Best places to stay in Denver
At 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver, also called ‘The Mile High City’ is rich in environment-friendly practices and offers an active outdoor lifestyle. The city boasts several sporting events, cultural festivals, and master brewing skills. Every neighborhood in Denver has a unique charm, with a story to tell. Here are a few areas you can consider for your accommodation.
Five Points
Five Points is the intersection of 26th Avenue, 27th Street, Washington Street and Welton Street. This is a historical part of the city where the past meets the future in the city’s live music, cuisine, and street art. It was once known as the Harlem of the West and the famous jazz bars here saw performances by some of the greatest jazz and blues singers, such as Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, and Duke Ellington. On the bustling Welton Street, stay in well-appointed rooms and suites of the high-end Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel. For the ultimate luxury, consider the plush rooms and refined amenities of The Ritz-Carlton Denver.
Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver offers a variety of local entertainment and caters to sports fanatics and museum lovers, as well as those looking for family-friendly fun. You will find plenty of trendy restaurants and local craft beer breweries. The Platte River runs through the downtown area, with splendid views and a multitude of water-activities for those willing to get their feet wet. In the heart of Downtown Denver on Champa Street, check out the colorful rooms and designer amenities in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver. Just a minute’s walk from Lower Downtown (LoDo), stay in elegant rooms with European antique furnishings, in the 1891-built The Oxford Hotel.
Highlands
The Highlands district is made up of the Lower Highlands (LoHi) and Highland Square. LoHi is a relatively new district with tree-lined streets, large food markets, vibrant nightlife and a cool urban music and arts scene. Highland Square is great for shopping, afternoon cocktails, souvenirs and people watching. Just off Interstate 25, enjoy the unassuming rooms and modern amenities in Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown hotel.
Washington Park / Cherry Creek
Washington Park, commonly called “Wash Park,” is a peaceful, friendly neighborhood, just a 10-minute drive from downtown. Cherry Creek, adjacent to Washington Park, has shady paths, restaurants, farmers’ markets, and endless opportunities for outdoor fitness. Several international chains have hotels here. Check out Holiday Inn Denver-Cherry Creek hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Denver – Cherry Creek hotel or Hyatt Place Denver / Cherry Creek hotel.
Cheap hotels in Denver
In Denver, cheap accommodation does not mean a lack of quality or amenities. Close to the airport, you have the Woolley’s Classic Suites Denver – Denver Airport hotel. In the heart of downtown, check out the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center hotel. Once business travelers have checked out at the start of the weekend, the Hilton Denver Inverness offers attractive deals and discounts for weekend travelers. The Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center features spacious rooms with views of the Front Range mountains and the Rocky Mountain peaks beyond. The Aloft Denver Downtown provides chic rooms, just a block from the Colorado Convention Center.