Denver International Airport (DEN): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 30 miles.

Driving directions from Denver International Airport: Exit the airport by proceeding south on Pena Blvd for about 10 miles. Take Exit 1A / I-70 W. Proceed west on I-70, and then take Exit 274 / I-25 S. Proceed south on I-25, and then take Exit 212A / Speer Blvd S. Proceed on Speer Blvd S for about one-half of a mile, and then turn left onto Lawrence St. Proceed five blocks and turn right onto 17th St. Proceed six blocks and turn left onto Welton St. Hotel is immediately on right.

Airport shuttles, taxis, rental cars, and limos are the most popular ways of getting from the airport to the hotel. One-way shuttle fares range from $16–$25, and taxi fares are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Car rentals are available through this Web site. For more than $36, guests can call the hotel concierge to arrange for a Town Car pick-up at the airport. Fee subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Many attractions are within several blocks of the hotel, so walking is a popular way of getting around downtown. The nearby 16th Street Mall provides a courtesy downtown-area shuttle called the Free Mile Ride. Guests frequently use taxis, which hotel staff can call to arrange a pick-up. Guests who plan extensive local travel or sightseeing should consider renting a car, which is the most convenient way of getting around. The hotel is within two blocks of city bus stops that connect to routes that cover much of the city.

Fireside Terrace - The lobby lounge is named for its focal point, a massive sandstone fireplace. Open every evening, the lounge serves cocktails, microbrews, light fare, and desserts.

Mugs - This small, wood-paneled café serves Starbucks coffee and specialty coffee drinks every morning. During the evening, it reopens as a smoking bar.

Amenity highlights: Guests grab their morning Starbucks coffee at Mugs, sip evening cocktails at the Fireside Terrace, and exercise in the complimentary rooftop health club, which features a pool and spa, sundeck, fitness center, tennis court, and running track.

Insider tip: To experience a real Rocky Mountain high, a hike to the 15th step on the west side of the state capitol building will put visitors at 5,280 feet—precisely 1 mile—above sea level. Inside, steps to the top of the rotunda lead to views of the Rockies stretching from Pikes Peak to the Wyoming border. Nameplates identify the visible peaks on this 150-mile span.

The rooftop "mini-resort" offers an indoor pool and spa, sundeck, outdoor tennis court, running track, and a full range of exercise equipment.

Valet parking: $16–25 per night.
Self parking: $16–25 per night.
In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured parking.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.

The 314-acre City Park, less than 5 miles away, contains a golf course; tennis courts; horseshoes; baseball, football, and soccer fields; two lakes; picnic sites; playgrounds; and the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Summit County, a little more than 1 hour west of Denver, includes four popular ski areas: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. Vail is 100 miles west of Denver.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.