ROOFTOP BAR AT UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Perched at the property's highest vantage point, The Aviator rooftop bar pairs high-altitude hospitality with dramatic, floor-to-ceiling Rocky Mountain views through three distinct architectural vignettes. In the main lounge, a striking, suspended mid-century conical fireplace anchors an intimate hearth seating area, where rich mustard-yellow velvet chairs and a gold-on-navy dotted rug offer a warm contrast to the expansive glass curtain walls and rugged backdrop. This aero-inspired aesthetic continues in the adjacent viewing lounge, where deep navy walls and a sculptural, coffered ceiling with recessed wood light wells evoke aerodynamic forms above bold crimson wingback chairs lined symmetrically against the glass. Finally, guests are welcomed into the bar area by a circular brass-trimmed sign set against a graphic breeze-block feature wall, opening into a lounge featuring deep-blue wallpaper depicting golden constellations with integrated, glowing star-map sconces. Complete with a premium marble-topped bar, plush blue banquettes, and geometric carpets, the entire venue beautifully celebrates the romance of flight.
375 Keys Total
19 Suites
40 Concierge Level Guestrooms
17,000 SF Ballroom
7,500 SF Meeting Space
25,000 SF Pool & Event Terrace
Full Service Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Rooftop Bar
Recreation Bar
Spa
PROJECT statistics
Scott Sickeler
Scott Morris
Foreman Rogers
JP Mayer
Andres Gonzalez
Jeremy Goodman
Olivia Bryant
PROJECT TEAM
client
Matthews Southwest & Providence
2026 IIDA Georgia Chapter BOB Awards - Play: Best of Hospitality Winner
2026 IIDA Georgia Chapter BOB Awards - Best of the Best Winner
2023 Muse Hotel Awards - Gold Winner - Architectural Design Unbuilt Category