Best Hotels with Mountain Views in Denver
Denver sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, and a few downtown hotels say plainly that their windows face them. Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown lists striking views of the Rockies, Limelight Hotel Denver lists mountain views 800 metres from Ball Arena, and Four Seasons Hotel Denver has suites with views of the city and the mountains. Two more downtown hotels, The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square and Populus, appear under the mountain label without describing a view, so I treat them as strong downtown bases rather than viewpoints. I compare all five by what the listings actually say.
Denver is a mile-high city at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, where a downtown hotel can still offer a view of the peaks.
Where Denver hotels look toward the Rockies
A mountain label in a city like Denver can mean a view, a lift to the slopes or simply a position at the edge of the Rockies. For this page I read it as views and access from downtown, and I only claim a view where the hotel's own listing mentions one. Three of the five do. The other two earn a place for their downtown position and facilities, and I say so openly instead of implying a skyline of peaks.
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown is the most accessible of the three hotels that list mountain views. Its listing describes striking views of the Rocky Mountains, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a complimentary breakfast and free WiFi in all rooms. It is pet-friendly and family-friendly, and close to major city attractions. Guests rate it 8.0 across 1,858 reviews, the largest sample on this page, which makes the score more reliable than the others. I would choose it for a family that wants a pool and a mountain view without a luxury budget.
Limelight Hotel Denver lists mountain views too, and it sits 800 metres from Ball Arena. It has an on-site restaurant, private parking and family-friendly amenities, and each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, with some units adding a seating area. Guests score it 9.1 across 290 reviews, among the highest on this page. I would pick Limelight when an event at Ball Arena is the reason for the trip, since you can walk to the arena and still wake up to a view of the mountains, with private parking available on site.
Four Seasons Hotel Denver is the luxury choice. It is a five-star downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, a spa and wellness center and fine dining, and its listing says some suites have views of the city and the mountains. It is pet-friendly and offers a complimentary shuttle service. Guests give it 9.4, though from only 70 reviews, so I would read that score as encouraging rather than settled. I recommend it when the view is part of a special trip and a rooftop pool and a spa are part of the plan.
The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square and Populus are the two downtown hotels without a stated view. The Rally is a short walk from Union Station and Coors Field, with a rooftop swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and on-site dining, and it is pet-friendly. Populus is a short walk from the Colorado Convention Center, with a terrace, a restaurant and bar serving American cuisine, a fitness center and pet-friendly rooms. They score 9.1 and 8.9. I would choose them for location, and ask the hotel for a higher floor if the Rockies matter.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I wanted a mountain view in downtown Denver, I would choose Limelight Hotel Denver for its stated mountain views, its 9.1 guest score and its position 800 metres from Ball Arena. For a family with a pool on the list, I would book Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, whose listing mentions views of the Rocky Mountains, an indoor pool and a hot tub. I would keep Four Seasons Hotel Denver for a special occasion, and I recommend asking The Rally or Populus about a high floor before relying on a view.
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Denver
70 reviews
Rooftop pool, spa, and mountain views in downtown Denver
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFour Seasons Hotel Denver gives families a rooftop pool with city views, a reliable reward after a day around downtown Denver and the Colorado Convention Center. Suites leave room to spread out, and some have panoramic views of the skyline and the mountains beyond, worth requesting with children. Parents can book a treatment at the spa, the restaurant and bar keep dinner simple, a free shuttle helps with outings, and pets are welcome.
The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square
Denver
259 reviews
Rooftop pool and hot tub in the heart of downtown Denver
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Rally Hotel is an easy pick for families in downtown Denver. The rooftop pool and hot tub give children a reward after a day of sightseeing, and Union Station and Coors Field are both a short walk from McGregor Square, so a ballgame night needs no car. The restaurant and bar on site keep dinner simple, the fitness center suits parents, and pets are accepted. Expect a lively square around the hotel rather than a quiet setting.
Limelight Hotel Denver
Denver
290 reviews
The Aspen ski company's city hotel, on the platform side of Denver Union Station
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThis is a polished city hotel with a ski-town pedigree, and it works best for families who arrive by train or plane and want to do Denver on foot. Union Station, with its restaurants and the airport train, is at the back door, Coors Field and Ball Arena are walkable, and Lower Downtown's restaurants start across the street. Dogs are accepted, which helps families moving between the city and the mountains with a pet. Rooms are modern and the windows large, though this is not a resort, and the A Line platform makes the station side the livelier one. In ski season it is a smart first or last night of a Colorado trip, with the Winter Park Express departing a few steps away on its running days.
Staybridge Suites Denver International Airport by IHG
Denver
581 reviews
All-suite comfort with full kitchens and airport transfers
Check availabilityWhy guests love itEvery suite at Staybridge Suites Denver International Airport has a full kitchen, which lets families cook their own meals before or after a long flight. A buffet breakfast is included, and the indoor pool gives children a way to burn off energy after a day of travel. The free airport transfer removes the stress of getting to the terminal with luggage and children, Wi-Fi is complimentary, and a fitness center is available for parents.
Populus
Denver
218 reviews
Modern comfort in downtown Denver with a romantic restaurant
Check availabilityWhy guests love itPopulus suits families who want to see downtown Denver on foot rather than book a resort-style stay. The Colorado Convention Center is a short walk away, the restaurant serves American cuisine from brunch through dinner, and rooms come with a minibar, air-conditioning and free WiFi. Pets are welcome, so the family dog can come along. The terrace and fitness center add some breathing room, though the real appeal here is the central location.
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
Denver
1,858 reviews
Downtown comfort with mountain views, pool, and complimentary breakfast
Check availabilityWhy guests love itAn indoor pool and hot tub make this downtown Hampton Inn & Suites an easy pick for families, a reliable way to end a day of sightseeing whatever the weather. Complimentary breakfast saves time each morning, and free WiFi works in every room. From the hotel there are views of the Rocky Mountains, a good preview before a day trip west. A fitness center is on site, and pets are welcome.
Local tips
- 1Book Limelight Hotel Denver or Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown when a mountain view is the point, since both list one.
- 2Choose Four Seasons Hotel Denver for a luxury stay, but ask for a suite with a view, as only some have one.
- 3Pick Limelight Hotel Denver for events at Ball Arena, which is 800 metres away.
- 4Choose The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square for the rooftop pool and hot tub, and for the short walk to Union Station and Coors Field.
- 5Ask Populus or The Rally for a higher floor if you want a view of the Rockies, because their listings do not mention one.
- 6Bring a pet to Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, Four Seasons, The Rally or Populus, which all list pet-friendly accommodation.