UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Thursday morning, Hotel Polaris at the United States Air Force Academy opened to the public. It's located outside the north entrance of the Academy and is part of the True North Commons, which is one of four projects that were taking place on base this year.
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The 375-room hotel offers the following:
- six food and beverage experiences
- a boutique spa
- wellness centers
- guest services, including the only flight simulators at a hotel in the United States
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“Our vision for Hotel Polaris was to craft a space that connects our guests with both the inspiring landscape of the Rocky Mountains and the rich legacy of the Academy,” said Curtis Bova, general manager of Hotel Polaris.
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