COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — The completely reimagined Mining Exchange Hotel recently unveiled a redesigned lobby and guest rooms, elevated food and beverage concepts, experiential programming, a refreshed spa, and unparalleled event spaces.
Originally established in 1902 as the stock exchange for precious metals, the historic building became a hub for mining magnates in downtown Colorado Springs. The renovated property includes a living room-style lobby for guests and locals, 128 newly designed guest rooms, two new food and beverage concepts, indoor-outdoor meeting and event spaces, and a forthcoming refresh of the existing full-service spa. One-of-a-kind guest experiences include a Crystal Concierge, art-centric programming and wellness activations.
The hotel’s meeting and event spaces also received an extensive design refresh. Nearly 11,000 square feet of versatile function space includes two ballrooms and an outdoor terrace. The hotel also offers fitness activations, such as guided runs and Pilates classes, as programming for meetings and groups.
“The Mining Exchange Hotel is a symbol of Colorado Springs’ prosperous past and remains the heartbeat of the community,” said McLean Wilson, principal of Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners, a subsidiary of Kemmons Wilson Companies, which purchased the property in 2022. “We are proud to be the stewards of this historic building.”
The hotel’s extensive revitalization enhanced all aspects of the property. The interior design, overseen by Chris Pardo, founder of Elemental Architecture, draws inspiration from the adventurous spirit of Colorado’s trailblazers and prospectors. Original elements, including the mining exchange safe and vault doors, are seamlessly integrated, paying homage to the hotel’s history. In the lobby, a curated collection of local vintage curiosities, including mining stock certificates, adds a nostalgic touch.
Guest rooms showcase the historic building’s high ceilings, exposed brick and large windows. Each guest room includes commissioned art from Emma Kelly, a native of Colorado Springs known for her plein-air paintings, and framed vintage stereographs from the 19th century. Bathrooms feature green porcelain tiles, patterned tile floors, Carrara marble-topped vanities, walk-in showers with Champagne bronze fixtures, and MALIN+GOETZ bathroom amenities.
Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality, the hotel’s management company, remarked, “It has been an enriching experience to immerse ourselves in everything Colorado Springs offers and bring alive the storied past and stunning design of The Mining Exchange Hotel.”
New food and beverage concepts also double as venues for programming. BLK MGK is a full-service coffee bar that brews locally roasted beans from Hold Fast Coffee Co. The menu blends classic coffee, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch with an unexpected tincture menu of everyday remedies, such as “detox” activated charcoal and “tummy tame” assorted bitters, which can be added to any beverage. Coffee-based cocktails, local craft brews and wine by the glass are also available. Weekly programming includes aura and astrology readings, artistic events in partnership with Cottonwood Center for the Arts and more.
Golden Hour is the hotel’s plush indoor-outdoor bar and courtyard that’s inspired by the gilded era of the exchange. The menu features a selection of high-craft cocktails, spirits, wine and local beer, paired with artisanal bites. Golden Hour will host Jazz Thursdays in partnership with Dizzy Charlie’s, a local music curator known for creating popular jazz pop-ups throughout Colorado Springs.
The Mining Exchange Hotel will also become a space for local artists to showcase their work. The Vault, an onsite art gallery, will host rotating exhibits of Pikes Peak artists curated by Auric Gallery.
“The Mining Exchange Hotel is more than just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to all that Colorado Springs has to offer,” said General Manager Gus Krimm. “We’ve thoughtfully curated our culinary concepts, amenities and programming to put a spotlight on the unique aspects of the destination.”
Unique in-room wellness offerings include a Crystal Concierge, where guests can request healing stones, several of which were mined in Colorado, to be delivered to their room for the duration of their stay. The crystals will be chosen in consultation with Aurathentic, a local science-led wellness boutique, to ensure authenticity. To round out the wellness experiences, the hotel features a full-service spa with remedies for travelers and locals alike.
For more information, please visit miningexchangehotel.com.
