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Leyla and Ismail Saltuk enjoying the peaks at Rocky Mountain National Park

 

    We thought we'd provide some recommendations for restaurants, hotels, and attractions for people who want to visit Denver. There are many wonderful sites to see and of course many mountains to ski! You may also want to consider visiting some of the beautiful towns and cities like Boulder, Golden, and Colorado Springs as well as exploring downtown Denver.
 
      
Hotels
  

Warwick Hotel

1776 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
phone: 303.861.2000
fax: 303.832.0320

This is the hotel we reserved for our wedding guests. We loved the location, the service, and the rooms. The hotel is also only a few blocks from the pedestrian shopping mall, restaurants, and bars. You can easily get around downtown without a car using taxis, the complimentary Warwick Hotel car, and the free shuttle down 16th Street. We have stayed in this hotel and highly recommend it. This hotel features the following ammenities:

  • Beautifully-appointed and spacious rooms and suites with large balconies and nice downtown views
  • A beautiful rooftop swimming pool
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Complimentary car service runs within 5 miles of the hotel
  • Airport shuttles which stop at the hotel about every 15 to 30 minutes
   
   

Brown Palace Hotel

321 Seventeenth Street
Denver, CO 80202
phone: 303.297.3111 or 800.321.2599
fax: 303.312.5900
e-mail: brownpalace@brownpalace.com

For those who would prefer to experience the grandeur of Colorado in a Denver landmark, we thought we'd recommend another option. The Brown Palace is known throughout Denver and Colorado for its beautiful interior and its history. Although the rooms are smaller than the Warwick Hotel's, they are beautiful. The Brown Palace is just one or two blocks away from shopping and restaurants.

   
     
Transportation
  

SuperShuttle

An easy and affordable way to get from the airport to downtown is by taking the SuperShuttle van. Reservations are not required, but you may want to call to verify availability. At the airport, proceed to Level 5 / Baggage Claim of the Main Terminal. SuperShuttle has two ticket counters adjacent to the car rental area. Counter service agents will issue tickets and direct you to the proper shuttle loading area on Island 3 of the East or West side of the terminal, depending on your final destination.
If you are traveling with a large group, you can get group rates by calling the group reservations phone number.

general reservations: 800.525.3177 or 303.370.1300
group reservations: 720.374.4164
fax: 303.399.3111
e-mail: jcooley@supershuttle.net
fare: DIA to downtown Denver approximately $18 one-way, $32 round-trip
(call to confirm)

   
 

Car Rentals

At the airport, the car rental counters are located on Level 5 / Baggage Claim of the Main Terminal.

Avis 800.230.4898
Hertz 800.654.3131 int'l: 800.654.3001
Budget 800.527.0700 int'l: 800.472.3325
Enterprise 800.rent.a.car
   
 

Taxis

The following taxi companies service the Denver area.

Metro Cab 303.297.8787
Yellow Cab 303.777.7777

   
     
Colorado Websites
   Colorado.com. The Colorado Tourism Office's web site provides information about accommodations, transportation, attractions, dining, shopping, and maps. Also includes discounts and a link for a free vacation guide. 1-800-COLORADO (265-6723).
    Coloradoinfo.com. Provides travel information for vacations to Colorado.
    Denver Citysearch. Provides a list of the best restaurants, hotels, and sites in Denver based on local residents' ratings. We rely on this site often and have added our own ratings.
    Snow.com. The official website for Vail Resorts ski areas, including Keystone, Breckenrdidge, Arapahoe Basin, Vail, and Beaver Creek. Locals' tip: Arapahoe Basin is usually open the latest, sometimes until mid-June.
    Aspen-Snowmass. The website for the four Aspen ski areas, including Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk.
   
     
Our Favorite Restaurants
   The Fort. The Fort is a true Colorado-style restaurant, serving interesting entrees such as buffalo, elk, rattlesnake, and ostrich as well as classics like chicken, salmon, and beef. The Fort hosted the Summit of Eight in 1997 with dignitaries including Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Helmut Kohl and others. This restaurant is about 30 minutes southwest of downtown.
    The Flagstaff House. This exquisite restaurant serves wonderful cuisine and has a beautiful view overlooking Boulder. It's known throughout the area for its immpeccable food and service and was voted "Most Romantic Restaurant in Denver". Located about 30 minutes northwest of Denver, in Boulder. This is also the location where Paul proposed!
    Buca di Beppo. One of the best chain Italian restaurants. This is a great place for groups since they serve family style (huge portions to share). Try the Chicken Marsala, Chicken Saltimbocca (our favorite), or any of their specials. This restaurant is in Downtown Denver.
     

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