Information for: Denver
The ‘Mile High City’ is alot more diverse than you might expect. Contrasts abound both in the area and in the city itself and downtown (especially LoDo (Lower Downtown)) has some crowd-pleasing places. Denver may not have a high global profile but you can have alot of fun here.
Hotels located in: Denver
Hotel Teatro
Hotel Teatro is a recently-refurbished city landmark hotel. Small and stylish it’s a genuine luxury boutique offering. The hotel is also in a great location – so close to so much of Denver’s nightlife. But it’s the in-house dining you should have a close look at. One of the two restaurants is well-known Chef Kevin [...]
1100 14th StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-228-1100
Hotel Monaco Denver
The Hotel Monaco Denver is a historic Kimpton Hotel in downtown Denver. Hip and hi-style it’s a popular choice for both business and a trendy incoming crowd. A Conde Nast Gold List winner this is a 4-star that’s as good as a 5-star. And it gets the balance just right between chain and boutique – [...]
1717 Champa StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-296-1717
Brown Palace Hotel
The historic Brown Palace is a city institution. And ‘Travel and Leisure’ Magazine named it the ‘World’s Best Business Hotel’. It’s been the choice of politicians and celebrities over the years and is the final word in luxury throughout. And The Royal Treatment just keeps going at the hotel’s fantasic spa – located as they [...]
321 17th StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-297-3111
The Oxford Hotel
The Oxford Hotel is a Victorian hotel that’s also one of the Historic Hotels of America a sophisticated hideaway in the midst of Downtown Denver’s trendy LoDo District. It’s smaller and intimate and you can certainly expect charm and character here. And one of the best bits if that guests of The Oxford Hotel can [...]
1600 17th StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-628-5400
Marriott City Center
The Marriott City Center occupies the first 20 floors of the MCI/Marriott Tower on City Center Plaza and is a firm favourite with business travellers. To be totally honest it’s a good safe bet from this chain. In other words don’t expect spectacular but it ticks all the boxes – comfortable in a good location [...]
1701 California St 203Denver
Tel No: +1 303-297-1300
The Magnolia Hotel
The Magnolia Hotel is a classy modern offering in a renovated bank building. It’s also in a great location in downtown Denver (take your pick – you’ll be so close to soooo many different attractions). In terms of amenities there’s no restaurant here but absolutely everything is nearby. Best to see the Magnolia as a [...]
818 17th StreetDenver
Tel No: +1 303-607-9000
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Denver
The Corner Office
The Corner Office resplendent in its retro-mod funky-yet-sophisticated decor fills the pre-theater niche nicely. The decor is cool the service is smart the food’s good and the prices decent. As you’d expect beacause of its theater district location this isn’t a raucous party hangout! What it is is a smart and mature place for post-work/pre-theater [...]
1401 Curtis StreetDenver
Tel No: +1 303 825 6500
The Church
The Church is a popular club that also boasts wine and sushi bars. As you’ll have guessed by the name it’s a striking former church building (in a good area) that has a reputation as one of Denver’s best singles’ spots. It’s pretty huge inside so you’ll not have any problem hitting the dancefloor alongside [...]
1160 Lincoln StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-832-3528
Samba Room
We’re pretty confident you’ll love this place – one of three Samba Rooms throughout the States (the others are in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale). Enjoy a mojito in the lively bar, regular entertainment in the lounge and some great award-winning Latin cuisine. The decor is cool the atmosphere is bustling and the service is terrific [...]
1460 Larimer StDenver
Tel No: +1 720-956-1701
Blue Ice
Located just south of Denver’s main nightlife district Blue Ice offers a unique change in pace from many other downtown clubs. It’s upmarket & trendy but retains a popularity with a more mature clientele. The food is Greek, Italian and Mediterranean and this is a really good spot to start the night off or to [...]
22 BroadwayDenver
Tel No: +1 303-777-3433
Funky Buddha Lounge
Funky Buddha Lounge is a hip and happening Denver bar hotspot (even the name alone would make you guess that!). Popular with the beautiful and moneyed set it’s undeniably cool and trendy although maybe not quite as trendy as when it first opened. Overall it’s a cool place to chillout especiallyon the upstairs patio and [...]
776 Lincoln StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-832-5075
Restaurants Located in: Denver
Restaurant Kevin Taylor
Alongside Mizuna many see Restaurant Kevin Taylor as the best dining experience in Denver. And this eponymous eatery -that’s very popular with locals – is just one of several with his stamp throughout the city. However it’s this one that’s the pick of the bunch – highly-rated high-end dining with a wine list and a [...]
Hotel Teatro1106 14th St
DenverTel No: +1 303-820-2600
Barolo Grill
This upscale Eastside restaurant is a local favourite. Specialising in Northern Italian-themed fine dining it’s also an occasional celeb haunt. You’ll like the comfortable and elegant ambience and the award-winning wine program and has an extensive wine cellar stocked with over 1600 selections (90% of which are Italian). Even the Italians rate this place!
3030 E 6th AveDenver
Tel No: +1 303-393-1040
Cafe Brazil
Cafe Brazil is a popular North Denver restaurant serving spicy Latin American food. Highly-rated by the locals it’s been super-consistent over the last decade. The restaurant has changed building recently and it’s fair to say that it’s now not in the greatest location. But don’t let that put you off – the service is speedy [...]
4408 Lowell BlvdDenver
Tel No: +1 303-480-1877
Brook’s Steak House & Cellar
Brook’s Steak House & Cellar is a world-renowned restaurant specialising in upmarket steaks and wines (the award-winning wine list contains more than 1200 options). And it’s not just steaks here! Look out for the finest Colorado lamb and succulent lobster tails from southern Australia. The clientele tends to be professional and more mature and the [...]
6538 S Yosemite CtGreenwood Vlg
DenverTel No: +1 303-770-1177
Little India Restaurant
Little India Restaurant is possibly the best Indian restaurant in Denver. As well as being multiple award-winning it’s also in a good downtown location. Put this all togather you’ll not be surprised to learn that this place is popular and busy! In simple terms this is excellent and authentic Indian cuisine in a comfortable and [...]
1533 Champa StDenver
Tel No: +1 303-629-5777
Mizuna
Mizuna is a popular New American eatery in Capitol Hill. Its highly-innovative menu makes Mizuna stand out from the crowd and the layout is small elegant and conservative. In fact seating is limited so reservations are a must. But that’s the only tiny drawback. Many feel that the sheer quality of food here makes Mizuna [...]
225 E 7th AveDenver
Tel No: +1 303-832-4778
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Denver
True Love Shoes
Seen by many as quite simply the best shoe shop in Denver. This place is super-cute, trendy, fabulous and fun! It also somehow manages to keep almost all the shoes below $50. There are bags and accessories here too – what more could you possibly want?
42 BroadwayDenver
Tel No: +1 303 860 8783
Revive Spa
Revive Spa is a highly-rated city spa that’s a big big hit with the locals. Services on offer include Spa, Facials, Massage, Pedicure, Manicure, Massage and Spray Tanning. It’s definitely an upmarket option but far from being OTT expensive. Friendly, professional, relaxing – this is the ideal place to get away from it all for [...]
500 E 19th AveDenver
Tel No: +1 303 284 2550
Park Meadows Shopping Center
This is the largest shopping mall in Colorado offering over 160 different stores. JC Penney, Nordstrom and Macy’s are anchors here but keep an eye out for some of the speciality shops too. Expect a pleasant atmosphere and lots of comfortable cozy seating areas to rest and chat. The stores are open Monday through Saturday [...]
8401 Park Meadows Center DrLone Tree
DenverTel No: +1 303 792 2533
16th Street Mall
The 16th Street Mall is Denver’s hub of shopping, dining and entertainment. It’s a hugely-expansive mall that stretches across 16 downtown city blocks. And to make it even better since no cars are allowed to drive through the Mall navigating on foot or with the free shuttles is easy. As you’d expect there’s a huge [...]
16th St(Between Market and Broadway)
DenverTel No: n/a
Meadow Creek Tennis & Fitness Club
Meadow Creek has some of the best indoor tennis courts in Colorado. Expect 7 heated indoor courts with some of the best lighting available. This is a private club but non-members/visitors are welcome by prior arrangement. And a comprehensive gym and three outdoor courts are also on-site.
6305 W 6th AveLakewood
DenverTel No: +1 303 232 6272
Entertainment located in: Denver
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Located only 15 miles west of Denver this 816-acre site is absolutely unique to the area. Red Rocks is made up of red sandstone formations that are believed to be 250 million years old. There’s a short trail that winds around the area and gives the best views. Red Rocks is also a legendary outdoor [...]
18300 W Alameda PkwyMorrison
Tel No: +1 720 865 2494
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a showcase for live theatre. DCPA prides itself on being the largest theater complex under one roof containing a variety of small theaters. As a result you can expect to see all sorts of different performances from Broadway favourites to local efforts. DCPA gives Denver its own [...]
1101 13th StDenver
Tel No: +1 720 946 2753
Water World
Located 15 minutes north of Denver Water World is one of the country’s largest waterparks. It offers rides that range from steep, slippery slides to raft rides down the LazyRiver. Although an array of food is available here personal picnics are allowed in the park. Open 10am-6pm daily - an ideal way to cool-off after a [...]
1800 W 89th AveDenver
Tel No: +1 303 427 7873
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is the largest art museum between Kansas City and the West Coast. It contains over 55,000 works of art including an internationally-renowned American Indian collection. The downtown location is handy too – nice and close to plenty of dining options. Open Tue-Thu, Sat 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-10pm, Sun 12pm-5pm.
100 W 14th Avenue PkwyDenver
Tel No: +1 720 865 5000
Bare Assets
The hottest male strippers in Colorado – by a mile! Whether it’s for a night on the town or a visit from a special guest these are the guys to call. You can see performances throughout Colorado including at PT’s on Friday and Saturday nights. If you fancy some of this type of fun they’re [...]
1465 Wadsworth BlvdLakewood
Tel No: +1 720 876 1000
Colorado History Museum
This is a great place to see how this Statereally used to be and to explore Colorado’s own museum with fascinating collections, detailed dioramas, historic photographs and artifacts. The museum store offers a full selection of books on Colorado and the West as well as a unique selection of Indian arts and Colorado crafts. Opening [...]
1300 BroadwayDenver
Tel No: +1 303 866 3682