By Isabel Prontes
The International Market in
Denver, Colorado, specializes in exotic foods, particularly from the
Middle East and
Africa. From lamb meat and cardamom seeds to palm oil, fava beans and Middle Eastern dessert delights such as baklava, this market is sure to satisfy the appetites of those with penchants for international fare. Many inexpensive, budget hotels are nearby.
Super 8 Denver
The Super 8 Denver is a budget hotel that is just a short drive to the International Market. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, business center, meeting space, exercise center, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, cable television (including HBO), breakfast and barbecue grills. The hotel is pet friendly and has a convenient location near attractions such as Stapleton Plaza, downtown Denver, the Denver Zoo and Six Flags Elitch Garden.
Super 8 Denver
7201 E. 36th Ave.
Denver, CO 80207
303-393-7666
super8denver.com
Motel 6 Denver Central
The Motel 6 Denver Central is off of Federal Boulevard, close to the Pepsi Center, Six Flags Elitch Gardens, the National Western Complex and the International Market. The hotel has conveniences such as wireless high-speed Internet access (for a nominal fee), indoor swimming pool, coin laundry, free local telephone calls, cable television, complimentary coffee in the morning and data ports. Pets are permitted.
Motel 6 Denver Central
3050 W. 49th Ave.
Denver, CO, 80221
303-455-8888
motel6.com
Econo Lodge Downtown
The Econo Lodge Downtown has a convenient downtown location near the State Capitol building, and is adjacent to the Ogden Theater and the Fillmore Auditorium. This inexpensive, non-smoking accommodation offers complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, free continental breakfast every morning, business center (with fax and copy service) and free local telephone calls. There are 57 guest rooms in total at this hotel, and pets are welcome (for a fee).
Econo Lodge Downtown
930 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
303-813-8000
econolodge.com
Days Inn Denver Central
The Days Inn Denver Centra is close to downtown, the 16th Street Mall, the Denver Mint, the Colorado Convention Center and the International Market. Some of the Days Inn features are 24-hour reception, handicapped facilities and guest rooms, cable television (including more than 90 channels) and 24-hour on-site mini mart. Pets are welcome (for a fee).
Days Inn Denver Central
620 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204
303-571-1715
daysinn.com
Ramada Inn Downtown Denver
The Ramada Inn Downtown Denver is in the heart of Denver's Capitol Hill District, near attractions such as the Denver Botanical Gardens, the Colorado History Museum and Union Station. The pet-friendly accommodation offers free wireless high-speed Internet access, exercise center, outdoor pool (seasonal), free guest parking, on-site restaurant, business facility, On Demand movies and a large event/meeting space (3,300 square feet in total).
Ramada Inn Downtown Denver
1150 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
303-831-7700
ramada.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
