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The 3 best hotels in Denver.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 12 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Denver, United States: Sonesta Denver Downtown (budget), Homewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention Center (best value) and The Crawford Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetSonesta Denver Downtown8.1/10 · €99 / nightBest ValueHomewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention Center8.7/10 · €122 / nightLuxuryThe Crawford Hotel9.2/10 · €375 / night
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Sonesta Denver Downtown, Denver
Budget
8.1€99 / night

Sonesta Denver Downtown

★★★★Downtown Denver

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.1/10 from 911 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Republic Plaza (Denver)
  • Chosen from 12 hotels
911 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central downtown spot walking distance to the Convention Center, 16th Street Mall, and restaurants.
  • Value For Money: Expensive valet parking, breakfast charges, and high security deposits.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.1/10 from 911 guest reviews; joint review-score position 10 of 12 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €99.06 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €99.06/night versus a sample median of €124.30/night (20% below the median).
  • Location: Downtown Denver, Denver. Address: 1450 Glenarm Place. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Homewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention Center, Denver
Best Value★ Our pick
8.7€122 / night

Homewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention Center

★★★Downtown Denver

Best forMost travellers · Pool days · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.7/10 from 667 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Republic Plaza (Denver)
  • Chosen from 12 hotels
667 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central and walkable to the Convention Center, 16th Street Mall, restaurants, and shops.
  • Value For Money: Room rates are considered affordable for the area, though parking fees are frequently criticized.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 667 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 12 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €121.78/night versus a sample median of €124.30/night (2% below the median).
  • Location: Downtown Denver, Denver. Address: 550 15th Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Crawford Hotel, Denver
Luxury
9.2€375 / night

The Crawford Hotel

★★★★★Downtown Denver

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks

  • 9.2/10 from 156 guest reviews
  • ≈ 23 min walk to Republic Plaza (Denver)
  • Chosen from 12 hotels
156 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Situated inside Union Station near downtown shops, restaurants, and attractions.
  • Noise Level: Internal areas are quiet, though train engine sounds are audible in some rooms.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 156 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 12 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €375.13/night versus a sample median of €124.30/night.
  • Location: Downtown Denver, Denver. Address: 1701 Wynkoop Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Denver Art Museum, Republic Plaza (Denver), Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Denver)

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Denver

All three picks are in Downtown Denver, so you can choose purely on budget and style.

Downtown Denver

Budget: Sonesta Denver Downtown · ≈ 5 min walk to Republic Plaza (Denver) · Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value: Homewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention Center · ≈ 5 min walk to Republic Plaza (Denver) · Most travellers, Pool days, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury: The Crawford Hotel · ≈ 23 min walk to Republic Plaza (Denver) · Special occasions, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryDenver Art Museum · Republic Plaza (Denver) · Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Denver)

Denver hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetSonesta Denver DowntownDowntown Denver48.1 (911)€99
Best ValueHomewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention CenterDowntown Denver38.7 (667)€122
LuxuryThe Crawford HotelDowntown Denver59.2 (156)€375

Questions about hotels in Denver

What is the best budget hotel in Denver?
Sonesta Denver Downtown (Downtown Denver): 8.1/10 · 911 reviews · €99 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central downtown spot walking distance to the Convention Center, 16th Street Mall, and restaurants.”
What is the best value hotel in Denver?
Homewood Suites- Denver Downtown Convention Center (Downtown Denver): 8.7/10 · 667 reviews · €122 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and walkable to the Convention Center, 16th Street Mall, restaurants, and shops.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Denver?
The Crawford Hotel (Downtown Denver): 9.2/10 · 156 reviews · €375 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated inside Union Station near downtown shops, restaurants, and attractions.”
Where should I stay in Denver?
Our three picks are in Downtown Denver. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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