Denver, known as the Mile High City due to its 5,280-foot elevation above sea level, is Colorado's capital city and has the largest park system in the U.S., according to the city's tourism web site. Tourism is a thriving industry in Denver, with over 8,000 hotel rooms and 300 restaurants available to visitors. Travelers seeking a unique hotel with themed rooms have several choices in the Denver area.
The landmark Brown Palace Hotel honors past presidential visitors by naming elegant suites after three of them. The Eisenhower Suite features a dented fireplace mantel in the sitting area damaged by the former president during a stay at the Brown Palace. President Reagan used the room now known as the Reagan Suite to prepare for a speech in Denver and the Roosevelt Suite honors the first president to stay at the Brown in 1905. The Presidential suites are found on the top two floors of the hotel and 33 additional suites, known as executive staterooms, are also available with 24-hour room service and twice-daily maid service. Traditional guest rooms at the Brown have modern furnishings and access to a full-time concierge. The Brown Palace Hotel is located downtown Denver near the capitol building at the intersection of Tremont and Broadway streets.
The Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-297-3111
brownpalace.com
Fans of the Beatles can reserve the John Lennon Suite at the Hotel Monaco in Denver and see 12 handwritten song lyrics placed on the walls during their stay. A jazz theme inspires the Miles Davis Suite, and the Grace Slick Suite features the singer's original artwork and memorabilia.Visitors who appreciate music from the 1960s may choose the '60s Classic Artists Suite honoring rock stars from that era. The Hotel Monaco's music suites and also their Mediterranean Suites feature jetted corner tubs, large window views of the city and separate sleeping and living areas. Monte Carlo suites are slightly smaller but include seating areas with easy chairs and work spaces. All of the Hotel Monaco's 189 rooms include 24-hour room service and access to a fitness center as well as complimentary wireless Internet use. The Hotel Monaco is located at the intersection of Champa and 17th streets in Denver's central business district.
Hotel Monaco Denver
1717 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-1717
monaco-denver.com
Emphasizing a pop culture theme, the Curtis Hotel bills itself as a uniquely fun boutique hotel in Denver. Wake-up calls from Elvis, Yoda or Austin Powers may be arranged at the Curtis and cartoons play daily on the lobby's television. The hotel's 13 floors feature themes such as One Hit Wonders, The Dance Floor and Big Hair. Themed suites at the Curtis include British Invasion and Rolling Stone, which feature bar areas and separate living spaces. The Curtis Hotel's 336 rooms welcome pets with an additional cleaning fee and has overnight parking available.
The Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-571-0300
thecurtis.com
