The Brown Palace Hotel

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321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(850) 747-8057

Location. Seamlessly blending Victorian architecture with the charm of the post-modern West, the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver, Colo., has stood as a landmark to excellence in the Mile-High-City's business and cultural center since 1892. The hotel is four blocks from the State Capitol and within one mile of the Denver Art Museum and Coors Field. Located one block from the property, the 16th Street Mall provides a complimentary shuttle traversing the downtown district. An RTD bus stop is two blocks away.
Hotel Features. Surrounded by Revolutionary battle flag-replicas and artifacts dating to the 1700s, The Palace Arms boasts contemporary American cuisine complemented by a cellar offering 900 wines. Menu highlights include King Canyon Bison, American Kobe-Beef and Butter Poached Maine Lobster. Rare premium spirits and more than 60 types of cigars, including pre embargo Cubans, are available at the Churchill Bar. Wednesdays through Saturdays, live entertainment is showcased at the casual Ship Tavern. Ellyngton's features a champagne Sunday Brunch and the Atrium Lobby hosts formal afternoon teas and nightly piano music beneath its namesake stained-glass canopy. The hotel features conference rooms, a business center and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property. Specialty treatments at the Spa at the Brown Palace incorporate the natural artisan waters flowing from a well 750 feet beneath the hotel. Menu items include the Artesian Plunge Soak, Brown Sugar Scrub and the Mountain High, Ocean Deep facial treatment. A fitness facility provides weight training- and cardiovascular equipment.

Guestrooms. With ornamentation evocative of the Victorian and Art Deco periods, the 241 guestrooms and suites host mahogany stained furnishings, almond-hued walls and decor in rose, cream and peach. Amenities include goose down comforters, upholstered ottomans and complimentary bottled artisan water. Bathrooms contain separate bathtubs and glass-enclosed showers, designer toiletries and terry bathrobes.

Expert Tip. During the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hotel served as his summer headquarters.

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“Old isn't the same thing as luxurious”

Sep 1, 2010 SKFemor, Orlando, Florida

The lobby is beautiful for sure. The bedroom part was fine. Like other hotels, they have installed flat-screen TV's and iPod docking stations (not really something to brag about as... more »

“Very nice, but some disappointments”

Sep 1, 2010 mollymcd, St. Paul

Although we usually stay in small luxury boutique hotels, we were excited to experience the history of the Brown Palace. The hotel is very beautiful and the staff was quite... more »

“A Historic Brown Hotel for a Modern Flyboy”

Aug 30, 2010 scottyhouston, Houston, Texas

All year I've been working on a special sub-project to our large military project. This work has required me to go to Denver several times this year. Plus, my partner... more »

All year I've been working on a special sub-project to our large military project. This work has required me to go to Denver several times this year. Plus, my partner and I had a family trip there as well. On several occasions I've tried booking into The Brown Palace & Spa Hotel in Downtown Denver but to no avail because of sold out bookings. But, last week I was finally able to get in the hotel and spent 5 nights there.

My arrival and check-in at the hotel was seamless and the staff was amazing. I had booked a government rate which they said gave me an upgraded King Superior room. In most hotels the different between a regular, Deluxe or Superior King Room is not usually that much of a difference. But I actually saw one of the regular king rooms during my stay and it was half the size of the room I had.

The room was so beautiful and well appointed. Not to mention, the entire room and bathroom were impeccably clean which is always a good sign when you first arrive. All linens were spotless, furniture all in excellent condition and very comfortable. The closet was HUGE and had two large, clean robes ready for wear (which I did). It also had an extra large safe which was enough room for the larger laptops like the one I travel with. It's great to see more and more American hotels installing safes in the rooms...makes a lot of sense.

The bathroom, OH, the bathroom! There was a HUGE glass enclosed shower with two large shower heads...one hanging from the ceiling and centered over the shower stall, and one on the wall. I loved the shower and was in there several extra times just because it was so relaxing. The soap, shower gel, and shampoo products were products from their actual spa with a Lemongrass/Mint scent. It was really nice. I managed to snag several extra bottles of each for guests here at our house.

During my stay I ordered up room service on several occasions. You know how it is, most hotel food is pretty much the same...average at best. Not here...the food at The Brown was amazing and very, very good. Not to mention extremely large portions and always as ordered. And on all accounts, the staff bringing up the food were all very friendly and always reviewed everything to make sure you got exactly what you requested...never a problem.

One of the best parts about this hotel is that it's an old historic hotel. Most of the aesthetic features in the building were original and quite beautiful. Additionally, they still hold afternoon High Tea! Talk about delicious and elegant! I actually dressed one afternoon and had high tea by myself but really enjoyed it. The Brown is known for their old fashioned macaroons which were part of the high tea in addition to the typical finger sandwiches, other pastries, clotted cream, and delicious blends of teas.

The only small downside to my stay was a pretty slow internet connection (both the wireless and the wired). I tried both types of connections and neither were any better than the other. But, it wasn't a show stopper, was still able to work and download what I needed, it was just slower than what most people are used too.

Overall, my stay was excellent and I can't wait to stay there again. I have platinum benefits at Hyatt Hotels and normally stay at The Grand Hyatt (two blocks over from The Brown) in Downtown Denver. However, I think I will forego my benefits at Hyatt to once again stay at this very elegant hotel with amazing service! « less

“Old world style, nice but nothing fancy or modern.”

Aug 23, 2010 GinDandy, Boston

I stayed here one night for business. The room was decent, clean. The whole hotel is very antique which is charming, but a bit over the top with the patterned... more »

“Wonderful cocktails in perfect setting!”

Aug 22, 2010 Delius17, London

We actually didn't stay here, but we enjoyed perfect cocktails in the exquisite lobby listening to a wonderful pianist who played us Sondheim and A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square...a... more »

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Local Attractions

Enjoy your stay at The Brown Palace Hotel even more with a walk to Downtown Denver and see the many local attractions that will forever be in your memory. Pepsi Center Pepsi Center, one of the...

The Spa & Salon

The Spa & Salon at the Brown Palace is constructed inside the hotel in a space where men's & women's Turkish Baths and chiropodist parlors once existed at the turn of the century. Comprising...

Weddings

More than 3,000 weddings have been held at The Brown Palace Hotel and you can also experience the joy of saying "I Do" at this historic Denver Hotel. The professional staff at The Brown Palace Hotel...

Meetings

For more than one-hundred years, The Brown Palace Hotel has been catering to events hosted by kings, presidents, and the very rich. The Brown Palace Hotel has meeting rooms that will exceed your...

Dining

Here you'll find out the true meaning of wined and dined in Denver. The Brown Palace houses three restaurants, plus the elegant Brown Palace Club and the sophisticated Churchill Bar. The Palace Arms...

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