★★★★★ 1. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Centerpiece of the Brown Palace Hotel, a historic central Denver building constructed in 1892, is a beautiful eight story atrium lobby, topped by an elaborate stained glass skylight. Decor and architecture have an Italian theme, and rooms are furnished with a mix of traditional style and modern accessories. Within the hotel are no fewer than six restaurants, a cigar bar, a full spa & salon, a fitness center and 13,000 sq ft of meeting/event space. There are 334 guest rooms available plus a selection of upper floor suites with fantastic views over the city center. The hotel faces Broadway, 2 blocks north of Civic Center Park and 1.7 miles from interstate 25. |
★★★★ 2. Renaissance Denver Downtown Hotel918 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Renaissance Denver occupies a historic (open in 1915), marble-clad building in central Denver, formerly used by Colorado National Bank, and which retains many of the original features, including a three story atrium lined by white colonnades and decorated with Native American-themed murals, and the bank vaults, now used as a private dining room and meeting space. The luxury, full service hotel is located right in the middle of downtown Denver's central business district along 17th Street, a few blocks from Colorado Convention Center, Metropolitan State University and Civic Center Park. |
★★★★ 3. Grand Hyatt Denver1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80202 The Grand Hyatt is amongst the largest hotels in Denver, with 516 rooms (including 27 suites), housed in a 38-floor tower at the corner of 18th and Welton streets, adjacent to a parking garage topped by an open air sports center that has a running track, shuffleboard court, sun deck and tennis court. Places within a few blocks include Paramount Theatre, the Colorado Convention Center and the 16th Street Mall; the nearest light rail station is 16th St/California. Onsite dining outlets are Pub 17 on Welton Street, serving Colorado-style food and drink, a Starbucks cafe and a fireside bar. In-room dining is available 24 hours a day. The hotel also has 52,000 square feet of function space, incorporating the top floor Pinnacle Club Conference Center. |
★★★★ 4. Crowne Plaza Denver1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202 High rise Crowne Plaza Denver towers 16 floors above the downtown area - a large, full service hotel with a restaurant, bar, 364 guest rooms & suites, and 7,387 sq ft of event space (11 meeting rooms). The building is quite old, but the accommodations and public areas are well maintained, and the property has an excellent central location, next to the Denver Pavilions retail/entertainment complex and a few blocks from such places as Civic Center Park, Denver Performing Arts Center, Metropolitan State College and the Colorado Convention Center. Leisure amenities comprise an outdoor rooftop pool and a health/fitness center. |
★★★★ 5. Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown1801 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO 80202 The Hotel Indigo has a northerly location in downtown Denver along Wewatta Street, two blocks from Union Station and a short distance from the 20th Street exit of Interstate 25, but just a brief stroll from the peaceful surroundings of Confluence Park along the South Platte River. Coors Field is also within easy walking distance. The upscale, 203 room property opened early 2017, part of a major development that includes retail and office space, and it features a bar, restaurant, business & fitness centers and nearly 2,000 sq ft of meeting space. There are plenty of other restaurants in the neighborhood, and a market at the rail station where locally produced food and drinks are sold. |
★★★★ 6. Hilton Denver City Center1701 California Street, Denver, CO 80202 The Denver Hilton is a typically high class, high rise city center hotel, towering 20 floors above the busy downtown area; it occupies most of one block between Stout, 18th & California streets, less than half a mile from Denver Pavilions and the Colorado Convention Center. Rates are also quite high, reflecting the luxurious rooms, good customer service and the wide range of facilities, which include an all-day restaurant, lounge, Starbucks coffee shop, indoor pool, steam room, hot tub, fitness center, and 27,000 sq ft of meeting/event space. All of the 615 rooms & suites have appealing views of the city skyline and the Front Range. The hotel opened late 2017, after full renovation of an existing property. |
★★★★ 7. The Curtis - a DoubleTree Hotel1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202 Right in the middle of downtown Denver, the 16 story, 336 room Curtis DoubleTree is an colorful, modern, boutique hotel offering pop and movie-themed decor together with full service amenities, excellent customer service and a fine location in the art district, within a short walk of such places as Colorado Convention Center, University of Colorado, Center for the Performing Arts and 16th Street Mall. Besides the numerous restaurants & bars nearby, the hotel has its own elegant establishment, The Corner Office, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & room service. Other attractions include a beautifully-designed fitness center, a convenience store, a Starbucks outlet and 20,000 sq ft of meeting/event space. |
★★★★ 8. AC Hotel Denver Downtown750 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202 On the corner of 15th Street and California Street in downtown Denver, the 223 room AC Hotel by Marriott occupies half of an 19 story building (shared with a Le Meridien hotel), scheduled to open late summer 2017. This location is just one block from the Colorado Convention Center and the 16th Street entertainment district, and within half a mile of dozens of restaurants, bars & shops. Features at the luxurious, full service property include two on-site dining outlets, the highest rooftop bar in the city and over 13,000 square feet of function space. |
★★★★ 9. Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Hyatt Regency Denver along 14th Street faces the Colorado Convention Center, and is the premier hotel for meeting attendees, with 1,100 guest rooms & suites - the second largest hotel in the state. The building towers 37 storys above the downtown area, allowing most rooms to have spectacular views of the mountains or the city. Travel to other locations is facilitated by the light rail system - the 16th St/California station is right outside. The upscale Altitude restaurant provides fine dining, while the hotel also has a 24-hour coffee house, an upper story lounge and a ground floor bar. Other highlights are an indoor pool, an outdoor whirlpool, a 24 hour fitness center, the Spa Universaire, and all necessary facilities for business & meetings. |
★★★ 10. Courtyard Denver Downtown934 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Courtyard Denver Downtown has an enviable central location between Champa and Curtis streets, right next to the 16th St pedestrian mall and so within a short walk of many restaurants, shops, bars and corporate headquarters. The hotel occupies a historic 6 floor building, and its 177 elegantly furnished rooms & suites have views either of the bustling city center or the interior floor to ceiling atrium lobby. The on site restaurant is Rialto Cafe, serving classic American cuisine and open all day for breakfast, lunch, dinner & evening room service; there is also a Starbuck's coffee house on the premises. For meetings/events the Courtyard has 5 rooms (3,200 sq ft of space), while for leisure guests have use of a 24 hour fitness center (no pool or hot tub). |
★★★ 11. Residence Inn Denver City Center1725 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80202 One block from the Courtyard stands another Marriott property, the 14 story Residence Inn (1725 Champa St), regarded by many as the top hotel in central Denver. Although the building is quite old, the hotel is new, opening in 2006 to provide high quality extended stay or all suite accommodation to city center visitors. The 229 suites are available in studio, one bed or two bed layouts - at least twice the size of the average hotel room - and all are very clean, brightly decorated and include a full kitchen. Hot buffet breakfast and weekday evening reception are both provided free of charge; for other dining and entertainment there are many restaurants & bars nearby. The hotel also has a fireplace lobby, rooftop hot tub, 4 meeting rooms, 24 hour business center, 24 hour fitness center and a coffee house open for lunch and breakfast. |
★★★ 12. Residence Inn Denver Downtown2777 Zuni Street, Denver, CO 80211 One mile northwest of downtown Denver, the Residence Inn by Marriott is a well managed, reasonably-priced, residential-style hotel with a good reputation for quality, service and facilities; these include a free 5 mile local area shuttle, free hot breakfast, free evening social hour (Mon-Thu), two meeting rooms, and a pool/hot tub/fitness center. The 159 suites are divided into 20 separate blocks, and are available in several configurations; largest is the 850 sq ft two bed/two floor penthouse. All come with a full kitchen & extra sofa bed, and have views either of the tree-lined grounds or the mostly residential neighborhood, despite being just 0.3 miles from I-25 (exit 212; Speer Boulevard), and one mile from two of Denver's most popular sites: the Broncos Stadium and Elitch Gardens. |
★★★ 13. Staybridge Suites Denver Downtown333 W Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 Staybridge Suites Denver Downtown is a 2017 addition to the all-suite hotel choices in central Denver, opening after conversion and extension of a former office building (Tremont Center), located along Colfax Avenue at the junction with Tremont Place. Civic Center Park is two blocks east, while the Convention Center is two blocks west, and there are numerous other attractions a short walk away. The 111 room, eight story hotel features a 24 hour fitness center, an indoor pool & whirlpool, free hot breakfast each morning and free dinner buffets (Tue to Thu). All accommodations contain a full kitchen and plenty of living space. |
★★★ 14. Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown/Convention Center1420 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80202 The recently constructed Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Denver opened late 2010 at the corner of Stout Street and 14th Street, directly opposite Colorado Convention Center and within walking distance of many other central Denver attractions including Aurania Campus, Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Colorado State Capitol, plus numerous businesses, restaurants & bars. The modern, glass-fronted building contains 390 suites, all with separate sleeping/living rooms, a sofa bed, wet bar (microwave, refrigerator, sink) and a well-lit work desk. Both hot breakfast and evening receptions are complimentary, 7 days a week, while other meals are available from the on-site restaurant/bar (the American-style 'Elements'). For meetings, the hotel has 14 rooms totaling 6,510 sq ft of space. |
★★★ 15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown-Convention Center550 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Open spring 2013, Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown features spacious one-bedroom studio suites, all equipped with a full kitchen & work desk, and enjoying spectacular views of the city or the mountains through the oversized windows. Food for cooking can be purchased from a 24 hour convenience store or via the free grocery shopping service. Daily hot breakfast and evening dinner & drinks (Mon-Thu) are complimentary. Other facilities are an indoor pool, whirlpool, business center and meeting space for up to 140 people. The hotel occupies the upper section of a 12 floor building along 15th Street, half a block from Colorado Convention Center right in the heart of the city. |
★★★ 16. Hyatt House Denver/Downtown440 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202 The well reviewed Hyatt House hotel in downtown Denver shares a building with a sister property, the Hyatt Place; along 14th Street, 500 feet from the Colorado Convention Center. Guests enter through a welcoming lobby decorated by local artworks, and have a choice of 113 spacious suites in two bedroom, one bedroom and studio configurations. All contain a fully-equipped kitchen. Complimentary amenities include wi-fi, grocery shopping service and hot breakfast, with an omelet bar. Other facilities, in conjunction with the Hyatt Place, are a market, indoor pool, fitness center, bar and meeting space. |
★★★ 17. Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station1999 Chestnut Place, Denver, CO 80202 The Hilton Garden Inn (open spring 2019) has a prime location on the north side of downtown Denver, in the LoDo district, within easy walking distance of Coors Field, Union Station and Common Park along the South Platte River, plus numerous shops and restaurants. The main structure is an imposing, 12 storey tower, partly glass-fronted, while the site also includes a historic brick building from 1883, originally for the Denver Hose Company, now housing the onsite restaurant and bar. Other amenities are a fitness center, a business center, an indoor pool and over 9,000 square feet of function space. The hotel is easily accessed from Interstate 25 via the 20th Street exit. |
★★★ 18. Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown1400 Weldon Street, Denver, CO 80202 Right across the street from Denver Convention Center, the Hilton Garden Inn is a large, modern, full service hotel occupying as 12 story buildig on the corner of 14th and Welton streets, also within a few blocks of such locations as Civic Center Park, Metropolitan State University and 16th Street Pedestrian Mall, plus dozens of restaurants, bars and entertainment centers. All guest rooms contain a refrigerator and microwave; snacks for cooking can be purchased from the 24 hour convenience store. Pi Kitchen restaurant/bar provides breakfast (free with some room deals), lunch, dinner, evening drinks & room service. All the usual facilities for leisure, business and meetings are available. |
★★★ 19. Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Speer Boulevard2728 Zuni Street, Denver, CO 80211 The small (62 room), Hampton Inn Denver is part of a group of hotels at the Speer Boulevard exit of I-25, convenient both for interstate travelers and people wanting to be close to downtown, the edge of which is less than one mile east, beyond the interstate, the South Platte River and a riverside park. Also within walking distance is Elitch Gardens, a 70 acre water & amusement park. The hotel provides free hot breakfast and is close to a small selection of restaurants; its other main amenities are an indoor pool, a 24 hour snack shop, a business center and one meeting room. |
★★★ 20. Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown1845 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203 The boutique-style Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown is the larger of two properties of this brand in central Denver, situated on the east side of the city center along Sherman Street, close to various businesses and shops. The convention center is half a mile west, while the 16th Street Mall is just 2 blocks away, containing dozens of shops & restaurants. The hotel provides free hot breakfast each morning, available in a take out version for guests in a hurry (Mon-Fri). Besides the standard accommodations - all equipped with a microwave, refrigerator & coffee maker, a selection of suites are available, in studio, one bedroom, or two-floor layouts. 4,600 sq ft of meeting space is sufficient for events of up to 80 guests. |
★★★ 21. Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown-Convention Center550 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Just down the road from Colorado Convention Center, the Hampton Inn is a popular, welcoming hotel of 120 good-sized rooms, in a 12 story building (shared with the Homewood Suites) at the corner of 15th and Welton streets, also convenient for such locations as the Pepsi Center, Paramount Theatre, Community College of Denver and Civic Center Park. The on-site meeting facilities are good, with 8 rooms accommodating up to 135 people. Leisure amenities are the usual trio of an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Free hot breakfast is served each morning, while tea & coffee are available all day in the lobby. |
★★★ 22. TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown685 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80204 The hotel may be new and modern, but TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown occupies a historic art deco building, formerly a print works, located one mile from downtown Denver along Speer Boulevard, next to Cherry Creek. Contained within are 123 studio, one bedroom and two bedroom suites, all featuring a full kitchen, large work desk and complimentary internet access. Free basic breakfast is served, while for other meals there are quite a few restaurants several blocks away on Broadway or Lincoln St; staff can advise as to the best choices. Also nearby - just across the street - is the Denver Health Medical Center. Free parking, a fitness center and guest laundry are the other main amenities. |
★★★ 23. SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown1190 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 Open summer 2012, SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown is a modern addition to the choice of extended stay/all-suite accommodations in the city center, offering stylish, spacious studio suites equipped with refrigerator, microwave, work desk, sofa bed and luxurious, high quality bedding. The hotel adjoins the Auraria Campus (north edge), near the athletic fields, and is also within walking distances of the Pepsi Center, Elitch Gardens Theme Park, Colorado Convention Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, and many shops & restaurants. Free hot breakfast is served each morning; also available are a pool, fitness center, meeting space and free wi-fi. |
★★★ 24. Hyatt Place Denver/Downtown440 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202 In downtown Denver half a block from the Colorado Convention Center, the Hyatt Place is a modern, well reviewed property of 248 oversized rooms, all featuring a separate living area with corner sofa bed. Guests needing more space or facilities can stay in the all-suite Hyatt House, which occupies the same building. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance, while on the premises are a bar, serving coffees & snacks during the day, beers & wines in the evening, and a 24 hour market selling light meals and other items. Free hot breakfast is prepared each morning. The hotel has an indoor pool, a fitness center, business center and 4800 sq ft of function space. |
★★ 25. Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown401 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 One of the tallest Holiday Inn Express properties in the US, this Denver Downtown hotel has 22 floors and 231 rooms, and is surrounded by other high buildings at the center of the city - the inn is situated on the corner of 17th Street and Tremont Place, one block from Denver Pavilions and the 16th Street Mall. Besides the great location, hotel highlights are free full breakfast, free internet access, a fitness center, business center, gift shop, and several meeting rooms that have wide ranging views across the city towards the Rocky Mountains. There are many restaurants close by, and the staff can recommend the best ones to try. |
★★ 26. Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Downtown2747 Wyandot Street, Denver, CO 80211 The Fairfield Inn by Marriott is a 2016 addition to the group of hotels at the Speer Boulevard exit of Interstate 25, located in a mixed business/residential neighborhood just west of the city center, and connected by trail to various parks along the South Platte River. Elitch Gardens amusement park, the Pepsi Center and the University of Denver are all about one mile away. The four floor, 87 room/suite hotel provides free hot breakfast and is within walking distance of a reasonable selection of restaurants. Other standard facilities of this brand include meeting space, an indoor pool, fitness & business centers and a convenience store. |
★★ 27. Comfort Inn Denver Central401 E 58th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216 Although quite an old, mid rise hotel in an industrial neighborhood, Comfort Inn Denver Central has a good reputation, for its well maintained rooms, helpful staff and above average free continental breakfast. There is a restaurant/lounge on the premises (open for breakfast & dinner), an outdoor pool, gift shop, beauty salon and even a post office. Some rooms are available with added amenities like a microwave, refrigerator and massage shower. The hotel is right next to I-25 exit 215, 4 miles north of downtown Denver. |
★★ 28. Comfort Suites Denver620 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204 The pet friendly Comfort Suites Denver occupies half of a newly constructed building (shared with the MainStay Suites) along Federal Boulevard at the 6th Avenue intersection, adjoining a business district to the east and a residential neighborhood to the west. The hotel is just a short walk from Barnum Recreation Center, which includes a water park, lake and trails. Complimentary amenities are wi-fi, daily newspaper, hot breakfast and manager's reception on weekday evenings. A games room, indoor pool and fitness center are available for relaxation. The hotel also has a convenience store and a gift shop. |
★★ 29. Quality Inn Denver Central200 W 48th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216 With 213 rooms, Quality Inn Denver Central is one of the largest hotels of this brand in the US, housed in a relatively old, ten floor building overlooking the busy I-25/I-70 intersection, at the edge of an industrial neighborhood centered on a railway depot. There are several restaurants close by but no other facilities; downtown Denver is 3 miles south. Wi-fi, local calls and hot breakfast are complimentary, and the hotel also offers an outdoor pool, fitness center & games room. Rooms are available with executive desk and refrigerator. |
★★ 30. MainStay Suites Denver620 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204 The MainStay Suites is part of a 2017 Choice Hotels development that also includes the Comfort Suites, at the intersection of US 6 and Federal Boulevard, 2 miles west of downtown Denver. There are several city parks within a few miles, though most of the surroundings are a mix of residential and commercial districts. All accommodations are studio suites, featuring a sofa bed, full kitchen and separate living area. Amenities shared with the Comfort Suites include an indoor pool, convenience store, a fitness center and a business center. |
★★ 31. Ramada Denver Downtown1150 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80218 The pet friendly Ramada Inn Downtown sits along Colfax Avenue, less than a mile east of Colorado State Capitol and Civic Center Square, close to many restaurants and small shops. The three floor building is surrounded by plenty of parking space and conceals a tree-lined outdoor pool at the rear, while inside, the main facilities are a fitness center, business center, meeting space and a restaurant. Refrigerators and microwaves are available. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to places within 3 miles, such as Colorado Convention Center and Denver Museum of Science and Nature. |
★★ 32. Days Inn Denver Downtown930 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80218 Denver's Days Inn hotel has basic facilities but charges low rates, and is close to, though not quite in, the downtown area. There are 57 rooms, in a 4 story, exterior corridor building along Colfax Avenue, half a mile from the start of the main central area of Denver on the far side of Broadway. A fitness center, free continental breakfast and free internet access are the three chief amenities. |
★ 33. Super 8 Denver Central5888 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80216-1025 The Super 8 is part of an industrial area on the west side of I-25 at the 58th Avenue exit, on the opposite side to Denver Mart and several restaurants. The city center is 4 miles south. There are three accommodation blocks at the Travelodge, all exterior corridor, surrounded by a good-sized parking lot. Some rooms overlook the outdoor pool, which is out-of-sight of the road. The usual two complimentary amenities of wi-fi and breakfast (continental) are provided. Pets are welcome. |
★ 34. Super 8 Denver Midtown2601 Zuni B Street, Denver, CO 80211 Facilities at Super 8 Denver are a little above average, including a fitness center, outdoor pool, sundeck and gift shop. The hotel adjoins a Wyndham sister property (Ramada), near the Speer Boulevard exit of I-25, just over a mile from University of Colorado and the Colorado Convention Center. There are several parks and trails rather closer, either side of the South Platte River. Half the guest rooms overlook the central courtyard garden and pool. There is one restaurant adjacent and others a short walk away to the north. |
★ 35. Rodeway Inn & Suites Denver4765 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211 The RodewayInn benefits from a scenic location on the shore of Rocky Mountain Lake, which has a hiking trail all around and sports facilities adjacent. Rooms on the south side have lake and garden views, while those to the north look out over Interstate 70, which runs right past - access is from exit 272 (Federal Boulevard/US 287). There are six restaurants a short walk away, around the intersection, and two other lake-based parks a little way west. Hotel amenities are an outdoor pool, in the sheltered garden at the rear, free continental breakfast and a meeting room. |
★ 36. Motel 6 Denver Central - Federal Boulevard3050 W 49th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221 Four miles northwest of downtown Denver, the Motel 6 is a welcoming, budget-priced establishment with an easy-to-reach location right beside Interstate 70 (Federal Boulevard exit), in a generally residential district. Guests are within walking distance of Rocky Mountain Lake Park to the south and Regis University to the north. There are various restaurants and small shops nearby. Like most Motel 6 properties the building has exterior corridors, and the only amenities are wi-fi, free coffee and coin-operated laundry. Select rooms contain a microwave and refrigerator. |