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Denver’s hotel market clusters in LoDo, Cherry Creek, and the RiNo/Five Points arts district, plus a big chain corridor around the Colorado Convention Center for business travelers. Most first-timers pick LoDo for the transit and walkability; RiNo suits groups and beer fans; Cherry Creek is the upscale option. Prices below reflect typical seasonal averages, with January lows far below July highs. Plan your packing around the weather by month guide.
Where to Stay in Denver: Lower Downtown (LoDo)
LoDo puts you within walking distance of Union Station, Coors Field, and Larimer Square, and the A Line airport train drops you right at the station. It’s the most convenient base if you are car-free, since light rail, the free MallRide, and ride-share all start here. Expect to pay US$200 to US$400 a night. Line up dates using our events and festivals guide.
Suggested Hotels in LoDo
The Crawford Hotel
The Crawford Hotel is built inside the restored 1914 Union Station, so your room is steps from the grand hall, the Terminal Bar, and the A Line platform. Best for first-timers and train travelers who want the most central address in the city. Check rates and availability
The Oxford Hotel
The Oxford, at 1600 17th St, opened in 1891 as Denver’s first hotel and keeps its art deco lobby and the Cruise Room bar, a restored 1933 Art Deco speakeasy. Best for history-minded couples who want a landmark stay near LoDo nightlife. Check rates and availability
The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block
The Maven anchors the Dairy Block alley of shops and bars off Wazee Street, four minutes on foot from Union Station, with loft-style rooms and a lively lobby. Best for design-focused travelers and groups who want bars and food halls downstairs. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Denver: Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is Denver’s upscale shopping and dining district, 10 to 15 minutes by car from downtown and a bit removed from the transit core. It suits shoppers, food-focused travelers, and anyone who wants a quieter, more polished base. Rates run US$220 to US$500 a night, and the neighborhoods guide covers the district in depth. Get practical answers in our travel tips guide.
Suggested Hotels in Cherry Creek
JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
The JW Marriott sits one block from the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and is the area’s flagship luxury option, with a full spa and fine dining. Best for luxury shoppers and business travelers who want top-tier service near the mall. Check rates and availability
Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek
This mid-range Hilton Garden Inn sits a short walk from Cherry Creek North’s boutiques and offers a hot tub, fitness center, and terrace. Best for mid-range travelers who want Cherry Creek access without the luxury price tag. Check rates and availability
Moxy Denver Cherry Creek
The Moxy is a compact, playful Marriott lifestyle hotel at 240 Josephine St with a bar-as-front-desk setup and compact rooms at a lower point than its neighbors. Best for solo travelers and short stays who want the Cherry Creek location on a budget. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Denver: RiNo and Five Points
River North and Five Points are the creative core, packed with breweries, street art, music venues, and food halls. It’s the best choice for groups, craft beer fans, and anyone visiting for concerts at the Mission Ballroom. Rates average US$180 to US$400 for the boutique properties.
Suggested Hotels in RiNo
The Ramble Hotel
The Ramble is a 50-room boutique hotel on 25th Street that houses Death and Co, the acclaimed cocktail bar’s first location outside New York, plus the Vauxhall event space. Best for couples and cocktail lovers who want a design-forward RiNo base. Check rates and availability
Catbird Hotel
Catbird at 3770 Walnut St is an independent extended-stay property with apartment-style rooms, a rooftop, and an arts-programming calendar, set right in the middle of RiNo’s murals. Best for longer stays and groups who want a kitchen and laundry in the room. Check rates and availability
The Source Hotel + Market Hall
Part of The Source food hall on Brighton Blvd, this hotel puts you upstairs from New Belgium’s taproom, Crooked Stave, and multiple restaurants under one roof. Best for beer and food lovers who want to taste the Denver scene without walking between venues. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Denver: Near the Convention Center
The blocks around the Colorado Convention Center and 16th Street Mall hold most of the big-name chain hotels (Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place, Sheraton, Hilton, Embassy Suites) and are the practical pick for business travelers and conference attendees. Rates swing hardest here with the convention calendar, from under US$100 on vacant winter weekends to US$400 plus during major events. The Curtis and the Brown Palace both sit in this zone.
Suggested Hotels Near the Convention Center
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
The Brown Palace, a triangular 1892 landmark at 321 17th St, has a six-story atrium lobby, a spa, and the Ship Tavern and Palace Arms restaurants, and serves afternoon tea daily. Best for travelers who want Denver’s most historic luxury stay in the heart of downtown. Check rates and availability
the Curtis Denver, a DoubleTree by Hilton
The Curtis at 1405 Curtis St is a DoubleTree known for its themed floors (each with a pop-culture or music theme) and playful lobby, three blocks from the convention center. Best for families and groups who want a fun, mid-priced downtown stay. Check rates and availability
Hyatt Place Denver/Downtown
This Hyatt Place sits directly on 16th Street Mall with free breakfast, a 24/7 gallery menu, and straightforward rooms at a dependable mid-range price. Best for convention-goers and value-seekers who want the MallRide and downtown on foot. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Denver: Money-Saving Tips
To cut costs, book weekday stays (business hotels discount Friday through Sunday) or travel in January and February when downtown rooms drop 30 to 40 percent. Staying a few blocks off the Mall or in Five Points saves another US$50 to US$100 a night versus LoDo. Note that Denver adds a roughly 15 percent lodging tax, so factor that into comparisons. Match your dates to the best time to visit guide, and line up what you’ll see using the things to do list.
