Fancy an upscale stay in Denver?
The Mile High City boasts an impressive collection of luxury hotels for posh getaways, where you can get a good night’s rest with high-thread count sheets, slink into a soaking tub and perhaps treat yourself to a steak dinner or spa treatment.
Both the Four Seasons and The Ritz-Carlton, brands that are synonymous with luxury, have a presence in Denver and the two hotels hold AAA’s coveted Five Diamond Status, which is reserved for the most luxurious stays. But Denver is also home to historic and opulent hotels like the Oxford and the Brown Palace, which are rich in tradition. Thompson Denver and The Crawford bring a new wave of luxury to the city.
Ahead, find out more on what makes these six hotels the most luxurious stays in Denver.
Thompson Denver
Thompson Hotels, a luxury brand with fewer than 20 hotels in its portfolio, made its Denver debut in 2022 and has been a magnet for both locals and visitors ever since.
Reynard Social, a hip, sixth-story lounge in the hotel, is wrapped in glass windows, and shows off some of the best views in the city. From DJs spinning to cocktail classes, there’s always something going on here.
Another draw to Thompson Denver is Michelin-starred Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s French brasserie Chez Maggy, a spot for croissants and madeleines in the a.m. and très bien dishes like coq au vin and trout almondine for dinner.
The LoDo hotel is close to the newly revitalized 16th Street Mall, as well as Larimer Square and the Milk Market. It’s also across the street from an up-and-coming micro district called Market Station that’s home to retailers like Thule, Adorn, Topo Designs, Danner and more. 1616 Market St.
The Ritz-Carlton Denver
Located downtown, The Ritz-Carlton Denver is within walking distance of the city’s buzziest blocks like the Milk Market, Larimer Square and McGregor Square.
There’s no bad reservation at the 202-room Ritz, where rooms and suites have spacious floor plans and mattresses that’ll make you want to sleep in, but a stay on the Club Level is extra special because it gives you a “hotel within a hotel” feel and access to the Club Lounge that serves breakfast, lunch, an afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks.
Unwind at the spa with a “Mile High” massage that incorporates CBD-rich oil. The newly renovated Elway’s steakhouse (named after Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway) is the consummate host for a special dinner. The steakhouse’s subtle football theme includes rich leathers and blues and oranges that nod to the Broncos. Top your filet with bone marrow butter and save room for dessert—maybe a leveled-up, devil’s food “ding dong?” 1881 Curtis St.
Four Seasons Denver
Modern and luxe, the Four Seasons Denver is located in the heart of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, which brings Broadway shows to the Mile High, and is also a quick walk to the Colorado Convention Center.
For a quintessential and luxe Denver stay, book a mountain view room so you can take in views of the Rocky Mountains. At the spa, out-of-towners can adjust to the Mile High City with a custom massage that’s blended with essential oils meant to ease symptoms that come with high altitude and it also includes a hydrating layer of magnesium-rich lotion. Or, the 5280 Foot Refresher is just what your feet need after a day of exploring; the treatment features a scrub infused with pine essential oils.
The Four Seasons Denver also has one of the best pools in the city. Located on a third-floor terrace, the heated pool and hot tub are surrounded by aspen and juniper trees and feel like a nice little escape in the middle of the city.
At Edge Restaurant and Bar, plates spotlight local Colorado purveyors, whether it’s fresh peaches from Palisade on a chicken roulade or a flatiron steak made from beef sourced from one of the state’s ranches. 1111 14th St.
The Oxford Hotel Denver
The Oxford Hotel first opened in 1891, welcoming train travelers to Denver. It remains the longest-running hotel in the city, and is a place where you can experience timeless elegance, whether that’s getting your shoes shined, sipping a commemorative whiskey crafted by Laws Whiskey House, sidling up next to crackling fireplace in the lobby, or soaking in a clawfoot tub. Yet modern upgrades, with Victorian and Art Deco accents thread in, keep this historic hotel among the most stylish in town.
The Oxford Hotel is across from Union Station, so those arriving on Lightrail’s A-line from Denver International Airport can experience the modern version of train travel.
No visit to the Oxford is complete without swinging into The Cruise Room, which opened up in 1933, the day after Prohibition was repealed. The RMS Queen Mary was the design muse for the red-lit bar, where, in addition to enjoying a classic cocktail, guests can also take mixology classes. 1600 17th St.
The Crawford Hotel Denver
One of the most unique and luxurious stays in Denver is inside a landmark train station at the newly refreshed Crawford Hotel, where guests can experience the nostalgia and old-world glamour of train travel.
Union Station, which originally opened in 1881, first received a $54 million renovation back in 2014. It got a fresh new update this summer, which included remodeling the 112 guest rooms at the Crawford. The design was inspired by elegant train trips on the Orient Express. (Think: rich jewel towns, scalloped headboards and pearl-inspired sconces).
Also new is the Crawford Parlour, which is where guests can catch live local music, be greeted with welcome cocktails, and access guest rooms via a private elevator.
Those staying at Union Station can find much to do, from grabbing Spanish tapas at Ultreia, picking up a book to read at the Tattered Cover, enjoying an ice cream break at Milkbox Ice Creamery, or grabbing a beer at the convivial Terminal Bar or a cocktail in the Art Deco-inspired Cooper Lounge. 1701 Wynkoop St.
The Brown Palace
The Brown Palace’s guest book is quite impressive. The Grand Dame of Denver hosted Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 (and just about every U.S. president since) and also is where The Beatles stayed when they played Red Rocks in 1964.
The hotel’s traditions are worth experiencing, ranging from afternoon teas to the annual “Champagne Cascade” during the holidays, when magnums of Moet Champagne are sabered to create a two-story, 5,000-glass pyramid of bubbles.
History buffs will appreciate a stay in the Eisenhower Suite, a tribute to Dwight D. Eisenhower who stayed at the hotel so often that the Brown Palace was unofficially considered a Western White House. 321 17th St.
