Hotel Polaris isn’t just a place to stay– it’s a forward-thinking destination that honors the environment as much as it inspires awe. Positioned at the base of the Rocky Mountains, our hotel shares the pioneering spirit of the U.S. Air Force Academy next door. Guided by our core values— Heart First, Part of Something Bigger, and Inspiring Awe— we’re on a mission to lead the way in sustainable hospitality.
From cutting-edge water and energy systems to guest participation programs and brand-wide green initiatives, we’re rewriting the rules of what it means to be a “green hotel.”
Smart Energy Systems That Do the Heavy Lifting
At the heart of our energy conservation strategy is the EcoCentral Energy Management System, a real-time, cloud-based platform that helps us reduce consumption and increase efficiency. This method uses intelligent thermostats, occupancy sensors, and more to:
- Identify malfunctioning HVAC units before they impact guest comfort
- Track progress toward energy savings goals
- Adjust usage across rooms, floors, or the entire property based on occupancy and demand
- Integrate with building management systems for a holistic energy strategy
Guests may not see this technology in action, but they’ll feel the results—seamless comfort with a minimized environmental footprint.
Revolutionizing Hydration: The Boomerang Bottling System
Say goodbye to single-use plastic water bottles. At Hotel Polaris, we use the Boomerang Bottling System—a semi-automated, closed-loop water purification and bottling machine that fills up to 400 reusable glass or aluminum bottles per hour.
Here’s what makes Boomerang truly revolutionary:
- Uses local water and filters it with advanced nanoceramic and UV technology
- Bottles are fully reusable, toxin-free, and recyclable
- Reduces the carbon footprint of bottled water by up to 95%
- Allows full customization of bottles to reflect Hotel Polaris branding
As of February 2025, we bottled over 9,200 water units and avoided 2,436 single-use plastic bottles, contributing to measurable reductions in plastic waste, CO₂ emissions, and oil consumption.
Guest-Focused Water Conservation Programs
Sustainability is a shared journey, and we invite every guest to be part of it. Our rooms are equipped with two simple but powerful initiatives:
- Towel Reuse Program: Guests can hang their towels to signal they’d like to reuse them, reducing laundry cycles and saving water.
- Linen Change Policy: Linens are only changed during multi-night stays upon request, further limiting water and detergent usage.
These initiatives are part of our larger commitment to reducing waste without compromising the comfort or elegance that defines the Hotel Polaris experience.
Powered by the CoralTree Bloom Initiative
As a CoralTree Hospitality property, we proudly align with the Bloom sustainability program, which empowers properties to grow through measurable, locally appropriate sustainability strategies. This program supports our mission through:
- Water Conservation: Eliminating plastic bottles and reducing water usage with low-flow fixtures and sustainable landscaping.
- Food & Waste Reduction: Embracing additional sustainable methods such as on-site composting, biodigesters, and local partnerships to minimize landfill contributions and food waste.
- Energy Efficiency: Designing for low-carbon impact from the ground up and continuously assessing property-wide performance.
- Guest Education: Infusing sustainability messaging into the guest experience to encourage long-term environmental awareness.
Bloom is more than an initiative—it’s a mindset that helps our team and our guests flourish together.
A Hotel Built for the Future
From our architectural design to our operational systems, sustainability is part of our DNA. Key highlights include:
- Use of energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems
- Sustainable construction materials
- Recycling and composting programs in guest and staff areas
- Smart load-shedding through EcoCentral to maintain balanced energy use during peak demand
These efforts are not just about meeting benchmarks—they’re about embodying our forward-looking brand promise to build a better tomorrow.
Why It Matters in Colorado Springs
Located in the heart of Colorado’s Front Range, we’re surrounded by natural beauty that inspires exploration and responsibility. Our setting, like our spirit, is elevated—and so is our duty to preserve the landscape that defines us.
From the Rockies to the stars, everything about Hotel Polaris reflects our connection to the land, the sky, and the future. By making sustainable choices at every level, we protect the environment for generations of explorers and guests to come.
A Sustainable Stay That Inspires Awe
At Hotel Polaris, our story is shaped by innovation and stewardship. Our commitment to sustainability doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it’s an extension of our explorer personality: curious, passionate, and always seeking what’s next.
Whether you’re here for a vacation, a conference, or to connect with the Academy, you can feel good knowing your stay supports a hotel that walks the walk—from zero waste initiatives to real-time energy optimization.
We invite you to follow your North Star to a place that’s educational, inspired, polished, and—most importantly—purposeful in protecting the planet.
Experience something bigger than yourself. Stay where innovation meets elevation—at Hotel Polaris.