By Christie Leman
The Mile High City, with the Rocky Mountains serving as a beautiful backdrop, attracts many visitors and business travelers each year, and provides great accommodations for those guests. The best hotels in
Denver have a wide range of amenities, location and room rates, but they all provide a relaxing, luxurious environment.
Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton is conveniently located downtown near Coors Field and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Amenities include an on-site spa, all-day dining at Elway's restaurant and state-of-the-art workout facilities. Room rates begin at $260 a night.
1881 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 312-3800
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/denver/default.htm
Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
The elegance and history of the 1892 Brown Palace Hotel & Spa make it one of the best hotels in Denver, and its location, just one block from the 16th Street Mall and five blocks from the capitol, situate it conveniently in the center of the city's financial and cultural districts. It features an eight-story atrium where tea is served daily accompanied by piano music, five restaurants and bars, and full-service spa facilities. Nightly rates begin at $235.
321 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 297-3111
www.brownpalace.com
Hotel Teatro
Listed as one of the world's top hotels, Hotel Teatro certainly deserves a spot on the list of the best hotels in Denver. Located across the street from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and two blocks from the 16th Street Mall and convention center, Hotel Teatro is in the heart of Denver's cultural district. Its amenities include both casual and fine-dining restaurants, courtesy downtown transportation and marble and sandstone bathrooms. Room rates begin at $170 a night.
1100 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 228-1100
www.hotelteatro.com
Hotel Monaco Denver
The early-20th-century historic Hotel Monaco is also located in the heart of downtown, just a block from the 16th Street Mall. Features include pet-friendly amenities, an Italian restaurant and bar, Aveda Spa and Salon, and daily wine receptions. Nightly rates start at $200.
1717 Champa Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 296-1717
www.monaco-denver.com
Grand Hyatt Denver
The Grand Hyatt Denver is within walking distance to all major downtown attractions, and each guestroom offers either city or mountain views. It features a restaurant, bar, a Starbucks, rooftop health club and Hyatt's signature Grand Bed. Room rates begin at $115 a night.
1750 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 295-1234
www.granddenver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Oxford Hotel
This historic 1891 hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits directly across from Union Station in downtown. It features English and French antiques, sterling chandeliers, complimentary coffee and sherry daily in the lobby, two restaurants, a cocktail bar and a spa and health club. Nightly rates begin at $180.
1600 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 628-5400
www.theoxfordhotel.com
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
The Hyatt is conveniently located next to the convention center and a block from the 16th Street Mall. This contemporary highrise features a four-story atrium housing a collection of local art, a Hyatt Stay Fit Gym, a top-floor lounge with great views, a restaurant and an on-site FedEx/Kinko's Business Center. Room rates start at $150 a night.
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 436-1234
www.denverregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
About the Author:
Christie Leman is a public educator who has been writing informative articles on a variety of topics for five years. Her articles have appeared on several websites, including eHow, Associated Content and Examiner.com. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and history from Texas A&M University and is a certified Texas teacher.
