Denver — Traveler Guide
History comes alive in these extraordinary properties. Each hotel occupies a building with genuine heritage significance — whether a former palace, a converted monastery, an art-deco landmark, or a centuries-old townhouse — sensitively restored with contemporary comforts.
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History comes alive in these extraordinary properties. Each hotel occupies a building with genuine heritage significance — whether a former palace, a converted monastery, an art-deco landmark, or a centuries-old townhouse — sensitively restored with contemporary comforts.
6 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$, $$$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Denver offers exceptional options for travellers seeking historic hotels, and we've curated the very best. Each property has been selected for its outstanding facilities, prime location, and the quality of experience it delivers. Leading our list, The Oxford Hotel excels with its exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the historic experience. The Crawford Hotel offers a compelling alternative with its unique approach and distinctive character. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Denver or returning for another stay, these hotels represent the gold standard for historic accommodation in the city. Each has been independently evaluated for quality, location, and value.
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Consider visiting during shoulder season for better rates and fewer crowds.
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Our Picks
6 hotels · Updated February 2026
LoDo
Denver's oldest continuously operating hotel (1891) in the heart of LoDo, with an Arts and Crafts lobby, a Navajo rug collection, and an impeccably maintained Art Deco spirit throughout the 80 rooms and suites. The Cruise Room bar — Denver's most atmospheric cocktail room, with Art Deco bas-reliefs and the state's first legal liquor license after Prohibition — is worth a visit regardless of whether you're staying.
Union Station
Denver's most creative adaptive reuse — a boutique hotel embedded within the restored 1881 Union Station, with room types ranging from standard loft rooms to the extraordinary sleeping car-inspired Pullman Rooms. The Great Hall below is Denver's most beloved communal space, with bar carts and dining programming from some of the city's best restaurateurs.
Downtown
Denver's most iconic hotel — a triangular Romanesque Revival landmark opened in 1892 that has hosted every US president since Teddy Roosevelt. The eight-story atrium with its onyx and stained glass is among the most spectacular hotel interiors in the American West, and the afternoon tea service remains a Denver institution after 130 years.
Golden Triangle
Denver's museum district anchor — a design hotel with over 100 original commissioned artworks throughout, positioned steps from the Denver Art Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum, and the History Colorado Center. Rooms are executed in a gallery-white palette that provides a serene counterpoint to the vibrant art outside, and the views of the Civic Center Park are lovely.
Downtown
Denver's most reliable full-service convention hotel — a 625-room property directly connected to the Colorado Convention Center with a rooftop pool, an updated fitness center, and a central 16th Street Mall location that places it within easy walking of Coors Field, Union Station, and LoDo's restaurant row. Solid value by downtown standards.
RiNo (River North)
RiNo's most stylish boutique hotel — a 50-room jewel in the heart of Denver's arts district, with a record bar (Vinyl), a craft cocktail program featuring Colorado spirits, and rooms furnished with Denver-made furniture and custom art from RiNo's gallery community. The most authentic way to experience the city's creative neighborhood.
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Common Questions
Yes — the best historic hotels preserve architectural character while offering thoroughly modern amenities including high-speed WiFi, premium bedding, and contemporary bathrooms.
Room sizes vary. Some heritage properties have grand suites, while others feature cozier rooms with unique architectural details. Room dimensions are usually listed in the booking description.
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