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the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton HotelvsThe Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection ranks significantly better than The Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection comes in at #1 in Denver with positive reviews from 18 sources including Zagat, Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
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Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Gayot
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Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1405 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80202
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The 336-room Curtis DoubleTree by Hilton may be a mid-range hotel, but it's fun and kid-friendly." Full review
Star Service "Management's Kimpton-style makeover has transformed this once staid business hotel into one of this chain's brightest and most colorful options west of the Mississippi." Full review
BlackBook "Boutiquey lodgings are a dime a dozen downtown. The Curtis one-ups its competition with a commitment to childlike fun."
Zagat4.0
""For those with a quirky sensibility", this "one-of-a-kind" boutique offers a "swanky" stay with a "fun" and "funky" twist, featuring "zany", "themed" floors."
Gayot "Pop culture-inspired hospitality resides in Denver at this artsy hotel."
Fodor's "Each floor here has a pop-culture theme, from classic cars to TV to science fiction, and the rooms are spacious and groovy, with speakers for your MP3 player and comfy, mod furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Let your inner child out to play at Doubletree’s pop culture hotel with a surprise around every corner." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Curtis is a quirky downtown hotel that sits across the street from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and just a couple of blocks from the 16th Street Mall"
Denver Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "The Curtis reopened in 2007, with nostalgic board games in the lobby, floors with various themes... and wake-up calls by Darth Vader and Austin Powers sound-alikes." Full review
Lonely Planet "Attention to detail – be it through the service or the decor in the rooms – is paramount at the Curtis, a one of a kind hotel in Denver." Full review
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service BlackBook Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Gayot
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter 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."
Zagat4.0
""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
