Denver, ColoradoBallpark District
Limelight Denver
Urban alpine lodge
Ballpark District Denver, Colorado
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Limelight HotelsUrban alpine lodge
Known for its Colorado ski properties, Limelight translates mountain-lodge hospitality into a city stay beside Union Station.
What it’s good at
Notable
Knotty pine paneling, leather headboards, and plaid textiles bring mountain cabin warmth downtown.
Notable
Complimentary Tesla house-car service and in-room Therabody recovery kits ease travel days.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Rooms have wood-paneled walls, leather headboards, plaid textiles and original pieces by 32 local artists commissioned specifically for the hotel, giving the interiors a grounded Rocky Mountain character without the resort trappings.
“Midwest coziness radiates in the design of the guestrooms, where wood-paneled bedrooms, leather headboards, plaid throw pillows, and statement pieces made from 32 local artists commissioned by Limelight create the absolute picture of vacationing in Denver.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Denver Union Station sits right outside, and the restaurants along 16th Street are a short stroll away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have knotty pine paneling and leather headboards, hung with original artwork commissioned from local Colorado artists.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has dual Peloton bikes, a Tonal resistance trainer, and treadmills beside large windows.
At the table
Ajax Downtown cooks over live fire on custom Josper grills, and the bar pours smoke-infused cocktails.
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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.