Best Luxury Hotels in Colorado

Occupying a prime ski-in/ski-out location, the Viceroy offers upscale accommodations in Snowmass Village, just a little outside of Aspen’s centre. Ideal for families and those wanting to self-cater, rooms come with kitchenettes and there’s a daily programme of activities for younger guests. But there are also two eateries on-site – the fine dining Eight K Restaurant and a poolside Asian inspired cafe, Nest. After-dinner drinks can be taken alfresco, or indoors beside a roaring fire. The huge spa spans a total of 7,000-square-feet, incorporating plunge pools, a Vichy wet room, jacuzzis and a blissful relaxation suite. Outside, there‘s a heated saline pool with a fire pit and cabanas.

Arguably the hippest hotspot in town, this minimalist property is the only five-star, five-diamond hotel in Aspen. As part of the Relais & Chateaux collection, it has an incredible food and drink offer. Element 47 serves New American cuisine, with a choice of over 20,000 different wines to accompany the meal (guests can also tour the funky red-lit wine cellar). Lighter meals are offered in the firelit Living Room, at Chair 9 – the hotel’s late-night club venue – and Ajax Tavern. The rooms and suites have been styled by Champalimaud Design and all have cosy gas log fireplaces.

Rising 45 storeys, this building is a landmark on Denver’s horizon. Its restaurant, Edge, is at the bottom, allowing diners to observe and soak in the streetside downtown buzz. A spa occupies the third floor, with a salon, hot tub and steam room. While up on the rooftop, you’ll find an outdoor pool, a whirlpool and an alfresco bar — overlooked by a state-of-the-art fitness centre. The Four Seasons’ skyscraper houses 239 guest rooms decorated in an urban-chic contemporary style, with huge picture windows (book a suite with a freestanding tub for a bath with a view).

Are you travelling for work? The Ritz-Carlton’s Central Business District location just 30 minutes drive from the airport, will be ideal. It boasts the largest standard rooms in the city and a complimentary house car to take you anywhere you wish (within a five-mile radius). Elway’s, the hotel’s popular steakhouse, is named after a Denver Broncos player and provides a true taste of Colorado. 202 bedrooms come with 400-thread-count Frette linens, Frette robes, coffee makers and iPod docking alarm clocks. The spa has eight treatment rooms with Tempurpedic beds (including a couples suite and bathroom, and a Vichy wet treatment room).

An eco-friendly option, Hotel Jerome is set up with in-room recycling bins, filtered water in glass bottles, LED light bulbs, low-flow water systems and locally sourced edibles. 94 rooms come equipped with a yoga mat, Nespresso machine, a humidifier, complimentary minibar packed with decadent goodies and hand-blended Auberge toiletries in refillable containers. While this hotel is deeply chic with excellent apres, it’s also welcoming of families (there’s a games room and chargeable babysitting service) and dogs. Formal meals take place at Prospect restaurant or on the terrace (weather permitting), while the J-Bar serves bar food alongside tipples in a vintage styled setting.

Found in the Golden Triangle — a hub of the Denver arts community — the Curio Collection by Hilton features striking modern architecture, with a quirky silhouette and mirror-effect glass walls. The geometric facade contains a curated collection of artworks within, making it ideal for lovers of contemporary design. Even the fitness centre (named Art in Motion) follows the theme. Farm-to-table New American dishes are served up in FIRE, with creative cocktails mixed at FIRE Lounge and in The Living Room. Bedroom decor is mostly neutral, offset by bright accent pieces, allowing the original prints and canvases to take centre stage.

Named after French Inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard (inventor of the automated looming process), this Autograph Collection hotel aims to “weave” together a top location and hospitable service. Sample local fare at its restaurant, Narrative, which has its own wine library holding in excess of 750 bottles. And drink cocktails with mountain/downtown Denver views at the chic Kisbee on the Rooftop bar; a patio area beside the bar accommodates the hotel pool (a swim at sunset is a must). Contemporary bedrooms at The Jacquard have floor-to-ceiling windows, sumptuous glass and marble bathrooms, fine linens and 65” TVs.

This five-star establishment’s pool and outdoor hot tubs look out onto the hotel’s majestic neighbour, Aspen (also known as Ajax) Mountain. Rooms at St Regis come with opulent leather and marble furnishings, Bang & Olufsen sound systems, beds and desks custom designed by Ralph Lauren and 24-hour butler service at the touch of a button. Dine in Velvet Buck and sip on outstanding cocktails at the Mountain Social. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and daughter North, Paris Hilton and Uma Thurman have all stayed here.

Over a century old, The Brown Palace is especially popular with pop and rock and roll royalty, counting the likes of Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones, Cindy Lauper, Metallica, Jon Bon Jovi and Pearl Jam among its past patrons. Instantly recognisable by its red sandstone facade, the building contains 241 bedrooms (whose showers tap water from an artesian well), a tavern, a cigar bar, a coffee shop, a fine dining restaurant, a high-end spa and a network of secret passages. Be sure to take its traditional afternoon tea, served beneath the stained-glass skylight of the impressive wood-panelled atrium lobby.

Those planning to hit the shops will appreciate this Marriott hotel’s location, in Cherry Creek North, close to the city’s top boutiques. Rooms range from sleek doubles with soundproofed windows to a Presidential Suite with two TVs, mountain views and an open plan kitchen/living/dining room seating up to eight guests. Try some Central and South American cuisine at the Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge; here you can order from the ceviche bar, or opt for small and sharing plates, accompanied by hand-muddled cocktails. A 24-hour fitness centre is equipped with Peloton bikes and hydro rowers.

The Limelight Hotel Aspen is a 126-room, family-friendly hotel in the heart of downtown Aspen, offering a relaxed, modern mountain aesthetic with light, inviting interiors. Originally a theatre and nightclub in the 1950s, it was transformed into a contemporary hotel in 2008. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffee machines, wet bars, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with select options offering private terraces. Guests can enjoy The Limelight Lounge, serving casual dining, craft cocktails, and live music, along with a heated outdoor pool, two rooftop terraces, hot tubs, and a fitness centre. The hotel provides complimentary cruiser bikes and shuttle services for easy exploration. Located steps from Aspen Mountain and Silver Queen Gondola, it offers effortless access to skiing, hiking, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene, including the Aspen Art Museum. A standout feature is its pet-friendly policy, welcoming furry companions with in-room beds and water bowls.

Populus Denver is a striking eco-conscious hotel, repositioning sustainable luxury in the heart of downtown Denver. With 265 rooms and suites, the property offers biophilic design and mindful hospitality, inspired by Colorado’s native aspen trees. Its distinctive façade features “aspen-eye” windows that frame views of the State Capitol, Civic Center Park, and the Rocky Mountains. Interiors mirror the layers of a forest, from earthy tones in the lobby to vibrant canopies in the rooftop restaurant.

Dine at Pasque, an all-day restaurant celebrating seasonal, nature-based cuisine, or Stellar Jay, the rooftop restaurant and bar offering live-fire dishes and panoramic views. There’s also a Little Owl Coffee bar, a gym, flexible event spaces, and hospitality suites for private gatherings. Beyond design, Populus plants a tree for every night’s stay and operates on 100% renewable electricity. Located beside Civic Center Park, it’s perfectly placed for discovering Denver’s Art Museum and Performing Arts District.