Denver, ColoradoRiver North Art District
Catbird Hotel
Playful micro-loft clubhouse
River North Art District Denver, Colorado
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Playful micro-loft clubhouse
It runs like a residential collective, where guests in compact studios borrow everything from cruiser bikes to air fryers.
What it’s good at
Listed
Murals and converted industrial warehouses border this River North Art District address.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
in place of the corporate furnishings and dated kitchenettes you might expect, this homey retreat is filled with smart design details throughout.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Galleries and craft taprooms line Walnut Street, and the 38th and Blake rail station is a three-minute walk away.
The rooms
Drop-down projectors turn bare walls into private cinema screens. Every studio has a full kitchen for home cooking.
Gym and hot tubs
The 24-hour gym has Peloton bikes and a ballet barre. Rooftop hot tubs look toward the Rocky Mountains.
Bar
Rook Rooftop
Curved pink velvet banquettes flank an indoor island bar, and the covered terrace serves cocktails and gourmet grilled cheese.
At the table
Catbird Kitchen serves morning pastries and light bites, and pours complimentary La Colombe drip coffee in the lobby.
How it began
The on-site Klee House was built in 1890 as a bakery, back when Walnut Street was called Market Street.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.