The Maven sits at the corner of Wazee and 19th Streets in Lower Downtown, inside Dairy Block, a redevelopment of the block that once housed Denver's Windsor Dairy. The hotel was created by Sage Hospitality with the Dairy Block developers McWhinney and Grand American, and it keeps three historic Windsor Dairy buildings as part of the larger project. Its design is industrial and energetic, with a lobby that showcases local art and handmade products and rooms that use loft-style decor, high ceilings, large windows and a rich color palette. The hotel has 172 guest rooms and 11 suites, along with unusual bunk rooms that stack a twin bunk bed perpendicular to a king bed, which makes them popular with friends traveling together and families with kids. The social center is Poka Lola Social Club, which opens onto The Alley, Dairy Block's covered pedestrian lane of Colorado retailers, makers, chefs and cocktail makers. Guests also get access to the Dairy Block fitness center, listed at 4,500 square feet, and can arrange spa and salon services at The Oxford Club, Spa and Salon.
The Maven is a good choice for travelers who want to be in the middle of LoDo without paying for a grand hotel. Union Station, Larimer Square and Coors Field are all a short walk away, and the free MallRide shuttle along 16th Street is close enough to use. It sits in the heart of the dining and bar scene, and a walk through The Alley is part of the experience in the evening. It is also a stop on guided cocktail tours of the area, a good sign that the lobby and bar hold up.
Room choice depends on the party. For couples and solo travelers, the standard rooms and the suites offer the loft feel and large windows. For groups of friends, the bunk rooms are the distinctive pick, though they are really designed for adults who do not mind sharing space and kids who love a top bunk. Because the hotel is on a busy LoDo block with nightlife nearby, ask for a higher floor or a room away from the alley if you are a light sleeper, and expect some weekend noise on event nights at Coors Field.
Check the fees and the parking situation before you book, since downtown hotels commonly add destination or parking charges, and Dairy Block has its own below-grade garage. Rates are in the upper-middle range for a boutique hotel in this location, and they tend to rise during big events and conventions. The Maven suits a first visit built around food, drinks, baseball and walkable exploring, and less well a trip focused on quiet and mountain views. Pair it with the LoDo craft beer walk, the cocktail tour or a morning at the nearby Union Station Great Hall.
Why stay here
- ✓172 rooms and 11 suites
- ✓Loft-style rooms with high ceilings
- ✓Bunk rooms for groups and families
- ✓Poka Lola Social Club
- ✓Access to The Alley food and drink lane
- ✓Dairy Block fitness center access
- ✓Spa and salon at The Oxford Club
- ✓Walkable to Union Station and Coors Field
Good questions
Where is The Maven?+
At the corner of Wazee and 19th Streets in Lower Downtown, inside the Dairy Block development, a short walk from Union Station and Coors Field.
What are the bunk rooms?+
Rooms with a twin bunk bed stacked perpendicular to a king bed, designed for friends or families traveling together.
Is there a gym?+
Guests have access to the 4,500 square foot Dairy Block fitness center and its group classes.
