Kimpton Hotel Born

"First impressions?It doesn't get more convenient than the Hotel Born, a 200-room Kimpton located in the hot Union Station neighborhood just steps away from the A-line train to the airport. Mixing plaid, wood, and rich leather furniture, the lobby feels like a modern, upscale cabin. It's mountain chic decor distilled into a high-rise, downtown setting. What’s the crowd like?Bar-hopping hipsters, first-time visitors, and young professionals mix in the lobby. Any perks? Valet makes parking easy (although expensive), and the room comes with fast, free Wi-Fi and standard plugs for charging all your devices. And, the rooms?Spacious rooms blend a modern vibe with Colorado touches; the sliding closet door is a wood and steel combo, blonde walnut and pine ordain the walls and ceiling, and all of the forest elements are contrasted with exposed concrete columns. Bathrooms are white with pops of wood, and plaid pillows sit atop luxury Frette linens. Are there any special amenities?Most of the in-room amenities are rather standard, but the Kimpton's pet-friendly policy means that the hotel will provide fluffy dog beds and water bowls for your four-legged friends. Food options?The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Citizen Rail and Tavernetta. And while Citizen Rail serves up perfectly good rustic wood-fired dishes, it's hard to compare to Tavernetta. The best restaurant in Denver is run by the team from Boulder's famous Frasca Food & Wine. Expect fresh pasta, an all-Italian wine list, and enticing small plates. Reservations essential. Anything else to know?A hotel Tesla will cart you and your friends around town, or you can opt for complimentary hotel bikes. Hotel guests also get free admission to the stellar Denver Museum of Contemporary Art, located just one block away. Bottom line.An ideal location, good value for the money, and comfortable rooms make the Hotel Born a top choice." - Megan Barber