Boutique Hotels in Denver, CO

Standing at a striking elevation of 5280 feet above sea level, Denver, Colorado is an Old West-era city with a good head on its shoulders and no shortage of things to do and see while in town. With seemingly endless options, you may be wondering what sort of adventure awaits just outside top hotels in Denver. Here are our top dining recs, cultural sites, and must-see attractions in “The Mile High City.”

Regarded for its impressive symphony of skyscrapers, two of which rank among the tallest in the United States, Denver is the capital of Colorado, and with that title comes all the cultural history and noteworthy landmarks one would expect to see while touring this bustling metropolis. Plan a trip to Larimer Square, the city’s oldest block, and home to multiple must-see landmark 19th-century buildings. While on this side of town, it's easy to spend an entire afternoon museum-hopping— so be sure to check out The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, the Denver Selfie Museum, and the American Museum of Western Art. Don’t miss the Denver Art Museum, which showcases Asian art, Indigenous art, photography, fashion, textile art, and Western American art collections!

Take the kids to the new permanent installation, Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station, for an unforgettable multiverse experience. Discover immersive, mind-bending art across the four alien worlds of C Street, Eemia, Ossuary and Numina. Inside the bustling Convergence Station lies HELLOFOOD, a food and drinks oasis offering culinary treats from around the world, brews, and other beverages to keep you sustained during your day of sightseeing.

Being a short drive to the Rocky Mountains, boutique hotels in Denver are an excellent jumping-off point for snowy romantic getaways, ski resorts, and other frosty family fun. So be sure to hit up some of the world-renowned shopping opportunities Denver has to offer before heading to the hills. Shop the day away at the Denver Premium Outlets, 16th Street Mall, or Cherry Creek North where you’ll find amazing boutiques and incredible food options! Speaking of food, this city has quickly grown into a food lover's dreamscape with hundreds of fine dining options littered throughout the city, as well as hidden gems offering local staples like green chile and international cuisine alike. And with more breweries than any other U.S. City, Denver has no shortage of microbreweries and pubs to tickle your tastebuds across town. If you plan a visit in early October, you may even make it in time for the annual Great American Beer Festival, a three-day beer extravaganza currently held at Denver's Colorado Convention Center by the Brewers Association.

Designated as a National Historic Landmark, and dubbed “America’s Best Amphitheater” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the acoustically impeccable, strikingly beautiful world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater is just a breezy 15-mile drive from the best boutique hotels in Denver, making it an obvious destination for live shows and concerts while in town. The city even offers easy access via the Red Rocks Shuttle, which offers round-trip options to-and-from the venue!

So enjoy your time in this great city and don’t forget to check out our top boutique hotels in Dallas, Austin, and Las Vegas.