Hotel Teatro: Where Past and Present Merge
Right in the heart of downtown Denver, just steps from the Denver Performing Arts Complex, there is a gem of a hotel that carries the memories of its unique history into the present, gracefully paired alongside luxurious modern-day amenities. You’ll find it nestled just blocks from well-known destinations frequented by travelers like Larimer Square, the 16th Street Mall, and the Denver Convention Center. Housed in the old offices of the Denver Tramway Company, Hotel Teatro proudly claims the title of “Denver’s First Boutique Hotel” and with a brick exterior complimented by beautifully carved terracotta accents, this place gives you the feeling that you may be walking into another time entirely.
Drop your keys with the valet and enter your weekend escape. The lobby itself is nothing short of opulence, adorned with elaborate chandeliers hanging from an intricately-carved ceiling. Torch-like wall sconces mounted on original Tennessee and Vermont marble walls frame an elegant central staircase. Throughout the hotel, you can find mementos from the past such as a vintage brass U.S. Mail chute, an unopened safe from the original building, and historical photos.
Attached to the lobby is The Study, where you’ll find a grand fireplace creating a crackling, cozy ambiance, floor-to-ceiling bookcases adorned with literature and curiosities, warm leather couches and wooden cafe tables. This round-the-clock cafe serves lattes or cocktails 24 hours a day, a late brunch until mid-afternoon and regularly hosts live string music from local musicians.
Next door, enjoy dinner at the Nickel before heading over to the Denver Performing Arts Complex for a show. This restaurant, named after the original tramway fare, has an upscale-rustic feel and features locally-sourced ingredients, carefully curated cocktails, and absolutely incredible cuisine seasoned with herbs grown in-house.
When you’re ready to retire for the evening, you can find your way up to one of Hotel Teatro’s 109 luxurious rooms, with twelve foot ceilings, plush bedding, leather upholstered headboards and soft golden, navy, and wooden tones. Enjoy views of the Rocky mountains from your room and a selection of local goodies as part of your welcome package while you unwind in your personal seating area
When it’s time to freshen up, enjoy a spa-like experience in the spacious glass waterfall shower or sink into a relaxing bath in the oversized deep-soaking tub. Slip into a plush robe and enjoy the convenience of herbal toiletries, full-length and personal make-up mirrors.
As far as hospitality, this hotel has a genuine sense of true hospitality, anticipating any need you may have during your stay. If you’d like some exercise, the hotel has a 24-hour gym available with towels, water, and work-out equipment. If you’re up for an adventure, the hotel will also provide vintage cruiser bicycles for the day so you can cruise the nearby Cherry Creek River Trail or explore Downtown Denver in style. Also, no need to worry about leaving your furry friends out of the fun! One of the amazing things about Hotel Teatro is that as elegant as it is, it is also pet-friendly, so you won’t need to choose between quality accommodations and companionship.
Throughout the hotel and all of the establishments within, the staff has a way of providing top-notch service while making you feel right at home.
If you’re looking for the perfect balance between rich history and modern amenities or want to experience the opulence of a luxury hotel that still feels real, genuine and down-to-earth, Hotel Teatro just might be the place.
