The Mile High City has transformed itself into an eclectic and cosmopolitan mix of neighborhoods with a culinary and artsy urban hub.
Visitors to Denver have an array of interesting places to stay, whether opting for a single night at an inn or spending a week-long vacation. Denver International Airport is easy to get to and the A Line rail will take you from the airport straight downtown. The ride is under 40 minutes. There are several hotels near the Union Station, including The Crawford Hotel in Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown-Union Station. You can get settled in your room and enjoy the sights.
The Crawford Hotel
Train enthusiasts will enjoy visiting The Crawford Hotel located in Union Station. Designed to reflect the history of train transportation, each room has been uniquely fitted into the architectural spaces of the original depot and decorated with vintage touches.
1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO, Phone: 844-432-9374
Brown Palace Hotel
For over 125 years, the Brown Palace Hotel has provided quality accommodations to Denver tourists since first opening its doors in 1892. The iconic downtown Victorian-style hotel and spa boasts superb service, distinguished guest rooms, and lavish suites. Meanwhile, the spa caters to guests’ every need with a full list of treatments that include massages, hair care, manicures, and pedicures. The day wouldn’t be complete without a champagne brunch or traditional afternoon tea at one of the several restaurants located inside. The Brown Palace also hosts special holiday events and packages for an unforgettable seasonal celebration.
321 17th Street, Denver, CO, Phone: 303-297-3111
Hotel Teatro
Hotel Teatro is an award-winning, pet-friendly hotel that makes dogs feel as welcome as their owners. Canine-centered amenities include a “Pawdicure” at a nearby pet spa and a special partnership with a local certified canine massage therapist. Dogs stay free in the hotel’s luxurious rooms and suites and can share leftovers from their owner’s locally sourced meals at The Study, The Nickel, or from the 24-hour room service menu. Humans will enjoy the upscale amenities available to them as well. Thick mattresses, soaking tubs, rainforest shower heads, and plush bathrobes are just some of the many creature comforts to which guests of Hotel Teatro are treated during their stay.
1100 Fourteenth Street, Denver, CO, Phone: 888-727-1200, (website link)
The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block
Baseball fans should not pass up the chance to stay at The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block . As the official hotel of the Colorado Rockies, guests get Colorado Craft Beer & Cracker Jacks for two and a $25 Colorado Rockies Gift Card when booking the hotel’s special Home Run Package. The contemporary minimalist design, surrounding art, and exposed lighting give the Maven a modern appeal. Meanwhile, the on-site dining establishment serves up authentic Southwestern cuisine. Guests can also kick back in the Poka Lola Social Club for craft cocktails and local beers and wines. The spacious ballroom also provides the perfect venue for weddings and events.
1850 Wazee Street, Denver, CO, Phone: 720-460-2727
The Ramble Hotel
The Ramble Hotel is a lovely French-influenced hotel in Denver, inspired by the 17th-century salons of Madame Rambouillet. The River North Arts District hotel offers 50 beautiful rooms and suites offering unique design features such as high-performance noise-minimizing windows and French balconies, stocked with amenities such as flat screen televisions, mini fridges, and coffee makers. Upgraded rooms showcase private living room spaces and decadent features such as clawfoot tubs. Guests can dine at the pan-Latin restaurant Super Mega Bien, helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chef Dana Rodriguez, or enjoy craft drinks at Death and Co., the first national outpost of the acclaimed New York City cocktail bar. Other amenities include an intimate theater, a courtyard garden, and a 24-hour cardio room.
1280 25th St, Denver, CO 80205, Phone: 720-996-6300
The Lumber Baron Bed and Breakfast
North Denver’s Potter-Highlands neighborhood is home to the historic Lumber Baron Bed and Breakfast. In keeping with the Victorian style of the mansion, the ceilings in each individually decorated room and suite are adorned with Victorian wallpaper reproductions by Bradbury & Bradbury. The innkeepers serve a hot Scottish breakfast to their guests daily to honor the mansion’s original owner, John Mouat, an authentic Scottish lumber baron. The historical ambience of the building hasn’t prevented the owners from including up-to-date amenities in each room and suite, however, and all of the accommodations include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and high-definition televisions.
2555 West 37th Avenue, Denver, CO, Phone: 303-477-8205
The Art Hotel
A stay at The Art Hotel is a must for art lovers visiting the Mile High City. Art is everywhere in this contemporary hotel. There are two on-site galleries, displays in every hallway, and curated pieces in each elegant guest room and suite. Kinetic sculptures, computerized light installations, tapestries, and photographs are some of the many gems that can be found in this amazing in-house collection. Even the food at the FIRE restaurant is a work of art. Fusion fare made from locally sourced ingredients is served in FIRE’s intimate setting overlooking the streets of Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District.
1201 Broadway, Denver, CO, Phone: 303-572-8000
Oxford Hotel
First opened in 1892, the historic Oxford Hotel Denver offers a luxury-style setting at an affordable rate. Visitors enjoy a boutique hotel in an ideal location, especially those in town on business or for a conference. Minutes away, 16th Street has plenty of shops and restaurants. In the evening, the Oxford Hotel has the unique opportunity for guests to sit by the fireplace and enjoy a nightly bourbon tasting. The friendly staff makes this an especially comfortable stay, standing by around the clock to assist in any way. In addition, the hotel also houses a fitness room, spa, and events venue.
1600 17th Street, Denver, CO, Phone: 303-628-5400
Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Conveniently located in downtown Denver, Kimpton Hotel Monaco offers a great location for exploring the city. The hotel restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine.
Capitol Hill Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn
This self-described “urban inn” is in the Museum District, where history is celebrated. The inn itself has National Historic Landmark status. Eight individually designed and decorated rooms and suites welcome guests with a signature style and modern amenities. Known for its romance packages like “Denver Date Night” and “Crazy in Love,” the inn’s private garden is also available for intimate wedding receptions. Architecture buffs will enjoy the “A Journey through Architecture” package, which includes a 30-minute guided tour through downtown Denver in a horse-drawn carriage. The inn’s owner is a trained chef and serves a daily breakfast of “urban cowboy cuisine.”
Capitol Hill Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn, 1207 N. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO, Phone: 303-839-5221