Colorado’s New Hotels and Renovations

From the Denver metro to the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is a hub of hotel investments. From new hotel developments to renovations, here’s a sneak peek at what hotels are new and refreshed in the Mile High City and Colorado.

With new hotels and renovations, Denver adds more guest rooms to its hotel inventory.

New Hotels & Renovations in Denver

Debuting in May, the Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center is a new build in the historic 1915 Colorado National Bank Building. The 221 room hotel showcases historic elements of the building as well as 16 iconic western murals by Allen Tupper True. Located in the financial district of downtown Denver, the Renaissance Denver is less than a block from the 16^th Street pedestrian Mall and 3 blocks from the Colorado Convention Center.

Opening late in 2014, the $50 million, 9-story Art Hotel broke ground in November. The 165-room boutique hotel will be located near the History Colorado Center and Denver Art Museum south of Civic Center in downtown Denver.  The first 3 floors of the building will be office space, with the hotel beginning on the 4^th floor. Arrival is through a portico entrance and passing through spaces showcasing modern art. The hotel will consist of 5 floors of rooms, all suites, with windows taking advantage of the city and mountain views.

The Art Hotel, debuting in late 2014, near downtown Denver’s Civic Center, Rendering by Corporex Colorado

Denver’s Union Station is the hub of urban development including the new Crawford Hotel. Opening mid-July, the 112-room boutique Crawford Hotel will combine historic elements with chic luxury of today. The 2^nd level is themed to evoke train travel with the “Pullman” rooms. The “Classic” guestrooms on the 3^rd floor are inspired by the Victorian era, while the upper floor reflects contemporary “Loft” rooms inspired by the Lower Downtown neighborhood around Union Station.

The train-inspired Pullman Rooms at the Crawford Hotel Denver’s Union Station.

Located in the theater district of downtown Denver, the Curtis Hotel recently completed a $5 million renovation project, upgrading its 336 guest rooms and expanding the lobby. The hotel also introduced two new themed one-bedroom suites:  the KISS Suite and the Spice Girls Suite.

The Westin Denver International Airport rendering.

If you’ve been to Denver International Airport within the last few years, you already know it’s a hub of construction. Scheduled to open in late 2015, the Westin Denver International Airport is part of the DIA South Terminal $544 M redevelopment project, which also includes a new commuter transit center and an 82,000 square foot public plaza. The 14-story, 519-room Westin hotel and conference center will be owned by DIA and operated by Westin.

Near Denver International Airport, a new four-star all suite hotel opened in May, Woolley’s Classic Suites. Providing Aurora’s first and only 4-star hotel, Woolley’s Classic Suites is the debut of a collection of all-suite hotels scheduled to open across the country. The 191 suites range from 525 to 1,150 square feet.

Accommodations at Wooley Suites Denver in Aurora, near Denver International Airport

Woolley’s Classic Suites provides a host of complimentary amenities: airport transportation, WiFi, 24-hour business center, cooked-to-order breakfast, parking, daily manager’s reception, and a fitness center. The hotel also offers Colorado’s only Hertz Rent-a-Car self service kiosk, and the only upscale gourmet dining option in the area.

Other Colorado Renovations

Other renovations outside of Denver include the $100 million, multi-year project at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs which includes new restaurants, updated guest rooms and addition of 31 new guest rooms and suites; The Lodge  & Spa at Breckenridge completes its room remodels and new restaurant in August; and Aspen’s The Little Nell introduce four newly renovated suites this summer.

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