New hotel welcomes guests less than one year after breaking ground!
[Colorado Springs, September 3, 2026] – On behalf of Shahford Hospitality, ARK Hospitality is proud to announce the opening of the Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy. ARK Hospitality was retained to open, onboard and now operate the new construction project.The project was brought to life in partnership with Baxter Construction, whose work helped make the accelerated construction timeline and successful opening possible.
“Opening the Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy is an incredibly meaningful milestone for us,” said Ketan Shah, a partner at Shahford Hospitality. “Seeing this hotel go from groundbreaking to opening in less than a year is something we are extremely proud of. We’re grateful to every partner who helped bring this vision to life and excited to welcome guests to experience everything this property and Colorado Springs have to offer.”
Designed for travelers looking to experience both the energy of Colorado Springs and the beauty of the surrounding outdoors, the hotel pairs upscale comfort with an ideal location. Guests can start their day at the barista coffee bar and unwind with food, drinks and sweeping views from the rooftop bar.
The hotel offers convenient access to some of Colorado Springs’ most popular attractions, including Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Incline, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Ford Amphitheater and the local gem that is the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The Cambria is less than 10 minutes from the United States Air Force Academy, making it one of the closest hotels for visitors celebrating cadet milestones or attending USAFA events – you can see Falcon Stadium from the rooftop.“This opening is a testament to what can happen when great partners come together with a shared vision and commitment to execution,” said Arturo Jimenez, vice president of business development and client relations for ARK Hospitality. “We’re proud to be entrusted with the operation of this exceptional hotel and look forward to delivering an outstanding guest experience while creating long-term value for our ownership partners.”
Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy:
719.559.1112 | 1875 Democracy Point, Colorado Springs, CO
ARK:
At ARK, our vision is to positively impact, and our mission is to raise the bar on what relationships, reputation and returns mean in hospitality. ARK offers third party management through ARK Hospitality and opportunities for investment and ownership in new construction projects and acquisitions (ARK Development). ARK also offers consultative services to support all aspects of the hotel industry.
