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Compare Hotel Polaris at U.S. Air Force Academy vs. Peer Colorado Springs Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Colorado Springs.
Hotel Polaris at U.S. Air Force Academy vs. Peer Colorado Springs Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Polaris at U.S. Air Force Academy (Current) | Colorado Springs, CO | 375 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 12,000 sq. ft. | 10 |
| The Broadmoor | Colorado Springs, CO | 784 | 315,000 sq. ft. | 60,000 sq. ft. | 92 |
| Alta Apartments | Colorado Springs, CO | 500 | 48,000 sq. ft. | 13,600 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Resort | Colorado Springs, CO | 316 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 14,400 sq. ft. | 36 |
| Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conv Ctr | Aurora, CO | 1,501 | 351,457 sq. ft. | 47,748 sq. ft. | 70 |
| Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel | Denver, CO | 1,238 | 131,670 sq. ft. | 28,001 sq. ft. | 52 |
| YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center | Estes Park, CO | 816 | 90,000 sq. ft. | 22,000 sq. ft. | 60 |
Hotel Polaris at U.S. Air Force Academy — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
375 Total Keys · Up to 158 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
40,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 10 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 225–1,263 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
12,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,263 Theater · 889 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 60 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Colorado Springs Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Colorado Springs Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
COS (City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Colorado Springs Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.