Best Hotels in Denver, Colorado: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide
A neighbourhood-focused look at 10 currently operating Denver hotels, covering downtown luxury, Union Station boutique stays, airport convenience and family-friendly options.
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Denver draws a mix of business travellers heading to the Colorado Convention Center, sports and concert visitors going to Ball Arena or Coors Field, conference attendees, and families combining a city stop with mountain time. This guide covers ten hotels that are confirmed operating today, chosen to represent a genuine spread of price bands and locations rather than a single style of stay. It is meant for readers deciding which part of the city to book in, not just which brand.
The factors that most affect a Denver stay are neighbourhood, transit access and parking cost, because the city's downtown core, Union Station area, Cherry Creek and the airport corridor each suit different trip types. Downtown and Union Station properties put guests within walking distance of the 16th Street corridor, Ball Arena and Coors Field, and connect directly to the A-Line rail service to Denver International Airport. Airport-area hotels trade that downtown walkability for proximity to DEN and highway access, which matters for early flights, layovers, or trips built around Peña Boulevard logistics. Cherry Creek offers a quieter, shopping-and-dining-focused alternative a short drive from downtown.
What was considered for each property: the neighbourhood and what it is realistically near, parking availability and whether it is self-park or valet, published amenities such as pools, breakfast or on-site dining, pet policies where stated, and any published nightly rate. Star ratings or class labels are included only where the hotel's own site or its operating brand states one; where no rate was visible on the sources checked, that is noted rather than estimated.
Who this guide is for
- Business travellers attending meetings at the Colorado Convention Center or in the Denver Tech Center corridor
- Conference and convention attendees who need proximity to the convention center or Union Station transit
- Families combining a Denver stop with visits to the zoo, Elitch Gardens or nearby mountain day trips
- Sports and concert visitors headed to Ball Arena, Coors Field, Empower Field or Red Rocks
- Travellers with early or late DEN flights who want an airport-adjacent overnight
- Leisure visitors who want a walkable downtown, LoDo or Cherry Creek base for dining and shopping
How we chose
- Selected properties across distinct Denver neighbourhoods — downtown/LoDo, Union Station, Cherry Creek, and the DEN airport corridor — rather than clustering in one area
- Confirmed each hotel is currently operating by checking its official website or the operating brand's live booking page
- Cross-referenced amenities, neighbourhood claims and policies against the property's own official pages, noting when a detail came from a booking platform instead
- Recorded a nightly rate only where one was actually visible on a source consulted during this research; otherwise the listing says rates vary and to check the official site
- This is desk research only: no stays were made or verified in person, and no rates were booked to confirm availability or final pricing
- Excluded any property that could not be confirmed as currently operating from an official source
Top 10 at a glance
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| Pick | Best for | Price band | Neighbourhood | Nearest transit | Parking | On-site dining | Pet policy | Price | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection | Travellers wanting a historic luxury stay with on-site spa and dining in downtown Denver | Not published | Downtown | Walking distance to 16th Street Mall/free MallRide | Not specified on site checked | Multiple venues: Churchill Bar, Palace Arms, Ship Tavern, Grand Atrium | Not stated on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 2. Four Seasons Hotel Denver | Travellers wanting a contemporary luxury downtown stay, including families | Not published | Downtown | Walking distance to 16th Street Mall | Not specified on site checked | EDGE Restaurant & Bar | Not stated on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 3. Kimpton Hotel Born | Travellers who want walkable access to Union Station's train, bus and light-rail hub | Not published | Union Station / LoDo | Adjacent to Denver Union Station (rail, bus, light rail) | Not specified on pages checked | Not detailed on pages checked | Not stated on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 4. The Crawford Hotel | Travellers who want to stay inside Denver Union Station itself, next to its restaurants and transit lines | Not published | LoDo / Union Station | Inside Denver Union Station (rail, bus, light rail) | Not specified on pages checked | Union Station dining hall restaurants and bars | Not stated on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 5. Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | Conference and convention attendees needing to walk directly into the Colorado Convention Center | Not published | Downtown, adjacent to Colorado Convention Center | Short walk to 16th Street Mall shuttle and RTD light rail | Not specified on pages checked | Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps; Peaks 27th Floor Lounge; Assembly Hall Bar + Market | Not stated on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center | Families or travellers wanting suite-style rooms and complimentary breakfast within walking distance of the convention center | Not published | Downtown, adjacent to Colorado Convention Center | Short walk to 16th Street Mall shuttle | Not specified on pages checked | On-site restaurant and bar (brand standard; specific venue not named on pages checked) | Not stated on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 7. Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek | Travellers who want a boutique stay in the Cherry Creek shopping district rather than downtown | Not published | Cherry Creek North | Not directly transit-adjacent; car or rideshare recommended for downtown | Valet parking offered as a promotional inclusion, per property site | Local Jones and other on-site venues, per property site | Pet-friendly; portion of pet fee donated to True Companions Animal Shelter, per property site | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 8. The Westin Denver International Airport | Travellers with early flights, tight layovers, or business trips centred on DEN rather than downtown | Not published | Denver International Airport | A-Line commuter rail directly from the terminal | Airport parking garages nearby; not detailed as hotel-specific on pages checked | Not itemised on pages checked | Described as pet-friendly on Marriott listing title; specifics not detailed on pages checked | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport DIA | Budget-conscious travellers who need airport proximity with a free shuttle rather than downtown amenities | Midscale chain; rate not published on pages checked | Near DEN, off Peña Boulevard/I-70 | Free 24/7 hotel shuttle to DEN | Paid; contact hotel for long-term rates | None stated; free breakfast included | Pet-friendly rooms available, per property site | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
| 10. Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center | Families or groups wanting light-rail access without a downtown price tag | Not published | Central Park (Stapleton) | Complimentary shuttle to Central Park light rail station | Not specified on pages checked | Not itemised on pages checked | Pet-friendly rooms, per property site | Rates vary — see official site | Visit |
The ten picks in detail
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
Marriott Autograph Collection
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Century-old Atrium Lobby and multiple named dining venues including Churchill Bar and Palace Arms
A historic downtown Denver hotel operating for more than 130 years, with a spa, several dining venues and an Atrium Lobby known for afternoon tea. It sits at 321 17th Street in the heart of downtown.
Why it is on this list: Included as the downtown luxury and heritage option, distinct from newer downtown builds, with distinctive dining (Palace Arms, Ship Tavern, Churchill Bar) called out on its own site.
Key features
- Boutique spa and salon
- Multiple on-site restaurants and bars
- Afternoon tea in the Atrium Lobby
- Event and meeting space
- Neighbourhood: Downtown Denver, 321 17th Street
- Operator: Autograph Collection by Marriott
- Notable history: Operating as a hotel for over 130 years, per property site
- Pros
- Distinctive historic building and lobby atrium
- Several named on-site dining and bar options
- Central downtown address
- Cons
- No nightly rate published on the pages checked
- Historic building layout may mean smaller bathrooms/older infrastructure than newer builds (not stated on site, general consideration)
Before you buy: Confirm parking arrangements directly with the hotel, as downtown self-parking is limited and rates were not published on the pages reviewed.
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Four Seasons
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Complimentary car service within a 2-mile downtown radius and dedicated kid-friendly concierge planning
A downtown Denver luxury hotel at 1111 14th Street offering EDGE Restaurant & Bar, a spa, and family-oriented amenities such as children's menus and kid-friendly getaway concierge planning.
Why it is on this list: Represents a second, more contemporary downtown luxury tier alongside The Brown Palace, with published family amenities that make it relevant to both business and leisure readers.
Key features
- 24-hour in-room dining
- EDGE Restaurant & Bar
- On-site spa
- Complimentary downtown car service
- Children's menus and amenities
- Neighbourhood: Downtown Denver, 1111 14th Street
- Complimentary transport: Car service within 2-mile downtown radius, per property site
- Family amenities: Children's menus, tents, infant amenities per property site
- Pros
- Published family amenities beyond most downtown luxury hotels
- Complimentary local car service
- 24-hour room service
- Cons
- No nightly rate published on pages checked
- Downtown high-rise setting rather than a historic property
Before you buy: Ask about parking costs directly, as downtown Denver garage parking is typically a separate paid charge not detailed on the pages reviewed.
Kimpton Hotel Born
Kimpton (IHG)
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Located at the end of the Union Station platform with over 700 original works by local Denver artists, per the opening press release
Opened in 2017 at the end of the Union Station platform, Hotel Born is a boutique Kimpton property built around local art, floor-to-ceiling windows and a Union Station Neighborhood location.
Why it is on this list: Chosen as a boutique-style pick with a distinctive location directly at Union Station, close to light rail, Coors Field and Ball Arena.
Key features
- Union Station Neighborhood location
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Local artist collection throughout the property
- Meeting and event space
- Neighbourhood: Union Station Neighborhood, downtown Denver
- Opened: August 2017, per Kimpton/IHG press release
- Design: Bavarian-inspired materials and exposed concrete ceilings, per press release
- Pros
- Direct proximity to Union Station transit hub
- Distinctive design and local art program
- Close to Coors Field and Ball Arena
- Cons
- No nightly rate confirmed on the official/press pages checked
- Urban train-adjacent setting may carry more ambient noise than quieter neighbourhoods (general consideration, not stated by property)
Before you buy: Check parking, since Union Station-area hotels commonly use valet or nearby garages rather than dedicated free lots.
The Crawford Hotel
Independent (operated within Denver Union Station)
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Rooms built into the historic Union Station building, including Pullman-inspired sleeper-style rooms
Located on the upper floors of the restored Denver Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop Street, The Crawford Hotel offers rooms styled around the building's rail history, including Pullman-inspired rooms.
Why it is on this list: Selected for its distinctive location inside a working transportation hub, giving guests direct access to Union Station's restaurants, bars and transit without leaving the building.
Key features
- Located inside Denver Union Station
- Multiple room styles including LoDo Suite and Loft rooms
- Access to Union Station dining hall restaurants
- James Beard Award-winning chefs among the Union Station dining venues, per property site
- Neighbourhood: LoDo, inside Denver Union Station
- Address: 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202
- Room styles: Classic, Loft, Pullman and suite categories, per property site
- Pros
- Unmatched transit-adjacent location inside Union Station
- Access to Union Station's dining hall restaurants
- Distinctive historic room styles
- Cons
- No nightly rate published on the pages checked
- Some historic-building rooms are compact per stated square footage (as low as roughly 220 sq ft for Superior Classic rooms)
Before you buy: Room sizes vary significantly by category (roughly 220 to over 800 square feet per the property's room pages), so check the specific room type before booking.
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Hyatt
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Direct connection to the Colorado Convention Center and a 27th-floor lounge (Peaks) with city views
A large downtown hotel directly connected to the Colorado Convention Center, with 1,100 guestrooms that completed a $70 million renovation, and dining venues including Peaks 27th Floor Lounge.
Why it is on this list: Chosen as the dedicated convention/conference property given its direct connection to the Colorado Convention Center and large meeting footprint.
Key features
- Direct convention center connection
- 1,100 guestrooms and suites following 2026 renovation
- Peaks 27th Floor Lounge
- Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps restaurant
- Extensive meeting and ballroom space
- Neighbourhood: Downtown Denver, 650 15th Street
- Renovation: $70 million guestroom and public space transformation completed 2026, per Hyatt newsroom release
- Room count: Approximately 1,100 guestrooms and suites, per Hyatt newsroom release
- Pros
- Direct walkway access to the Colorado Convention Center
- Recently renovated guestrooms per Hyatt's own announcement
- On-site dining including a 27th-floor lounge
- Cons
- Large convention-focused hotel may feel less intimate than boutique options
- No nightly rate confirmed on the pages checked
Before you buy: As a large convention hotel, rates typically rise sharply during major conventions and events; check dates against the Colorado Convention Center calendar.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
Hilton (Embassy Suites)
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All-suite layout adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center with a complimentary evening reception, per operator Sage Hospitality's property page
A 403-key all-suite hotel adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center, offering the brand's complimentary evening reception and roughly 25,000 square feet of meeting space, per its operator's portfolio page.
Why it is on this list: Selected as the family-friendly downtown pick because Embassy Suites' two-room suite format and included breakfast/reception suit families and business travellers alike.
Key features
- All-suite rooms
- Complimentary made-to-order breakfast (standard Embassy Suites brand amenity)
- Complimentary evening reception (standard Embassy Suites brand amenity)
- Approximately 25,000 sq ft of meeting space
- 403 guest suites
- Neighbourhood: Downtown Denver, adjacent to Colorado Convention Center
- Room count: 403 suites, per Sage Hospitality portfolio page
- Meeting space: Approximately 25,000 sq ft, per Sage Hospitality portfolio page
- Pros
- Two-room suite format suits families needing separate sleeping/living space
- Adjacent to the convention center
- Meeting space for business groups
- Cons
- No nightly rate confirmed on pages checked
- Large downtown hotel, so quieter-neighbourhood seekers may prefer Cherry Creek instead
Before you buy: Confirm current breakfast and evening reception details directly, as brand-standard inclusions can vary by property and season.
Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek
Independent
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Rooftop pool deck with private cabanas and a Gear Garage offering Vespas, bikes and adventure kits, per property site
An independent 154-room, 13-suite hotel in Cherry Creek North at 245 Columbine Street, with a rooftop pool deck, a 'Kitchen Counter' check-in instead of a front desk, and a Gear Garage of bikes and Vespas.
Why it is on this list: Included as the boutique independent pick with a distinctive Cherry Creek location, away from downtown, aimed at shopping, dining and a quieter residential-feeling neighbourhood.
Key features
- Rooftop Pool Deck
- Gear Garage (bikes, Vespas, adventure kits)
- Three on-site dining/drinking venues
- Pet-friendly rooms with a portion of pet fees donated to a local animal shelter
- 154 guest rooms and 13 suites
- Neighbourhood: Cherry Creek North, 245 Columbine Street
- Room count: 154 rooms and 13 suites, per property FAQ page
- Check-in: After 4 p.m.; checkout noon, per property FAQ
- Pros
- Distinctive Cherry Creek location for shopping and dining, apart from downtown crowds
- Rooftop pool and Gear Garage amenities
- Pet-friendly with a stated shelter donation program
- Cons
- Not within downtown walking distance of the convention center or stadiums
- A 1% Cherry Creek North tourism fee and a 2.36% credit card recovery fee are added to bills, per the property's own FAQ
Before you buy: Cancellation requires notice 72 hours before arrival to avoid a one-night charge, per the property's stated policy.
The Westin Denver International Airport
Marriott (Westin)
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Directly connected to Jeppesen Terminal, with day rooms and day passes offered for layover guests, per property site
The only hotel directly connected to Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport, with a saltwater pool, whirlpool spa, and A-Line rail access to downtown Denver in about 37 minutes.
Why it is on this list: Chosen as the airport/business property because of its direct terminal connection, which is a distinctive, verifiable feature stated on the hotel's own site.
Key features
- Direct terminal connection at DEN
- Heated indoor saline pool
- WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio with Peloton bikes
- Whirlpool spa
- A-Line rail access to downtown
- Neighbourhood: Denver International Airport (DEN), Jeppesen Terminal
- Downtown transit time: About 37 minutes to Union Station via A-Line, per property site
- Layover options: Day rooms and day passes available, per property site
- Pros
- Only hotel physically connected to the airport terminal
- Direct A-Line rail connection to downtown Union Station
- Day-pass/day-room options for layovers
- Cons
- Far from downtown attractions unless taking the A-Line
- No nightly rate confirmed on the pages checked
Before you buy: The A-Line takes about 37 minutes to Union Station, so factor that into total travel time versus a downtown stay.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport DIA
Wyndham (La Quinta)
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Free 24/7 airport shuttle running every 30 minutes, about nine miles from DEN, per property site
A midscale chain hotel at 6801 Tower Rd, about nine miles from Denver International Airport, offering a free 24/7 airport shuttle every 30 minutes, free breakfast and an indoor pool.
Why it is on this list: Selected as the budget/midscale chain pick, giving readers a lower-price alternative to the downtown and airport-connected luxury options, with a published free shuttle.
Key features
- Free 24/7 airport shuttle
- Free daily 'Bright Side' breakfast
- Heated indoor pool
- 24/7 fitness center
- Pet-friendly rooms
- Neighbourhood: Off Peña Boulevard, near DEN
- Distance to airport: About nine miles from Denver International Airport, per property site
- Shuttle: Free 24/7 shuttle every 30 minutes, per property site
- Pros
- Lower-price chain option with a free airport shuttle
- Free breakfast and indoor pool included
- Pet-friendly rooms
- Cons
- Parking is paid; contact hotel for long-term rates, per property site
- Not walkable to downtown attractions
- No nightly rate confirmed on the pages checked
Before you buy: Long-term parking is available but requires contacting the hotel directly for rates, per its own site.
Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
Marriott (Renaissance)
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Complimentary shuttle to the Central Park light rail station, connecting to downtown Denver, per property site
A pet-friendly hotel at 3801 Quebec Street in Denver's Central Park neighbourhood, offering a complimentary shuttle to the Central Park light rail station and rooms with skyline or mountain views.
Why it is on this list: Chosen as the family-friendly, light-rail-connected option outside downtown, useful for readers who want easier parking and space at a lower price than downtown luxury hotels.
Key features
- Complimentary shuttle to Central Park light rail station
- Pet-friendly rooms
- Conference center on-site
- Rooms with skyline or mountain view balconies (select rooms)
- Executive lounge access (upgrade)
- Neighbourhood: Central Park (Stapleton), 3801 Quebec Street
- Minimum check-in age: 21, with valid photo ID, per property site
- Transit: Complimentary shuttle to Central Park light rail station, per property site
- Pros
- Light-rail access via complimentary shuttle rather than a downtown price
- Pet-friendly
- Conference and meeting facilities on-site
- Cons
- Located outside the downtown/LoDo core, so a car or transit connection is needed for many attractions
- Minimum check-in age of 21 may not suit some family bookings without an adult present
- No nightly rate confirmed on pages checked
Before you buy: Guests must be 21 or older to check in, per the hotel's own room page, which matters for groups without an adult chaperone on the reservation.
How the top picks actually differ
Downtown luxury: The Brown Palace vs. Four Seasons Denver
The Brown Palace leans on more than a century of history, a boutique spa and named dining rooms like Palace Arms and Ship Tavern in a landmark building, while Four Seasons Denver is a newer high-rise with published family amenities such as children's menus and complimentary downtown car service. Both sit in the downtown core within walking distance of the 16th Street corridor, and neither had a nightly rate visible on the official pages checked, so comparing them ultimately comes down to preferring historic character or a more contemporary tower with stated family perks.
Union Station stays: Kimpton Hotel Born vs. The Crawford Hotel
Both properties sit at Denver's Union Station transit hub, but Hotel Born is a standalone Kimpton building at the platform's end built in 2017 with a large local-art collection, while The Crawford Hotel occupies the upper floors of the historic Union Station building itself, with room styles like Pullman and Loft that reference its rail history. Travellers who want to be inside the working station, next to its dining hall, should lean toward The Crawford; those wanting a dedicated boutique hotel building adjacent to it should consider Hotel Born.
Convention-focused business hotels: Hyatt Regency vs. Embassy Suites Downtown
The Hyatt Regency Denver is directly connected to the Colorado Convention Center and recently completed a stated $70 million renovation across roughly 1,100 rooms, making it suited to large conference groups needing walkway access. Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center, also adjacent to the convention center, offers an all-suite layout with roughly 403 keys and around 25,000 square feet of meeting space, which suits smaller groups or families wanting a separate living area rather than a single hotel room.
Airport options: The Westin DEN vs. La Quinta Airport DIA
The Westin is physically connected to Jeppesen Terminal, making it the only true walk-in option for a layover or very early flight, with an A-Line rail link to downtown in about 37 minutes. La Quinta Inn & Suites Denver Airport DIA sits about nine miles from the terminal off Peña Boulevard and relies on a free 24/7 shuttle rather than a walking connection, at what is typically a lower midscale price point, making it the choice for travellers prioritising cost over terminal proximity.
Beyond downtown: Halcyon Cherry Creek vs. Renaissance Denver Central Park
Halcyon puts guests in the Cherry Creek North shopping and dining district with a rooftop pool and Gear Garage, better suited to leisure travellers wanting a quieter, boutique setting away from downtown crowds. Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center, in the Central Park (Stapleton) area, instead offers a complimentary shuttle to light rail and on-site conference space, making it a practical, less central base for families or groups who don't need to be within walking distance of downtown.
Who should choose what
You need to walk into the Colorado Convention Center from your room
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center or Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center
You want a historic luxury hotel downtown
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
You want a contemporary luxury hotel with published family amenities
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
You want to stay inside Denver Union Station itself
The Crawford Hotel
You want a boutique hotel right at Union Station's transit hub
Kimpton Hotel Born
You have an early flight or a long layover at DEN
The Westin Denver International Airport
You want the lowest-price airport-adjacent stay with a free shuttle
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport DIA
You want a quieter, shopping-district base away from downtown crowds
Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek
Common questions
- Which Denver neighbourhood should I book for a convention at the Colorado Convention Center?
- Downtown properties directly adjacent to the convention center, such as the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center and Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center, let you walk to sessions without transit, per their own property pages.
- How do I get from Denver International Airport to downtown hotels?
- The A-Line commuter rail runs from DEN's Jeppesen Terminal to Union Station downtown in about 37 minutes, according to The Westin Denver International Airport's property page, which is directly connected to the terminal.
- Is there a hotel actually inside Denver International Airport?
- The Westin Denver International Airport is described on its own site as the only hotel directly connected to Jeppesen Terminal at DEN, including day rooms and day passes for layover guests.
- Are any of these hotels pet-friendly?
- Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek, The Westin Denver International Airport, La Quinta Inn & Suites Denver Airport DIA, and Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center each describe pet-friendly rooms on their own or their booking pages; policies and fees should be confirmed directly before booking.
- What is the cancellation policy at these hotels?
- Policies vary by property; Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek's own FAQ states reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 72 hours before arrival, after which a one-night charge applies. Other properties' cancellation terms were not detailed on the pages reviewed and should be checked at booking.
- Do any of these hotels add extra local fees?
- Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek's own FAQ states it adds a 1% Cherry Creek North tourism fee and a 2.36% credit card recovery fee to bills; fees for other properties were not detailed on the pages reviewed.
- Which hotel is closest to Coors Field and Ball Arena?
- Kimpton Hotel Born and The Crawford Hotel are both at or near Union Station, described in their own materials as within a short walk of Coors Field and Ball Arena.
- Is a nightly rate available for these hotels right now?
- A specific, currently displayed nightly rate was not visible on the official pages checked for any of the ten properties in this guide; each listing notes rates vary and directs readers to the official site for current pricing.
Sources consulted
Official product pages, specification sheets and retailer listings used to compile this guide.
- https://www.brownpalace.com/
- https://www.brownpalace.com/hotel-rooms-downtown-denver
- https://www.fourseasons.com/denver/
- https://www.fourseasons.com/denver/services-and-amenities/
- https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/press/releases/a-new-icon-in-denver-hotels-is-born
- https://www.thecrawfordhotel.com/
- https://www.thecrawfordhotel.com/rooms-suites/
- https://newsroom.hyatt.com/16April12026HyattRegencyDenver
- https://sagehospitalitygroup.com/our-places/our-portfolio/embassy-suites-by-hilton-denver-downtown-convention-center/
- https://www.halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com/
- https://www.halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com/hotel
- https://www.halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com/hotel/faq
- https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/denaw-the-westin-denver-international-airport/experiences/
- https://www.flydenver.com/at-the-airport/services-and-amenities/the-westin-hotel-at-den/
- https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/denver-colorado/la-quinta-denver-airport-dia/overview
- https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/densa-renaissance-denver-hotel-and-conference-center/rooms/
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