“Denver area hiking”
This hotel was great. It is very close to the highway and great for bumping between Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs. Due to the proximity of the highway, at night, you can hear the traffic. I asked the front desk for a fan, and that blocked the noise. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was very clean. The heating/cooling system was great. You could set an actual temp., so you are not stuck with hot, cold, warm general settings you see in most hotels. An additional bonus was the good breakfast, and dinner (5-6pm-from a local restaurant) served everynight free! In addition, there were apples, and chips etc. I would use this hotel again. As for the area, it seemed very well lit and safe. There is a very nice computer room for guests with free printing, which was great for planning out the day etc. There are plenty of eating places close by and a gas station that is close, but you can't see it. Trust me they are just around the corner though. We had a GPS, but I am sure the front desk would be glad to help if you don't. P.S., if you are new to Denver, you really need a GPS!!!