Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Colorado Springs AFA Northgate by IHG
Address: 9856 Federal Drive, Colorado, United States of America, Colorado Springs (and vicinity), North Colorado Springs, US
Price range: $87–$253 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Colorado Springs AFA Northgate by IHG earns praise for friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location, though some guests report maintenance issues and occasional pool or hot tub closures.

Reviews frequently describe clean spaces, but several note lapses like unclean bathrooms, leftover items, or odors. Breakfast is widely liked for variety, though a few guests found the start time too late or certain items unavailable. Overall, expect a practical, mostly hassle free stay with occasional snags.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool and hot tub feedback is mixed, with reports of seasonal closures, lukewarm water, and some cleanliness or access issues, though a few guests enjoyed the space and fire pit. Occasional elevator outages and parking or security concerns were noted.

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Eric

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sadly the hot tub didn’t function and that was high on our list of desires. Pool was cold and dirty. Many small things broken or not functioning.

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Arheli

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We drove a long way and were exhausted the gentleman was super friendly and professional but unfortunately when I got to my room (which we walked 4 flights of stairs because the elevator was out of service with allll our luggage) the room was dirty and hadn’t been clean from the previous guest.

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Mary

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Over all a good stay.. things to note: no towel bars, broken ovens so breakfast was diminished. We unfortunately had cables cut and our 2 E bikes stolen off the bike carrier. Hotel had no cameras with recordings on the parking lot. Hotel assumes no responsibility for theft in parking lots, understandable, but cameras would be helpful for the police.

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Kelli

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and hot tub not open- would have been nice to know before I booked it. Night staff was rude and impatient but morning staff was great. Bed was nice, shower had low pressure but was big but our favorite part was the breakfast! One of the best we have ever had. Overall it was a good stay.

10

JIM

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only 1 elevator was working causing extended wait times.

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Elizabeth

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, the pool and hot tub were "closed indefinitely" when we arrived. I understand things happen, but it would have been highly appreciated if a reduced rate was offered due to us not receiving the full services we were expecting with our booking. One of the primary reasons we brought our whole family for 2 nights was to be able to take advantage of the pool during downtime so we were highly disappointed it was closed and there did not seem to be any concern over a key feature being absent from our stay. The other major issue was the horrendous smell of our room. It overwhelmingly smelled like hot baked, wet gym socks from the moment we stepped in until we left. We tried room spray and other air freshening products but nothing helped. Never could identify a source. It was pervasive throughout. Aside from those issues, the staff was friendly and it otherwise would have been a fabulous place to stay. Good location, generally clean, good gathering areas (especially had the pool been open), nice breakfast, and friendly staff.

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Shelly

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked that it’s new and in a safe convenient area. Bummed pool and hot tub weren’t open — somehow I missed it was seasonal. Other than that solid stay.

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brittany

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

was bummed hot tub wasn't open. next time i will get the hotel next door because their hot tub was open and our backs were hurting from traveling. .

10

Sasha

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Maybe a few more places for parking!!

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Rebecca

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the outdoor pool and hot tub!! The fire pit was wonderful to sit around too!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the property clean, but housekeeping is inconsistent, with mentions of dirty bathrooms, leftover items, odors, and missed service during stays.

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Bethany

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Waited 10 minutes to get checked in the poor kid who was trying to run the front desk had to do 1 million different things at one time and he was trying his best while the management sat back in an office and just stared at the people in a line waiting to check in This poor boy was running around doing everything he could try to please everybody by himself. Made me sad for him. The hotel is OK. It could’ve been really good except that there was leftover food under our nightstand from the previous people all that obviously wasn’t cleaned up well

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Lee

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is usually our go to place to stay when visiting the Springs. The last couple of stays have not been what they used to be. This time, the bathroom didn’t look clean, and the room looked like it already needed repairs (chipped walls, blinds didn’t work properly, AC was rattling) and wasn’t cleaned properly (found top to bottle, leaves and stems in our room).

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Danielle

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Not to happy with the cleaning, 1st night we stayed our room got cleaned, last 3 nights of staying we got to sleep with garbage piling up n wet smelly towels in our room. I did complain to staff n took my information down but yet stating they had lots of complaints coming from house keeping. Supposedly the manager was gonna call but never heard back. Constantly had to go yo front desk n ask for supplies cause nothing was filled due to no cleaning. Not happy.

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Tamara

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and hot tub was dirty and not even warm, the room was dirty. Was very loud and disruptive at 10p in halls. Sounded like a party going on. Unexpected charges on my account for no reason. Will never stay there again.

10

Eric

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable with a good breakfast.

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Lesley

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room wasn’t very clean. Stuff stuck to a chair and bedside table with sticky drops I had to clean off. Bathroom out of hand soap on our arrival. Clearly, housekeeping staff not very attentive.

10

Vicki

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean facility, good breakfast and friendly staff

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Courtney

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for a lacrosse tournament at AFA. Close to shops and restaurants. The bathroom was still dirty when we arrived to our room that was the only negative. Everyone was friendly and the breakfast was good in am. Wish it opened at 6 though.

10

Leonard

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room nice breakfast

10

Lindsey

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Front desk was very accommodating.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious options and mountain views; beds receive frequent praise. Some guests mention small or oddly laid out suites, noise from halls, and imperfect streaming or TV connectivity.

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Allyson

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the double room suite was spacious.

6

Christine

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The area is safe and quiet. The room is too small.

10

CAROL

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was comfortable, king, and it is all about the bed for me. Linens are nice. We had a view of Pikes Peak from our windows. Staff helpful. Free breakfast had many offerings and hot eggs, bacon/sausage, biscuits and gravy. Good location for restaurants and more.

8

Gilbert

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just better Wi-Fi connection in the rooms with the TV’s to download streaming apps.

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Gilbert

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the Tv has other streaming apps like Disney plus and HBO Max

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OWEN

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was a bit on the hard side but not bad. Everything else was fine.

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Brittany

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved everything about this hotel. Location, view from our room, comfortable bed, blackout shades.. I could go on. Definitely will stay again when we make another trip to Colorado.

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Betsy

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were very friendly and accommodating our room was comfortable but not very sound proof.

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Juan

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was amazing, my room had a great view of the mountains and it was very clean.

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Cathleen

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable. But the configuration of the two room suite was a little odd for four adults. To use the restroom you had to walk through the second bedroom.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive. A minority reported slow or complicated check in, billing or reservation issues, and occasional rudeness.

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Bethany

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Waited 10 minutes to get checked in the poor kid who was trying to run the front desk had to do 1 million different things at one time and he was trying his best while the management sat back in an office and just stared at the people in a line waiting to check in This poor boy was running around doing everything he could try to please everybody by himself. Made me sad for him. The hotel is OK. It could’ve been really good except that there was leftover food under our nightstand from the previous people all that obviously wasn’t cleaned up well

8

Shasta

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Night audit charged me $110 extra. I eas told it would be fixed. Called again to check front desk didnt know what i was talking about. Still waiting for manager.

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Heather

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We would not stay here again. The front desk clerk, Declan, was so unbelievably rude to us and our friends who also stayed at the hotel. Our rooms both had a gross smell, the floors were sticky, and there was toothpaste or lotion across the mirror. The hot tub was luke warm. Also, the breakfast opens at 7 every day, even though it lists that it opens early on weekends. This was a main reason that we stayed there since we needed to be out of the hotel by 7 am every day. So disappointing. There are many other hotel options very close by, we will be choosing one of them next time.

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Joshua

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and helpful. We didn’t have sheets for our pullout and they quickly helped us with getting those sheets.

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Albert

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property and rooms were clean and updated which was nice. The check-in process was lengthier than at other hotels. I had to fill out a form with my address etc. Also I asked for late checkout and was told I couldn’t be given it unless I provided my email and signed up for their membership program. That was disappointing. I don’t mind paying extra for late checkout, but I don’t want to have to sign up for a program just for late checkout.

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Kim

Jan 22, 2023

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Don’t expect them to honor your reservation and they will lie to you about the reason they don’t have the room you booked. Booked a suite with 1 king and 2 queen beds. Was given a room with 1 king 1 queen and sofa bed. When I pointed out the mistake they claimed they didn’t have any rooms on the property with the booking configuration so it was a mistake. Only offered to give me an additional room for a discount to cancel the reservation at 1am in the morning. After our trip I find out they gave away my room and lied about it.

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Denise

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jess at the frint desk was really great. She knew I was there for my father's funeral and was extra extra sweet to me. Give that girl a raise!

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Jen

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn't realize when I booked the pool and hot tub were outside, but wasn't a big deal because it was nice out. But the hot tub was not hot, it was luke warm at best and that was disappointing. The rest of the hotel was great, and clean. The front desk during the mornings and day were super friendly and helpful, the guy working at nigh was a grump and acted like we were bothering him. Overall we would stay here again, it is very conveniently located to tons of shopping and food.

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Dominic

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were incredible, so friendly and helpful. Felecia and Pam took c

10

Rose

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great

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Location

Convenient, safe area near the Air Force Academy with easy highway access and plenty of dining and shopping nearby.

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Rebecca

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was decent, clean, a bit off of the highway. Breakfast was good. I thought the room rate was a little too expensive though.

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Luis

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location with plenty of things to do nearby

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April

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and comfortable! Location is great with a lot of dining options nearby. I enjoyed my stay.

10

Stacey

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great

10

Kevin

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This has become my favorite place to stay in Colorado Springs. It is clean. I feel safe. It is convenient.

10

allison

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel. Close to lots of dining options.

10

Anthony

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property. Nice location... Safe and quiet..

10

Lisette

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to the Academy. Clean and spacious/

10

Michelle

Feb 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Propert is very convenient to AFA. Very clean and quiet.

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Elizabeth

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was good. Easy to get around the city

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Dining

Breakfast is generally good with solid variety and rotation, but some guests experienced late start times, overcooked items, or equipment outages.

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Tracy

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here in part for the free breakfast but it wasn't available early enough on Sunday. This was a bit frustrating as the girls all had early lacrosse games.

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David

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, good stay. Breakfast is not great.

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vishesh

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel rooms were not updated. the main lamp wasn't working. Breakfast was OK, no vegetarian options. The pancake maker was out of service for 2 days out of our 3 day stay. The employees were nice and courteous but amenities were not up to date.

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Diana

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and quick. Our rooms were very nice with big tv, fridge, microwave and Keurig. All was clean. Bathroom and shower were good with nice soaps and lotions. Breakfast was good with so many options....oatmeal, bagels and toast, pancakes, eggs and sausage, including turkey sausage, egg white omelets and potatoes. Different to juices to select, decent coffee and good tea selection. I would stay here again.

10

Michelle

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was friendly and efficient. Breakfast was better than typical.

10

Eric

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable with a good breakfast.

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Ryan

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean, neighborhood seemed safe. Room was upgraded and comfortable, best place I've stayed at in a while. The only downside was the breakfast. Sausage was overcooked and had a burnt bacon consistency, eggs were overcooked as well.

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Courtney

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for a lacrosse tournament at AFA. Close to shops and restaurants. The bathroom was still dirty when we arrived to our room that was the only negative. Everyone was friendly and the breakfast was good in am. Wish it opened at 6 though.

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Leonard

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room nice breakfast

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Thomas

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We like how they don't serve the same hot food everyday, which is good for people who are staying for a few days. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Though, towels in the pool area were most of the time out, when you ask the staff for it, they bring them right away. Overall, our stay was great :)

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Month	Average price
January	$84
February	$92
March	$86
April	$108
May	$121
June	$148
July	$140
August	$121
September	$135
October	$110
November	$94
December	$82

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $219	19 $219
20 $111	21 $116	22 $111	23 $115	24 $128	25 $188	26 $253
27 $183	28 $104	29 $104	30 $108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $142	2 $218	3 $184
4 $104	5 $99	6 $94	7 $94	8 $99	9 $124	10 $124
11 $96	12 $92	13 $96	14 $99	15 $107	16 $133	17 $113
18 $103	19 $88	20 $87	21 $87	22 $91	23 $129	24 $106
25 $92	26 $87	27 $91	28 $92	29 $96	30 $113	31 $108

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Colorado Springs AFA Northgate by IHG

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub)

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub)

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