The Ritz-Carlton, DenvervsThe Crawford Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Crawford Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. The Crawford Hotel is ranked #3 in Denver with accolades from 10 reviews such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver Show All Reviews
1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
From $382/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"The existing hotel... was rebuilt to the exacting standards of the Ritz-Carlton... It now features the brand's distinctive style and a long list of perks for guests." Full review
Fodor's
"This beautiful property features warm woods, elaborate glass fixtures, and luxurious details, and the pampering service is typical of the chain." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 202-room, sophisticated luxury property has a prime downtown location, upscale rooms that are the largest in Denver, and a popular steakhouse." Full review
Star Service
"Designed to satisfy the most demanding clientele, the Ritz-Carton is one of the city's most popular and luxurious hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Opened in early 2008, the Ritz-Carlton represents the best of what Denver has to offer, with Rocky Mountain views and a cosmopolitan Downtown corridor locale."
BlackBook
"The rooms, service, ambiance are of course unmatched but views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s the numbers that speak for this Ritz-Carlton’s luxury: 400-thread-count Frette linens, 550-square-foot and larger guest rooms, and 24-hour room service." Full review
Zagat
4.7
"Besotted guests gush this "top-notch" choice is the "best hotel in Denver", "fancy" for sure with quarters "you would expect" from the Ritz."
Jetsetter
"High-rise haven in downtown Denver with a swank steakhouse and sprawling spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Ritz-Carlton has an earned reputation for luxury, and its Denver outpost offers a relaxing oasis from the bustle of the city with some of the largest hotel rooms—more than 500 square feet—in town." 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