The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

I was initially planning to book the Ritz-Carlton for my visit to Denver, having stayed there before. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the Brown Palace Hotel, part of the Autograph Collection. This is not just a hotel—it is truly a palace. Built in the late 1800s, the Brown Palace features luxuries that were far ahead of its time. It is no wonder that Presidents, royalty, and some of the world’s top businesspeople have chosen to stay here while visiting Denver. This time, I had the privilege of joining their ranks. My arrival began with a taxi ride from Elmi, who dropped me at the side entrance. The doormen, though busy, still made time to assist. As I stepped inside, I expected to find a typical hotel lobby, but was greeted instead by what I thought was a lively Christmas party. In reality, it was the cheerful and bustling High Tea at the Brown Palace. I was captivated by the hotel’s architecture, with its inner balconies adorned with Cornelian ironwork, gold trimmings, and other modern conveniences that were remarkable for the era of its construction. My room was quiet, comfortable, and equipped with excellent amenities. I dined at the Churchill bar, ordered fish and chips in true British style and it was on par with what you would find at a good Australian seaside eatery. The surrounding area felt safe, and I was able to walk to nearby restaurants in the evening. The location is ideal, placing you close to everything you might need for business or leisure. It transform to a wonderland at Christmas time, with a huge Christmas tree adorning the atrium. The Brown Palace is truly a special member of the Autograph Collection. I strongly recommend staying here on your next visit to Denver.

Incredible venue for a business/lunch meeting. Fantastic location, staff & historic building & architecture. If one likes old & classic places…this is for you!

The service was amazing and there is nothing like the ambiance of "The Brown." The Marriott is renovating the hotel in line with its history and contribution to Denver. Food was exceptional as was our room. Enjoy a small complimentary cocktail at checkin. Loved it.

We treated ourselves to three nights at the Brown Palace during our Colorado vacation. The stunning, opulent lobby we saw as we entered set the tone for our stay. We enjoyed the live music that we often heard. Leewood, the concierge, was especially helpful and friendly, providing great recommendations for a florist and a barber.

I planned this Christmas trip months in advance because it was meant to be special for my family. I chose this hotel after researching Christmas breakfasts in Denver and personally calling the hotel to make sure everything was included. I spoke directly with a hotel representative and confirmed several times that the Christmas breakfast was included for all of us. I was clearly told yes. When we arrived on December 25th, we were told the holiday breakfast was not included and were incorrectly told the reservation was made through a third party. That was not true. We explained the situation calmly and repeatedly, but the front desk showed little interest in helping or finding a solution. This situation was disappointing and frustrating, especially on Christmas Day. Instead of feeling welcomed, my family felt dismissed. What should have been a joyful holiday moment turned into an unnecessarily stressful experience.