Theatre District / Downtown

The Curtis Denver, a DoubleTree by Hilton

★★★★★

The Curtis is the hotel to book when you want your stay to be part of the fun, especially with kids or a group of friends. It stands at 1405 Curtis Street in Denver's theatre district, directly across the street from the Denver Performing Arts Complex, a block from the Colorado Convention Center and a couple of blocks from the 16th Street corridor. Part of the DoubleTree by Hilton family, it delivers the brand's reliability, including the warm welcome cookie, with a personality that is entirely its own. Each of its floors is themed around a slice of pop culture: think sci-fi, superheroes, rock stars, retro Americana, movies and music, with the horror-themed floor, appropriately, on the thirteenth. Themed rooms go further with specific references to films and characters. The retro-chic lobby has board games and an art collection, and the ground-floor Corner Office and Martini Bar serves a globe-trotting menu that ranges from ramen to tikka masala and burgers, along with creative cocktails and a daily happy hour, making it a natural pre-show stop. In spring 2026 the hotel completed a refresh that brightened the lobby and updated the 336 guest rooms with new bedding, cleaner layouts and a more contemporary feel, while keeping the playful character. Rates are typically more affordable than the downtown boutique hotels, and the location is central for shows, conventions and walking to LoDo and Union Station. Parking is paid, as everywhere downtown.

The Curtis is a natural fit for families with kids who will love choosing a themed floor, for theatergoers who want to walk across the street to a show, and for friends' trips that value fun over formality. Ask about the themed rooms when booking, as specific themes vary in availability and room type, and request a floor that matches your group's interests. Standard rooms are stylish and comfortable, and the recent refresh means the furnishings feel up to date.

The location puts you within easy reach of most of downtown. The Performing Arts Complex hosts Broadway tours, theatre, symphony, opera and ballet across its venues, and seeing a show is the hotel's signature pairing. Union Station and LoDo are a pleasant fifteen-minute walk or a short ride on the free MallRide, and the Golden Triangle museums are a short ride south. The Corner Office is busy before curtain times, so arrive early or reserve if dining before a show.

Travelers looking for quiet, sophisticated luxury should choose the Ritz-Carlton or the Thompson instead. But for good value, central location and a stay that kids will talk about long after the trip, the Curtis is hard to beat, and the Hilton connection means Honors members can earn and redeem points here. Parents should note that the themed floors are the main attraction for children, so it is worth asking at check-in whether a room on a favorite floor is available, and that the busy downtown streets around the theatres call for the usual city-center care at night.