The Oxford Hotelvsthe Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
The Oxford Hotel and The Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Oxford Hotel scores slightly better than The Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The Oxford Hotel comes in at 88 with endorsements from 14 reviews including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
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
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
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."
Zagat
4.0
""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 Telegraph
8.0
"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