Warwick Denver

The Warwick Denver is a classic mid-priced downtown-edge hotel on Grant Street in Uptown, between Capitol Hill and the 16th Street area. It has 219 rooms and is described as an upscale hotel near 16th Street. Rooms are on the larger side for the category: the listing shows classic rooms of about 350 square feet, deluxe rooms around 450 square feet, and premier and junior suites of 600 to 700 square feet, many with a balcony, a sofa bed or both. The signature feature is the heated outdoor pool, with sun loungers, umbrellas and a poolside bar, and reviews mention a rooftop pool setting. Gattara Restaurant serves American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with al fresco dining, and there is a lobby fireplace, a bar, a terrace and a gym. Dogs are allowed for $50 per pet per stay. Self-parking costs about $35 a day and valet about $45 a night, and spots are limited. Free cancellation applies on select rates.

The location is useful for a visit that blends the Capitol and the city center. The Colorado State Capitol is within a ten-minute walk, 16th Street is about a seven-minute walk, and Wells Fargo Center is three minutes away on foot. The Denver Art Museum is within about fifteen minutes. The Paramount Theatre and the Fillmore Auditorium are within a ten-minute walk, which makes the Warwick handy for shows. The 20th and Welton light rail station is eight minutes on foot.

The Warwick rates 8.6 out of 10 from more than 2,000 reviews, which is lower than some of the newer boutiques but strong for the price. Its appeal is space, balconies and the pool, rather than design. If you want a room with room to spread out, perhaps for a family or a longer stay, the junior suites and premier suites with sofa beds are a sensible upgrade. The outdoor pool is more of a warm-weather feature, so in winter do not count on swimming.

As with any downtown-edge hotel, parking is the extra expense. If you arrive by the A Line train from the airport to Union Station and use the free MallRide and light rail, you can avoid it entirely. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am. The Warwick is best for travelers who want comfort and value near the Capitol, for show-goers heading to the Paramount or Fillmore, and for pet owners. Choose a LoDo hotel if you want to be steps from Union Station and Coors Field. Ask for a balcony room when you book, since those are the rooms that make the most of the neighborhood and the Colorado light.