Red Wing Motel 56 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

"Almost without exception the best places to stay in Colorado Springs are small, independently owned motels. The Red Wing Motel is a perfect example. Arriving at the property, the owner herself came out to greet me, walked me to my room and went through all the details to make sure the room met my needs and standards. That's customer service. The room was simple with a fun, quirky decor and one of the cleanest hotel rooms I've ever seen. Parking is easy and there are several good restaurants within walking distance. A free city shuttle stops about a block away and takes you up the hill to the heart of Manitou Springs or to connect with the bus to the Cog Railway. The nightly rate for the Red Wing Motel was significantly less than most of the corporate chain hotels and a bit lower than several nearby properties. Value for money was exceptional."

"Beware the Red Wing Motel, Manitou Springs, Colorado. I checked in for two nights to attend a high school reunion. After the first night I mentioned to Suzie, the manager I guess, that the bed was hurting my back. I just wanted to move to different room with a different bed. She immediately kicked me out and would not allow me to say anything. Not only did I not get any refund and was forced out hours before checkout, I was charged an additional $50. In the rush to get out at her bequest, I left behind a box of expensive nutritional supplements. When I called to see if I could come back to get them, she said it would be several hours because she was on her way to church. I decided to head on to New Mexico but I had to turn around on I-25 because she refused to release the box to my brother who lives half-a-mile away from the motel. When I went back for the box of supplements, they were disheveled and had possibly been gone through. I have NEVER experienced such treatment and I have stayed in motels and hotels from Quebec to British Columbia, from Montana to Texas, and from New York to California, not to mention Mexico. In my opinion, Manitou should be ashamed to harbor such a business."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Red Wing motel. We stayed in an executive studio room which had very nice appliances for cooking in. Rooms were extremely clean and comfortable. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Garden area was great for group meals and relaxing. Location is great, right at the doorstep of garden of God's and nice park just across the street."

"Wish I could give more than five stars! We went to Colorado without any plans or room reservations. When we passed the Red Wing I noticed how clean and perfect the landscape and flower boxes were. The owner Susie was always an ear shot away for any questions we had. She keeps the motel exceptionally clean inside and out! Nestled away in a quiet neighborhood next to a park with tennis/pickle ball and free shuttle to Manitou. The view of pikes peak alone, breathtaking!!! We had a great stay and hope to visit again! Thank you!"