The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph CollectionvsThe Crawford Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection scores significantly higher than The Crawford Hotel. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection scores 97 with approval from 18 publications like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Insight Guides
"Historic to the hilt. When it opened in 1892, it showed the country that the West could match Eastern sophistication."
Travel + Leisure
"Downtown landmark known for hosting American presidents; the property’s 1,320-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center and upper floors were rennovated in 2010." Full review
Rough Guide
"Beautiful downtown landmark dating from 1892, with elegant dining rooms and public areas, as well as impeccable rooms. The eight-storey cast-iron atrium is stunning."
Star Service
"The Brown Palace is one of Marriott International's strongest links in their Autograph Collection brand, a unique collection of boutique-inspired hotels." Full review
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Accommodations, all facing outside—guests can choose the morning or afternoon sun—are done in mostly Victorian style, and look in fine shape after all soft goods were replaced in 2008.
BlackBook
"What do you and every president since Teddy Roosevelt have in common? If you stay in the Brown Palace, you’ll have slept under the same roof."
Zagat
4.0
""What a hotel should be" rave fans of this "quintessentially Denver" "classic", offering "luxury at its best" -- from the "beautiful" lobby to "delicious" on-site eats."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Denver’s most historic hotel, The Brown Palace has hosted presidents, royalty and celebrities since 1892." Full review
Gayot
"It has been completely modernized over the years but always with an eye to preserving its history."
Afar Magazine
"The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, a historic hotel in Downtown Denver offers guests a luxurious stay in an architecturally beautiful and well appointed building." Full review
Jetsetter
"Downtown stalwart rich in history, with six restaurants and bars, afternoon tea and a splurge-worthy spa." Full review
The Crawford Hotel Show All Reviews
1701 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202
From $309/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Named for Dana Crawford, the legendary preservationist who spearheaded the restoration of Larimer Square, this new entry into the Denver hotel landscape effortlessly meshes old and new." Full review
Gayot
"Situated within Denver's iconic Union Station terminal, the luxurious Crawford Hotel is a Beaux Arts landmark by default."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Guest rooms are perched above the Amtrak waiting room." Full review
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To truly evoke the spirit of the rails, book one of the Pullman Rooms.
Fodor's
"The nostalgic sense of being on a train journey is carried elegantly into the 112 rooms, each of which offers a unique layout and design." Full review
Afar Magazine
"To stay in a train station with plenty of with art conjures up images of Musée d'Orsay." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Crawford Hotel has the world at its feet." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Newly opened in 2014 as part of the $500 million renovation of Denver's Union Station, the 120-room Crawford hotel is a sleek new addition built into the wings of the city's oldest train station." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"It combines the historic charm of the spectacular train station that’s full of popular restaurants and shops with the amenities and comforts of a modern hotel. " Full review
Star Service
" Denver's newest and liveliest boutique retreat...an anomaly with a mere 122 rooms appended to 10 prime dining and drinking establishments, as well as upscale shopping and an old-school bookstore." Full review
Time Out
"What the Crawford has, in other words, is location, location, location—not to mention 112 rooms with artsy, funky style to spare, as well as perks like personal concierge tablets." Full review