Hotel Polaris at US Airforce Academy
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About Hotel Polaris at US Airforce Academy
Hotel Polaris at US Air Force Academy is a premier resort-style hotel located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, adjacent to the North Entrance of the Academy. Opened in November 2024, the hotel offers a unique blend of modern luxury and aviation-inspired design, reflecting the rich heritage of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Accommodations
The hotel features 375 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, each combining comfort with contemporary style. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pikes Peak region through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Amenities include Lavazza coffee makers, plush robes, and sustainable water bottle options. The rooms are adorned with curated art pieces, and the bathrooms offer luxurious showers with customized Verso bath amenities.
Dining Options
Hotel Polaris boasts six distinctive dining venues:
- Pamela's: An upscale yet approachable full-service restaurant named in honor of Jerry and Pam Bruni, celebrating American cuisine with a diverse menu and curated selection of American-produced wines, beers, and spirits.
- The Aviator: A rooftop bar and restaurant offering hand-crafted cocktails, elevated small bites, and panoramic views of the Academy and Rampart Range.
- Doolies: A family-friendly venue featuring indoor and outdoor yard games, flight simulators, and a menu of cold beers and juicy burgers.
- Ascend Spa & Wellness: A full-service spa and wellness center offering a range of programs from active classes to outdoor adventures, emphasizing total body wellness.
Unique Experiences
Hotel Polaris is the only hotel in the United States to offer immersive flight simulators. Guests can pilot F-16 fighter jets or a 737 MAX commercial aircraft in fully equipped cockpit mock-ups.
The simulators provide a high-quality, immersive, tactile, real-life pilot experience, including a 220-degree wraparound screen with HD imagery.
Event Facilities
The hotel offers over 26,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, including a 12,000 square foot grand ballroom, a 5,000 square foot junior ballroom, and nine meeting and board rooms.
These facilities are designed to accommodate various events, from corporate meetings to social gatherings.
Location
Hotel Polaris is situated at 8989 Northgate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. It is conveniently located near major attractions.
Nearby attractions include:
- The U.S. Air Force Academy
- Pikes Peak
- The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA