There's nothing more relaxing than sitting on the banks of a river and watching the water move downstream. Why not pack a picnic and spend a quiet afternoon at South Platte?

If you're spending a while in Highland, South Platte is a great place to start your sightseeing. This flowing body of water is one of many attractions that'll keep you busy here. Empower Field at Mile High, Coors Field, and Ball Arena are also waiting to be explored close by.

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Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Downtown Denver

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Aug 16 - Aug 19

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Atlanta (ATL) to Denver (DEN)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,163 reviews)

The hotel seemed newer and nice. We stayed for two nights Friday and Saturday. We were a group of three ladies. Here is the concerning issue, there were unmarked cars offering rides to people right outside of the hotel. We parked in the ramp across the street, we felt uneasy walking to and from the car. Friday night after dark the area did not feel safe. Saturday night there were more tourists and it felt a little safer. Friday night felt off it’s very hard to explain. Overall hotel was kept up nicely. They do a good job of locking doors after hours and the elevators are card access. If this hotel is adjacent to where you need to be in Denver it’s going to be okay. But if you are not needing to be in this downtown area, head to the suburbs. We stayed because we were attending a show downtown.

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek

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Dallas (DFW) to Denver (DEN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (664 reviews)

The staff was excellent! Welcoming and fantastic service. The bedding was really comfortable.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan

The Highlands

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Dallas (DFW) to Denver (DEN)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (956 reviews)

Modern, Clean spacious accommodation with kitchen facilities. Great amenities such as indoor and outdoor pool and hot tub. Free shuttle buss to town too

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

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