Budget Hotels


The terms budget hotel and downtown hotel are practically an oxymoron as all downtown hotels are on the expensive side. However, having said that, there are two downtown hotels that I would rate as at least more affordable.

Comfort Inn Downtown

Rooms in the Comfort Inn range from $119 for a single to $159 for a suite.

The hotel is rated three stars Services and facilities include a restaurant, 24-hour room service, television, parking, safe deposit, bar, computer facilities, Internet access, business facilities, non-smoking rooms, fitness club.

  • 401 17th St, Denver, CO
  • (303) 296-0400

    Red Lion Hotel Denver Downtown

    The Red Lion is downtown Denver's other budget hotel although, again, budget is relative.

    This 171-room hotel features room service, courtesy shuttle to downtown Denver, guest laundry, same day valet service, outdoor heated pool, free parking, a gift shop, an ATM, a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a business center and a fitness room. Its guestrooms all have a coffee maker, free movie channel, voice mail and over sized desks. Its June room rate is currently quoted as $129

    The Red Lion is home to the Skybox Grill and Sports Bar on the hotel's 14th floor where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Denver skyline. Six Flags/Elitch Gardens, Coors Field, the Pepsi Center and Ocean Journey all located within minutes of the hotel. Complimentary transportation is provided to all downtown attractions, restaurants and shopping.

  • 1975 Bryant St.
  • (800) RED-LION

    More affordable hotels outside the downtown area

    You will find more affordable hotels outside downtown Denver. By outside downtown, I mean hotels that are a 20-25 minute drive from the downtown area. These hotels tend to be chain hotels and, as such, offer the features and amenities you would expect. In other words, you will find fewer luxuries but all or most all, of the features you would need as a vacationing couple or family.

    payper click My suggestions for budget hotels outside the downtown area are:

    Embassy Suites Hotel Southeast

    The Embassy Suites Hotel Southeast is located about 20-25 minutes from the downtown area via I-25 and Hampden Ave. It has 206 well appointed guest suites (it's an all-suites hotel), and features a complimentary full cooked to order breakfast and, in the evenings, complimentary drinks at the manager's reception. . Each suite has a private bedroom, spacious living area and mini kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee maker. Other in room amenities include hair dryers, balconies, cable TV and a well-lit dining/work table. Room rates at the Embassy begin at $89.00.

  • 7525 E Hampden Ave
  • Denver, CO800-346-8357

    Rates from $89

    Hotel Denver Tech Center

    The Hotel Denver Tech Center is six-story hotel located in the Denver Tech Center, about 20 minutes southeast of the downtown area via I-25.

    Guestroom amenities include high-speed Internet access, video-game consoles, satellite televisions, coffeemakers, designer toiletries, complimentary newspapers and comprehensive business desks. The hotel's 6-story atrium offers visitors comfortable lounge furniture, a full bar, indoor pool, access to the hotel's showcase Flat Iron Grille, and its fitness center. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to stores and golf courses within a five-mile radius.

  • 7801 E Orchard Rd
  • Englewood, CO
  • 800-346-8357

    Rates start at $59.00.

    Doubletree Denver Southeast

    The Doubletree Southeast is situated off of I-225, with easy access to I-70 and I-25 and, as such, is about 25 minutes from downtown Denver. It features an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and the full service Fitzgerald Cafe and Pub . Guest room amenities include coffee makers, data ports, irons & ironing boards, cable TV (free HBO) and Nintendos. Its customer satisfaction rating is 4.4 out of a possible 5.

    Guestroom rates at the Doubletree Southeast are from $59.00.

  • 13696 E Iliff Pl
  • Aurora, CO
  • 800-346-8357

    Other Budget Hotels worth considering

    Comfort Inn & Suites

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  • 4685 Quebec St
  • Denver, CO 80216
  • 800-346-8357

    Room rates from $54

    Quality Suites Southwest Lakewood

  • 7260 W. Jefferson Ave.
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 800-346-8357

    Room rates from $54

    Woodfield Suites Denver

  • 9009 E Arapahoe Rd
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 800-346-8357

    Room rates from $72

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