Denver was founded in 1858 and is the capital of Colorado. The gold rush ushered in rapid expansion to the Rocky Mountain area, and it became the second-most populated city in the West within a single generation. Denver is also one of the most isolated major cities in the United States.
A few blocks from the Colorado History Museum, the Brown Palace has 241 rooms on nine floors. The hotel has six restaurants that offer American fare to fine dining and steaks. The hotel also draws water from its own well. Room features include designer toiletries, wireless Internet access and premium bedding.
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver
321 17th St
Denver, CO 80202
303- 297-3111
brownpalace.com
Near Denver's central business district, the Curtis has 336 rooms and a 24-hour market. Room options include the choice among one queen, one king or two queen-size beds. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet access, and pets are allowed for an extra fee.
The Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-571-0300
thecurtis.com
The Hilton Garden Inn has 221 rooms on 12 floors and is near the Colorado Convention Center. There is a fitness center on site. Nearby, there is a golf course and bowling. Rooms include cable/satellite TV, Internet access, microwaves and pay movies.
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown
1400 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-603-8000
hgidenverdowntown.com
Hotel Monaco has 189 rooms on seven floors, a beauty center and a spa. It is near the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in downtown. The hotel is pet-friendly but is best-suited for businesspeople. Room features include mini bars, whirlpool tubs, cable/satellite TV and a safe.
Hotel Monaco Denver
1717 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-1717
monaco-denver.com
Close to the Colorado Center for Performing Arts, Hotel Teatro was built in 1911 and has 111 rooms on nine floors. Cable/satellite TV, climate control, a fireplace and wireless Internet access are among the room features. The hotel offers transportation around the area and has a car rental desk on site.
Hotel Teatro
1100 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-228-1100
hotelteatro.com
The Hyatt Regency has 37 floors with 1,100 units that include 60 suites. The Hyatt is in the downtown area and is close to many museums. The hotel also has four dining options, including a 24-hour coffee shop. All rooms have cable/satellite TV, flat-panel televisions, in-room safes and wireless Internet access.
Hyatt Regency Denver
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-436-1234
denverregency.hyatt.com
Loews Hotel has 200 units on 11 floors. There are two restaurants and 24-hour room service. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo and the 314-acre City Park are nearby. Rooms have a view of the city, climate control, designer toiletries and premium bedding.
Loews Hotels-Denver
4150 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80246
303-782-9300
loewshotels.com
Built in 1891, the Oxford Hotel has 80 rooms and is a smoke-free property. There are a spa, fitness center and library located within the hotel. The Oxford Hotel has more of a romantic ambiance and three dining choices. Room features include designer toiletries, Internet access, satellite TV and soundproof rooms.
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-628-5400
theoxfordhotel.com
