Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center Rating: 4.0 Pearls

Central Business District, Denver, Colorado

The Hyatt Regency sits among other Denver high-rises, but is one of the only downtown hotels of its stature. It's the eighth tallest building in Denver, with 38 stories and over 1,000 rooms. It's not just tall; the hotel is almost a city unto itself, covering almost an entire city block and housing three dining venues and a cavernous lobby.

The decor of the hotel is classy and understated, with warm neutrals and subtle local influences. The grand lobby mimics Colorado's scenery, with marble and granite floors, a tinkling waterfall, and warm wood accents. Some of the local art directly relates to the location as well, including the sculpture of a man climbing up a stone accent wall.

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The Hyatt Regency is located in downtown Denver, within walking distance of many major attractions. Other nearby Denver hotels include the the Hilton Garden Inn and the Four Seasons.

The hotel is right across the street from the Colorado Convention Center, and a block from the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. Other frequented downtown attractions include the Denver Mint, the State Capitol Building, Coors Field, and Denver's renowned microbreweries.

• 30-minute taxi or shuttle from the Denver International Airport
• 2-minute walk to the Colorado Convention Center
• 2-minute walk to the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall
• 8-minute walk to the US Denver Mint
• 12-minute walk to the Denver State Capitol
• 5-minute drive to the closest microbrewery, Great Divide Brewing Company
• 7-minute drive to Coors Field
• 7-minute drive to Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, Denver Aquarium, Pepsi Center
• 1-hour drive to closest ski area, Loveland Ski Area
• 1.5-hour drive to Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park

The Hyatt Regency's rooms are contemporary and understated, with flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. All of its rooms are hypo-allergenic, and go through a rigorous FDA approval process.

Bathrooms in the standard rooms have granite countertops, but older porcelain tubs and outdated showerheads. The suites have luxurious updated bathrooms with double sinks and stand-alone bathtubs.

• All rooms are put through a rigorous hypo-allergic purification process, with recertification every six months.
• Grand Hyatt beds
• Flat-screen TVs with cable and on-demand movies
• iPod docks
• Granite countertops in the bathroom, but bathtubs need to be updated
• Coffee/tea makers and condiments in every room
• Aquafresh toothpaste and Scope mouthwash
• Bathrobes only come standard in the Club Level suites -- but available upon request
• Smoking rooms available

• Bright, 6,700-square-foot fitness center with a great view of downtown Denver, open 24/7
• Small day spa, Spa Universaire, with two treatment rooms
• Indoor, heated lap pool, and outdoor Jacuzzi on the sun deck
• On-site FedEx/Kinkos
• 60,600 square feet of meeting space
• Self-serve and valet parking, both for a fee
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Altitude, an upscale fine dining restaurant, serves three meals a day, including both buffet and a la carte breakfast options. The menu focuses on local favorites and comfort foods.

Light fare and cocktails are available at both Peaks Lounge -- which has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Rocky Mountains -- and Strata Bar, a big, open space on the ground floor with several TVs broadcasting sports games.

Perks Coffee & More is a 24-hour coffee and gift shop.