The 10 Best Hotels in Denver CO 2026: Luxury, Rooftop and Mountain Views – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in Denver CO 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Mile High City’s Finest Stays

Denver in 2026 is no longer just the gateway to the Rockies — it’s a skyline city in full bloom. With three major luxury openings in 2025 (The Rally Hotel, Thompson Denver, and the reimagined Catbird), a rooftop pool boom that rivals Miami, and historic icons like The Brown Palace getting $100M+ facelifts, the Mile High City now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Chicago and Dallas for luxury, lifestyle, and pure Colorado cool. From LoDo’s craft-beer lofts to Cherry Creek’s quiet opulence, Denver’s hotels finally match the altitude.

Curated by the mountain-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Denver hotels guide for 2026. We’ve slept in the suites, skied from the rooftops (figuratively), and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest, mile-high ranking you need before you book the Front Range.

Why Trust This Denver Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Denver CO 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. The Crawford Hotel – Union Station’s Historic Masterpiece (Denver’s True 5-Star)

Location: 1701 Wynkoop St, LoDo (inside historic Union Station)

The gold standard since 2014 — 112 individually designed rooms in the old train station, with Pullman, Classic, and Loft styles. Direct access to 10+ bars and restaurants inside the terminal.

Standout: Cooper Lounge mezzanine bar + private train car suites 2026 Rates: Classic $580–$1,050 | Loft Suite $2,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 3,200+ reviews) – “The most beautiful hotel in the Rockies.”

→ The Crawford Official

2. The Rally Hotel – LoDo’s New Baseball-Inspired Icon (2025 Opening)

Location: 1600 20th St, LoDo (across from Coors Field, McGregor Square)

Opened 2025 — 182 rooms with baseball-themed art, rooftop pool with Rocky Mountain views, and the only hotel in Denver with direct stadium skybridge.

Standout: Rally Rooftop with 360° views + The Original sports bar 2026 Rates: King $520–$950 | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.9/5 (early)

→ The Rally Hotel

3. Four Seasons Hotel Denver – Downtown’s Quiet Luxury Leader

Location: 1111 14th St, Downtown (Theatre District)

240 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, EDGE restaurant, and the city’s best spa (with oxygen treatments for altitude).

Standout: 3rd-floor pool deck with fire pits 2026 Rates: King $650–$1,200 | Suite $4,000+ Rating: 4.8/5

→ Four Seasons Denver

4. The Maven Hotel – LoDo’s Dairy Block Darling

Location: 1850 Wazee St, LoDo (Dairy Block alley)

172 rooms in a converted warehouse — local art, Kachina Cantina, and alleyway fire pits.

Standout: Poka Lola Social Club speakeasy 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ The Maven

5. Thompson Denver – New 2025 Fire in LoDo

Location: 1616 Market St, LoDo

Opened 2025 — 216 rooms with mid-century design, Reynard Social rooftop, and the best French 75 in Colorado.

Standout: 9th-floor rooftop with mountain views 2026 Rates: King $550–$980 | Suite $3,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Thompson Denver

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

• 6. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa – Historic 1892 icon ($550+)
• 7. The Art Hotel Denver – Curio Collection art palace ($480+)
• 8. Halcyon Cherry Creek – Rooftop pool legend ($520+)
• 9. Catbird Hotel – RiNo’s new indie star ($460+)
• 10. The Slate Denver – Tapestry Collection rooftop ($500+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Denver CO 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. The Crawford LoDo / Union Station $580–$2,800+ 4.8 Inside historic train station 2. The Rally LoDo / Coors Field $520–$2,500+ 4.9 Stadium skybridge + rooftop pool 3. Four Seasons Downtown $650–$4,000+ 4.8 Best spa in Colorado 4. The Maven LoDo / Dairy Block $480–$2,200+ 4.7 Alleyway fire pits 5. Thompson Denver LoDo $550–$3,000+ 4.8 Reynard Social rooftop

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