3333 Quebec St, Denver, Colorado, United States | (618) 248-8274
Convenient Stapleton location, 10 minutes from zoo
Spacious, modern rooms with balconies
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Free shuttle to/from airport
Two restaurants on-site
Year-round, indoor-outdoor pool and hot tub
Fitness center with private outdoor track
Extensive daily breakfast buffet (not included in most rates)
Fee for breakfast
Air-conditioners can be noisy
Carpets in rooms could use updating
Modern and affordable, the 300-room, the mid-range Holiday Inn Denver East - Stapleton is a contemporary chain hotel with better-than-average features, including an 11-story atrium, a
year-round heated pool, and two restaurants. Rooms are modern and typical of the chain, and the fitness center includes a small outdoor track. Situated in East Denver, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from downtown, and at least 20 minutes from the airport, to which the hotel operates free round-trip shuttles; there are also lots of restaurants and shops nearby.
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Scene
Airy, atrium-style interior with Western-themed decor
Although it resembles an airport terminal from the outside, the interiors of the Holiday Inn Denver East - Stapleton are airy and spacious, with the center of the hotel open in an 11-story atrium, in which a large art installation hangs. Two glass elevators run up the inside of the atrium, while a set of stairs leads down to the banquet, meeting, and presentation rooms. The lobby floor has several seating areas of large brown leather couches and chairs, rustic faded wood coffee tables, and Western-style accent pieces like cowboy
boots and animal furs. The two restaurants are also located here: Quebec’s, where breakfast is served, is open and simple, with rustic wooden
tables and chairs; Spurs Bar & Grill continues the Western theme, with
horseshoes hanging on the walls and an L-shaped, saloon-style bar. The indoor-outdoor heated
pool, is divided by a glass wall, and the exterior area is lined with a sturdy, woven few tables and chairs. The hotel primarily attracts business travelers and families looking for a pleasant, affordable stay with lots of amenities.
Location
In suburban Stapleton neighborhood, halfway between downtown Denver and the airport
Situated in East Denver’s suburban Stapleton area, this Holiday Inn has plenty nearby, including several restaurants, a couple of new strip malls, shops, and a large grocery
store within a 10-minute walk. Buildings are far apart but there are plenty of
sidewalks lined with manicured grass. Downtown Denver, Coors Field, the city-center museums, and the aquarium are all 15 to 20 minutes away by car. The Denver Zoo is just
a 10-minute drive away. Denver International Airport is easily accessed by car
via nearby Interstate 79 and is just over 20 minutes away.
Rooms
Bright, chain-standard rooms with oversized beds, balconies, mini-fridges, and microwaves
There are 300 rooms at this Holiday Inn, all
similarly decorated according to the mid-range chain's standards and all with private balconies, some of which have impressive views of
the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountains in the distance. Beds are notably comfortable, with a choice of firm or soft pillows. Nightstands, dressers, and desks
are made of sleek, dark wood, and the color palette tends towards dark blues and neutral creams. All rooms have a coffee machine, mini-fridge,
microwave, and iron. Wi-Fi is free, and the flat-screen TVs have satellite
channels. Bathrooms are relatively small, but have modern pedestal sinks,
stainless steel-framed mirrors, and shower/tub combinations. Connecting rooms are available. Some guests complain of noisy air conditioners and note that some carpets could use updating.
Features
Free airport shuttle, Wi-Fi, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center with track, and two restaurants
In addition to a free airport shuttle, Wi-Fi, and parking, this Holiday Inn has an indoor/outdoor pool and a comprehensive fitness center with its own outdoor track. There's also plenty of space for meetings and events, with several meeting and banquet rooms. The hotel has two
restaurants, one serving made-to-order omelets for the breakfast buffet (not
included in rates), and the other, Spurs Bar and Grill, serving tasty, western-themed
American food. The hotel offers
laundry and dry cleaning services.
