Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek
A Cherry Creek base featuring Rocky Mountain views, marble soaking tubs, and Pan American dining at Toro.
The verdict
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Hotel Clio provides an upscale retreat in Cherry Creek North featuring quiet corridors, mountain vistas, and dining at Toro Latin Kitchen. Guests appreciate the spacious suites with oversized marble tubs, Molton Brown amenities, and easy access to neighborhood shopping. However, lodging and dining do not come cheap, and some visitors report lapses in reliable housekeeping. 15211413
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the accommodations, from the smallest den rooms with lavish linens to suites featuring push button shades and Rocky Mountain views. 818
- The large marble bathrooms stand out for their oversized tubs, showers, and premium Molton Brown amenities. 15
- Dining at Toro Latin Kitchen is widely praised, especially for its bottomless brunch and Pan American cuisine. 81514
- Guests love the walkable Cherry Creek North setting, which provides a less crowded feel just outside of downtown Denver. 211513
The catch
- While most guests praise the bright interiors and minimalist white-wood-gray styling, others dismiss the rooms as plain and boring. 2
- Some reviewers love the on-site dining options, whereas others criticize high costs such as a 19 dollar breakfast sandwich and unavailable vegan breakfast items. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Couples taking a weekend getaway
- — Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members using points
- — Travelers wanting Rocky Mountain views
Skip it if
- — Budget travelers seeking cheap lodging
- — Guests who need strictly reliable daily housekeeping
How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
Search Marriott on points →Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92- “The rooms each had large marble bathrooms with oversized tubs, showers & premium Molton Brown bathroom amenities.” 15
Location
98- “At the Maven Hotel, you get a lot for your money: an ideal location downtown in Denver's LoDo, fun social spaces, and access to Denver's newest food market.” 14
- “Sitting at the heart of the upscale Cherry Creek neighborhood just southeast of downtown Denver, the Hotel Clio is an ideal home base for sightseers.” 13
Room
89- “Front Desk Attendant Bill checked us in - he was lovely and very knowledgeable about the hotel. Bill made sure we had everything we needed prior to us heading up to our suite.” 15
- “Following dinner, we headed back to our suite for a movie night. This is your sign to have a slumber party at Hotel Clio! We donned luxuriously soft Hotel Clio robes, enjoyed champagne and munched on delicious sweet & salty snacks the hotel provided.” 15
Service
90- “Highly personalized service, professional planners and distinctive offerings blend to create an unforgettable event in the Mile High City and bring people together in the same way the confluence of Cherry Creek's rivers inspired hope and community years ago.” 10
- “Although they praise the Hotel Clio's on-site facilities, which include a fitness center and restaurant, previous visitors say that it was the hotel staff that made them want to return to this property.” 13
Bed & Sleep
93- “High ceilings, white subway tiles, and brass accents give the rooms a New York-loft feel, while the comfy sheets and plentiful pillow selection are soft to the touch.” 2
Value
87- “Even the smallest "den" rooms feel spacious thanks to the minimalist white-wood-gray color scheme, and other, more expensive rooms offer terraces and even lofted sleeping areas for guests needing a bit more space.” 2
- “Lodging here doesn't come cheap, but members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program can offset the cost of their stay by trading in points for perks.” 13
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 510 hotels in the same bracket. In Denver it sits 3 points above the local median of 87.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 510 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.
- 5 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
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 30 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “All that space, plus and kid-friendly servers at the onsite restaurant, Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge, make this a good option for families.” 14
- “Experts praise the elegant lobby, spacious rooms with mountain views, and polished service that suits both business and leisure travelers.” 18
- “Refined luxury, loads of amenities, downtown location, and attentive service make the Ritz-Carlton a solid choice, every time.” 14
- “Highly personalized service, professional planners and distinctive offerings blend to create an unforgettable event in the Mile High City and bring people together in the same way the confluence of Cherry Creek's rivers inspired hope and community years ago.” 10
- “Although they praise the Hotel Clio's on-site facilities, which include a fitness center and restaurant, previous visitors say that it was the hotel staff that made them want to return to this property.” 13
- “If you don't know what to expect, arrival at the Halcyon can be a tad disorienting; it's easy to wonder: Am I in a coffee bar or a hotel lobby? But once you connect with the cheerful staff, you're whisked up to well-appointed, techy rooms.” 2
- “Front Desk Attendant Bill checked us in - he was lovely and very knowledgeable about the hotel. Bill made sure we had everything we needed prior to us heading up to our suite.” 15
- “Upstairs, you've got everything you need to feel at home in even the smallest room types, from lavish linens to a writing desk and a backlit makeup mirror.” 8
- “The in room fridge was stocked with local beers that were reasonably priced so I didn't have to run down to the bar if I got thirsty.” 22
- “Spacious rooms feel like mini-houses, with writing desks, a seating area, and more than 400 square feet.” 14
- “Bill made sure we had everything we needed prior to us heading up to our suite. We stayed in a welcoming One Bedroom Suite with an additional adjoining room. There were two king-sized beds, a spacious living area, a powder room & views of Cherry Creek and the Rocky Mountains.” 15
- “Following dinner, we headed back to our suite for a movie night. This is your sign to have a slumber party at Hotel Clio! We donned luxuriously soft Hotel Clio robes, enjoyed champagne and munched on delicious sweet & salty snacks the hotel provided.” 15
- “Sitting at the heart of the upscale Cherry Creek neighborhood just southeast of downtown Denver, the Hotel Clio is an ideal home base for sightseers.” 13
- “"Although the JW Marriott is located three miles outside of downtown, the hotel is still convenient to several attractions, including the upscale Cherry Creek Shopping Center."” 18
- “At the Maven Hotel, you get a lot for your money: an ideal location downtown in Denver's LoDo, fun social spaces, and access to Denver's newest food market.” 14
- “With its smart interiors, great restaurant, and super location Hotel Clio is great for a couples' getaway” 8
- “We liked the less crowded feeling of being just outside of downtown Denver at the Hotel Clio, with easy access to lots of dining options, all within walking distance.” 21
- “I stayed at the Hotel Clio many times back when it was a JW Marriott and liked it back then. My family would often go for the arts festival/July 4. I haven't been since the change, but the location is pretty good if you want to get to the mall or walk around the downtown area and explore a bit.” 17
- “The Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is located in the upscale neighborhood of Cherry Creek, just Southeast of downtown Denver. It is the smart choice to stay at when wanting to stay in Denver, but just outside of downtown, as there are a lot of dining and shopping options located within walking distance.” 21
- “After several hours of laughing & much needed girl talk, we were off to sleep. We woke up in the morning and headed out into the walkable neighborhood of Cherry Creek North.” 15
- “Location wise you're not only close to the Botanic Gardens and great Cherry Creek shopping but all of Denver's highlights” 8
- “Stayed at Hotel Clio. Boring rooms, round keys, and a $19 breakfast sandwich.” 17
- “Restaurant Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge serves a fabulous Pan American cuisine with Japanese and Chinese influences” 8
- “Following our CYL sweat sesh, we headed back to Hotel Clio to change and get ready for brunch at Toro. Toro has a bottomless brunch that we couldn't get enough of.” 15
- “Two award-winning restaurants flank the Halcyon hotel; Departure serves modern Asian flavors from Top Chef-alum Gregory Gourdet, while Quality Italian elevates standard pasta into an art (order the chicken parm and thank us later).” 2
- “With its smart interiors, great restaurant, and super location Hotel Clio is great for a couples' getaway” 8
- “The rooms each had large marble bathrooms with oversized tubs, showers & premium Molton Brown bathroom amenities.” 15
- “Even the smallest "den" rooms feel spacious thanks to the minimalist white-wood-gray color scheme, and other, more expensive rooms offer terraces and even lofted sleeping areas for guests needing a bit more space.” 2
- “Lodging here doesn't come cheap, but members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program can offset the cost of their stay by trading in points for perks.” 13
- “High ceilings, white subway tiles, and brass accents give the rooms a New York-loft feel, while the comfy sheets and plentiful pillow selection are soft to the touch.” 2
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 position on the floor.
- 14 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
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- 17Upcoming Trip to Cherry Creek/Denver - Which Hotel ...reddit.comForum thread2024-04-10Ageing2 quotes used
“Stayed at Hotel Clio. Boring rooms, round keys, and a $19 breakfast sandwich.”
Read originalreddit.com - 22The Jacquard or Hotel Clio - Cherry Creek Denver?reddit.comForum thread2024-03-20Ageing2 quotes used
“The in room fridge was stocked with local beers that were reasonably priced so I didn't have to run down to the bar if I got thirsty.”
Read originalreddit.com - 21Hotel Clio, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creekthefamilytravelguy.comReview site2023-03-09Ageing3 quotes used
“We liked the less crowded feeling of being just outside of downtown Denver at the Hotel Clio, with easy access to lots of dining options, all within walking distance.”
Read originalthefamilytravelguy.com - 15Hotel Clio, Luxury Collection Hotel - Denv.Her.denvher.comReview site2022-07-18Ageing7 quotes used
“Following dinner, we headed back to our suite for a movie night. This is your sign to have a slumber party at Hotel Clio! We donned luxuriously soft Hotel Clio robes, enjoyed champagne and munched on delicious sweet & sa…”
Read originaldenvher.com - 16
- 10Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creekaluxurytravelblog.comReview site2022-03-27Ageing3 quotes used
“Love the bright and airy interiors. Having the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop when looking outside is clearly the icing on the cake!”
Read originalaluxurytravelblog.com
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