Restored railway terminus
Soaring Beaux-Arts arches and chandeliers frame the active Great Hall, where hotel guests and commuters mingle across communal tables.
“It’s housed in the upper floors of the supercentenarian Union Station train depot, originally the guest rooms were offices for railroad executives.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
An 1881 Beaux-Arts railway terminal with preserved ticket windows and timber trusses.
Remarkable
The Great Hall concourse buzzes across communal sofas, craft drafts, and mezzanine cocktails.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Soaring ceilings and sky-high chandeliers hang overhead, while oversized sofas and leather chairs create a casual and bustling "living room" frequented by travelers and locals alike.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in Lower Downtown, direct airport trains pull up outside, with Wynkoop Plaza, Larimer Square, and local craft breweries steps away.
The rooms
Layouts span Art Deco Pullman sleeper berths to top-floor attic lofts with original timber trusses and exposed brick.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
The Cooper Lounge
The mezzanine lounge looks over the Great Hall concourse, serving classic cocktails and small plates from velvet banquettes.
Restaurant
Mercantile Dining & Provision
Chef Alex Seidel serves seasonal contemporary American fare in a dining room framed by glass wine displays.
How it began
Named for urban preservationist Dana Crawford, the 1881 landmark converted its former upper-level railway offices into guest quarters in 2014.
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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.