Consider the Lower Downtown Historic District, or LoDo, for your next trip to Denver, Colorado. This "23-square block area" was the site of the original homestead built by the city's founder, General William Larimer in 1858. Today it is the destination for cool shopping, upscale dining and luxurious hotels. Get the low-down on some of the LoDo's best hotels.
Spend a night at the luxurious accommodations of the Oxford Hotel, in the heart of the LoDo. Choose a uniquely decorated room with Bose stereos, iPod docking stations, flat-screen plasma television, free Wi-Fi and pillowtop mattresses. Suites as well as guest rooms with fireplaces are also available. Oxford Hotel guests may use the fitness center and or partake in a spa treatment at the Oxford Club, located next door to the hotel. Enjoy dinner at the on-site McCormick's Fish House and Bar, or enjoy a drink at the on-site martini bar, the Cruise Room. Spend the day exploring LoDo's galleries and boutiques, or take a short walk to see a Colorado Rockies baseball or Denver Nuggets basketball game and then return to the hotel and relax in a butler-drawn bath.
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
800-228-5838
theoxfordhotel.com
Discover the newly remodeled Jet Hotel, another LoDo destination. Choose an urban-chic guest room or suite with a king, queen or two double beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, jetted bathtub and luxury bedding. The Jet Hotel offers several on-site services. Freshen up at the JUL Salon and enjoy a libation with the city's hottest residents and visitors at the Jet Lounge, or try to gain access to the private nightclub, Twenty. The hotel is close to the 16th Street Mall, Denver's premier entertainment, dining and shopping destination.
Jet Hotel
1612 Wazee St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-672-3300
thejethotel.com
Unwind at the Hyatt Regency, which is not only in LoDo, but adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center. Select a guest room or suite with a king or two double beds. Each room features high-speed Internet access for a fee, flat-screen television with cable, iHome radio and alarm clock and coffeemaker. Treat yourself to a spa treatment at the on-site Spa Universaire, work out in the exercise room, take a dip in the indoor pool or lounge in the outdoor hot tub. The Hyatt Regency is also home to several restaurants and bars. Grab a cup of coffee at Perks Coffee & More, a meal anytime of day at Altitude restaurant or enjoy a drink at either Strata Bar or Peaks Lounge. Discover the city via bicycle through the Downtown Denver Bicycling Program. Rent a bike at one of the several B-cycle stations, explore the LoDo and the rest of the city and simply return the bike.
Hyatt Regency
650 15th St.
Denver, CO 80111
303-436-1234
denverregency.hyatt.com
Just a short walk away from the LoDo is the Hotel Monaco. The hotel offers eclectically decorated guest rooms and suites with free high-speed Internet, flat-screen television, MP3 alarm clock, feather down bedding and, should you request it, a pet goldfish to join you during your stay. Pets are welcome, at no extra charge. Guests can mingle with others during the evening wine and appetizer reception, work out in the on-site fitness center or enjoy a meal anytime of day at the Panzano restaurant. Investigate other aspects of the LoDo such as Larimer Square, another premier shopping destination, or the U.S. Mint.
Hotel Monaco
1717 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
800-990-1303
monaco-denver.com
