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the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
A downtown hotel with pop-culture themed floors, plush beds, and prime access to the performing arts center.
Strong · Deep coverage · read from 21 sources · 74 traveler insights
82
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The Curtis is a playful mid-range hotel in the heart of downtown Denver, renowned for its distinctive pop-culture themed floors. Guests enjoy restful sleep on very comfortable beds with fluffy pillows and appreciate being steps away from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. However, guest bathrooms are on the small side, with several reviewers noting a lack of exhaust fans and thin walls that let noise bleed between rooms. 410142
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the central downtown location across the street from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and just blocks from the 16th Street Mall. 14413
- The beds deliver a solid night of sleep with comfortable mattresses, spacious rooms, and an abundance of soft, fluffy pillows. 4
- Hallways and suites stand out with elaborate pop-culture themes, featuring decorations ranging from Charlie's Angels artwork to a Freddy Krueger silhouette. 104
- The on-site Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar is widely appreciated for its retro vibe, drinks, and tasty breakfast items like yogurt parfaits. 13
The catch
- While many visitors love the playful hallway decorations and hyper-themed suites, others find specific artwork and decor choices odd or creepy. 4
- Some guests describe front desk staff as warm and helpful with local recommendations, whereas others experienced indifferent service and delays at check-in. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Pop-culture enthusiasts and families looking for themed rooms
- — Theatergoers attending shows at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
- — Travelers prioritizing a central downtown location near 16th Street Mall
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by thin walls and neighbor noise
- — Guests needing spacious, fully updated bathrooms with exhaust fans
- — Travelers who prefer traditional, understated interior decor
Ways to book
Direct with the hotelRoomExpert pick
$262est. per night
Hilton Honors member rate · King Guest Room
Keep: Hilton Honors points · elite nights · eligible benefits
Expedia
$254est. per night
Public rate · King Guest Room
Forfeit: Hilton Honors points · elite nights · eligible benefits
Hilton Honors benefits may not apply.
Award stay: about 33,000 Hilton Honors points a night. Availability not checked.
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Paying $8 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Hilton Honors points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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RoomExpert rate estimate
$262est. per night
Estimated range: $233–$339
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Food
93read from 6 sources · Solid coverage
- “I loved my TCO burger with a black bean patty ($21), the hummus appetizer ($15) and the "office browns" ($6), which aren't actually hash browns but rather delightful little roasted fingerling potatoes.” 14
- “Sounds good! This place looks great, amazing looking , interesting atmosphere, and very entertaining. Food is also delicious.” 10
Location
94read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “At The Curtis, we like to say we're "two blocks from everywhere", as our downtown Denver hotel is perfectly located steps from Denver's most popular attractions, including the famous 16th Street Mall.” 13
- “The location of The Curtis was also perfect for us. Set right in the heart of the city, the famous 16th Street pedestrian mall, Capitol building and 40 restaurants are within walking distance - and Starbucks is right at the corner.” 10
Noise
89read from 3 sources · Light coverage
- “The theming is achieved by wallpaper and decorations, lighting, artwork, and props throughout the hallway. The whole display on each floor is the work of a masterpiece and that is why The Curtis is on the list from USA Today for the top 10 Best Art Hotels in the USA.” 4
- “Very cool, lots of character! This is a fun mid century gem right off of Larimer Square and the 16th street mall.” 6
Room
83read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The bed in the huge Jimmy Buffet hyper-themed room was so incredibly comfortable that I didn't move or get up all night!” 4
- “Our room at the end of the hall up on the 12th floor had two floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views. We looked right over the Denver Center for Performing Arts next door and out to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains beyond the city limits.” 10
Service
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Bed & Sleep
85read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The soft fluffy pillows were plentiful and there were so many I felt stocked for an impending pillow-fight victory! The big, fluffy pillows led to a very restful night's sleep after a long day of traveling across the country.” 4
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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.
Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 8 points below the mid-range median of 90, across 412 hotels in the same bracket. In Denver it sits 5 points below the local median of 87.
Price bracket
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Mid-range
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 90
- Index median
- 90
Based on 412 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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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.
Noise
76
Bathroom
62
Room
59
Service
57
Food
15
Value
13
Location
12
View the 53 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
Service8 mentions
- “Refined luxury, loads of amenities, downtown location, and attentive service make the Ritz-Carlton a solid choice, every time.” 19
- “Thankfully, it's easy to order takeout from one of the friendly hosts if you can't snag a table.” 14
- “The majority of this hotel's efforts go into the decor rather than the cleaning of the rooms or service 🥶 sorryyyyy lol” 3
- “Overall, The Corner Office is a nice option to have if you get the munchies while staying at the hotel, or if you're heading to a play at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts - just be sure to call ahead.” 14
- “Enjoy Stress Free Complimentary Parking in Downtown Denver Meow Wolf Denver Experience Attention all travelers, we will now begin boarding for all Convergence Station departures! Our professional event staff will help you plan the perfect Summer gathering that will impress all your guests.” 13
- “Underneath the kaleidoscope of colors in the lobby, the hotel receptionist is in the lobby and always greets the guests with a smile and loves to help with planning a night around downtown Denver.” 4
- “Nice update, very swanky, rooms are smallish but good.” 6
- “For example, the staff, while not unpleasant, didn't impress. No one was particularly nice (or un-nice), we waited a few minutes too long at check-in for the night receptionist to finish a personal email, and the doormen did not smile or even nod.” 10
Food8 mentions
- “If I recall there is a good seafood restaurant on the first floor. A HUGE plus for Denver.” 6
- “A star chef restaurant and sexy cocktail lounge make this mid-century modern hotel double as a go-to social hub for Denverites.” 19
- “I loved my TCO burger with a black bean patty ($21), the hummus appetizer ($15) and the "office browns" ($6), which aren't actually hash browns but rather delightful little roasted fingerling potatoes.” 14
- “My grandma and my sister come in from Littleton to stay with me and see the different floors and rooms. We had desserts in their restaurant and I remember really liking the drinks we had too!” 3
- “The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar is one of the most exciting restaurants in downtown Denver, and because it is located at The Curtis - a DoubleTree by Hilton - it has similar retro vibes, local flair, and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” 13
- “The food was good but not great, though we wished had been there on Sunday for the Sunday Brunch menu like the Flip Side French Toast (ciabatta in a coconut milk batter, with nutella and avocado ice cream), the You Sexy Thing sandwich (with nutella and strawberries) or one of Dani's favorites: Israeli Shakshuka (poached eggs with salsa).” 10
- “Sounds good! This place looks great, amazing looking , interesting atmosphere, and very entertaining. Food is also delicious.” 10
- “Cute hotel with a great restaurant and bar! Very reasonable.” 6
Room13 mentions
- “The bed in the huge Jimmy Buffet hyper-themed room was so incredibly comfortable that I didn't move or get up all night!” 4
- “The beauty of the surrounding landscape is visible and right outside your room window. Pull back your curtains, relax in your super comfy themed room, and enjoy the Colorado mountain view.” 4
- “As much as I loved my room, there were a couple of small touches that could have used a little more thought. One was the dim lighting, which certainly added to the cozy ambience but made it difficult to read on the couch, work at the desk or play board games after the sun went down.” 14
- “My suite embodied the nostalgia of the cozy mystery genre with 70s jewel tones, retro-patterned carpet, vintage Clue decor, well-loved paperback mysteries, bloody fingerprint artwork and more. And don't think I missed the old-school popcorn ceilings. As an Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes fangirl, I was obsessed.” 14
- “My last time we got a room with a creeepy ice cream cone ad and an equally creepy lady on the Champions floor? Still puzzled by the decor” 3
- “I stayed in the Taladegga Nights "themed" room at it had a picture of Ricky Bobby and a couple little race cars... and definitely no race car bed which was super disappointing” 3
- “The room was pleasant and had humorous artwork, a refreshing change from typical hotel art.” 3
- “From the pillows to the curtains to the wallpaper in the bathroom and the decorations on every shelf, nook & cranny, it was all thoughtfully put together to design the ultimate Jimmy Buffet- themed room.” 4
- “The bed in our room was very comfy and the bedroom was pretty spacious.” 11
- “What I really like is that even though there is a focus on fun, this is an entirely functional hotel as well. We don't often need an iron, but due to the special occasion, we did and it worked great, plus the coffee machine made a nice cup of Joe and the free Wi-Fi never faltered.” 10
- “By no means luxurious, the Curtis offers guests quality Doubletree rooms with those first-class beds. Our room spacious and had a small sitting area with a couch and table, a desk, a wardrobe, and a 42-in flat screen TV.” 10
- “The Curtis Hotel has a Curtis-Clean Initiative that promotes ultra-cleanliness and safety to keep its guests protected. I did feel very safe during my entire stay at the Curtis Hotel. The room and hotel were very clean.” 4
- “Our room at the end of the hall up on the 12th floor had two floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views. We looked right over the Denver Center for Performing Arts next door and out to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains beyond the city limits.” 10
Value5 mentions
- “Either way, that comes out to a value below our March 2026 estimate of 0.5 cents per point for Hilton Honors points. You're not going to get outsize value from your points here, but the cash rates are pretty affordable.” 14
- “What really won us over was the overstocked bar and the Happy Hour specials - beers for $2, prosecco and cocktails for $5 - which for a downtown hotel is downright cheap.” 10
- “A Hilton Honors property with affordable rates in both cash and points” 14
- “Despite a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out, like some design features and kinks with the hot water, I think the Hyper Themed rooms are well worth the added cost. And they're still reasonably priced for downtown Denver: Rates start at $222 or 94,000 Hilton points per night.” 14
- “The Curtis has never been that expensive compared to so many of the other hotels downtown.” 3
Location10 mentions
- “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.” 19
- “You can park for $6 dollars for 24 hours on a weekend nite a block away at the Independence Plaza buildings garage Every floor is themed so you may end up where you wanted accidentally. It's a cute hotel with a nice lobby in a good location..... priced better than similar hotels around it....” 3
- “I like this hotel, it is in the middle of downtown Denver, close to fine arts, shopping , restaurants, and close to the gayborhood. It also provides excellent service with a smile,great decor, and the Xmas decorations were beyond well done.” 6
- “Convenient downtown location across the street from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts” 14
- “At The Curtis, we like to say we're "two blocks from everywhere", as our downtown Denver hotel is perfectly located steps from Denver's most popular attractions, including the famous 16th Street Mall.” 13
- “It's a cute hotel with a nice lobby in a good location..... priced better than similar hotels around it....” 3
- “The 336-room Curtis DoubleTree by Hilton may be a mid-range hotel, but it's fun and kid-friendly, with themed floors -- including the TV Mania floor and the Floor of Champions -- and a great downtown location.” 2
- “The location of The Curtis was also perfect for us. Set right in the heart of the city, the famous 16th Street pedestrian mall, Capitol building and 40 restaurants are within walking distance - and Starbucks is right at the corner.” 10
- “The Curtis Hotel is located right in the center of downtown Denver. There is no need for a car here! I simply walked a few minutes and two blocks to find myself on the 16th Street Mall, ready to shop for souvenirs and enjoy the small eateries.” 4
- “I like this hotel, it is in the middle of downtown Denver, close to fine arts, shopping , restaurants, and close to the gayborhood.” 6
Bed & Sleep1 mention
- “The soft fluffy pillows were plentiful and there were so many I felt stocked for an impending pillow-fight victory! The big, fluffy pillows led to a very restful night's sleep after a long day of traveling across the country.” 4
Noise3 mentions
- “Thin walls; conversations can be heard from adjacent rooms” 2
- “Very cool, lots of character! This is a fun mid century gem right off of Larimer Square and the 16th street mall.” 6
- “The theming is achieved by wallpaper and decorations, lighting, artwork, and props throughout the hallway. The whole display on each floor is the work of a masterpiece and that is why The Curtis is on the list from USA Today for the top 10 Best Art Hotels in the USA.” 4
Bathroom5 mentions
- “The bathroom was pretty small, but the shower was nice, and the sink had a lot of counter space.” 11
- “The bathroom doesn't have an exhaust fan so the door handle and hinges were rusty.” 3
- “The bathroom was not renovated and the couch was insanely uncomfortable. The bathroom doesn't have an exhaust fan so the door handle and hinges were rusty.” 3
- “The bathroom was not renovated and the couch was insanely uncomfortable.” 3
- “Though the bathroom was sans tub, the spacious shower, Tarocco from Baronessa Cali toiletries and plentiful fluffy white towels more than made up for that.” 10
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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Noise rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 21 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 52/100We read 21 sources for this property, and pulled 74 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-26.
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Breadth
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Depth
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Freshness
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- 1The Curtis Denver-a Doubletree Hoteltravelweekly.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravelweekly.com
- 2The Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hoteloyster.comReview siteDate not stated5 quotes used
“Rooms are modern but a bit bland, and walls are thin.”
Read originaloyster.com - 3Has anyone stayed at the Curtis Hotel, is it worth paying ...reddit.comForum threadDate not stated17 quotes used
“NOT WORTH IT. You might have a couple of pictures or a mural off the elevator. Every floor has a theme.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Best Boutique Hotel in Denver: Curtis Hotel reviewmoyermemoirs.comReview siteDate not stated8 quotes used
“The bed in the huge Jimmy Buffet hyper-themed room was so incredibly comfortable that I didn't move or get up all night!”
Read originalmoyermemoirs.com - 5The Curtis Denver - A Doubletree By Hilton Hotelboutiquehotelsdenver.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalboutiquehotelsdenver.com
- 6the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hoteldenver.gaycities.comReview siteDate not stated8 quotes used
“If I recall there is a good seafood restaurant on the first floor. A HUGE plus for Denver.”
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