Quality Inn & Suites Manitou Springs At Pikes Peak

“The Poor Reviews Here are Puzzling”

I spend 25-30 nights a year in hotels, and have stayed here probably 5-6 times on trips to Colorado Springs over the past 4-5 years, going back to when it was an Econo Lodge (before it became a Quality Inn). Since it's a short drive (essentially adjacent) to Colorado Springs, I'd rather stay in th… more

I spend 25-30 nights a year in hotels, and have stayed here probably 5-6 times on trips to Colorado Springs over the past 4-5 years, going back to when it was an Econo Lodge (before it became a Quality Inn). Since it's a short drive (essentially adjacent) to Colorado Springs, I'd rather stay in the smaller, much quieter, and virtually crime-free Manitou Springs. This is an older motel, but unless you're really picky or a high needs crybaby, you'll be fine. The owners/management are clearly trying to keep a very old motel in decent shape. It's by no means perfect, but not anywhere near bad or worthy of a negative review. The rooms are clean and modern enough considering the motel's age. The staff is friendly. The breakfast is simple and up to par to middle of the road Choice brand motels. The area is safe, especially compared to virtually anything along I-25 in Colorado Springs. I'm quite tuned in to safety, especially in the parking lot, as I keep tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools in my work truck. The fact that I can park right outside my room and easily watch my truck and walk to it within seconds is huge for me. What else do you want for a simple night's stay? If you want to spend $250+ a night for a fancy room, stay in Colorado Springs and find something along the busy and loud I-25 corridor if that floats your boat. I don't believe there's an elevator, but that doesn't matter to me, as I always ask for a first floor room. Keep this in mind though if it's an issue for you. This has become and will continue to be my go-to motel when I travel to Colorado Springs. After several stays I'm quite at peace with this place. Yes, of course....there's always room for improvement or little things you can nitpick about a very old motel, but the most important things to me have always been covered.

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“Fair Value in Decent Condition”

The room was in good repair, but I didn't find the room very attractive. I think it was the light blue wall paint clashing with the dark brown furniture, and the sole room's picture was missing. Somebody had ripped it off the wall. The room had a large bathroom and an invigorating shower.

“falling apart and over priced”

I spent a weekend here when visiting the area for a friend's wedding. The property is huge, and seems like it once was quite nice, and hasn't been well maintained in years. There are several large pot holes in the parking lot, but that's almost forgettable compared to the condition of the rooms. … more

I spent a weekend here when visiting the area for a friend's wedding. The property is huge, and seems like it once was quite nice, and hasn't been well maintained in years. There are several large pot holes in the parking lot, but that's almost forgettable compared to the condition of the rooms. They all seem like they went through a super cheap, low end rennovation project. Everything about the rooms looks cheap yet sort of new. All the lighting in the room was harsh, compact florescent with that cold, blue-ish color that made the entire room feel like a prison. The AC unit was loud loud LOUD. Sort of like a jet engine taking off all the time, plus it struggled to cool the room. The fridge in the room made a horrible buzzing noise nearly all the time until I unplugged it just to make it stop. There are huge piles of trash from the rennovation sitting beside one of the buildings, and random boxes of supplies piled up in the corridors. The office is closed from 11pm until 7AM every day, and they were handing out extra spare key cards "in case you lose 1 key at night". The bedding was thin, scratchy and flimsy, with beat up foam pillows that seemed to be from decades past. The wifi worked fine. Literally nothing else was remotely good.

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