The Most Romantic Hotels in Denver, Colorado

Denver offers couples the perfect romantic getaway
Denver offers couples the perfect romantic getaway | © iStock / Getty Images Plus
Emily Draper

Couples who enjoy the great outdoors and craft beer can’t go wrong with a romantic getaway in the Colorado capital. With the Rocky Mountains in the background, spend a night sipping champagne in the city center before escaping to a world-renowned ski resort, about a two-hour drive away. These are the most romantic hotels in Denver – bookable on Culture Trip.

1. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

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The elegant multistory lobby at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, with tables and chairs for imbibing and a grand staircase
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If you want to pull out all the stops for your partner, look no further than the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. Filled with old-school charm, this romantic hotel in Denver is the kind of place where you should wear a jacket and tie to dinner at the renowned restaurant, Palace Arms. Book a massage in the exclusive couples suite at the hotel spa, and don’t miss the Dom Pérignon champagne brunch at Ellyngton’s every Sunday, where you can sample four types of bubbly alongside a veritable buffet feast.

2. Hotel Teatro

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A cozy guest room with a blue-gray tufted headboard and a small gray sofa at Hotel Teatro
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At the center of the music and theater district in the city, Hotel Teatro is a cozy boutique setting for a romantic sojourn. Make a reservation at the Nickel for dinner – Westword and MSN named it the best hotel restaurant in Denver. Try the extensive charcuterie platter, with hand-selected local meats, or tuck into the Mediterranean crusted salmon with creamy asparagus risotto. Finish the evening with a house barrel-aged bourbon cocktail at the Study.

3. Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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A warm one-bed guest room at Magnolia Hotel, with a nature-inspired blue-and-white headboard
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Formally the American National Bank, this 1910 structure has been transformed into a grand, luxurious and romantic hotel in Denver. You can still spot the original bank clock outside. Inside, the rooms are light and airy with super comfy beds. The on-site restaurant, Harry’s, is a local favorite. Try the house-made banana bread french toast (doused in pure maple syrup) for brunch, or tuck into the short-rib stew in a red-wine-rosemary broth for dinner.

5. The Oxford Hotel

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A stylish, city-view, corner room at the Oxford Hotel, with a wooden bed, teal armchairs and a fireplace stuffed with books
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If you’re an old romantic, relive the Gilded Age at the oldest hotel in Denver, the Oxford. With Victorian or art deco elements, the rooms also feature Egyptian cotton-clad, king-size beds. After a Forget Me Knot couples massage at the on-site spa, wash down oysters from the Urban Farmer restaurant with a Daisy cocktail – vodka and yellow chartreuse with a twist of lemon, lime and cane syrup – a recipe from the 1882 Bartender’s Manual.

6. The Crawford Hotel

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The sprawling lobby inside the Union Station, with the Crawford Hotel above
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The Crawford Hotel is a chic boutique property above Union Station. Book the Date Night at the Station package for a three-course dinner just steps from your suite, followed by a drink at the Cooper Lounge. Start the next day with breakfast in bed from Snooze, an AM Eatery. This package also comes with complimentary valet parking.

7. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver

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A homey sitting area in shades of gray with pops of yellow, silver and blue at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver
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At the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, book the luxury suite to woo your partner with its king-size bed, fine Italian Frette linens, giant soaking tub and gourmet minibar. If you manage to tear yourself away from the bedroom, tour the city on one of the hotel bikes, followed by pasta bolognese (made with wild boar pork belly) at the award-winning hotel restaurant, Panzano.

8. Queen Anne Urban Bed and Breakfast

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A cozy, black-and-white one-bed guest room at Queen Anne Urban Bed and Breakfast, with fuzzy pillows and antlers
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The Queen Anne Urban Bed and Breakfast, comprising two converted Victorian houses, is a quiet oasis among the downtown skyscrapers. With just 13 rooms and suites, individually designed by local artists, this quaint B&B is the ideal hideout for couples looking for an intimate city break. Book the rooftop room for the ultimate romantic evening, complete with a hot tub on the private deck to soak in the cityscape.

Looking for more beautiful places to stay in Denver? Check out our guide to the best hotels in Denver, Colorado, bookable with Culture Trip.

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