Best Luxury Hotels in Colorado
Home of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is a popular choice for ski breaks (or snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fat-biking and snow tubing) come winter, and hiking its peaks, prairie grasslands, forests and sand dunes in the summer months. Its picture-perfect, still lakes are conducive to canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding at all levels. But it’s not all about the diverse scenery and breathtaking landscapes. Visitors can check out cultural attractions in the capital of Denver, with its Art Museum, landmark period buildings, musical heritage and the mansion of Titanic survivor Molly Brown. Here’s where you should stay in Colorado.
Colorado, Aspen
W Aspen
(4 stars)If you’re looking for a party pad, this is it. W’s clubby Living Room has a silver-coloured DJ booth, in the basement, there’s a cocktail bar and the 39˚ nightclub, while the rooftop poolside WET Deck also features regular DJs after dark along with multiple fire pits. Bedrooms (ordered by the categories of Wonderful, Spectacular, Fabulous, Wow, and Extreme Wow) come with hangover kits, their own cocktail shakers to mix up the minibar and Bose speakers. The dining style at W is laid back but trendy – tuck into ‘trash bowls’, raclette, gourmet nachos, lobster and goat cheese ravioli and spiced cauliflower fritters with grilled peaches. The architecture of the W is a modern take on the traditional mountain chalet-style hotel.
Colorado, Denver
Populus Denver
(4 stars)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.