Hotels in Thornton, Colorado

Thornton overview

Thornton is a budget-friendly place distinct for its sports and known for its spas and shops. You're sure to enjoy all of the coffee and bar options. Families will find plenty of fun at Denver Zoo and Denver's Downtown Aquarium. Make some time to see popular sights such as Coors Field and Denver Museum of Nature and Science. A family- and business-friendly area, Thornton also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Thornton

Thornton offers a wealth of accommodation options for business and leisure travelers alike. There are 297 hotels in the Thornton area and you can shop as many as 83 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 50%.

• • 59 2-star hotels with an average price of $56 per night
• • 166 3-star hotels with an average price of $85 per night
• • 55 4-star hotels with an average price of $96 per night
• • 9 5-star hotels with an average price of $239 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 100874 user reviews of Thornton hotels:

• • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Denver North - Thornton
• • Hampton Inn Denver Thornton
• • Motel 6 Denver - Thornton
• • Econo Lodge
• • Crossland Denver - Thornton

How to get to Thornton

Fly in to Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.), 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from downtown Thornton.

What to see around Thornton

Fun activities are on hand like sporting events and pampering at the spa, along with attractions such as:

• • Dick's Sporting Goods Park
• • Denver Coliseum
• • Coors Field
• • Pepsi Center
• • Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Sights especially popular with families include:

• • Water World
• • Bay Aquatic Park
• • Butterfly Pavilion
• • Lakeside Amusement Park
• • Denver Zoo

For those looking for a souvenir or simply window-shopping, here are some favorite shopping areas to visit:

• • Flatiron Crossing
• • Flatiron Crossing Mall
• • Northfield Stapleton
• • 16th Street Mall
• • Larimer Square

Some top sights in the area include:

• • Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• • Denver's Downtown Aquarium
• • Elitch Gardens Theme Park
• • Colorado State Capitol Building
• • United States Mint

When to visit Thornton

Wondering what time of year to travel, or what clothes to pack? Here are seasonal norms to help you with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 61°F day, 18°F night
• • April-June: 90°F day, 31°F night
• • July-September: 92°F day, 42°F night
• • October-December: 74°F day, 18°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 1.5 inches
• • April-June: 5.7 inches
• • July-September: 4.4 inches
• • October-December: 2.2 inches