Lumber Baron Inn & GardensvsThe Oxford Hotel
The Oxford Hotel and Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Oxford Hotel ranks significantly higher than Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens. The Oxford Hotel is ranked #4 in Denver with endorsements from 14 publications like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens
2555 W 37th Ave., Denver, CO 80211-2850
From $229/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's
"The 8,500-square-foot house held many surprises: a myriad of ornate wood fixtures... and a once-hidden third-story ballroom under an ornate pyramidal dome." Full review
Fodor's
"The Keller family has made a plush, stylish, and romantic bed and breakfast out of a dilapidated Highland apartment building originally constructed for a lumber baron and his family in the 1890s." Full review
Gayot
"Because this is the former home of a Victorian lumber baron, its a showcase of elaborately carved woodwork both in the public rooms and the antique-appointed suites."
Lonely Planet
"Murder mystery dinners and romance-inducing suites make this elegantly quirky B&B stand out from the pack – even the locals choose to stay here for a weekend mystery getaway!" Full review
The Oxford Hotel Show All Reviews
1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Designed by the architect Frank Edbrooke and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of Denver’s few hotels to have survived from the 19th century." Full review
Fodor's
"Civilized touches like complimentary shoe shines, afternoon sherry, and morning coffee remain." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Oxford is one of Denver's most notable historic hotels, ideally located in the lively LoDo neighborhood and in close proximity to area hot spots." Full review
Star Service
"The hotel is designed with a convincing Victorian bent that is unique in the city, and it is realized with enough good quality reproduction, art and antiques to impress grandma." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The redbrick exterior is classic; careful restorations have revealed false ceilings and silver chandeliers previously coated in paint."
Gayot
"The Oxford Hotel opened in 1891 and has been a favorite for local lodging ever since."
BlackBook
"If you think you deserve expensive antiques, servile attendants and a Bose sound system in every room, you'll feel right at home at The Oxford Hotel."
Jetsetter
"Victorian grande dame gone Wild West bawdy in Denver’s buzzy LoDo with a classic bar, seafood eatery and spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Denver’s oldest hotel blends old-fashioned charm with contemporary comforts in the hip historic district." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"History buffs will relish the romantic, Victorian styling and the individually decorated rooms that still use keys and boast clawfoot tubs." Full review