Staybridge Suites Colorado Springs North, an IHG Hotel (Colorado Springs, USA)

The comfortable, well maintained suites are a hit with families, who appreciate the balance of private bedrooms and shared living space. The kitchen amenities also add to the "home away from home" feeling for many travellers. Guests in West-facing rooms love to watch the sun setting over the meadow and mountains, though also note these rooms are closest to the railroad tracks. Pets like to get their exercise in the open, green area behind the hotel.

Guests widely describe the front desk staff as welcoming and helpful. The kitchen staff keep the breakfast buffet running smoothly, and guests particularly enjoy having their morning coffee on the patio, though the dining area is also attractive, with a large fireplace. Travellers on a budget also appreciate the light dinners on offer at the evening socials.

Drivers like the hotel's location just of I-25; the trip into downtown is quick and straightforward, and the area's many natural wonders (Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs) are also very close.

Active guests are disappointed by limited equipment in the fitness centre, noting some pieces are placed too close together to be used simultaneously.

Though guests appreciate that the machines are complimentary, it can be hard to find a "free" one as it seems there are too few machines for the size of the property.

Some couples describe the studio suites (and the beds) as too small to comfortably share. Some light sleepers have also been troubled by the passing trains, noisy neighbours, or slamming doors.