Colorado Springs, ColoradoSoutheast Colorado Springs
SCP WildFree Colorado Springs Hotel
Eco-industrial roadside motel
Southeast Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado
Renovated
2019
Price
$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
SCP HotelsEco-industrial roadside motel
This repurposed 1960s motor lodge centers on low-impact travel, powered by a solar array with open coworking downstairs.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the design is minimalist, as is the concept — salvaged and repurposed materials figure prominently in the interiors, in keeping with the environmentally sensitive brief
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Interstate 25 sits right outside, putting downtown Colorado Springs and Cheyenne Mountain a short drive away.
The rooms
Rooms stick to the essentials, with wood floors, plant-based foam mattresses, and no single-use plastics.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool opens during warmer months, lined with cushioned loungers and striped umbrellas.
The gym
The fitness floor has squat racks and Airdyne bikes. Next door, a dedicated studio hosts yoga and meditation classes.
Provisions Market & Bar
Taps pour Colorado craft beer and Loyal cold brew. The counter stays stocked with healthy grab-and-go snacks.
How it began
The building opened in 1967 as the Garden Valley Hotel before an eco-conscious overhaul rescued it from landfill disposal.
Colorado Springs
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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.