31. La Quinta Inn—Denver Cherry Creek
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 758-8886
Address: 1975 S. Colorado Blvd.
Description: This inexpensive but pleasant hotel is located midway between downtown Denver and the Denver Tech Center. The inn offers quiet, comfortable rooms, free high-speed Internet access, an outdoor heated pool, a continental breakfast, and a guest laundry facility. Many midrange and chain restaurants are nearby.
32. La Quinta Inn & Suites—DIA
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 371-0888
Address: 6801 Tower Rd.
Description: For those early-morning departures (or late-night arrivals), this La Quinta is a convenient place to stay. It has 169 rooms and a 24-hour fitness center with indoor pool. Airport shuttle and free continental breakfast are available.
33. Loews Denver Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 782-9300
Address: 4150 E. Mississippi Ave.
Description: An Italian-inspired decor of plush furnishings, marble, murals, frescoes, and continental antiques fill the Loews Denver Hotel from lobby and library to guest rooms. Well located near Cherry Creek, this exclusive hotel offers 183 guest rooms, including 17 suites. Meals are available at the award-winning Tuscany Restaurant and during happy hour at T-Bar lounge. Complimentary car service is available within a 6-mile radius.
34. Magnolia Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 607-9000, (888) 915-1110
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Description: One of downtown Denver’s historic boutique hotels, the 244-room Magnolia Hotel building once housed the American National Bank. Guests have access to a health club, a free continental breakfast, and on-site dining at Harry’s Bar, a hip, retro-designed lounge. The Magnolia is located just off 16th Street Mall with its many attractions.
35. Oxford Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 628-5400, (800) 228-5838
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Description: One of the city’s top boutique hotels, the historic Oxford Hotel is in the heart of Lower Downtown, one of the city’s liveliest urban neighborhoods. Reminders of its 1891 origins remain, including an extensive art collection, the piano of legendary gold rush queen Baby Doe Tabor, and the Cruise Room bar, which is an art deco jewel of a nightspot. The Oxford’s prime location places guests within walking distance of some of the city’s best restaurants and nightclubs, as well as Union Station, Coors Field, the Pepsi Center, and Elitch Gardens. Guests have access to The Oxford Club, a full-service health club located next door; complimentary morning coffee on each level; town car service within a 2-mile radius; and the services of a dedicated bath butler. Pets are allowed.
36. Quality Inn
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 371-5640
Address: 3975 Peoria Way
Description: This moderately priced hotel benefits from close proximity to DIA. Located on I-70, west of the intersection with I-225, it’s also convenient to the Denver Coliseum and the city of Aurora. The 112 rooms are attractive but basic. Complimentary airport shuttle service is available, as is a free continental breakfast. Pets are welcome for a small fee.
37. Ramada Inn Downtown
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 831-7700
Address: 1150 E. Colfax Ave.
Description: East Colfax is not the most scenic street in Denver, but on this part of it you are still within the trendy urban Capitol Hill neighborhood. Some fine restaurants, pubs, and concert venues are located within a few blocks, as are the Denver Botanic Gardens, City Park, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The Ramada has 143 rooms at very reasonable prices, with a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. A free shuttle is available within a 3-mile radius.
38. Ramada Plaza Denver Central Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 292-9500
Address: 4849 Bannock St.
Description: While not in the most scenic area of the city, this Ramada Hotel is well located at the dead center of Metro Denver. It’s affordable and convenient for visits to the Denver Merchandise Mart, the National Western Stock Show, and other areas around Metro Denver. In addition to 200 rooms and 6 two-bedroom suites, the hotel has an outdoor heated pool, a full-service dining room, a deli, and Teddy’s Lounge, a tavern that heats up whenever cowboys come to town.
39. Red Lion Hotel—Denver Central
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 321-6666
Address: 4040 Quebec St.
Description: The Red Lion is one of many hotels that serve the airport and the west side of Denver. It’s located near the Stapleton neighborhood off I-70, which guarantees fast access to downtown Denver and points west. It boasts 298 guest rooms, two ballrooms, a restaurant and lounge, and a renovated fitness center.
40. Renaissance Denver Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 399-7500
Address: 3801 Quebec St.
Description: The Renaissance offers high-end accommodations on the east side of Metro Denver. Just south of I-70, it has 400 guest rooms, Vivace! Ristorante for traditional Italian cuisine, a health club with spas, and indoor and outdoor pools. The airport shuttle is complimentary.
41. Residence Inn by Marriott—Denver Downtown
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 458-5318
Address: 2777 N. Zuni St.
Description: Residence Inns are equipped as extended-stay accommodations, with per-night prices dropping substantially if you’re there more than a week. Each of the 159 suites has a fully equipped kitchen and living room area. Either one-bed studio suites or two-bed, loft-style penthouse suites are available. The inn offers a complimentary hot breakfast, heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and exercise room. Just across I-25 from downtown, the hotel has a free shuttle to major sports venues and the LoDo area.
42. Residence Inn Denver City Center
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 296-3444
Address: 1725 Champa St.
Description: This all-suite, extended-stay hotel has 14 floors and 229 suites. Suites range from studios to two-bedrooms and come with full kitchens, flat-screen televisions, and wireless Internet. Amenities include a small fitness center, eighth-floor patio with hot tub, and complimentary breakfast buffet and cocktails. The hotel’s biggest selling point is its location—within walking distance of the 16th Street pedestrian mall and the heart of downtown.
43. Ritz-Carlton, Denver
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 312-3800
Address: 1881 Curtis St.
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Description: This fine, big beauty of a hotel is little more than two blocks from the 16th Street Mall and all its attractions, but is also close to the pubs, shops, and galleries of Lower Downtown. Each of the hotel’s 202 luxurious guest rooms is more than 550 square feet. The hotel has 47 suites, 32 Club Level rooms, and one Ritz-Carlton suite. Elway’s Downtown is the signature restaurant, named for retired Broncos quarterback John Elway. The property also includes a full-service spa and free access to the nearby FORZA Fitness Club. Overnight valet parking is available for $31. Pets are allowed, but you’ll pay a steep price for the privilege.
44. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 893-3333, (800) 444-2326
Address: 1550 Court Place
Description: This downtown hotel property is among the nation’s largest with 1,231 rooms and 82 suites, the highest of which offer stunning panoramic views of the city. It also houses the 15/Fifty Restaurant and Lounge; a fitness center with sauna; an outdoor heated pool; and a sundeck. It’s just off the 16th Street Mall and close to the many attractions of downtown Denver.
45. Warwick Hotel
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 861-2000
Address: 1776 Grant St.
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Description: The accommodations shine in this newly renovated Uptown hotel, thanks to features such as leather mahogany desk chairs, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, Serta Eurotop mattresses, and Italian window treatments. Most of the 219 rooms have private balconies that overlook the downtown cityscape. The heated rooftop pool is exceptional, as are the 24-hour health club and Randolph’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant. The Warwick is known for its romantic and night-on-the-town weekend packages.