THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL AND SPA, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Denver

The Brown Palace Hotel And Spa, Autograph Collection - A historic downtown Denver landmark with artesian well water, rooftop beehives, and six distinct dining venues

Standing since 1892, this red sandstone triangular DEN hotel features an eight-story atrium lobby crowned by a stained-glass skylight. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa houses 243 guestrooms, including newly renovated Top of the Brown rooms on the highest two floors, each equipped with Carrera marble bathrooms, rain showerheads, and artesian well water. The Autograph Collection property maintains six restaurants and bars, including Palace Arms with Napoleon's dueling pistols on display, and a coffee shop serving Allegro beverages and house-made pastries. A boutique spa offers various treatments, while nearly 20000 square feet of meeting space accommodates business functions. The hotel produces its own honey from rooftop beehives, used in restaurant dishes and spa products. Located in downtown Denver's LoDo district, the property sits one block from the 16th Street Mall's free shuttle to Union Station's airport train.

Pros

Four-star and Four Diamond rated since 1977

Artesian well supplies pure water throughout the property

Distinctive Florentine arches and gold filigree panels adorn the interior

Rooftop beehives provide honey for restaurants and spa products

Cons

2 miles from Denver Zoo

1.5 miles from Denver Botanic Gardens