The Ritz-Carlton, Denver

I’ve stayed here before and other than the oddly unorganized valet and lack of curtesy car the three times I checked, perfection as always. I booked the package that included a bottle of champagne, King room suite, and $ 150 spa credit (must use at time of stay). This time was just as fantastic as the other times I’ve enjoyed the Ritz. I think total it was around $ 500 so a pretty good deal (included free wifi).
As I’ve learned to enjoy from luxury hotels are the pre-​check in emails asking for anything I may need/​want for my stay. This has become incredibly convenient! I got a quick and personal response which started my overnight right! When we arrived the check-​in staff was again, over the moon friendly and helpful! I’m not sure I’ve stayed anywhere with a more convenient check-​in. It was five minutes, max. We checked in at about 4 so I was impressed at the efficiency and friendliness.
Our room (and bathtub) were already fixed with rose petals and the cute towel swans. I wasn’t expecting that and was a lovely surprise. There were even their signature turn down service chocolates in some of the roses. As per usual, the room was immaculate and every amenity I enjoy was readily available. I have the Ritz Carlton iPhone app and have only a few simple requests with every room such as higher floor, extra pillows and towels, etc and they ALWAYS accommodate. My only wish is bubble bath. But I bet if I had called and asked they would’ve wrangled some for me. They have some of my top three list of bathrobes and beds and sheet sets of all of the luxury hotels I’ve visited.
Lovely large bathrooms (again, I did have the suite) with a great living area including: second tv, couch and chair, work desk and coffee table. The standard suite accompaniments. They are well placed and I would highly recommend a mountain view. I never request one because I live in CO and figure out-​of-​towers would appreciate them. However, I was given a corner (my favorite location!) room facing the mountains and great view of Coors Field. That was a great view! I can see why people request that view now.
The champagne arrived like a lovely bubbly fairy! It was a type I had not previously tried and was quite delicious. I did end up ordering my go-​to when there is no Veuve Cliquot and had the Moet Chandon. They quickly brought my bubbly with a perfectly chilled temp and lots of ice which was great! Yes, you will pay five star prices though so be warned. I always pack champagne and I literally and metaphorically paid for forgetting. However, no regrets!
They accommodated my late check out request despite being over booked because I had a spa appointment at 11 and knew I’d never be done in time for noon check out and didn’t want to bother beforehand. My spa experience was of course, above par also. They have a steam room which is like my all time favorite spa amenity while I wait. Yay! They were timely and their relaxation rooms were nice. There wasn’t water available in mine however which would’ve been nice. I was just feeling too lazy to go look :) to be honest and none was offered upon my arrival. :(however, of all the things to be nit picky, other than the slinky curtain in front of the lockers (I didn’t like that while I changed because it’s in plain view of anyone walking by) I have zero critiques. The lovely lady who did my facial was superb! I really loved that she didn’t give me the spa version of, «do you floss?» She didn’t ask what facial products I use, didn’t peddle any products, and didn’t make me feel pressured to buy the «right» skincare product afterward. Ironically I asked about something she used which was a serum and lotion combo which was divine!!!
Their little boutique area is very nice (no prices listed unless I’m blind. Kind of annoying even if you don’t need to know the price). They had a diverse selection of sundries both spa and other vacation related items such as, beach bag, robes, etc.
Check out was even simpler than check in!!! The valet though, please learn not to park cars in the way while some of us aren’t unloading or loading a ton of luggage and family. We sat waiting in our car for a while because some tourist’s mini van was blocking half of the way and some other family rental car was parked blocking the other half. That was a skosh annoying but in the grand scheme of things barely even blips on radar. One of those teensy weensy items to note please.
I’ve stayed at the Ritz Carlton before and obviously I will again! They’ve 100% met every high end luxury hotel need or desire I’ve ever had. The bar is set high and they always pole vault over that bar.
downside: when I checked out my bill was at $ 0.00 with all charges showed as paid. However, a few days later (even after my $ 1200 some charge cleared, my spa and mini bar charges went through again!) I also noticed that my $ 150usd spa credit wasn’t listed. I contact customer service, charges still there and it’s been days and I haven’t heard a thing

The room has been recently updated, and the colors are pretty and the furniture very comfortable. I love the sheets on the bed! The bathroom is pretty, with a soaking tub, nice shower and photographic artwork. Elway’s Restaurant is downstairs and we had drinks and dinner at the bar. The service was great, as well as the food.

Lovely room, comfy bed, lavish bathroom. Pretty quiet except occasional ambulance. Nice staff, great room service from Elways a steak house, pretty kid friendly except only Nickatnite, no Disney channel. I’d stay here again.

Have stayed here several times while visiting over on business, and now that I’m moving here this is where I will recommend most family and friends to stay. It’s an excellent member of the chain, very comfortable and quiet rooms (particularly the suites) and outstanding service in every way. I need to look into what kind of bed they have here because I’ve almost never had such a good night of sleep.
As a fitness buff, I also really appreciated access to the Forza facility. Thoughtfully designed and great to have access to a real gym instead of a typical makeshift hotel gym.
Having Elway’s downstairs is great for meetings and A good selection of hot breakfast options in the morning.

One of the nicest hotels around. You won’t be disappointed. The room was extremely clean and I felt right at home. The lap pool is salt water and very nice as is the gym. I had a conference there and found the facility fantastic.

The rooms are newly remodeled and beautiful. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. The staff is extremely nice and outgoing. We wouldn’t stay any other place in Denver and come back year after year.

The Ritz-​Carlton definitely lives up to its reputation. The room was gorgeous! The service from the staff was amazing. The concierge made us reservations at a cute sushi restaurant for the night of our arrival after skiing. She even attempted to raid the spa for bath bombs (they were closed by the time I asked) because I wanted to soak in the tub after a long day of skiing. Brent at Valet was THE best. He dropped us off on our sushi date in the hotel’s courtesy car and then gave us a mini-​tour of Denver’s Larimer Square and other landmarks (it was our first time in Denver) on our way back to the hotel after our dinner date. 5-​stars across the board!

We had a great stay for our first trip to Denver. This hotel lives up to the name. The newly renovated rooms are beautiful and everything is immaculate. The staff was very friendly and made sure our every need was met. The concierge made us reservations at a fun little sushi restaurant for the night of our arrival and she even tried to raid the spa for bath bombs for us (we were coming straight from skiing so we complained about sore muscles) but was unable to because they had already locked up by the time we got in. The effort did no go unnoticed though!

For my birthday we decided to give the Ritz a go. Service at check in was standard. We utilized Amex to book the room which gave us $ 100 in credits, $ 60 for breakfast at Elways, and a room upgrade — best way to go so don’t forget if you use your Amex card frequently.
The room was quite large with a separate living area. A king sized bed with above average bedding/​linens provided an excellent nights sleep after brunch continued into dinner which ended at 1 a.m.
To detox we went with a massage and wrap at the spa. It was the best way to start our day. The spa also has a waiting/​locker room that you could easily turn into a day of its own — steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and fully loaded multi-​head showers.
Overall, the experience was well worth it. I’d recommend this hotel to anyone who’s looking for excellent accommodations in a prime downtown location. The only negatives were the staff were slow to respond to requests; One example is that when we called to get an ice bucket with ice for our champagne more than an hour before we got back to the hotel and there was no bucket or ice when we got back.

Overall, I was very disappointed with my stay. When arriving at 2am, due to a delayed flight, it was –15 degrees and the front door of the hotel was locked. Once in the room, we found pillow covers with torn edges and some sort of stain on the bedding. We were told free wi-​fi was available but when trying to login it showed a 15.00 charge. We also had to wait somewhere between 5 — 10 minutes to be greeted when trying to make an appointment at the spa. For a typical hotel, I’d say it was very nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful, but for the price we paid for the room I probably would not go back.

Brought my kids for a downtown night and the Parade of Lights. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant (Elways), and received the same exceptional service. Everyone was great with my kids (6 and 4). They were given little stuffed animal lions when we arrived, and everyone engaged them and acted interested in their conversation about lighted dragon they just witnessed. Lovely rooms, beautiful décor, and huge bathrooms. Will definitely come back.

This was my first stay in a Ritz-​Carlton, and I think I anticipated it to be a bit more decadent than it actually was. That being said, this is a lovely hotel. The front desk, room service, and in-​room dining staff were all very friendly and attentive. The common/​public areas (lobby/​check in) were attractive but small. The fitness center was actually a separate club operating within the hotel and was as big or bigger than a typical chain fitness center. We had a standard room that was modern, clean, comfortable, and very spacious. It overlooked other tall buildings and the less impressive areas of downtown Denver. The bathroom was *extremely* spacious and modern, providing over-​sized counter space with double sinks, over-​sized bathtub, very large separate tiled walk in shower, and separate water closet (the cover on the back of the tank had been cracked in half and repaired… functional but unsightly). Breakfast via in-​room dining was delicious and prompt. I think what I enjoyed most about this hotel was the location… we spent several days exploring the city and never once had to call a cab. Everything we wanted to see and everywhere we chose to dine was within a short walking distance.

What a seemless experience! The staff was so in sync we never waited for anything. They were always 2 steps ahead of us! Their staff were always full of suggestions on where we should go (hiking, restaurants, activities, coffee shops etc.). Every place the recommended we LOVED! Our experience at the Rtiz Carlton Denver is huge part in why we love staying at the RITZ!

We stayed here, we won’t be back anytime soon. To this, or any of the Ritz-​Carlton hotels.
I’ve stayed at plenty of W hotels and Four Seasons, plenty of hotels that are considered high-​end all across the country. Never have I experienced the level of uncomfortableness that I felt when staying at the Ritz-​Carlton in Denver for 4 nights. It’s as if they didn’t want us there from the moment we stepped foot on the property.
We were there for the cannabis cup. Probably the only people who were staying at that hotel. Before you jump to conclusions, I had no idea that the «Ritz» was full of snobs. I’ve spent the past 5 years living in West Hollywood so I’m familiar with the entitled stereotype but the entitlement came from the STAFF. You don’t own the Ritz-​Carlton, you work there. Remember that.
Specially the door /​bell hop /​valet guys who would literally open the door for us then walk away from it leaving the door slamming towards us. Yes, that bad.
On the FIRST night we got a letter to our door about their smoking policy and a reminder of the fee. I SWEAR we never smoked or vaporized or anything not even once. We’re in Denver for god’s sake, it was everywhere! We left the building each time and spent most of our time over at iBake at 1625 Washington.
When we needed a car, no one was there to help. They never helped us with the free shuttle and were rude about it when we inquired.
I had a towncar driver our entire stay that was hired separately from the hotel. They lost an opportunity to make money on a commission and on tips because they decided to be assholes.
Don’t judge a book by its cover. ;) I may wear t-​shirts every single day but that’s because I own the different designs I was wearing every day. I’ll be back in Denver next month for the 710 cup and I won’t even look twice at your hotel. I might even piss in the lawn. You guys already think you’re better, let me help you prove it. :)
Garbage, pure garbage.

My very first trip to Denver, I knew would be a short one. The week before it was a ballgagger, so I needed some pamper time while I was there. I did some research, and saw the Ritz Denver had the biggest rooms in the city. I can live with that. And I didn’t even get a room, I got a 1000SF suite.
Finding the place was a pain in the ass though, and I finally found it (kind of hidden if you are not paying attention). In fact, I haven’t seen it since I have lived here (and I live 5 blocks from downtown). Valet picked up my rental– they told me it was a whopping $ 50 a day and asked if it was ok (what would have been my other options?).
So I went inside to check in. I loved seeing all of the people throwing their money around in these places– especially the hungry cougars. Believe it or not, I did not go hunting.
I got checked in, and on the way up. I didn’t do much exploring (if any at all) of the lobby, restaurants, gym, etc… I just wanted to see the beast of the room– and that it was.
The living room was enough to sleep 3 comfortably, the bathroom could sleep 2, and then there was the bedroom itself– big enough for me.
The minibar was stocked, so I started grabbing the local beers and shit. I still needed to find a place to live at the time, so I was sitting at the oversized desk with my laptop overlooking Coors Field. I spotted the room service menu, and ordered a salad, a sandwich, and soup.
As I was using the phone (which had a screen on it), I was almost stupefied at all of the options it had. I just wanted food. 30 minutes later, it came.
I was disappointed there were no croutons on the salad (attention to detail at a place like this, isn’t that what I am paying for?) — I almost jumped from the window. But honestly, I was surprised. That was the moment that prevented 5 stars from me.
Other than that, the food was decent– and that club sandwich was huge. I saved the other half for the morning.
After playing with all of the fun bathroom features (tub, shower, etc), I went to bed and woke up shortly after. Believe it or not, I never turned on a TV while I stayed. I did however, drink all of the coffee in that machine they had. Needless to say, I was tweaking when I left.
I called valet, and my car was on the way– I was ready to find an apartment, and visit Coors. I was able to tackle that thanks to the sleep and relaxation provided by the Ritz (sans the damn croutons!).

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of taking my out-​of-​town favorite Connecticut girl to the Ritz-​Carlton Denver for a Girls Getaway.
Truth: I was intimidated by the very idea of the Ritz-​Carlton. It’s name is synonymous with elegance, cosmopolitan delight and a simple timeless luxury. I was intimidated by it, but that didn’t mean I didn’t want to stay there. We packed a small bag and headed downtown Denver for a truly relaxing and pampering experience.
We were greeted by all sorts of luxury.
I loved (HATED) parking my mini-​van in the valet parking. Sitting next to that classy gold vehicle (not at all) was all manner of Range Rovers, Audis, and Mercedes. I’m sure the valet parking attendant enjoyed my diaper bag and my empty Starbucks cups, but they were professional through and through.
One of the nicest perks of the Ritz Carlton, and truly the only hotel I’ve ever visited that offered their visitors such a gift was the Porsche SUV that took guests of the hotel anywhere they wanted to go within a three mile radius FOR FREE. Seriously.
It was fabulous. The Cayenne Turbo car was drool-​worthy and gorgeous, and our driver, Hunter, was kind and professional. I wanted to steal the car right there and then, but thought that might impact my future life plans.
For our after-​dinner drinks and desserts, we decided to head back to the Ritz and indulge a little in Elways, which is actually located inside the Ritz-​Carlton. Elways, as any native Coloradoan knows, is named for John Elway, the Broncos player who my Mom would like to marry, and it was quite the place to watch a late night game. The crowd was sophisticated but excited, and we definitely got into the cheering action as the Broncos lost to the Colts.
We started out with a Espresso Martini with fresh crushed coffee beans, a delicious glass of Riesling, cheesecake and fresh homemade cookies.
A perfect example of the service at the Ritz-​Carlton, and at Elways. I ordered some fresh baked cookies that came out a little crunchy and burned. I nicely pointed this out to our bartender who promptly switched out my dessert with a genuine smile and then took it off our bill without ever mentioning it. He brought back their homemade Ding Dong instead, and it was TO DIE FOR. We saw this kind of over the top service everywhere we went, from our check in, to the housekeeping and the valet.
The hotel décor itself I would describe as modern luxury. My favorite thing about the lobby was the gorgeous patterned fabric that stretched on the wall behind the checkout counter.
It was absolutely stunning and rich, and I wanted to run my fingers over the elaborate embroidery. The other thing I noticed about this hotel was the light. The use of light in this hotel was extraordinary: from the lanterns hanging in the ceiling to lights on the wall in the hallways and in the lobby, everywhere I looked there were unique and interesting lights.
Our room was really large, in fact, one of the largest guest rooms I’ve seen.
There was lovely foyer upon entering that was decorated in an Asian style, which led to a nicely decorated hotel room in oranges and creams. The beds were lush and large, and my ONLY complaint about the Ritz Carlton was that the linens seemed rather crunchy and hard. Other than that, the room was perfect — I even utilized the very deep bathtub for a late night relaxation.
After a very late night, we settled down for the night in our individual beds and pulled the light-​blocking curtains (seriously, so amazing) over our gorgeous view of the mountains.
In the morning, my rockin’ mini-​van was brought around, and extra props to the valet for not laughing when he handed me the keys.
Sure, we might have had a personal Porshe for our use, Frette terry robes, and an in-​room Cappucino maker, but really, the true marker of luxury is the politeness and efficiency of the staff, even when handing over a set of keys to a messy gold mini-​van that has owl key-​chains dangling from it.
THAT, my friends, is luxury.

Stayed here for a night, and I felt like a King. From the Doorman opening up the door to my car. To the Valet and his courtesy and sincereness. Is that a word?
The Politeness at the Front Desk.
And a Courtesy call about an hour in to see how the room was.
I couldn’t find a speck of dirt or dust bunnies anywhere.
The Bed was so soft and smelled incredibly.
The Layout of the room and the desk was great.
Even the Room service, all I ordered was a piece of pie.
I felt spoiled from Check in to Check out.
If you can afford it, go ahead and splurge for one night and be treated like a King or Queen.

The Ritz-​Carlton is the gold star of excellent customer service. If you stay here, prepare to be made to feel like a princess (or prince). I stayed here for work and enjoyed my stay.
The beds are to die for, as are the hotel’s amenities. Cabs are always nearby if you need a ride.
The Ritz is within walking distance to the our Denver office as well as the 16^th Street Mall in downtown Denver. That’s great, because that means shopping, fun, games, and cheaper eating than at the Ritz. We also were able to walk to Coors Field for a ballgame. The location is quite convenient!

This Ritz happens to be one of the better Ritz’s in the country.
Sure, this location isn’t historic or as special as other Ritz’s,. What it loses in history it makes up in the staff. The staff is exceptional here. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure you are happy.
They were very nice to my dogs and always went out of their way to open the door, offer local tips, etc.
The room we stayed in was a 1BR suite. Separate living room and bedroom (I don’t let my dogs sleep in bed). As always, the Ritz has an exceptional bed.
I will be back here soon (whenever I am in Denver again).

This review is in regards to their event facilities. I was here for a morning banquet and was fairly impressed with their execution. The main banquet room was spacious and seemed well equipped with technology and décor, while the table setup was elegant. The food was actually quite good and presented well. We were served a quiche-​like dish with Hollandaise sauce, asparagus, country potatoes, and peppers that was very tasty and an appreciated change of pace from what might have been expected at a breakfast banquet. They also served pastries and a delicious yogurt with fresh mixed fruit as dessert. The service was impeccable, always right on time to take your empty plate and fill your coffee and water.
If you’re looking for a good space to host a banquet, this is certainly a good option. The event I attended had about 350 guests, so they can handle a good sized crowd. My only complaint is that there isn’t a lot of room outside of the banquet room, thus there isn’t much space for check-​in and mingling. But the service and execution certainly make the Ritz an option to consider.