Surrounded by the dramatic Rocky Mountains and boasting 300 days of sunshine per year, Denver is a gorgeous destination for lovers of the great outdoors — as well as travellers in search of top-notch cultural and foodie attractions. Nicknamed the Mile High City for its location at 5280ft, Denver is crammed with excellent accommodation options, including small boutique properties, pet friendly pads and luxury city hotels fit for a range of tastes and budgets. Many of the best places to stay in Denver are swish, contemporary spots which promise stylish interiors, fantastic food and glorious views of the city skyline and the mountains.
Cultural big-hitters include the Denver Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art, but it's worth taking the time to stroll along Santa Fe Drive for quirky galleries filled with fantastic artwork. Better yet, time your trip for the first Friday of the month and join a buzzing First Friday Art Walk, when the art district's studios, museums and galleries are open late into the evening and hundreds of people amble between them. For the best eateries, head to Uptown Denver, whilst the trendiest bars can be found in Lower Downtown (‘LoDo’, to those in the know). Look out for free outdoor concerts during the summer months, too. Beer fans are also in the right place: Colorado reputedly has more microbreweries than any other state. The Great American Beer Festival, held every October, features 600+ craft brewers, and is the perfect time for tours and tastings of Denver’s best breweries.
If you’re in Colorado for the striking scenery and ample outdoor pursuits, there’s skiing, hiking, horse riding and mountain-climbing in the nearby Rocky Mountains National Park, as well as fascinating wildlife-spotting. Within Denver itself, you can expect cycling lanes, inline skating and the chance to go kayaking on the rapids of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River in Confluence Park.
Visitors to Colorado’s capital are absolutely spoilt for choice accommodation wise — though the best places to stay in Denver fill up fast during the summer months and at festival time. Book your trip well in advance to avoid missing out!
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Denver (RiNo District)
Cool hotel in Denver's arty RiNo district. Rooms feature unusual elements such as lofted beds and projectors, while studios and suites have full kitchens. Eye-catching artwork throughout adds to the creative vibe. Lively rooftop bar and restaurant with fire pits and panoramic views. A hip city stay
Denver (River North Art District)
An achingly hip hotel set in a converted factory in the RiNo district. Industrial interiors have been craftily reimagined with spacious rooms lending spectacular city views from picture windows. There's a rooftop bar, pool and restaurant plus an entire culinary market space. For trendsetters.
Denver (Lower Highlands)
A luxury boutique hotel in the Lower Highlands. Rooms are contemporary yet retro with Revival New York linens, Marshall speakers, Le Labo bath products and rainfall showers. Wildflower prepares seasonal fare with foraged ingredients focusing on community-driven dishes. A stylish city break.
Denver (Downtown)
Super spacious, tech-savvy private apartments in the heart of Denver's LoDo. Industrial interiors with polished concrete & swathes of glass, softened by Scandi-style furniture. Live like a local with fully equipped kitchens, plus enjoy the rooftop pool and Rocky Mountain views. Ideal for long stays.
Denver (Downtown)
This boutique hotel charms with a cozy, professorial vibe in the heart of LoDo. Expect timeless decor — think towering bookshelves, leather sofas, and an inviting fireplace — and spacious rooms boasting city views and deep soaking tubs, as well as farm-to-table delights at Nickel restaurant.
Denver (Union Station)
Stylish urban-retreat adjacent to Denver's Union Station. Light-filled rooms and suites have jaw-dropping city views over the trendy neighbourhood. Decor and interiors are classic chic boutique; think blonde wood, Scandinavian furniture, fireplaces and an extensive art collection. A cool city base.
Denver (Capitol Hill)
A unique boutique property set in a grand historic building within beautifully landscaped grounds. Rooms have a classic elegance with chandeliers, intricately carved beds, and airy proportions. Downstairs, the bar and living areas are wood-panelled and very atmospheric. A grown-up choice.
Denver (Cherry Creek)
A chic hotel with a fun youthful feel in Cherry Creek. Trendy and inviting European style room interiors blend modern chic with whimsical elements. Social spaces are designed for co-working and play with a lively bar and outdoor terrace with firepit. Designed to cater to the playful & the practical.
Denver (Downtown)
An elegant boutique hotel — Denver's most historic one too — set in the hip lower downtown district. Rooms still have the original old-school grandeur but the amenities are now sleek and modern. With the city's longest-running bar, a hip restaurant, and a spa — this one is tough to beat.
Denver (Downtown)
A trendy contemporary hotel in downtown Denver. Spacious and stylish rooms with bold metallic accents, modern artworks, yoga mats and smart bathrooms with soaking tubs. Enjoy the spectacular living-room lobby, authentic Italian cuisine from Panzano, and nightly wine social hour. Authentic city chic
Denver (Union Station)
Cool design hotel in the buzzing LoDo district. Rooms feature woven wool rugs, hardwood floors and saddle leather headboards, giving a Western feel. Chez Maggy serves top-notch French cuisine and there's a 6th floor lounge for cocktails, nibbles and amazing views. A seriously chic central stay.
Denver (Downtown)
A stylish boutique hotel in downtown Denver. Interiors have a hip industrial feel with high ceilings, polished concrete & expansive windows. Pick a suite for an in-room bath & endless space. Completed by a lively restaurant & bar, an air streamer that slings free afternoon margaritas, and local art
Denver (Capitol Hill)
A creative and contemporary hotel in the heart of the cultural golden triangle. Spacious, airy rooms feature splashes of bright colours, modern artworks, deep-soaking tubs and stunning views from floor-to-ceiling windows. FIRE serves innovative new American cuisine and cocktails on the terrace.
Denver (Union Station)
A boutique hotel in the trendy River North Art District. Interiors are beautifully appointed, with wide plank hickory flooring, moody dark blue walls and antique Persian rugs. Home to chic, pre-theatre cocktail bar Death & Co, this hotel feels more like a stylish pied-à-terre. Seriously cool!
Denver (Downtown)
A luxury landmark hotel in the cultural district of Denver. Contemporary rooms and traditional suites boast classical architecture, plush robes and deep-soaking tubs. Sip on cocktails and listen to piano in the Italian Renaissance eight-storey atrium. Two restaurants and a spa complete the picture.
Denver (Downtown)
A contemporary European style hotel in the heart of downtown Denver. Chic and minimalist rooms with decorative pillows, artworks, floor-to-ceiling windows and pristine marble bathrooms. The sensational rooftop bar serves handcrafted cocktails and offers the best sunset views of the mile-high city
Denver (Cherry Creek)
A luxury hotel in fashionable Cherry Creek. Rooms and suites offer smart design, comfort and tranquility, with charming décor, stylish furnishings and many with awesome mountain views. There's a Pan American Restaurant and bar, plus bikes to borrow and daily sparkling wine hour! A chic city stay
Denver (Union Station)
A smart downtown stay with sleek modern design and an artsy flare. You'll find gold rush-inspired artwork & a black cherry sculpture in the capacious lobby, whilst rooms are minimalist in style — the best with epic city views. Complete with a hip bar and restaurant, this is a stylish city base
Denver (Cherry Creek)
A contemporary urban hotel in upmarket Cherry Creek. Spacious, bright rooms boast luxe bed linens, floor-to-ceiling windows, record players and marble bathrooms; some have a private terrace. A rooftop pool, rooftop bar and various dining options complete the picture. A chic hotel with a homely vibe.
Denver (Cherry Creek)
An elegant, contemporary hotel in the heart of Cherry Creek. Spacious, light and airy rooms feature modern artworks, floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms. On the rooftop, swim, join a yoga class, or soak up views of Denver and the beautiful Rocky Mountains over handcrafted cocktails.
Denver (Downtown)
For the full five star experience it doesn't get much better than the Ritz. With its expansive spa, fine dining restaurant, and spot-on service - this is luxury defined. Rooms combine simple modern style with classic elegance. Book a suite for endless space and seriously indulgent bathrooms.
Denver (Cherry creek)
A chic retreat just south of Denver's downtown in Cherry Creek's upscale enclave. A stylish yet approachable sanctuary with impeccably curated interiors. From Mediterranean flavours at its restaurants to a Moroccan-accented cocktail bar with live DJs, it's a refreshing deviation from the usual.
Denver (Union Station)
Denver's Union Station has welcomed an elegant hotel to its upper storeys. Making the most of its setting, the hotel revels in the station's classic Beaux Arts style, and the rooms and suites carry off a wonderfully executed Old World Glamour feel. There are plenty of excellent eateries on site too.
Denver (Downtown)
This 5 star luxury hotel showcases city views, a rooftop pool and spa. Large, contemporary rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms. Edge offers delicious locally sourced fare, or there's the bar for signature cocktails and tapas. A top spot in the theatre district.
