Hotels in Denver offer top-notch accommodations in a destination nicknamed “Mile High City”. Known for its museums, concert halls, amphitheaters, sports stadiums, breweries, parks, gardens, lakes, wildlife refuges and dramatic mountain views, Denver is located east of the Rocky Mountains’ Front Range. Pikes Peak, the Front Range’s highest summit, elevates over 14,000 feet. One of the few major cities with its own rodeo, Denver itself is elevated 1 mile above sea level. Denver main attractions include Coors Field, Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station (immersive art museum), Denver Art Museum, Ball Arena, Empower Field at Mile High (stadium), Colorado Convention Center, Larimer Square (historic district – shops, restaurants, bars), Stanley Marketplace – Aurora, International Church of Cannabis, Rosie’s Diner Aurora (American restaurant), Moonlight Diner (airport-area diner), Museum of Illusions, The Mission Ballroom (concert hall), Sloan’s Lake Park (large park – boating lake, jogging paths), Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (movie theater), Bass Pro Shops (sporting goods store), The Denver Central Market (marketplace), Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge – Commerce City (prairie grasslands, wetlands, woodlands, lakes, wildlife), Sushi Den (Japanese restaurant), Sam’s No. 3 Glendale (diner), Fillmore Auditorium (concert hall est. 1907), The Atomic Cowboy (restaurant), Mile High Comics (comic book store), Children’s Museum of Denver and Pinehurst Country Club. Surrounding Denver, points of interest include Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (park – red-stone cliffs, hiking, biking, gift shop, grill, amphitheater), Cherry Creek State Park (large park / reservoir – camping, watersports, outdoor activities), Water World (seasonal waterpark), Chatfield State Park (valley foothills park – biking, hiking, boating, camping, scenic views), Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre (outdoor concert venue – mountain views), Butterfly Pavilion (conservatory – 1,500+ butterflies), The Hudson Gardens & Event Center (scenic gardens – café, gift shop, amphitheater), The Wild Animal Sanctuary (animal rehabilitation & rescue center – lions, tigers, bears, wolves, etc. – open to visitors), Barr Lake State Park (lake / wetlands – nature trails, boating, fishing, birdwatching, nature center), Windy Saddle Park (mountainous park – hiking / biking trails, hang gliding launcging point), North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead (mesa park – hiking, native wildlife, panoramic views), Fox Hollow Golf Course, Bear Creek Greenbelt (creek-side park), Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, Colorado Clays (shooting range), Fossil Trace Golf Club (public golf course) and Red Rocks Country Club. Denver’s main airport is Denver International Airport, with airport car rental agencies to include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and SIXT Rent a Car. Good to know is that Uber and Lyft do operate in Denver, with rideshare service encompassing the airport. The city’s light rail system is operated by RTD-Denver. Denver professional sports teams are the Denver Broncos (Empower Field at Mile High – Sun Valley neighborhood – central-west side), the Colorado Rockies (Coors Field – Lower Downtown), the Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche (Ball Arena – downtown between Empower Field and Coors Field) and the Colorado Rapids (Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City – just north of Denver). Denver’s River North Art District (RiNo) is a place to find art galleries, concert venues, restaurants, food halls, bars, cocktail lounges, brewpubs and more. A former gold rush town at the Rocky Mountain foothills (15 miles westward), Golden is home to the Coors Brewery. In 2012, Colorado legalized marijuana. Keep in mind that smoking cannabis in public places is prohibited, and that the maximum purchase weight is one ounce. Somewhat like jetlag, elevation sickness is known to affect certain visitors. For some, adjusting to Denver’s elevation can take between 1 and 3 days, give or take. Denver top events include Denver Film Festival, Denver Arts Festival, Denver International Festival, Denver Chalk Art Festival, Colorado Music Festival, Mile High 420 Festival, Cool Vibes Reggae Fest, Denver Fringe Festival, Supernatural Festival, Decadence Colorado, Denver Day of Rock, Sunnyside Music Festival, CVBZ · Crosscurrents,Denver Bachata Festival, Great American Beer Festival, Denver Oktoberfest, Festival Italiano, Denver Greek Festival, Annual Polish Food Festival, The Big Eat, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, Denver Cherry Blossom Festival, Denver Zoo Lights, Denver American Indian Festival, Colorado Elvis Festival, Denver Ukefest, MEKA, Colfax Marathon, National Western Stock Show, FAN EXPO Denver and Colorado Renaissance Festival. Hotels in Denver are some of the Western United States’ best accommodations. Before we get to hotels in Denver, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
Prior to the 1858 Pike’s Peak gold rush, the Denver-area was inhabited by several Native American tribes to include Apaches, Arapahoes, Cheyennes, Comanches and Utes. The 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, also known as the Horse Creek Treaty, between the United States and a handful of Tribal Nations’ chiefs stipulated, at least on the face of it, the ceasing of inter-tribal fighting, safe passage for white migrants / railroad surveyors through native lands and the allowing of the US government to build roads and army posts. If the terms were broken, the tribe would pay compensation to the US government. If the terms were abided, the US government would offer protection to Plain Indians along with a $50,000 annuity. Although the treaty was signed on September 17, 1851, it was never actually ratified. After a gold prospecting boom in the area, an influx of white miners and settlers established towns and farms, while improving roadways. The Treaty of Fort Laramie was never enforced. In 1858, the mining town of Montana City was established by Lawrence, Kansas gold prospectors on the banks of the South Platte River. This site would eventually develop into modern Denver, though the initial Montana City site was abandoned in favor of Auraria and St. Charles City. Kansas Territory land speculators General William Larimer and Captain Jonathan Cox staked a claim on a South Platte River and Cherry Creek bluff on November 22, 1858. Larimer named the site Denver City after Kansas Territorial Governor James W. Denver. Larimer and his St. Charles City Land Company associates sold town parcels to merchants and miners in hopes that the site would develop into a major city. Goods trading, livestock, saloons and gambling helped sustain the early frontier town of Denver City. Land parcels were traded, and even gambled away, to Auraria miners. The region’s first overland wagon route was secured in May 1859, when Denver City residents donated 53 lots to the Leavenworth & Pike’s Peak Express. In 1863, Western Union chose the town for its regional terminus. The February 18, 1861 Treaty of Fort Wise ceded more than 90 percent of Southern Cheyenne Indian Territory to the United States. On February 28, 1861, the Colorado Territory was created. Following Arapahoe County’s formation on November 1, 1861, Denver City was incorporated 6 days later. Denver City became the territorial capital in 1867 (shortening its name to Denver), and the permanent state capital in 1881. The 1864 Sand Creek massacre occurred during the Colorado War (1863-1865), which resulted in the Medicine Lodge Treaty and the relocation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples. The Denver-Pacific Railway, designed to connect Denver to the transcontinental railroad, was completed on June 24, 1870. The railway helped immensely. Millionaires such as Horace Tabor built mansions. Tabor built a business block at 16th and Larimer along with the Tabor Grand Opera House. Luxury hotels such as the Brown Palace Hotel (present-day – The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection) began accommodating guests. In the late-19th century, however, corruption plagued the city through crime bosses such as Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith II and Louis Herbert Belonger “Lou Blonger“, who, alongside elected officials and police, controlled elections and gambling. Around this time a depression also occurred by way of a silver crash. The city overcame these adversities, however, during a period referred to as the “The Carnation Gold Rush” (1880s-1930s). Bears Stadium, which would later become Mile High Stadium, was originally built for minor league baseball in 1948. A major fire broke out at Rocky Flats Plant (nuclear weapon facility – 15 miles from Denver) in 1957, resulting in radioactive contamination in parts of Denver. Founded on August 14, 1959, the Denver Broncos won their first American Football League (AFL) game against the Boston Patriots (13-10) on September 9, 1960. Denver was selected to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, but voters struck down the games due to high cost of public funding, and they were moved to Innsbruck, Austria instead.
Colorado’s capital, Denver is home to around 715,000 “Denverites”. The city’s skyline is complimented by the distant Rocky Mountains. Rocky Mountain National Park is about an hour and a half drive westward. Denver has over 340 high-rise buildings, the tallest being Republic Plaza at 717 feet. Colorado was one of the first USA states to legalize marijuana, which quickly became a billion dollar industry. Mile High City welcomes around 37 million visitors annually. Home to a semi-arid continental climate, Denver experiences warm / hot summers and mild / cold winters. On average, the city receives over 53 inches of snowfall per year, along with about 300 days of sunshine. Summer high temperatures average around 89 °F, while winters average around 46 °F. Additional points of interest include Downtown, Millennium Bridge, Union Station, Colorado State Capitol, Denver Pavilions, 16th Street Mall, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Cheesman Park (lake, walking paths) and University of Denver. Local foods include barbecued meats, steak, cheeseburgers, burritos, tacos and green chili cheese fries. Popular drinks are lager & craft beer, whiskey, signature cocktails and wine. With some background information on the area, we’re ready for hotels in Denver that will help make for an outstanding trip.
Limelight Hotel
1600 Wewatta Street
University of Denver
Limelight Hotel features a terrace with mountain views, private parking, an on-site restaurant, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, seating areas, bathrobes, hairdryers, a 24-hour front desk and free bicycle usage. Nearby you may find Citizen Rail (American restaurant), Tavernetta (restaurant), Sunday Vinyl (restaurant), Tupelo Honey (southern restaurant), Kaffe Landskap (coffee shop), Blo Blow Dry Bar (hair salon), Birdcall (chicken restaurant), Whole Foods Market, Thirsty Lion Gastropub, Stoic & Genuine (seafood restaurant), Snooze (breakfast restaurant), Milkbox Ice Creamery (ice cream shop), Cooper Lounge (bar), Pigtrain Coffee Company (coffee shop), Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours, Denver Union Station (historical landmark), Union Station Farmer’s Market, Ultreia (Spanish restaurant), Tattered Cover Union Station (book store), Hopdoddy Burger Bar (restaurant), Starbucks, Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery (American restaurant) and more.
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- University of Colorado Denver
- LoDo
- 16th Street Mall
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- Buell Theatre
- Denver Performing Arts Complex
- Great Divide Brewing
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- Colorado History Museum
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- Dinosaur Ridge
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Limelight Hotel is 18.7 miles from Denver International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (king suite – spa bath): $363
Cost per person (four people): $90
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Street
Denver Museum of Contemporary Art
Boasting a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant, a bar, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and continental breakfast, The Oxford Hotel can be found near Cruise Room (lounge), Urban Farmer Denver (steak house), David Cook Galleries (art gallery), Yampa Sandwich Company (deli), LoDo Wellness Center (cannabis store), Rockmount Ranch Wear (Western apparel store), Aspire Tours (tour operator), Avelinaz (new American restaurant), Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar (seafood restaurant), Mudhead Gallery (art gallery), Luxe Salon (beauty salon), Robischon Gallery (art gallery), The Vintage Label (vintage clothing store), Venice (Italian restaurant), JINYA Ramen Bar – Union Station (restaurant), Machete Tequila + Tacos (Mexican restaurant), The Parlour (beauty salon), Wynkoop Brewing Company (brewpub), Amante Coffee at the Oxford (coffee shop), The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon (wellness center), The Wild (cocktail bar) and more.
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- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Larimer Square
- Speer Boulevard Park
- REI Park
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- Children’s Museum
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- Denver Zoo
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The Oxford Hotel is 11 miles from Denver International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite): $515
Cost per person (four people): $128
Staybridge Suites Denver International Airport
6951 Tower Road, Denver Airport Area
Denver International Airport
With free airport transfer service, free WiFi, in-room video games, fully-equipped kitchens, buffet breakfast, an indoor pool and a fitness center, Staybridge Suites Denver International Airport is near St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish (Catholic church), Pho 92 DIA (Vietnamese restaurant), LivWell Dispensary (cannabis store), MOD Pizza (pizza restaurant), Danico Brewing Company (brewery), Moonlight Diner (diner) and more.
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- Town Center Park
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- Harvest Meadows Community Park
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- Denver Museum of Nature and Science
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Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite): $241
Cost per person (seven people): $34
The Ramble Hotel
1280 25th Street
Great Divide Brewery
The Ramble Hotel offers a fitness center, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, balconies, garden views, a continental breakfast, a restaurant and a terrace. DC/AM Coffee Bar, SuperMegaBien (restaurant), Death & Co Denver (cocktail bar), Los Chingones (Mexican restaurant), BIG Power Yoga (yoga studio), Cart-Driver (pizza restaurant), Work & Class (Latin American restaurant), Topo Designs Flagship Store (outdoor clothing and equipment store), Port Side (breakfast restaurant), Ashtanga Yoga Denver (yoga studio), Stowaway Kitchen (restaurant), Pon Pon (bar), William Matthews Studio (art gallery), Snarf’s Sandwiches (sandwich shop), Uchi Denver (Japanese restaurant) and more are within range.
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- Great Divide Brewery
- The Denver Central Market
- Coors Field
- Epic Brewing Company
- The Source
- Paramount Theatre
- Brown Palace
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- Larimer Square
- Denver Performing Arts Complex
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- Colorado State Capitol
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- Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater
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The Ramble Hotel is 17.8 miles from Denver International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $247
Highland Vacation Home
3241 Zuni Street
Viking Park
With 4 bedrooms, air conditioning, free WiFi, a patio, a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen and a hair dryer, Highland Vacation Home is found near Stir Cooking School (culinary school), vavabloom (florist), duo Restaurant (new American restaurant), Hearten Loft (waxing hair removal service), Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery (bakery), Alchemy 365 LoHi (gym), The Well Pizza & Bar (pizza restaurant), Fox and The Hen (breakfast restaurant), Uncle (Ramen restaurant), Native Roots Marijuana Dispensary Highlands (cannabis dispensary) and more.
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- Viking Park
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- Colorado History Museum
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Highland Vacation Home is 12 miles from Denver International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $655
Cost per person (ten people): $65
Ballpark District Apartment
80205
Coors Field
Close to the Colorado Rockies stadium and , Ballpark District Apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a balcony, free private parking, free WiFi, air conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Stan’s Downtown Barbers (barber shop), Hot Fitness (fitness center), Milk & Honey Coffee (coffee shop), Denver Patio Ride (tour operator), Pon Pon (bar), Stowaway Kitchen (restaurant), Osaka Ramen (Ramen restaurant), Park Burger – RiNo (hamburger restaurant), TransFORM Colorado – RINO (physical fitness program), Lovely Bride (bridal shop), Matriarch Mercantile Five Points (art gallery), Honey Elixir Bar (bar), RiNo Art District (arts organization), Noble Riot (wine bar), The Denver Central Market (market), Meadowlark Bar (bar), Redeemer Pizza (pizza restaurant), RocketSpace Hourly Rehearsal Studios (recording studio), The Banshee House (event venue), Soi Kowboi (restaurant) and more share the area.
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- Coors Field
- Kerouac Green
- RiNo Promenade
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- Civic Center Park
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- Echo Mountain Ski Lift
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Ballpark District Apartment is 11 miles from Denver International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $1,029
Cost per person (eight people): $128
Flora House
1430 Race Street
Denver Botanic Gardens
A garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, barbecue facilities, city views, a sun terrace, a hot tub, concierge service, free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, patios and continental breakfast are included at Flora House. Lion’s Lair (bar), End Of Days (EOD) Tattoo (tattoo shop), Pete’s Kitchen (diner), Pete’s Satire Lounge (bar & grill), Liks Ice Cream (ice cream shop) and more are nearby.
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- Denver Botanic Gardens
- City Park Esplanade
- Molly Brown House
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- Denver Zoo
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- Denver Museum of Nature and Science
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Flora House is 10 miles from Denver International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (King Suite): $458
Cost per person (four people): $114
So there they are, hotels in Denver that will help make for an unforgettable Rocky Mountain experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Colorado!