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Kimpton Claret Hotel By IHG
Modern rooms with yoga mats and sweeping Rocky Mountain views from the Halo Rooftop Lounge.
Exceptional · Light coverage · read from 0 sources · 0 traveler insights
86
RoomExpert Score
Exceptional
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Situated in Belleview Station, this hotel features playful renovated rooms, comfortable beds, and scenic drinks at the Halo Rooftop Lounge. Dining and rooftop cocktails are consistent highlights of the stay. However, multiple guests encounter bathroom frustrations, including lukewarm water, missing door locks, and wet-room setups without shower doors. 142
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What travelers noticed
- Beds are consistently praised for their comfort, with cloud white linens, plush mattresses, and ample pillows ensuring a solid sleep. 3
- Rooms showcase playful decor with bold floral wallpaper, rugged leather headboards, and perks like in-room yoga mats. 21
- The Halo Rooftop Lounge receives widespread praise for its drinks and panoramic Rocky Mountain views. 14518
The catch
- Views depend on room placement, ranging from sweeping mountain vistas at the rooftop bar to direct views of a parking garage. 314
- Guest reaction to the bathrooms is divided, with some enjoying the walk-in showers and mirrors, while others complain about missing door locks, lack of shower doors, and lukewarm water. 2
- Location appeals to travelers utilizing the nearby RTD Light Rail, but others find the corporate office surroundings isolated from central Denver. 1820
Who it's for
- — Rooftop cocktail enthusiasts
- — Business travelers near Belleview Station
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable beds
Skip it if
- — Travelers wanting a vibrant central downtown setting
- — Guests sensitive to bathroom privacy or wet room layouts
- — Visitors looking to avoid daily guest amenity fees
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92read from 1 source · Light coverage
- “The lighting was crisp so I had a ball primping and getting cute. My favourite parts of the washroom included the gorgeous mirror (vain much?) and the walk-in shower.” 15
- “Most of the Hotel Monaco bathrooms have transitioned to just a walk-in shower, but our particular room had a solid bathroom set-up for families with a tub/shower combo that was very fresh and updated.” 3
Location
88read from 1 source · Light coverage
- “The Kimpton Hotel Monaco was close to everything you'd want in the city centre. From the dashing Union Station to the popular outdoor shopping centre (where I ended up of course).” 15
- “Conveniently located in the Denver Tech Center near the junction of I-25 and Highway 225, the Kimpton Claret Hotel is a great choice for getting around the metro area.” 5
Room
86read from 1 source · Light coverage
Service
86read from 1 source · Light coverage
Bed & Sleep
91read from 1 source · Light coverage
- “The bed was big and very comfortable. I spent the afternoon reading on my kindle and sinking into the mattress with my snacks.” 15
- “And the bed? Incredible. On par with what I've experienced at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara, Four Seasons Vail, and Thompson Seattle, Denver and Washington DC. The sheets were so soft, I genuinely debated how late I could leave and still make it to my snowboarding class in Breckenridge.” 14
Value
80read from 1 source · Light coverage
- “And the next morning I had breakfast in bed. I ordered the Panzano Eggs Benedict and fruits. Like all room service it was expensive, but actually worth it. The smoked mozzarella in the polenta cake was way too good.” 15
- “Good value, renovated rooms, and a top-notch onsite restaurant helps the Hotel Monaco stand out.” 21
Where it is, how to reach it
6985 E. Chenango Ave.
Denver, Colorado
80237 USA
Details checked 2026-09-05
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Right in line
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Denver it sits 1 point below the local median of 87.
Price bracket
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Mid-range
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 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.
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- 1 mention
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
Avoid
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.
Service
74
Value
69
Bathroom
68
Food
64
Room
40
Noise
10
Location
8
Bed & Sleep
5
View the 68 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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Value8 mentions
- “Great suggestion on public parking, as it helps offset the daily $35 amenities fee. Not quite sure why a hotel without a pool has an amenities fee 🧐” 18
- “There is a pesky $10 per night 'daily guest amenity fee' that provides you a BOGO drink at the Family Jones Distillery, a bottle of water at the front desk, Chicchetti bites at the bar Panzano, printing and copying of up to 50 pages, and upgraded WiFi. In other words, it is pretty much just an extra money grab that is the new 'resort fee' of downtown hotels.” 3
- “And the next morning I had breakfast in bed. I ordered the Panzano Eggs Benedict and fruits. Like all room service it was expensive, but actually worth it. The smoked mozzarella in the polenta cake was way too good.” 15
- “Used the $125 property credit for 4 cocktails in the lobby, not great and a bit overpriced.” 4
- “Good value, renovated rooms, and a top-notch onsite restaurant helps the Hotel Monaco stand out.” 21
- “Price From US$233 for an entry-level room including the US$37 guest amenity fee and taxes.” 8
- “Great suggestion on public parking, as it helps offset the daily $35 amenities fee. However, I am Platinum Elite and they refused the room upgrade perk.” 18
- “I loved that it was just an eight-block pedicab ride home after a night seeing the Rockies play at Coors Field and I would absolutely stay here again with my family if the price was right on a trip to Denver.” 3
Room12 mentions
- “Kimpton Monaco Denver has fun pops of yellow decor in their lobby and stunning use of wallaper in the rooms.” 19
- “One thing that either was wrong or maybe I couldn't figure out was that the locks on neither of the bathrooms seemed to work. One of the bathrooms didn't seem to have a lock at all (see below), and the lock on the other room was one of those old sliding door turn knobs but didn't seem to actually engage any sort of locking mechanism” 2
- “Hotel Monaco's big rooms are dramatic, luxurious, and large -- they start at 375 square feet.” 1
- “Rooms are light with floor-to-ceiling windows (on two sides if you get a corner room like I did), decorated in pale neutral tones with well-chosen details to add warmth and interest, such as textured wallpaper, large padded bedheads, sculptural floor lamps and arty bedside lamps, plus a large abstract modern artwork to add colour.” 8
- “The air conditioner was easy to use and seemed to actually respond to the temperature selected so you can make the room nice and chilly at night.” 3
- “I also adored the large windows that brought in tons of natural light to our room.” 19
- “I think the front desk agent took pity on our family because she also came back with the "Movie Night" prize for us, which was a box of snacks and a free in-room movie, which indeed was a much better fit for our family than either of the other prizes 🙂” 2
- “We stayed in the Monte Carlo Suite with one King. The sofa opens up into a bed, so this is a great room for two people to have their privacy, or for a couple traveling with kids.” 13
- “Walking into my room, I immediately felt a sense of calm. The design was elegant and understated - neutral tones, cozy textures, and the kind of ambiance that invites you to unwind.” 14
- “Charming renovated rooms at the Hotel Monaco Denver Once we completed the lengthy rundown of freebies, it was time to head up one of the two elevators to the sixth floor and check out our room. There were four of us on this trip, so we were booked into a well-sized room with two queen beds.” 3
- “With my key to the castle, I made my way upstairs to a room that made my jaw drop. It felt regal and I totally jumped on the bed.” 15
- “The room was quite nice with a fully stocked mini bar.” 4
Food14 mentions
- “The food was good though I found it a bit galling that the "continental breakfast" which basically consisted of a muffin and a cup of juice runs $16...” 2
- “The nightly complimentary wine and snacks-provided by the in-house restaurant, Panzano-in the lobby from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. is fun, but we prefer relaxing in Panzano's restaurant for a sit-down dinner. Expect well-executed antipasti, a range of soups and salads, and some of the best pasta in the city.” 21
- “Don't hope for breakfast first thing in the morning We were hoping to repeat that plan on our final morning before departing for the airport, but when we called at 7AM to place a room service order, we were told that breakfast doesn't start until 8AM on the weekends.” 3
- “Wonderful views from the rooftop, food and drinks are very good.” 18
- “I have never encountered such a bizarre scenario at a full-service hotel, so if I were to make a specific suggestion, it would be to have some basic breakfast offerings like muffins available in the 'overnight' room service since it is very reasonable to want breakfast instead of a panini at 7AM on a Saturday morning” 3
- “All in all probably would not stay at this one again. There is a lot Good: the Restaurant, the service quality, but the absolute icing on the "cake" is the Halo Rooftop Lounge area !!!” 18
- “Panzano is a poping Italian restaurant that has some of the best cocktails in the city as well!” 19
- “Dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Saverina, was a pleasant surprise. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but the food blew me away. It was flavorful, well-priced and beautifully presented.” 14
- “There is a lot Good: the Restaurant, the service quality, but the absolute icing on the "cake" is the Halo Rooftop Lounge area !!!” 18
- “Saverina restaurant offers Italian cuisine while Halo Rooftop serves the best American cuisine.” 7
- “Breakfast was the highlight. It really was GREAT. Over the two mornings we had 4 different options and it was all very good. Highly recommend.” 4
- “Breakfast this morning at Hotel Indigo downtown Los Angeles 10/10” 20
- “Soon I was off to the Panzano restaurant downstairs. The award-winning Italian restaurant is deserving of every accolade. I had an incredible experience and I can't wait to share it in my review soon!” 15
- “On the first morning, we ordered room service comprised of muffins, eggs, bacon, yogurt, and lots of beverages, which was delivered on time and was enjoyed by all of us via a picnic on the floor.” 3
Bathroom5 mentions
- “I didn't actually love the bathroom layout. No door on shower. Tub and shower all I. One wet room.” 4
- “Most of the Hotel Monaco bathrooms have transitioned to just a walk-in shower, but our particular room had a solid bathroom set-up for families with a tub/shower combo that was very fresh and updated.” 3
- “The lighting was crisp so I had a ball primping and getting cute. My favourite parts of the washroom included the gorgeous mirror (vain much?) and the walk-in shower.” 15
- “Bathrooms are roomy - particularly in the 1 King Premium Spa Corner City View category. Ours had a super-sized tiled shower area, large enough to include a freestanding bath as well as a walk-in shower.” 8
- “Unfortunately the bathrooms were not fully upgraded when the hotel completed renovations in February 2011, and the shower/tub combos have older showerheads and faucets.” 1
Location8 mentions
- “Conveniently located in the Denver Tech Center near the junction of I-25 and Highway 225, the Kimpton Claret Hotel is a great choice for getting around the metro area.” 5
- “If relying on public transit, the Indigo is a better location since the light rail runs from the airport to Union Station. There's also more bars and restaurants nearby.” 20
- “Right downtown and a straight shot to Union Station or a short walk to RiNo, Kimpton Monaco is a great home base for exploring the city.” 19
- “The hotel enjoys a convenient location, about 30 minutes by car from Union train station.” 7
- “Best for A sense of luxurious, modern living in a high-end residential area with good connections into Denver and the nearby Tech Center.” 8
- “The Kimpton Hotel Monaco was close to everything you'd want in the city centre. From the dashing Union Station to the popular outdoor shopping centre (where I ended up of course).” 15
- “The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver is a colorful, dog friendly luxury hotel located conveniently downtown.” 13
- “This is a new-build hotel in the Belleview Station neighbourhood - a great location within the Denver Tech Center (DTC).” 8
Noise2 mentions
- “It's only a block or so away from the 16th Street pedestrian mall which is a big outdoor shopping complex. It's also convenient to Coors Field and Amtrak Union Station, about a 1/2 mile away. We walked back to the Hotel Monaco Kimpton after a Rockies game and it was an easy and safe walk.” 2
- “Even though our room was facing the street, it was extremely quiet. There was a big car accident right in front of our room with several emergency vehicles and we didn't hear a thing.” 13
Service16 mentions
- “A lovely hotel with great facilities, friendly staff, a stylish unpretentious ambiance, and a safe and lively neighbourhood.” 8
- “I asked the front desk about it and she said that she'd have someone come "take a look at it" which seems weird since if there's no lock, there's no lock. In any case, I never heard back about my concerns and there were no updates or fixes to the locks.” 2
- “In-room yoga mats, a yoga channel on the tv, and same-day laundry service are helpful small touches, but we really loved the upgraded, super-fast-and did we mention free-wifi available everywhere in the hotel.” 21
- “Horrible!!!! Anti-gay front desk and apathetic restaurant crew.” 22
- “I will also mention that the room next to ours had their discarded room service tray sitting out in the hallway for over 24 hours, which seemed strange since the rooms had all been serviced during that time frame.” 3
- “Hannah at the front desk was phenomenal, she really goes above and beyond.” 22
- “All in all probably would not stay at this one again. There is a lot Good: the Restaurant, the service quality, but the absolute icing on the "cake" is the Halo Rooftop Lounge area !!!” 18
- “There is a lot Good: the Restaurant, the service quality, but the absolute icing on the "cake" is the Halo Rooftop Lounge area !!!” 18
- “Lighting was miserable for my wife doing makeup and toiletries were not replaced during housekeeping.” 4
- “The staff we ok, I'm sure they were stressed from the parade people,other than that 5/5.” 22
- “A super friendly staff is welcoming and will have you checked in very quickly.” 13
- “Check in was a breeze and I was given a very quick run down of my benefits booking through The Edit.” 4
- “Not all Kimptons look alike, but this lobby reminded me very much of the Seattle Kimpton Monaco. And the service was just as good.” 13
- “A strong choice for business travelers, a poor one for guests needing reliable overnight service.” 7
- “After a few warm laughs and quick service for check in, I was on my way to my room, gear and suitcase in tow.” 14
- “The lobby itself was beautiful. But the staff were friendly and the complete opposite of stuffy.” 15
Bed & Sleep3 mentions
- “The bed was big and very comfortable. I spent the afternoon reading on my kindle and sinking into the mattress with my snacks.” 15
- “The cloud white beds were my favorite feature, as everyone slept well in these comfortable beds with sufficient pillows.” 3
- “And the bed? Incredible. On par with what I've experienced at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara, Four Seasons Vail, and Thompson Seattle, Denver and Washington DC. The sheets were so soft, I genuinely debated how late I could leave and still make it to my snowboarding class in Breckenridge.” 14
What we still don't know
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- 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.
- Bathroom rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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- Room rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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- 18The Claret : r/ihghotelsresortsreddit.comForum thread2026-08-08Current9 quotes used
“Great suggestion on public parking, as it helps offset the daily $35 amenities fee. Not quite sure why a hotel without a pool has an amenities fee 🧐”
Read originalreddit.com - 16Double Dipping: Kimpton Claret Denver : r/ChaseSapphirereddit.comForum thread2026-01-06RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 8Hotel review: Kimpton Claret Hotel, Denverbusinesstraveller.comReview site2025-06-28Recent8 quotes used
“A lovely hotel with great facilities, friendly staff, a stylish unpretentious ambiance, and a safe and lively neighbourhood.”
Read originalbusinesstraveller.com - 14Eclectic Kim Review: Kimpton Clareteclectickim.comReview site2025-04-13Recent8 quotes used
“Dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Saverina, was a pleasant surprise. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but the food blew me away. It was flavorful, well-priced and beautifully presented.”
Read originaleclectickim.com - 20Denver - Kimpton or Indigo for a weekend stay?reddit.comForum thread2024-09-05Ageing4 quotes used
“The Kimpton is nice but it's at the other end of the 16th Street Mall (which is currently torn up) and doesn't have much going on around it.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing2 quotes used
“Hotel Monaco's big rooms are dramatic, luxurious, and large -- they start at 375 square feet.”
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