October 1, 2026 — Choice Hotels has opened a new upscale Cambria hotel in Colorado Springs, about five miles from the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy was one of six upscale openings Choice Hotels announced on September 29, 2026. It has 97 rooms and suites, an on-site restaurant, a rooftop bar, a grab-and-go market open 24 hours, and a small meeting room of 286 square feet.
Choice points to nearby sights including the Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Incline, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Ford Amphitheater. Hotel Dive notes that Choice’s upscale brands now include more than 300 U.S. hotels, with nearly 150 more in development.
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Property | Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy |
| Brand / company | Cambria Hotels (Choice Hotels International) |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA |
| What’s happening | New hotel opening |
| Opening date | Open (announced September 29, 2026; exact first-night date not published) |
| Rooms | 97 rooms and suites |
| Features | Restaurant, rooftop bar, 24-hour grab-and-go market, 286 sq ft meeting room |
| Nearest airports | Colorado Springs Airport (COS); Denver International (DEN) is the larger hub to the north |
What it means for airline travelers
- Good for Academy visits. The hotel works well for Air Force Academy graduations, parents’ weekends and football games, which tend to fill local hotels. Book early for those dates.
- Picking an airport. Colorado Springs (COS) is the closer airport. Denver (DEN) has far more flights, which helps standby travelers, but it means a long drive south.
- Choice Privileges. Cambria is part of Choice Privileges. The announcement does not mention travel-industry or airline-employee rates, so check your employee discount portal.
