Colorado Springs, ColoradoDowntown
Kinship Landing
Communal adventure basecamp
Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
Communal adventure basecamp
Built to connect outdoor explorers with locals, the hotel runs as a downtown outpost with gear lockers and courtyard campfires.
“Kinship Landing, a newcomer in downtown Colorado Springs appeals to almost every style of traveler.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Local craftsman Garrett Brown built custom furniture for the utilitarian rooms and bunkrooms.
Notable
Local AMGA mountain guides and trail partners connect travelers directly to Pikes Peak.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the décor is utilitarian-chic, the furniture is modern, and the arrangements are flexible, from typical rooms and suites to shared or private bunk rooms
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The New South End surrounds the building, with Loyal Coffee and the C.O.A.T.I food hall just a short walk away.
The rooms
King suites come with deep soaking tubs and fireplaces, while campers can pitch their own tents on the outdoor turf deck.
Restaurant
Homa Café + Bar
A jade-green counter sits beneath timber trusses, serving locally roasted coffee, craft cocktails, and savory hand pies.
Custom furniture built by local craftsman Garrett Brown and local artwork creates an earthy, artsy vibe.
At the table
Roll-up garage doors open into a plant-filled greenhouse atrium, where long timber communal tables sit beneath high skylights.
How it began
The founders drew on their backpacking trips across 17 countries, building the hotel from the ground up on a vacant downtown lot.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.