By Toni Owen
Hotels Near Denver Airport
International Airport's distinctive architecture of white fabric cones that echo the snowcapped Rocky Mountains welcomed 51 million travelers to the Mile High City in 2008.
The 10th busiest airport in the world was built 23 miles northeast of the city center. Completed in 1995, 16 months late and $2 billion over budget, the $4.8 billion airport was isolated until a hotel complex was constructed. Now a range of accommodations awaits visitors, geared to suit every budget, within 10 miles of DIA's soaring peaks.
Super-low Budget
Rainy landing at Denver International Airport
Two hotels attract budget travelers passing through Denver.
Flyers can stay at the Crossland Denver-Airport-Aurora, which offers Internet connections, kitchens and a laundry.
3705 Chambers Road
Aurora, Colorado 80011
(800) 551-2409
www.hotel-rates.com/us/colorado/aurora
The Microtel Inn Denver offers breakfast, an airport shuttle and Internet service.
18600 East 63rd Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 371-8300
www.microtelinn.com
Budget
Travelers in the budget range will enjoy amenities like pools and breakfast from hotels within 10 miles of DIA.
Expedia travelers rated the Staybridge Suites DIA highest in this category, awarding three stars and a 4.7 approval. The hotel offers a pool and fitness center, Internet service, airport shuttle and breakfast.
6951 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 574-0888
www.Staybridge.com
The Aloft Denver International Airport offers an airport shuttle, pool, breakfast and Internet connection.
16470 E. 40th Circle
Aurora, Colorado 80011
(303) 371-9500
www.starwoodhotels.com
Other budget hotels:
Comfort Suites Denver International Airport
210 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(888) 239-6887
www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-denver-colorado-CO729
Days Inn Denver at DIA
7030 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 373-1500
www.daysinn-denver.com
Sleep Inn DIA
15900 East 40th Ave.
Aurora, Colorado 80249
(303) 373-1616
www.sleepinn.com/hotel-aurora-colorado-CO735
Hyatt Place Denver Airport
6250 East 40th Ave.
Aurora, Colorado 80011
(888) 492-8847
denverairport.place.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp
Middle-level Lodgings
Travelers will find mid-priced hotels within 10 miles of Denver's Jeppesen Terminal.
With three and a half stars from Expedia, the Crown Plaza Hotel provides guests with a pool and gym, airport shuttle, restaurant, bar and Internet service.
15500 East 40th Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80239
(888) 565-6159
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Just behind with three stars is the Homewood Suites by Hilton, offering a pool and gym, breakfast, shuttle and kitchens.
4210 Airport Way
Denver, Colorado 80239
(303) 371-4555
homewoodsuites1.hilton.com
Others in this range:
Fairfield Inn
6851 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 576-9640
www.marriott.com/hotel/travel/denfa-fairfield-inn-denver-airports
Ramada Inn & Suites DIA
7020 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 373-1600
www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking
Quality Inn and Suites
6890 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(800) 424-6423
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-denver-colorado
Affordable Luxury
Denver's largest hotel group is in this catered-to but affordable range.
With three stars and a 5 approval rating by Expedia users, the Residence Inn by Marriott tops the list. It offers a pool/gym, breakfast and airport shuttle.
16490 East 40th Circle
Aurora, Colorado 80011
(303) 459-8000
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/denri-residence-inn-denver-airport
Another Marriott in the area, in Gateway Park, rates three and a half stars with a restaurant, shuttle, WiFi, pool and bar.
16455 East 40th Circle
Aurora, Colorado 80011
(303) 371-4333
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dengp-denver-airport-marriott-at-gateway-park
Other hotels in this class:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
7010 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 373-4100
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Drury Inn Denver East
4380 Peoria St.
Denver, Colorado 80239
(303) 373-1983
wwws.druryhotels.com
Hilton Garden Inn
16475 East 40th Circle
Aurora, Colorado 80011
(303) 371-9393
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Courtyard Denver Marriott
6901 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 371-0300
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/denap-courtyard-denver-airport
Hampton Inn
6290 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249
(303) 371-0200
www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels
Country Inn & Suites
4343 Airport Way
Denver, Colorado 80239
(303) 375-1105
www.countryinns.com/denverco
About the Author:
Toni Owen started writing in 1975. Owen is a journalist published in "Newsweek" and the "San Francisco Chronicle." She was an editor in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Banff, Alberta. Owen has a master's degree in English education and won the national C. Everett Koop Award.
Photo Credits:
Photos by TS Owen
