The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel · Civic Center ·
Contemporary hotel featuring curated art, stylish rooms & farm-to-table dining
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Contemporary hotel featuring curated art, stylish rooms & farm-to-table dining
"At the Art Hotel I was greeted by a Leo Villareal light installation and an art-forward ethos that extends through works by Ed Ruscha and Kiki Smith; the hotel positions art as its central objective. Its 165 minimalist rooms, proximity to the Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still Museum, and appeal to culture connoisseurs and business travelers make it a distinctly creative stay." - CNT Editors
"In the heart of the Golden Triangle, home to many of the city’s museums and galleries, the ART Hotel fits right in with its collection of contemporary artworks. On the fourth floor, FIRE Restaurant & Lounge offers a spacious terrace with views of the Denver skyline and comfortable group seating around several fire pits. Inside, wall-to-wall windows and art installations offer great views in a sleek setting. Dishes like the short rib quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese, pickled Fresno chiles and onions, and red pepper sauce are an ideal accompaniment to FIRE’s house margarita, made with Astral tequila." - Rebecca Treon
"Offers playful, pet-focused touches such as a treat-decorated palette, demonstrating a boutique approach to making dogs feel celebrated during a stay." - Bailey Berg
"First impressions?Forget a tired valet pull through: at this boutique hotel in Denver’s thriving Cultural District, your first impression is a Leo Villareal-designed light installation. Keep walking and the art continues, including pieces by stars like Ed Ruscha and Kiki Smith. Art isn’t just used as decor here, it’s the main objective of the hotel. If that's not enough, you're also steps away from the Denver Art Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum. What's the crowd like?Serious culture connoisseurs and business travelers looking for something different. And the rooms?The Art includes prints and lithographs in each of its 165 rooms, and the design is minimalist. Pops of primary colors add whimsy, but for the most part each room uses subtle grays, whites, and birch accents to let the art take center stage. Spacious bathrooms contrast dark wood trim with grays and silver, and everything feels airy, bright, and cheerful. Any fun amenities of note?Amenities in the rooms are standard, but the hotel's "Living Room"—hotel slang for lobby—features free cups of coffee, newspapers, infused water, and a rotating selection of old-fashioned candy. What about the food?Head to the on-site Fire restaurant and patio for a killer outdoor fire pit with fourth-floor city views. More casual breakfasts and lunches are supplemented by carefully constructed entrees at dinner, but for our money the best bet is the happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Try a well-priced glass of house wine or a barrel-aged Old Fashioned before tucking into small plates of delicious nibbles. And to up our Denver game?Grab a brochure from the front desk and take a self-guided tour of the hotel's impressive collection, or opt for a guided tour Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you can, ask for a mountain view room; the sunsets are epic. In a nutshell?Thought-provoking art takes center stage at a boutique hotel in the Cultural District." - Megan Barber
"A must for art lovers, this hotel sits steps from the Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still Museum and houses notable works by artists such as Edward Ruscha, Sol LeWitt, and Clark Richert. The building’s sharp-lined, liquid-like architecture and a 22,000-piece light installation in the valet area set a creative tone; guests can pick up a collection guide for a self-guided tour of art across the lobby, rooms, restaurants, and public spaces, and enjoy expansive city views from the fourth-floor restaurant and patio." - Bailey Berg, Allyson Reedy
