Dinogo Readers’ Top 5 Hotel Picks in Denver for 2024

Dinogo readers highlight two distinct neighborhoods in their favorite Denver hotel selections. The top three picks are all located in the historic Lower Downtown, affectionately known as LoDo. While it's the oldest neighborhood in Colorado's capital, its blend of 19th and early 20th-century Western architecture with trendy shops and restaurants creates a vibrant atmosphere. The other two selections provide a more refined suburban experience in the conveniently located Cherry Creek. Just five miles southeast of Downtown, this residential area features over 300 shops, 75 restaurants, and 50 spas and salons. Together, these two areas offer a perfect balance, establishing Denver as a lively urban hub with a touch of relaxed living.

Understanding the Voting Process

In our annual World's Best Awards survey, T+L invites readers to share their travel experiences worldwide, providing feedback on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. This year, over 186,000 T+L readers participated in the 2024 survey, casting more than 700,000 votes across over 8,700 properties, including hotels, cities, and cruise lines.

Hotels were categorized as resort hotels, city hotels, inns, or safari lodges based on their location and amenities, and were rated according to the following criteria:

Rooms and Facilities
Location
Customer Service
Cuisine
Overall Value

Respondents rated each characteristic as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores represent the average of these ratings.

Highlights from Readers

The Mile High City continuously aims for new heights, with boutique hotels gaining recognition. Our readers appreciate the attention to detail, noting exceptional experiences in every aspect of their stays. Rising to No. 3 from last year, The Maven, located in the historic Windsor Dairy building, is now part of the vibrant Dairy Block featuring 15 shops, 19 restaurants, and seven bars. One reader praised the property’s “tastefully decorated” rooms, highlighting the “very nice” linens that “enhance the luxurious feel,” while others enjoyed the “modern property with stunning views.” Meanwhile, Clayton Hotel & Members Club maintained its No. 5 position from last year, with guests calling it a “fantastic experience” due to its prime location in Cherry Creek. Many appreciated the “spotlessly clean rooms” and “friendly staff.”

The Champion

The Rally Hotel

Image courtesy of The Rally Hotel

Since its opening in 2021, The Rally Hotel in LoDo’s McGregor Square has become a standout in Denver’s hospitality scene, achieving the No. 1 ranking in T+L’s 2022 awards and No. 2 in 2023. This year, the 182-room hotel is back at the forefront. Positioned directly across from Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, the hotel embraces its baseball theme. The Skybridge Rooftop Deck features a plunge pool and a bar offering a Rockies-themed menu, along with its own Rockies Hall of Fame. A unique highlight is the daily social hour from 4 to 6 p.m. in the lobby, where guests can enjoy a Coca-Cola float or a scoop of ice cream served in a Rockies souvenir helmet.