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Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Spacious downtown suites with plush bedding and kitchenettes, steps from the 16th Street Mall.

Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 23 sources · 75 traveler insights
86
RoomExpert Score
Exceptional

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Magnolia Hotel Denver offers open, airy rooms and suites equipped with plush bedding and kitchenettes in a central downtown location near Larimer Square. Guests appreciate the walkable setting and personable service at the front desk and Harry's Bar & Grille. However, outward-facing rooms pick up noticeable rumble from the nearby light rail station, and several visitors complain about flimsy sliding panels on the bathrooms. 2022

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What travelers noticed

  • The downtown location makes it easy to explore Denver on foot or bike, placing guests within walking distance of Larimer Square, the 16th Street Mall, and Rockies games. 20916
  • Sleep quality earns consistent praise for spacious, plush beds equipped with high-end linens and modern furnishings like tufted headboards. 16
  • Guests regularly compliment the welcoming service from restaurant personnel and front desk staff, particularly during breakfast at Harry's Bar & Grille. 2322

The catch

  • Sound levels generate mixed feedback: some guests describe the nearby light rail rumbling as comforting white noise, while light sleepers report disruptive early morning sounds and recommend interior courtyard rooms. 2022
  • Bathroom design divides opinion, with some travelers finding them lovely while others criticize flimsy sliding panel doors for lacking privacy. drawn from the full read

Who it's for

  • Downtown explorers wanting walkable access to 16th Street Mall
  • Guests looking for spacious suites with kitchenettes
  • Travelers attending games or events in central Denver

Skip it if

  • Light sleepers booking outward-facing lower-floor rooms
  • Guests who dislike flimsy sliding bathroom panels
  • Drivers hoping for low-cost parking with in-and-out privileges

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The hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Denver, making it incredibly easy to explore the city on foot.

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Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 12:00 p.m., giving you a decent window to enjoy your final morning.

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The hotel is in the heart of downtown Denver, which means you're steps away from the 16th Street Mall for shopping and d…

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Remember that being in a downtown location might lead to some noise, so consider requesting a quieter room if you're a l…

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Stop by our popular Harry's restaurant and bar for delicious American cuisine and craft cocktails.

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The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, saving you money on your stay. You'll find a continental option, plus a full…

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Reviews suggest a good value for money, with amenities like free breakfast contributing to the overall experience.

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One of the best perks here is the included breakfast with options ranging from American to Continental styles.

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Settle into our stylish guest rooms and suites featuring plush bedding, complimentary wine, fee, and deluxe amenities.

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Guests consistently rate room comfort and quality highly. With 297 rooms, expect a good level of comfort.

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$144est. per night
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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

91
read from 1 source · Deep coverage

Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.

Food

94
read from 8 sources · Solid coverage
  • I treated myself to Four Seasons a few months ago - got room service for dinner once settled in, had a massage and facial the next morning (both amazing), breakfast was top notch. 13
  • Could not say enough good things about the food/room service. 13

Location

96
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • my personal choice would be The Ramble . Great upscale hotel in a great location with unbeatable customer service. 13
  • Perfect location to explore downtown Denver. 3

Noise

86
read from 3 sources · Light coverage
  • Looking outside the windows can be a real treat for design buffs as architectural treasures of Denver's historic past face the Magnolia across 17th Street and Stout. 22
  • Thanks to solid walls, rooms are quiet from interior noises; however, the rumbling of the nearby light rail can be heard on lower floors, which we found to be a strangely comforting "white noise." 22

Room

88
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • For my wife's 40th I got us a 1br Ritz Carlton Suite at the Ritz Carlton in Denver. Nicest hotel room I've ever seen in my life, and we tend to stay in nice rooms at nice hotels. 13
  • The team put us up in a darling suite on the third floor with a dining table and living area. They treated us to a bottle of wine and we took some seriously long showers. Everything was stylish and modern. 15

Service

89
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • The check in was personable and informative, the room was quirky and gorgeous, and the staff at the restaurant was absolutely wonderful! Especially Jill at breakfast. 3
  • my personal choice would be The Ramble . Great upscale hotel in a great location with unbeatable customer service. 13

Bed & Sleep

88
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • The Magnolia has a new, enhanced linen package that rivals the world's finest hotels-guests are already raving about the incredibly comfortable bedding. 12

Value

86
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • The Magnolia is a boutique hotel and would likely cost more -- we got a GREAT deal at the Crowne on a weekend rate. 4
  • Settle into our stylish guest rooms and suites featuring plush bedding, complimentary wine, fee, and deluxe amenities. 190:31

Where it is, how to reach it

818 17th Street
Denver, Colorado
80202 USA

Details checked 2026-08-24

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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.

Right in line

On par with what $ usually buys

Scores 1 point below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Denver it sits 1 point below the local median of 87.

Price bracket
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Modest
This hotel
86
Bracket median
87
Index median
90

Based on 197 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
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.

Value
80
Room
66
Noise
59
Service
41
Location
9
Food
7
View the 56 things travelers said behind this verdict

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Noise4 mentions · 1 filmed
  • Looking outside the windows can be a real treat for design buffs as architectural treasures of Denver's historic past face the Magnolia across 17th Street and Stout. 22
  • Remember that being in a downtown location might lead to some noise, so consider requesting a quieter room if you're a light sleeper. On camera90:40
  • Additionally, several said outward facing rooms can get noisy because of the nearby light rail station, so if you're a light sleeper, consider requesting a room that overlooks the hotel's interior courtyard. 20
  • Thanks to solid walls, rooms are quiet from interior noises; however, the rumbling of the nearby light rail can be heard on lower floors, which we found to be a strangely comforting "white noise." 22
Service19 mentions · 1 filmed
  • Would book it again because the hotel was great, including all of the staff 5
  • The staff and restaurant personnel were very helpful and had a great attitude. 3
  • The check in was personable and informative, the room was quirky and gorgeous, and the staff at the restaurant was absolutely wonderful! 3
  • To further add to our inconvenience, our room was not cleaned during our entire stay. Saturday we received a letter as we were heading out about 3:30p saying that housekeeping stops at 3p and our room would not be cleaned, even though we saw a cart on our floor when we left our room. 23
  • The staff is so kind, the rooms are big and unique, and the breakfasts were delicious. 13
  • Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 12:00 p.m., giving you a decent window to enjoy your final morning. On camera81:07
  • As they're part of the Marriott hotel family, the staff were up to date on best practices for maintaining social distancing and keeping everything clean. 15
  • The check in was personable and informative, the room was quirky and gorgeous, and the staff at the restaurant was absolutely wonderful! Especially Jill at breakfast. 3
  • The property's top-notch service and comfortable digs stood out the most to prior travelers, though a few noted limited space in standard accommodations. 20
  • We have not stayed at the Warwick, but we have hosted a holiday party in their restaurant for years. They provide great service, and they get it right every single year. 4
  • Staff are well-trimmed and approachable. 10
  • The Crowne Plaza is very nice with large rooms -- newly decorated - stayed there a few weeks ago on a 'girl's weekend.' 4
  • my personal choice would be The Ramble . Great upscale hotel in a great location with unbeatable customer service. 13
  • The décor is calm, sleek and sophisticated, providing a nice counterpoint to the historic character of the building's "bones." 22
  • The staff is so kind, the rooms are big and unique, and the breakfasts were delicious. They make cookies for you each night and they're delicious! 13
  • The staff and restaurant personnel were very helpful and had a great attitude. We were upgraded to the fireplace room which we much appreciated. 3
  • Harry's Bar & Grille offers a casual "drop in" kind of atmosphere with full bar and cocktails and a menu that changes seasonally. Service is friendly and personable. 22
  • The hotel was lovely and all of the staff very accommodating 3
  • The restaurant staff, Ashley, Josh, Al, and Jacqueline, were super pleasant and helpful, so were Barbie and Cassie at the front desk. 23
Food11 mentions · 3 filmed
  • I'd heard Harry's Bar was a local "hangout" for businesspersons on their way home, but it wasn't until yesterday that I was able to enjoy the fascinating people-watching and HUGE appetizers (14 mini-hamburger sliders with mango salsa!) at Harry's Bar, a part of Magnolia Hotel Denver. 12
  • Harry's in the lobby is a cozy restaurant to relax at. 15
  • Stop by our popular Harry's restaurant and bar for delicious American cuisine and craft cocktails. On camera190:40
  • Could not say enough good things about the food/room service. I just wanted some decent wine- their Sancerre did the trick. 13
  • The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, saving you money on your stay. You'll find a continental option, plus a full American breakfast available. The breakfast gets positive reviews, but is served as buffet. On camera90:48
  • Everything was delicious. For dinner we tried the buffalo wings, bacon cheeseburger, and truffle fries. The wings had great flavor, the burger was juicy, and the fries were crispy. 23
  • Beyond the great night of sleep I had in the room, however, the standout experience of the stay was a post-workout breakfast at Harry's. 10
  • One of the best perks here is the included breakfast with options ranging from American to Continental styles. On camera80:40
  • Could not say enough good things about the food/room service. 13
  • I treated myself to Four Seasons a few months ago - got room service for dinner once settled in, had a massage and facial the next morning (both amazing), breakfast was top notch. 13
  • Their "Mag Time" concept offers complimentary hot American buffet breakfast, evening happy hour, and a bedtime fresh-baked cookie and milk buffet, amounting to extraordinary value. 12
Room7 mentions · 1 filmed
  • To top it all off, Monday morning before our check out my husband bends down to pick up a water bottle and found a used feminine hygiene product just under the bed by the nightstand. It was so disgusting, and I was left wondering when the room was actually last cleaned. 23
  • For my wife's 40th I got us a 1br Ritz Carlton Suite at the Ritz Carlton in Denver. Nicest hotel room I've ever seen in my life, and we tend to stay in nice rooms at nice hotels. 13
  • The team put us up in a darling suite on the third floor with a dining table and living area. They treated us to a bottle of wine and we took some seriously long showers. Everything was stylish and modern. 15
  • Ladychef_1 • 3 taon ang nakalipas We love the suites at Ameristar in Blackhawk. We love the suites at Ameristar in Blackhawk. They have a room with a fireplace, kitchenette, and freestanding tub that overlooks the mountains and it's amazing when it's snowing. 13
  • The 297 rooms all come with flat-screen LED TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, work desks, and handsome, contemporary decor. 16
  • The bed was plush and spacious, and the bedroom offered a walk-in closet fit for apartment living. 10
  • Guests consistently rate room comfort and quality highly. With 297 rooms, expect a good level of comfort. On camera90:32
Location9 mentions · 2 filmed
  • The hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Denver, making it incredibly easy to explore the city on foot. On camera80:11
  • With rooms starting at about $160, the Magnolia is a more approachable option than many of hte other 4- and 5-star hotels in downtown Denver, with the bonus that you can use and earn Marriott Bonvoy points as its a part of the brand's Tribute Portfolio. 10
  • The hotel is in the heart of downtown Denver, which means you're steps away from the 16th Street Mall for shopping and dining. You're also close to public transport, making it easy to see other attractions in the city. On camera90:20
  • my personal choice would be The Ramble . Great upscale hotel in a great location with unbeatable customer service. 13
  • When you're ready to explore Denver, you'll find a variety of restaurants, theaters and event spaces within walking distance, as well as can't-miss spots like Larimer Square and the 16th Street Mall. 20
  • Convenient location to catch a Rockies game and walk around Denver. 5
  • Driving downtown is terrible, and the hotel's central location makes getting around on foot or bike more convenient anyhow. 10
  • The property is within walking distance of many of the city's most popular attractions, among them the Colorado Convention Center and the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. 16
  • Perfect location to explore downtown Denver. 3
Value5 mentions · 2 filmed
  • $67 per night valet fee was excessively high 5
  • Reviews suggest a good value for money, with amenities like free breakfast contributing to the overall experience. On camera91:22
  • The valet parking, is exorbitantly priced at $38 a day. While the self-park comes in at less than half price at $18/day, be aware that this price does not come with in and out benefits, so you must pay each time you enter the garage. 23
  • Settle into our stylish guest rooms and suites featuring plush bedding, complimentary wine, fee, and deluxe amenities. On camera190:31
  • The Magnolia is a boutique hotel and would likely cost more -- we got a GREAT deal at the Crowne on a weekend rate. 4
Bed & Sleep1 mention
  • The Magnolia has a new, enhanced linen package that rivals the world's finest hotels-guests are already raving about the incredibly comfortable bedding. 12

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 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 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
  • 23 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.

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How much we read

Deep coverage · 61/100

We read 23 sources for this property, and pulled 75 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.

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Breadth
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Freshness
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