Situated in central Denver, this Motel 6 is a three-level structure with exterior corridors, laundromat and indoor swimming pool open year-round. Ground floor motel guests have instant access to their cars. As of fall 2010, room rates at this hotel start at just $36 per night. All of the guest rooms have mini-fridges, and pets may stay for an extra fee.
The Motel 6 Denver Central is right off Interstate 70, which makes a drive to downtown Denver less than 10 minutes, after exiting onto the Valley Highway. Downtown attractions closest to the Valley Highway are the Elitch Gardens amusement park and Invesco Field, home of the Denver Broncos football team. The motel is also a 10-minute drive from Sloan's Lake Park, which offers hiking trails and fishing piers. This recreation area is also home to annual events, including the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
Star Motel is in eastern Denver, right off Interstate 70, and approximately 15 minutes from the downtown area and Denver International Airport. The room rates at this low-budget motel start at $29 per night, as of fall 2010. The lobby area and guests rooms provide Wi-Fi Internet access and the parking lot has spaces for RVs and buses. The motel has two levels with outdoor entrances for the guest rooms. Microwaves and mini-fridges are available upon request. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
The Star Motel is only a 10-minute drive from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. This recreation area offers chances to see American buffalos, prairie dogs and elk at a low cost. Local dining establishments, such as Old Santa Fe and Bennett's Bar-B-Que, are on Peoria Street, within walking distance of the motel. Bennett's serves Texas-style barbecue items with its own sauces, such as the 1985 Original Colorado Kickin' sauce.
The three-story Budget Host Travel Inn is in the heart of central Denver, less than 10 minutes from downtown attractions such as Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team, and City Park. This recreation area features walking trails, boating docks, an 18-hole municipal golf course and wildlife exhibits at the Denver Zoo. The motel is also within five minutes of marine wildlife exhibits at the Downtown Aquarium, which is on the banks of the South Platte River. Each of these attractions are moderately priced, although Rockies baseball games tend to get expensive if the team is doing well.
As of fall 2010, room rates begin at $53 per night. The motel has 36 guest units, and guests can have microwaves and refrigerators in their rooms upon request. The guest rooms have outdoor entrances, which provides access to the motel's small parking lot. The size of the parking lot does not allow space for RVs and buses, but side street parking is available for guests in larger vehicles. Discounts are available for AAA members and senior citizens.