Where you stay in Denver shapes the whole trip. Downtown and LoDo put you on foot to Union Station, Coors Field and the best bars; Cherry Creek is about shopping and quiet evenings; RiNo is for food lovers who like a little edge. Our ranking covers all of them.
This is our curated list, cross-checked with the MICHELIN Guide and live Google ratings. The order is ours, based on rooms, service, location and how much the hotel adds to the stay. The four hotels that hold a 2026 MICHELIN Key in Denver are marked, and Google's live rating is shown beside each one.
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The 20 best hotels in Denver, curated.
A curated list, cross-checked with the MICHELIN Guide where it applies. Beside each one, its rating on Google Maps, live, and a tap to Yelp and Tripadvisor to compare. Prefer the crowd's view? Sort by Google rating.
20 hotels
01
Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Denver · Google Four Seasons Hotel Denver
One Michelin KeyMichelin Key hotels · Downtown
The city's most complete luxury hotel, with a full spa, an outdoor pool deck and Four Seasons service throughout. It's close to the Theatre District and the convention center, and a fine base for families and business trips alike.
- Business
- Families
- Spa
02
Photo: The Crawford Hotel · Google The Crawford Hotel
One Michelin KeyMichelin Key hotels · Union Station
Rooms inside Denver Union Station itself, each one different, above a Great Hall that works as the city's living room. Dinner at Mercantile and a drink at The Cooper Lounge are a staircase away, and the A Line to the airport leaves from the same station.
- Historic
- Couples
- Train travel
03
Photo: Clayton Hotel & Members Club - Cherry Creek, Denver · Google Clayton Hotel & Members Club
One Michelin KeyMichelin Key hotels · Cherry Creek
A members' club with rooms in the middle of Cherry Creek North, where hotel guests share the bars and dining room with members. Walk out the front door to Denver's best shopping.
- Shopping
- Couples
- Rooftop
04
Photo: Populus Denver · Google Populus
One Michelin KeyMichelin Key hotels · Civic Center
Denver's newest Key hotel, a sculptural, eco-minded building across from Civic Center Park. Dinner at Pasque, sunset drinks at the rooftop Stellar Jay and Little Owl coffee in the lobby.
- Rooftop
- Design lovers
- Museums
05
Photo: The Ritz-Carlton, Denver · Google The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Grand & landmark hotels · Downtown
Large rooms, a calm spa and Ritz-Carlton service a few blocks from the convention center. A dependable choice for families and longer business stays.
- Business
- Families
- Spa
06
Photo: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection · Google The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
Grand & landmark hotels · Downtown
Denver's grand dame, open since 1892, with a soaring atrium where afternoon tea is still an occasion. Stay for the history and the sense of ceremony.
- Historic
- Afternoon tea
- Couples
07
Photo: Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek · Google Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek
Grand & landmark hotels
Cherry Creek's social center: the Rare Bird rooftop and pool, B&GC downstairs and plenty of dining nearby. Made for a shopping weekend.
- Rooftop
- Shopping
- Couples
08
Photo: Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek · Google Hotel Clio
Grand & landmark hotels · Cherry Creek
A Luxury Collection hotel on Clayton Lane, a short walk from Cherry Creek Shopping Center and not far from the Botanic Gardens. Quiet, refined and very well run.
- Shopping
- Business
- Couples
09
Photo: The Oxford Hotel · Google The Oxford Hotel
Grand & landmark hotels · LoDo
Denver's oldest hotel, a Victorian classic a block from Union Station, and home to the Art Deco Cruise Room bar. History you can sleep in, with LoDo outside the door.
- Historic
- Couples
- Walkable
10
Photo: Thompson Denver, by Hyatt · Google Thompson Denver
Grand & landmark hotels · LoDo
A sleek, design-led hotel with a lively bar scene and easy walks to Union Station and Coors Field. Good for a stylish city weekend.
- Walkable
- Nightlife
- Couples
11
Photo: The Source Hotel · Google The Source Hotel
Boutique & design hotels · RiNo
A boutique hotel wrapped around a market hall, with Safta downstairs and RiNo's murals and breweries on the doorstep. The best base for food lovers.
- Foodies
- Rooftop
- Design lovers
12
Photo: The Ramble Hotel · Google The Ramble Hotel
Boutique & design hotels · RiNo
Home to Death & Co's first bar outside New York, with a lobby that becomes one of Denver's best cocktail rooms after dark. Rooms are moody, layered and comfortable.
- Cocktails
- Nightlife
- Couples
13
Photo: The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square · Google The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square
Boutique & design hotels · Ballpark
Across the street from Coors Field on McGregor Square's busy plaza. The obvious pick for game days and summer evenings downtown.
- Game day
- Families
- Walkable
14
Photo: The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block · Google The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block
Boutique & design hotels · LoDo
A 172-room boutique hotel in the Dairy Block, where the alley, the food hall and the bars feel like an extension of the lobby. Brutø is steps away.
- Walkable
- Nightlife
- Foodies
15
Photo: The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton · Google The ART, a hotel
Boutique & design hotels · Golden Triangle
A gallery-like hotel steps from the Denver Art Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum, with contemporary art on every floor. Made for a museum weekend.
- Museums
- Design lovers
- Couples
16
Photo: Catbird · Google Catbird Hotel
Boutique & design hotels · RiNo
Extended-stay rooms with kitchens and a relaxed, residential feel. Smart for longer visits and families who like their own space.
- Long stays
- Families
- Good value
17
Photo: Urban Cowboy Denver · Google Urban Cowboy Denver
Boutique & design hotels · Uptown
A characterful boutique hotel in a historic mansion, with a bar downstairs and rooms full of personality. For guests who want something nothing like a chain.
- Couples
- Design lovers
- Characterful
18
Photo: Hotel Teatro · Google Hotel Teatro
Boutique & design hotels · Downtown
An intimate boutique hotel across from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Dinner, a show and bed within one block.
- Before a show
- Couples
- Walkable
19
Photo: Douglas orwig · Google The Westin Denver International Airport
Airport, Boulder & beyond
Connected to the terminal and to the train downtown, with a pool looking out over the plains. The calmest answer to a dawn flight or a midnight arrival.
- Early flights
- Business
- Families
20
Photo: St Julien Hotel & Spa · Google St Julien Hotel & Spa
Airport, Boulder & beyond · Boulder
Boulder's best-loved hotel, a short walk from Pearl Street with Flatirons views and a full spa. Pair it with a day in the foothills and dinner at Frasca.
- Spa
- Day trip
- Couples
Good to know
Choose your neighborhood first. LoDo and Union Station suit a short first visit, since you can walk to most things and the A Line train runs straight to the airport. Cherry Creek and the Highlands are lovely but sit away from the train, so plan a taxi or rideshare for the last stretch. Our neighborhoods guide compares them.
Heading to the mountains the next morning? A downtown hotel puts you on I-70 quickly, and an early start beats the weekend traffic. Book your transfer from the hotel door to the ski towns, and see our I-70 winter driving guide for the hours to avoid.
Big events fill the city: concerts at Ball Arena, Broncos home games, the National Western Stock Show in January. Check the Denver events calendar before you book, since your first choice can fill on those dates.
Frequently asked questions
Which Denver hotels have a Michelin Key?
Four, in the 2026 list: Four Seasons Hotel Denver, The Crawford Hotel, Clayton Hotel & Members Club and Populus.
What is the best area to stay in Denver for a first visit?
LoDo and Union Station. You can walk to restaurants, bars, Larimer Square and Coors Field, and the A Line train runs from Union Station to the airport.
Is there a hotel at Denver International Airport?
Yes. The Westin Denver International Airport is connected to the terminal and to the train station, which makes it ideal for early flights and late arrivals.
Where should I stay in Denver for shopping?
Cherry Creek. Clayton Hotel & Members Club, Halcyon and Hotel Clio are all within walking distance of Cherry Creek North and the shopping center.
Can you take us from our Denver hotel to the mountains?
Yes. We drive long private transfers from any Denver hotel to Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Winter Park and Steamboat, with room for luggage and ski gear.