The Ritz-Carlton, Denver

Location. Standing 14-stories tall in downtown Denver, Colo., is the Ritz-Carlton Denver. The hotel is one-half mile from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and Coors Field. The Denver Aquarium sits two miles from the property while less than three miles away are the Denver Zoo, Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium and the Pepsi Center.

Hotel Features. Guests of the Ritz-Carlton Denver are greeted by crystal chandeliers, polished ebony marble floors and oil paintings in the lobby. Hotel dining includes Elway's, serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners. In addition to 13,000-square-feet of meeting space, the Ritz-Carlton Denver provides a business center with high-speed Internet access. The hotel features an on-site health spa with saunas, steam rooms and massage services, specialized body treatments and facials. The hotel's 55,000-square-foot fitness facility provides a heated indoor pool, spa area and indoor basketball court. Ritz Kids Club offers supervised activities for children.

Guestrooms. The 202 guestrooms of the Ritz-Carlton Denver are illuminated in voluminous amounts of light from expansive windows accenting cream walls and saffron fabrics. Rooms showcase vivid art prints and fresh plants and flowers. Featuring soft cream and golden colors, beds consist of 400-thread count sheets, Frette Italian linens, down duvets with covers and either hypoallergenic down or foam pillows. Standard room amenities include high-definition flat-panel televisions, CD players, DVD players, clock radios with iPod docking stations and wireless Internet access. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided in each room. Bathrooms offer separate bath tubs and showers, terry bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. The Ritz-Carlton Denver focuses a great deal of effort on guests who travel for business and leisure. Complimentary services include overnight shoe shines, daily newspapers, coffee and condiments.