Denver, ColoradoCherry Creek
Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, Denver
Playful mid-century townhouse
Cherry Creek Denver, Colorado
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
Playful mid-century townhouse
Stays feel like visiting an easygoing friend's townhouse. Check-in happens over espresso or evening drinks at an open kitchen counter.
“clean-lined interiors are punctuated by quirky touches such as in-room vinyl record players.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Over seven hundred Colorado artworks across rooms, and a gear garage lending snowshoes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Here all of Denver’s aspirational threads are woven together: glamorous but unpretentious design, a low-key and welcoming atmosphere, a couple of ambitious restaurants, plus a selection of activity-focused services
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Independent boutiques and galleries line Columbine Street, with Cherry Creek North's walkable shopping blocks right outside.
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The rooms
Loft-like rooms have warm wood accents and full-length windows. Bathrooms are finished in white subway tile and brass.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop pool and hot tub are heated year-round, looking out over the Denver skyline toward the Rocky Mountains.
The spa & gym
Bar
Rare Bird
Rare Bird serves craft cocktails and seasonal light fare around fire tables on the rooftop terrace, with panoramic mountain views.
The 154-room hotel wants to give its guests an experience, and it starts at the ‘kitchen counter’ check-in desk with staff wearing satchels and typing on iPads.
At the table
Local Jones serves American bistro fare from breakfast through dinner, and Quality Italian dishes up handmade pasta and steaks.
How it began
The property rose on the site of an old post office, adding room numbers styled after vintage brass mail plaques.
“In keeping with its surroundings, the hotel displays more than 700 works by local artists...there’s plenty of reason to linger in the public spaces.”
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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.