The “Mile High City” of Denver, Colorado, has a spectacular view of the great Rocky Mountains and a fashionable downtown area. Denver is a frontier city that was built upon the discovery of precious metals in the 19th century. Elegant hotels offers a trip back into a previous era for guests who enjoy historic lodging. Historic Hotels of America members in Denver are Brown Palace Hotel and Spa and Oxford Hotel. The Boulderado Hotel is in Boulder, Colorado.
Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
Brown Palace Hotel. Brown Palace is a popular Italian Renaissance style hotel on a triangular lot in downtown Denver. The grand hotel opened in 1888. The lobby walls of granite and sandstone rise into an eight story atrium with a stained glass ceiling. One of the most elegant hotels in Denver, Brown Palace has retained its grandeur and grace.
Henry Brown was an entrepreneur who had made a fortune selling his land on Capitol Hill. Brown spared no expense in the building of his “Palace Hotel.” The Italian Renaissance hotel has an exterior of Colorado red granite and Arizona sandstone. The finishing touch was 26 medallions carved in stone, each depicting a native Rocky Mountain animal. In the atrium lobby the balconies rise eight stories , surrounded by cast iron railings with ornate grillwork panels.
Brown’s Bliss, the Spa at Brown Palace, is a 5,200 square foot spa. Afternoon Teas is a longstanding tradition that has taken place for more than a century. Naturally pure water from the hotel’s own artisan well is served to guests.
Guests and visitors have the opportunity to exploring the eclectic story of the hotel by taking complimentary tours which are held every Wednesday and Saturday.
Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202. 1-303-297-3111.
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The Oxford Hotel
Oxford Hotel, built during the Silver Bonanza in 1891, is one of the few remaining 19th century hotels in Denver. Oxford has a classic exterior and extravagant interior with oak furnishings, sterling silver chandeliers and stained glass accents. The Oxford survived the “Silver Panic, ‘and the Great Depression.” In the 1930’s the hotel was remodeled in the Art Deco style of the era.
The Oxford Hotel is a historic hotel, located in the “LoDo” district, which is an area of galleries, restaurants, boutiques and clubs. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, historic martini bar, children’s activities and full service Oxford Spa and Salon.
1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202. 1-303-628-5400.
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Hotel Boulderado in Boulder
Hotel Boulderado. The name Boulderado is a combination of Boulder and Colorado. Hotel Boulderado is situated in the historic downtown district of the city Northwest of Denver. Boulder’s first luxury hotel was an instant success when it opened on New Year’s Day in 1909. The five story Italianate brick building has a lobby with a glittering green stained glass ceiling, and cherry staircase.
Boulderado is a hotel with turn of the century elegance, furnished with antiques and Victorian reproductions. The restored hotel offers modern amenities, including business center, fitness center, lobby bar, lounge and high speed Internet.
Boulder is 35 miles northwest of Denver. 2115 13th Street. Boulder, Colorado 80302. 1-303-442.4344.
Information is subject to change. Contact the hotels for additional information and to make reservations.
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