Opened in 1891 and fully restored a century later, this genteel hotel in Denver's historical district appeals to affluent leisure and business travelers who appreciate its atmosphere and personalized service. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the five-story hotel features antique furnishings, marble floors, frescoed walls, stained glass, sterling chandeliers, and collections of Colorado art. THE OXFORD HOTEL IS PROUD TO BE A NON-SMOKING HOTEL
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During your Denver vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Molly Brown House Museum
Built in 1889 of Colorado rhyolite with sandstone trim, this was the residence of J.J. and Margaret (Molly) Brown from 1894 to 1932. The "unsinkable" Molly Brown became a national heroine in 1912 when the Titanic sank. She took charge of a group of immigrant women in a lifeboat and later raised money for their benefit.Restored to its 1910 appearance, the Molly Brown House has a large collection of early-20th-century furnishings and art objects, many of which belonged to the Brown family. There are also temporary exhibits (recent ones detailed the lives of servants in Brown's day and trends in Victorian undergarments), and a carriage house with a museum store at the rear is open to visitors. The house can be seen on guided tours. Allow 1 hour.
Lakewood's Heritage Center at Belmar Park
In Denver's early days, many wealthy residents maintained summer estates in the rural Lakewood area, and this historic village tells their story as well as that of others who lived and worked here. Your first stop should be the visitor center, for an introduction to the museum; you can begin a personalized guided or self-guided tour here. The village includes an 1870s farmhouse, a 1920s one-room school, a 1950s variety store, and the Barn Gallery. There's an exhibit on "Lakewood People and Places," antique and vintage farm machinery, self-guided history walks through the surrounding 127-acre park, changing art exhibits, and a picnic area. On-site are also an amphitheater and festival area, hosting a summer concert series and a slate of seasonal fairs and celebrations. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
Denver Zoo
More than 750 species of animals (more than 4,000 individuals) live in this spacious zoological park, home to the rare deer-like okapi as well as endangered cheetahs, Komodo dragons, and western lowland gorillas. The newest (and most ambitious) habitat here is Predator Ridge, a re-created African savannah with lions, hyenas, and other African predators, opening along with a new entrance and parking facility in 2004. The exhibit is modeled after a Kenyan preserve, complete with artificial termite mounds that disperse insects for the banded mongoose that live here. The zoo has long been an innovator in re-creating realistic habitats: Bear Mountain, built in 1918, was the first animal exhibit in the United States constructed of simulated concrete rockwork.The zoo is home to the nation's first natural gas-powered train ($1). The electric Safari Shuttle ($2.50 adults, $1.50 children) tours all zoo paths from spring through fall. An especially kid-friendly attraction is the Conversation Carousel ($1), featuring wood-carved renditions of such endangered species as okapi, polar bears, Komodo dragons, and hippos. The Hungry Elephant, a cafeteria with an outdoor eating area, serves full meals, and picnicking is popular, too. Feeding times are posted near the zoo entrance so you can time your visit to see the animals at their most active. Allow from 2 hours to a whole day.
Embassy Suites Hotel Denver-Southeast (Hampden Avenue)
The Embassy Suites Denver Southeast-Hampden Avenue is located in suburban South Denver within walking distance of two shopping malls with 12 movie screens and 30 restaurants. It's 1 mile from I-25 and just north of Denver Tech Center, Greenwood Plaza, and Inverness. Adjacent to our hotel is Tamarac Square Mall, a specialty shopping center with six movie screens and over 11 restaurants. Across the street is Tiffany Plaza Mall, with an additional six restaurants and six movie screens. ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, CO
Located in the city center of downtown Denver within walking distance to the Colorado Convention Center, 16th Street Mall and many restaurant and entertainment venues. Or catch the light rail nearby that will take you the Coors Field, Pepsi Center and many other ...
Holiday Inn DENVER-INTL AIRPORT AREA
Welcome to Denver Colorado! The Holiday Inn Denver International Airport is minutes from DIA and Downtown Denver on I-70. Enjoy our newly renovated hotel with cascading waterfall while relaxing in our garden atrium. Our spacious guest rooms include complimentary high speed Internet, work desk, and new Serta beds. Dine at The Coffee Terrace, where kids 12 and under always eat free. This Denver airport hotel on Interstate 70 is now fully renovated from guest room to public space. The Denver ...
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Most recent user reviews
Wonderful Staff
Anonymous
Self contained facility-unique historic hotel. Downtown area so so
Everyone very nice and helpful. Atmosphere was wonderful
Incredible Atmosphire
Bruce, Salt Lake City, UT
They have a driver that will take you anywhere you want in their black Linclon and then come back and get you within a two mile radius!
The Oxford Hotel was lile steping back 100 years. The nastolga was worth the money. The staff was more helpful than any one could ask for. The Lo-Do location was exactly what we were hoping for. We are headed back next fall.
Good Location
Anonymous, San Jose, CA
Needs coffee makers in each room - other than that an excellent stay
No hot water
Anonymous, Omaha, NE, 2006-10-29
The second day of our stay due to some unoticeable renovations going on with the water system our shower was without hot water. The hotel staff graciously offered us a free upgrade to a larger room. We would stay at this hotel again.
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Anonymous, 2006-08-18
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The Oxford: A Big Delight
Don, 2006-06-09
The McCormick's restaurant in the hotel is tops, not only for seafood lunches and dinners but for delicious, non-seafood (!) breakfasts.
Beautifully restored historic hotel; welcoming and attentive staff, lovely rooms, great location for beginning or ending Amtrak trips and for using feet or 16th Street Mall free transit vehicles and the light rail system to reach a wise range of shops, museums, restaurants and businessed. We were very pleased.
Historic, very special
Anonymous, Philadelphia, PA, 2006-02-21
Great restaurants nearby.
Wonderful place to stay in beautiful downtown Denver. Staff is as nice as can be and every corner of this hotel is spotless. Truely feel as though you've arrived somewhere special, this is hard to find in today's chain hotels.
My review of The Oxford Hotel
Anonymous, 2005-09-10
very convenient
Staff very helpfull and friendly startegially located downtown rerasonably priced
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