The Oxford Hotel

"The LoDo's Oxford Hotel has been impressing guests since 1891, making it the oldest hotel in the city. But recently renovated and in a prime location just steps from Union Station (and the train to the airport), it's anything but dated. Still, certain charming details remain: Downtown’s only wood-burning hotel fireplace crackles as a bow-tie-wearing bellman shows you to the front desk, and original tiling and intricate iron handrails show off the building’s history. The rooms have a great combination of old bones—think antique headboards and claw-foot tubs—with more contemporary pieces and an Art Deco vibe. But the real standout at the Oxford is the Cruise Room, the city's original cocktail lounge. Opened the day after Prohibition was repealed in 1933, this red-hued temple to all things Art Deco is shaped like a wine bottle, modeled after a bar on the Queen Mary, and features ten panels depicting “cheers” from different countries. It’s the perfect place to lose track of time and pretend that you’re on a ritzy 1920s yacht, awash in glamour." - Megan Barber, Nicholas DeRenzo

"The Oxford, opened in 1891, has long been a beacon for travelers looking for a simple but chic stay near Union Station. Here, guests can peruse the hotel’s expertly curated art collection; meet up with their fellow travelers in the spacious lounge areas; grab a bite at Urban Farmer, which uses only locally sourced ingredients; have a drink in the Cruise Room, the property’s Queen Mary-inspired cocktail lounge; or unwind in its full-service spa. And best of all, the hotel sits in the midst of downtown, making it a perfect home base for walkable adventures to nearby attractions." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Dating back to 1891, The Oxford Hotel offers historic charm with modern comforts. Guests can enjoy a wood-burning fireplace in the lobby and complimentary bourbon tastings, as well as live local music performances." - Tim Latterner Tim Latterner Tim Latterner was previously a design editor at Domino, news editor at Architectural Digest, and senior editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Opened in 1891, the city’s oldest hotel is a throwback to a bygone era. Individually decorated guest rooms combine old-fashioned details, like claw-foot tubs and antique wood headboards, with modern amenities like USB ports and Bose sound systems; other nods to the pastinclude vintage brass keys with tassels and a second-floor writing desk with functional typewriter (rest assured the front desk will stamp and mail your letter faster than the Pony Express). Inspired by a bar on the Queen Mary, the Art Deco Cruise Room was Denver’s first drinking establishment to open after Prohibition; today it’s known for its collaborations with local distilleries and classic cocktails. Follow them up with the confit chicken pops at the Urban Farmer restaurant, or call it a night and wake early for a honey exfoliating scrub or chocolate-ginger wrap at the on-site spa."

"Opened in 1891, the city’s oldest hotel is a throwback to a bygone era. Individually decorated guest rooms combine old-fashioned details, like claw-foot tubs and antique wood headboards, with modern amenities like USB ports and Bose sound systems; other nods to the pastinclude vintage brass keys with tassels and a second-floor writing desk with functional typewriter (rest assured the front desk will stamp and mail your letter faster than the Pony Express). Inspired by a bar on the Queen Mary, the Art Deco Cruise Room was Denver’s first drinking establishment to open after Prohibition; today it’s known for its collaborations with local distilleries and classic cocktails. Follow them up with the confit chicken pops at the Urban Farmer restaurant, or call it a night and wake early for a honey exfoliating scrub or chocolate-ginger wrap at the on-site spa."