Centrally located in Colorado Springs, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colorado Springs Airport by IHG offers convenient access to the Pikes Peak area and is ideal for visitors to local military installations. The hotel is situated just 0.6 miles (1 km) from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and provides a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle service (available on request). It is also conveniently located near military installations including Peterson Air Force Base (approximately 4.3 miles / 7 km), Fort Carson, Schriever Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Northern Command. For business travelers, the hotel features a 24-hour business center, complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet access, and 500 square feet (46 square meters) of conference and meeting space, including a banquet hall. It is also close to major corporations such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Siemens, Exelis, and General Dynamics. Guests can enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. A shared lounge and a fireplace in the lobby provide comfortable spaces to relax. A complimentary buffet breakfast, featuring continental and American options, is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM. Free private parking is available on-site, and the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned guestrooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and fridge. Rooms also feature a desk, safety deposit box, and complimentary wireless internet access. Private bathrooms include a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Phones with free local calls and cable programming are also provided. The hotel's location provides easy access to numerous attractions. Enjoy the stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak—America's Mountain—and explore natural wonders like Garden of the Gods (approximately 10.6 miles / 17 km), Royal Gorge, and Cave of the Winds. Family fun awaits at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (approximately 9.8 miles / 15.7 km) and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (approximately 4.8 miles / 7.8 km). Entertainment venues such as the Broadmoor World Arena (approximately 5.5 miles / 8.8 km) and cultural sites like the National Museum of World War II Aviation (approximately 1.9 miles / 3 km) are also nearby. For shopping and unique experiences, Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City are within reach, as is Palmer Park (approximately 5.1 miles / 8.3 km).