46. Westin Denver Downtown
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 572-9100
Address: 1672 Lawrence St.
Description: Although the alphabet places this downtown hotel at the bottom of our list, it really deserves to be near the top. Located just off the 16th Street Mall, the four-diamond Westin is central to the best shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife of downtown Denver. The hotel itself is palatial, with 430 rooms and two good restaurants. There’s a health club, racquetball courts, an indoor/outdoor pool, a sauna, and a nice hot tub on the western sundeck by the outdoor pool.
47. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Denver—Thornton
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 451-1002
Address: 83 E. 120th Ave.
Description: Located 20 minutes north of Denver up I-25, this Doubletree offers easy access to DIA. You can’t miss this place because it is, in fact, a gray stone castle. The medieval theme is carried out in some of the interior decoration, but it’s a modern hotel with close to 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 133 rooms. Enjoy spacious rooms, a restaurant and lounge, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, an outdoor space with fire pits, and nice views of the Rockies.
48. La Quinta Inn—Northglenn
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 252-9800
Address: 345 W. 120th Ave.
Description: Northglenn is among the northernmost suburbs in Metro Denver, which makes this hotel attractive to visitors arriving from the north or planning trips that include visits to Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland, or Fort Collins. The 130 rooms are basic but tidy. This is the only La Quinta in Metro Denver with privileges at a nearby health club; it also has a heated outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, and guest laundry facility.
49. Denver Marriott South
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 925-0004
Address: 10345 Park Meadows Dr.
Description: This 279-room, newly renovated hotel is just 1 mile from Park Meadows Mall and near the Denver Tech Center and other south Denver business hubs. Its decor is inspired by the Arts and Crafts architecture popularized at the turn of the 20th century, and its main floor is anchored by a two-sided stone fireplace. Rooms come equipped for business with a desk, ergonomic chair, two-line phones with voice mail, and high-speed Internet access. Many rooms have mountain views. The hotel is adjacent to the RTD light-rail station, providing easy access to downtown Denver.
50. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Denver—Aurora
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 337-2800
Address: 13696 E. Iliff Place
Description: This Doubletree Hotel is strategically situated alongside I-225, 10 minutes from the Denver Tech Center and 20 minutes from the airport. The hotel has 248 recently renovated rooms, a heated indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. All-day food service is provided by Fitzgerald’s Restaurant.
51. Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 792-0433
Address: 10250 E. Costilla Ave.
Description: Close to the Denver Tech Center, Inverness Business Park, and I-25, this Embassy Suites has 246 two-room suites that provide a separate living room with sofabed and table. Free transportation is provided within a 6-mile radius. Hot breakfast and a nightly manager’s reception are complimentary. The restaurant has Southwestern and traditional cuisine, and you can work your meal off at the fitness center, indoor pool, and whirlpool.
52. Hampton Inn Denver—Southeast
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 792-9999
Address: 9231 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Description: This Hampton Inn is one of several hotels clustered on the southeastern tip of Greenwood Village, adjacent to the intersection of Arapahoe Road and I-25. It has 150 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, workout facilities, and a free continental buffet breakfast. It offers easy access to stores in the Park Meadows shopping center.
53. The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 799-5800, (800) 832-9053
Address: 200 Inverness Dr. West
Description: Located west of Centennial Airport at the intersection of I-25 and County Line Road, the Inverness provides easy access to visitors traveling on to Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, and other destinations south of Denver. The hotel’s attractive, high-style exterior reflects the luxurious guest rooms inside. Guests can play the adjoining 18-hole Inverness Golf Course. The hotel also has a billiards room, three lighted tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, indoor and outdoor whirlpool baths, a full-service spa, and a health club with aerobics studio, exercise circuit, and exercise equipment. Guests can also enjoy five distinctive restaurants, including contemporary Colorado fusion cuisine at Baca restaurant.
54. La Quinta Inn—Aurora
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 337-0206
Address: 1011 S. Abilene St.
Description: Located right off I-225, this La Quinta Inn provides quick access north to the airport and south to the Denver Tech Center and Douglas County. It has a heated outdoor pool and laundry facilities and includes a free breakfast and free cable TV. There are plenty of nearby restaurants. Its 121 rooms are basic but tidy and attractive. Pets are welcome.
55. Residence Inn by Marriott—Denver Tech Center
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 740-7177
Address: 6565 S. Yosemite St.
Description: Don’t let the Englewood mailing address fool you. This 128-suite property is an extended-stay hotel that serves Greenwood Village and the Denver Tech Center area. All suites include a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary breakfast, and an evening social from Monday through Thursday. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, heated spa, and fitness center. Nearby strip mall shopping includes coffee and bagel shops. Pets are welcome for a fee.
56. Sheraton Denver Tech Center
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 799-6200
Address: 7007 S. Clinton St.
Description: This Sheraton is situated at the far southeastern tip of Greenwood Village between the Denver Tech Center and Centennial Airport. Guests can enjoy great views of the mountains, especially from the club levels on the 9th and 10th floors, which offer concierge service, complimentary breakfasts, and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the evening. The hotel has undergone a recent multimillion-dollar renovation, including all 263 rooms. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, 24-hour exercise facility, outdoor heated pool, and whirlpool.
57. Denver Marriott West
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 279-9100
Address: 1717 Denver West Blvd.
Description: Denver Marriott West is set in the Denver West Office Park just off I-70 in Golden. Guests in its 305 rooms are 20 minutes from downtown Denver and 10 minutes from the foothills via I-70 West. It has indoor and outdoor pools, exercise equipment, saunas, and a restaurant and lounge.
58. Denver West Inn
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 238-1251
Address: 7150 W. Colfax Ave.
Description: Denver West is an inexpensive choice for business and vacation travelers, with 122 rooms. It’s well located near two major east-west thoroughfares (West Colfax Avenue and US 6) and less than 5 miles east of I-70, which provides easy access to both downtown Denver and the mountains. There’s an on-site laundry, a seasonal outdoor pool, and free coffee 24 hours a day in the lobby.
59. Doubletree Hotel Denver North
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 427-4000
Address: 8773 Yates Dr.
Description: Visitors seeking ready access to Boulder County as well as Metro Denver will appreciate this Doubletree Hotel, located just north of US 36 in Westminster. It has 180 rooms, including “Jacuzzi suites,” as well as 8,400 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant, a lounge, and a very nice fitness area with whirlpool, sauna, indoor swimming pool, and exercise room. Complimentary shuttle service within a 6-mile radius is available.
60. Hampton Inn Denver—Southwest
City: Denver, CO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (303) 989-6900
Address: 3605 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Description: Convenient to the mountains, the city, and Jefferson County’s largest businesses, the Hampton Inn has 150 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free continental breakfast, meeting rooms, quiet neighborhood surroundings, and the Foothills Golf Course nearby.