving it new life. I like a cool funky atmosphere. If you are like-minded you will enjoy it but if you're looking for fancy and high maintenance, probably not a stay you would like.

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Tasha

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was overall a cool place. There is no signage and we were confused on where to check in. The room was pretty clean other than the windows. The outside looks a little rundown but once you walk inside it's nice enough. The bar provides a welcome drink which is a nice touch. The bed was comfortable! The free breakfast wasn't anything to write home about but at least there was some fruit. My only big complaint is the air conditioning did not work. The fan was going but the room never cooled.

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JUAN

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place. Very clean and friendly staff. Just a bit far from everything

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Arthur

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was centrally located, close to everything in Colorado Springs. The amenities were great, so much to do on site. And the breakfast was great and eco-friendly

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Francisco

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to stay at, close to monitou springs and garden of the gods. - very convenient place

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Courtney

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I found this hotel on TikTok and booked it through Travelocity. The price was great for the quality of the property. We checked in on Monday and checked out on Friday. The first two days there were 3 homeless people living in their vehicles on the street in front of the hotel which made me uneasy. Also, there are rooms attached to the check in building that would consider it a hotel. However, our rooms were in a different building that wasn’t attached to the check in building, that was a motel room which was spectacular. The rooms was very clean and modernized. I loved the soap, shampoo and conditioner that was complimentary. They also had lotion. The check in building was very nice. They had a lounge area, bar, pool table, checkers, and more games. The staff in front very friendly and welcoming. I would stay here again. We were 10-12 minutes away from shopping and eating out. The location was great but you can hear the noise from traffic that made it harder to go to sleep.

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NANCY

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was avarage there was only 2 things. Solo traveler and didn’t like that my room was not connected to lobby. On cold Days last thing you want is to walk in the cold. And the area it was in was a bit unsafe looking.

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Primitivo

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outside of hotel looked very unsafe. It is a very old building that the hotel is trying to redo. rooms are great! But if you we were driving into hotel, I was ready to just drive off and book a room somewhere else. The area is very old and feels very unsafe.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited (typically yogurt, muffins, fruit, coffee), disappointing some guests. The on‑site bar and coffee are appreciated, though options and hours can be limited.

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Kyung

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was wonderful. Breakfast is just muffins and assorted breads, cereal, milk and coffee.

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Laura

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked nice. The breakfast is only muffins and fruit so be prepared for that. Also, they are very serious about people not smoking anywhere on the property and there were several signs that said it would be a $200 fine if caught.

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Tasha

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was overall a cool place. There is no signage and we were confused on where to check in. The room was pretty clean other than the windows. The outside looks a little rundown but once you walk inside it's nice enough. The bar provides a welcome drink which is a nice touch. The bed was comfortable! The free breakfast wasn't anything to write home about but at least there was some fruit. My only big complaint is the air conditioning did not work. The fan was going but the room never cooled.

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Paul

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You need a better breakfast. Need eggs, hash browns and orange juice. Only one type of cereal. Need more variety.

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Abel

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall good but breakfast option is non existent. I’d actually consider this a no breakfast included hotel. Small selection of pastry and coffee only.

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Cynthia

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Migel at check in was excellent. Very professional and accommodating. Breakfast was very disappointing.

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Kristine

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I’m not sure what entails it as VIP access?? Would stay again- all though the property kind of looked sketch and location- the remodel and price is hard to beat. Was clean, friendly staff, close to a lot of CO springs activities. The only down side which isn’t even that bad is they said breakfast was included and it was, but only had muffins, yogurt, fruit, coffee and tea. Which is great for me and my husband but the kids options were lacking. I know their vision is healthy, which I appreciate and thought it is a great vision- just wish there was more breakfast options and more coffee options (I.e. creamers, organic sugars, to go coffee cups). But don’t like the breakfast steer you away from this hotel. It was perfect for my me, my husband, and 2 kid (12 & 8 years old). Free WiFi a plus!!!! Beds comfy, good customer communication and service. Close to all the activities we did- zoo, walked manitou, cave of the winds, dwellings and garden of the gods.

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David

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I saw this property on Expedia and wanted to check it out when traveling through Colorado Springs. It was very comfortable and has a cool unique vibe. I didn't have time to check out the swimming pool or gym but they had terrific coffee and offered breakfast muffins and yogurt for breakfast. I would definitely stay here again in the furore.

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Michelle

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Cool vibes all around. Loved the lobby/bar/rec room area!

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Mary

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice rooms with very comfortable beds. Huge fitness room. Eco friendly. Helpful staff. Only disappointment was the very meager included breakfast (yogurt).

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SCP WildFree Colorado Springs, Trademark by Wyndham

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