Denver International Airport (DEN): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 28 miles.

Driving directions from Denver International Airport: Exit the airport on Pena Blvd and continue south for about 10 miles. Take Exit 1A / I-70. Proceed west on I-70. Take Exit 276B / Colorado Blvd. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Colorado Blvd and proceed south for about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto 17th Ave and proceed west for about two miles. When 17th Ave crosses York St, it turns into 18th Ave. Continue west on 18th Ave. Turn left onto Grant St, and hotel is immediately on left.

Airport shuttles, taxis, a Town Car or Suburban service, and rental cars are all 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. For more than $36, guests can contact the hotel concierge to arrange for a Town Car or Suburban pick-up that costs slightly less than a taxi. Fee subject to change without notice. For $5–$15, the RTD public transit SkyRide bus runs from the airport to the Market St station, which is four blocks from the hotel. Fee subject to change without notice.

Getting around: From early morning until late evening, a complimentary hotel Town Car transports guests to all destinations within a five-mile radius. Times and availability subject to change. Many attractions are within several blocks of the hotel, so walking is a popular way of getting around downtown. Four blocks away is the 16th Street Mall, which offers a free shuttle that runs through downtown. Hotel staff can call and arrange taxis for guests. For extensive local travel or sightseeing to outlying areas, renting a car is the most convenient option. Four blocks from the hotel is the Market St RTD station, where guests can catch buses that connect to much of the city.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's 16th-floor outdoor pool offers panoramic city and mountain views. Guests dine on world cuisine at Randolph's, either indoors or on a landscaped garden terrace. The fitness center features cardio and weight-training equipment, and an outdoor deck. Other perks include complimentary use of a Town Car, twice-daily housekeeping, and nightly turndown service with chocolates. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (fee).

Insider tip: Getting around downtown Denver is a lot easier thanks to the shuttles at the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long, tree-lined pedestrian street. Complimentary shuttles arrive at stops every 90 seconds and cover the mall's entire length in 7 minutes. The shuttles are a convenient way to get to the mall's outdoor cafés, shops, fountains, plazas, and parks, as well as most of downtown's top attractions.

The South Platte Valley, a sprawling area 1 mile northwest of downtown, features a river lined with bike paths and parks, and is popular for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The 314-acre City Park, 3 miles away, contains a golf course; tennis courts; horseshoe pits; baseball, football, and soccer fields; two lakes; picnic sites; and playgrounds. Ski areas are 1 hour west of Denver.

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the hotel; fees may apply.