The Best Hotels to Book Near Denver City Park

This Sheraton Hotel is a sophisticated stay with a spacious lobby and great amenities such as a heated rooftop pool, fitness center and diverse dining options at the Yard House. It’s got a fantastic location, too, close to the shops and dining of the 16th Street promenade, Union Station and the RiNo part of town with its murals and street art.

A cornerstone of the Golden Triangle Creative District, this downtown Denver hotel has curated artwork such as an LED light bulb installation by Leo Villareal and a painting by Sol LeWitt. You’ll see postmodern art by acclaimed artists decorating each guest room, as well as the Portico Gallery, FIRE Restaurant and FIRE Terrance. Continue the art-themed tour with a visit to the Denver Art Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum, or viewing the street art and murals of the post-industrial RiNo district.

For an urban refuge in the Mile High City, look no further than the uber-cool downtown Warwick Hotel. The Warwick Denver was originally built as the Governor’s Court and is still remembered by many for its Playboy Club, the first and only one in Colorado. This sophisticated and stylish boutique property has its own remarkable rooftop pool and bar, and private balconies alongside each oversize guest room. The suites are spacious, and there is fantastic dining at the Gattara, an uptown American-Italian eatery which exudes class and uses only the freshest ingredients.

Kimpton Hotels are usually housed in historic properties, and the Denver Hotel Monaco is no exception. This hotel is spread across two buildings, a 1917 Railway Exchange building and an Art Moderne edifice. The Art Moderne building is a good example of Art Deco architecture in Denver and one of the few left in the city today. A stay here ensures you are in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of the 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre, as well as being close to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Boettcher Concert Hall.

In 1863, Governor Evans built a brick cottage for his family, and purchased, then immediately donated, four blocks of Arapahoe Street to the City of Denver. In 1911, he retained architects to design an eight-story office tower for the Denver Tramway company, which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places and houses the Hotel Teatro. A stay here is like walking back in time, though the lobby and first floor have had a revamp, and there is an on-site restaurant, the Nickel. The rustic-yet-contemporary design scheme comes from Studio Frank.

If you are yearning for a stay at a homestead, the Life House awaits you. The decor of these guest rooms plays on Western and Victorian sensibilities and was created by Life House founder Rami Zeidan. And having spent many years in the boutique hotel business, he knows a thing or two about creating a great place to stay. The design here is all about the original pioneers of the neighborhood and their Italian roots, with lashings of textured glass and floral features, while the on-site cocktail bar and restaurant are wildflower-inspired.

The historic LoDo neighborhood was once home to the Windsor Dairy and is now a micro-precinct with 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars and a luxury co-working space; the Dairy Block is now home to a boutique hotel known as the Maven. Guest rooms are loft-style, spacious and flooded with natural light. Food is taken to another level here at Kachina Cantina, a favorite with locals. Try the green chili nachos, shrimp ceviche, carne asada tacos and chicken flautas before moving to the Pola Lola Social Club for inventive cocktails.

Based in the vibrant RiNo art neighborhood, this unique 50-room boutique hotel is a collaboration with renowned cocktail institution Death & Co, and is home to its only location outside New York City. Not only that, it also has the Super Mega Bien restaurant, the brainchild of the folk behind the acclaimed Work & Class eatery. Here, you can enjoy pan-Latin cuisine served dim sum style, then retire to your sumptuous guest room.

The outdoor heated rooftop pool at the Sonesta has breathtaking city and mountain views and, for those who prefer being indoors, there are inviting spaces to lounge in throughout the premises. The Lockwood Kitchen and Bar has locally inspired farm-to-fork cuisine, as well as Spanish tapas and charcuterie plates. Take your pick from guest rooms or suites decorated in warm, earthy ones.