Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
The verdict
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Who it's for
- — travelers who would rather stay in for dinner
- — travelers who walk everywhere instead of booking cars
- — long-shower, slow-morning travelers
- — travelers who want staff who actually follow through
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Seen on camera
10 moments · 3 videos · Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
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“A free American breakfast buffet is included, which is a great value.”
youtube.com1:02“Today, we are checking into the Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG and honestly guys, this place is an absolute…”
youtube.com0:13“After a long day of exploring the colorful streets of Denver or running around for business meetings, there's nothing be…”
youtube.com0:49“The hotel is in downtown Denver, making it convenient for exploring the city.”
youtube.com0:17“The location is very central, making it easy to visit nearby attractions.”
youtube.com1:51“Its prime location near Denver International Airport makes it an ideal choice for anyone trying to avoid the hassle of l…”
youtube.com0:20“It feels less like a standard hotel and more like a cozy home base for your big city adventure. There are 231 well-appoi…”
youtube.com0:36“Each space is tastefully designed with modern furnishings, providing a cozy and quiet retreat where you can recharge aft…”
youtube.com0:41“To help you get your day started right, the hotel also provides breakfast, saving you the time and extra expense of sear…”
youtube.com1:16“The staff is professional, friendly, and focused on ensuring your stay is smooth from the moment you walk through the do…”
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Score breakdown
How the 72/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
78Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
92Location
90- “Today, we are checking into the Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG and honestly guys, this place is an absolute gem tucked right in the vibrant heart of the city.” 60:13
- “Its prime location near Denver International Airport makes it an ideal choice for anyone trying to avoid the hassle of long commutes, whether you're catching an early morning flight or arriving late at night.” 20:20
Noise
91- “Each space is tastefully designed with modern furnishings, providing a cozy and quiet retreat where you can recharge after a day of business meetings or exploring the vibrant city of Denver.” 20:41
Room
69- “Best for city explorers, less so for anyone requiring adjustable room temperatures.” 11
Service
76- “The staff is professional, friendly, and focused on ensuring your stay is smooth from the moment you walk through the doors.” 21:43
Bed & Sleep
74- “After a long day of exploring the colorful streets of Denver or running around for business meetings, there's nothing better than sinking into a comfy bed in a space that actually feels fresh and updated.” 60:49
Value
72Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG and the 33 other hotels we cover in Denver. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Denver it sits 15 points below the local median of 87.
- This hotel
- 72
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 13 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “A free American breakfast buffet is included, which is a great value.” On camera101:02
- “Breakfast was a buffet with a very good range of items.” 11
- “The 24-hour fresh ground coffee machine is a big plus, serving cocoa along with coffee.” 11
- “Plus, you get free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and of course, that delicious complimentary breakfast to kick start your morning before you head out to conquer Denver.” 6
- “To help you get your day started right, the hotel also provides breakfast, saving you the time and extra expense of searching for a meal before heading out the door.” On camera21:16
- “After a long day of exploring the colorful streets of Denver or running around for business meetings, there's nothing better than sinking into a comfy bed in a space that actually feels fresh and updated.” On camera60:49
- “Today, we are checking into the Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG and honestly guys, this place is an absolute gem tucked right in the vibrant heart of the city.” On camera60:13
- “The location is very central, making it easy to visit nearby attractions.” On camera101:51
- “The hotel is in downtown Denver, making it convenient for exploring the city.” On camera100:17
- “Its prime location near Denver International Airport makes it an ideal choice for anyone trying to avoid the hassle of long commutes, whether you're catching an early morning flight or arriving late at night.” On camera20:20
- “Best for city explorers, less so for anyone requiring adjustable room temperatures.” 11
- “The staff is professional, friendly, and focused on ensuring your stay is smooth from the moment you walk through the doors.” On camera21:43
- “Each space is tastefully designed with modern furnishings, providing a cozy and quiet retreat where you can recharge after a day of business meetings or exploring the vibrant city of Denver.” On camera20:41
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
Ask about Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 57/100We read 13 sources for this property, and pulled 14 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 7
- 9Days Inn by Wyndham Denver Downtown Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-10-31AgeingRead originaloyster.com
- 4Girlfriend and I are headed to Denver the first week ...reddit.comForum thread2023-11-08AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 3Denver Hotels, IHG vs Hyatt? : r/awardtravelreddit.comForum thread2016-05-30AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 1Holiday Inn Express Downtown Denver Htl - Hotelstravelweekly.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravelweekly.com
- 2Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Denver Airport By IHGyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“Its prime location near Denver International Airport makes it an ideal choice for anyone trying to avoid the hassle of long commutes, whether you're catching an early morning flight or arriving late at night.”
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