Hotel Monaco Denver

1717 Champa Street at 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Nightly Rates: ( 229.00 - 409.00 )
4 Star


Property Description

Located in Downtown Denver, the Four-Diamond AAA Hotel Monaco Denver appeals to both the sophisticated and savvy traveler with its whimsical style, first class service, and exceptional value. The 189 room Hotel Monaco spans seven floors. Each guestroom and suite is equipped with a two-line cordless speaker telephone, with modem hook-up, stereo w/CD player, coffee maker, irons/boards, and animal print terry cloth robes. The hotel offers complimentary wine hour in the evening, and complimentary morning coffee. Both served by the lobby fireplace. Adjacent to the hotel is Panzano Restaurant and bar, featuring contemporary Italian cuisine. And just off the lobby is the Renaissance Aveda spa and salon. Denver's hippest luxury hotel was built in 1918 and remodeled in 1998. Opened October 1998. The hotel interior was designed with warm, eclectic and highly detailed furnishings including armoires with light wood, glass panels and black granite accents.



Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Express Checkout
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· VIP Rooms/Services


Room Information

Room Descriptions
Catering to discerning travelers drawn to the downtown Hotel Monaco's high style, plush residential feel and sublime service, this small luxury hotel offers these services and amenities, in keeping with the expectations of such a boutique hotel: -Fully accessible for people with disabilities -Complimentary morning coffee served in the lobby -Hosted Evening Wine Reception, a chance to relax and unwind after a busy day -Round-the-clock room service, business center and valet parking -Full-service on-site Renaissance Aveda spa and salon, and boutique retail shop, Blush -Panzano is the top Italian restaurant in Denver -24-hour fitness facility with stair masters, stationary bikes and treadmills -Choice of complimentary morning newspaper -Valet dry cleaning and laundry -Complimentary overnight shoeshine -Business services (administrative, postal and computer), and concierge In keeping with expectations of a boutique hotel located in downtown Denver, the Hotel Monaco's 189 deluxe guest rooms and suites combine high style, practical amenities and attention to detail. Bold, warm colors and patterns in fiery reds, rich creams and buttery yellows complement the luxurious residential feel throughout, surrounding guests of this small luxury boutique hotel in exceptional comfort. Guestroom amenities include: -Complimentary high-speed internet access in all our guestrooms -Large work desk with in-room -Two-line cordless speaker phones with computer data ports and private voicemail -Coffee makers with Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea -Daily newspaper delivered to room -In-room safe, CD stereos and alarm clock radios, and Aveda bath amenities -Evening turn down service and complimentary goldfish, by request -Pillow top mattresses, feather down comforters and pillows, bathrobes -Gourmet treats in the fully-stocked honor bar/refrigerator -Bring your pet with you - we are a pet-friendly hotel, pet amenities including water bowls, doggie pillow, and doggie turndown. -TV with on-demand movies and Nintendo -No rooms have windows that open -All rooms received new carpeting in January 2003 -All rooms received new mattresses in April 2004 -All rooms received new office chairs in June 2004 * Majestic Parlor (no bed)- MAJS - 3 parlors on the top 3 floors -1000 sq. ft. for parlor only - no bedding in room **the Majestic alone (MAJS) includes no beds or bedrooms** -A uniquely designed Parlor Suite facing 17th Street can accommodate receptions of up to 22 or banquets of up to 12, with private bathroom -Furnished with a large executive board table which seats 6 -Sitting area with king sleeper sofa, 3 chairs, TV, stereo/CD player -Connects with KGDX (with Fuji-jet tub) and QNQN, to total over 1700 sq ft -Must be sold with other rooms. * Mediterranean suite - MEDS - 7 corner suites at the hotel -675 sq. ft. with king bed and TV in separate bedroom -A warm and inviting large corner suite features a separate living room with Queen sleeper sofa and TV -Deluxe bathrooms feature oversized Fuji-jet tubs -Honor bar -Accommodates 4 people with the addition of a rollaway -City views and some connect to KGDX to create a 2-bedroom suite * John Lennon suite - JLST - 1 suite on the 7th floor - Same as a Mediterranean suite, with John Lennon's artwork, music and books * Miles Davis suite - MDST - 1 suite on the 6th floor -Same as a Mediterranean suite, with Miles Davis' artwork, music and books * Grace Slick suite - GSST - 1 suite on the 4th floor -Same as a Mediterranean suite, with Grace Slick's artwork, music and books * Monte Carlo suite - MCST - 18 suites at the hotel -475 sq. ft. with king bed and TV in sleeping area -Sitting area is separated by a beautifully draped archway, and features a Queen sleeper sofa and TV -Honor bar -2 of the 18 Monte Carlo suites are ADA accessible -Accommodates 4 people with the addition of a rollaway -City views, and do not connect with any other rooms * King Deluxe - KGDX - 91 rooms at the hotel -375 sq. ft. with 1 king bed -Many are tall rooms with extra-long beds and heightened showerheads -2 animal print bathrobes -Honor bar -Accommodates 2 people, and fits a rollaway -City or courtyard view, and some connect with QNQN, DBDX, MEDS, MAJS * Queen Deluxe - QNDX - 13 rooms at the hotel -300 sq. ft. with 1 queen bed -Accommodates 2 people, and does not fit a rollaway -2 animal print bathrobes -Honor bar -Faces interior courtyard and has no view -Does not connect with any other rooms * Queen/Queen Deluxe room - QNQN - 47 rooms at the hotel -400 sq. ft. with 2 queen beds -Accommodates 4 people with the addition of a rollaway -2 animal print bathrobes -Honor bar -City or courtyard view, and some connect with QNQN, KGDX, and MAJS * Double Double Deluxe room - DBDX - 6 rooms at the hotel -350 sq. ft. with 2 double beds -Accommodates 4 people, and does not fit a rollaway -2 animal print bathrobes -Honor bar -All rooms are ADA accessible -City view, and some connect with KGDX

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All rates are subject to availability.


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is Mountain
· Opened in 1918
· Renovated in 2003
· 189 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 7 floors.


Directions

Exit Pena Boulevard to I-70 West, take I-70 West to I-25 South, take I-25 South to Speer Boulevard to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street to 19th Street, right on 19th Street to Champa Street. Turn right on Champa Street, the hotel is 2 blocks down on the right side of the street.

I-70 East to I-25 South, I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (Exit 212A) go South on Speer Blvd. to Lawrence Street, left on Lawrence to 19th Street, right on 19th Street to Champa Street, right on Champa, the hotel is 2 blocks down on the right side of the street.

I-25 North to Auraria Parkway exit, East on Auraria Parkway to Lawrence Street, veer left onto Lawrence Street and continue to 19th Street, right on 19th Street to Champa Street, right on Champa Street, the hotel is 2 blocks down on right side of street.

Highway 36 South to I-25, I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (Exit 212A) South on Speer Blvd. to Lawrence Street, left on Lawrence Street to 19th Street, right on 19th Street to Champa Street, right on Champa Street, hotel is 2 blocks down on right side of street

I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (Exit 212A) South on Speer Blvd. to Lawrence Street, left on Lawrence Street to 19th Street, right on 19th Street to Champa Street, right on Champa Street, the hotel is 2 blocks down on right side of street.

The Hotel Monaco Denver, located at 1717 Champa Street at 17th - located within walking distance Larimer Square, downtown Denver, and the 16th street mall.

Denver International Airport -DEN- is 27 miles southwest.


Guarantee Policy

A credit card guarantee is required.


Cancellation Policy

All reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival local hotel time.


Restaurant Information

Restaurants

Panzano's Italian Restaurant Rustic warmth and authentic old world atmosphere with Tuscan inspired colors and accessories. Full-exhibition kitchen and bakery visible from 17th Street, vaulted ceilings and multi-level floors with floor to ceiling windows. Lighted barrel ceiling above bakery adorned with inset frescos. Custom chandeliers and antique lighting enhance faux finished walls. Mahogany wood walls and chairs play off of polished concrete and carpeted floors. - Charming Brunswick bar - Completely accessible for people with disabilities - All major credit cards accepted - Casual dress Hours: - Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mon.-Fri. - Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. - Dinner - 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sundays - Brunch - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. - The Bar - 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mon.-Thur. - Happy Hour - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Friday; 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday (Bar menu extends one hour after dining room closes every night) - Menu: Northern-Italian cuisine featuring homemade pastas, traditional meats and game, fresh seafood, and salads, all inspired by a commitment to authenticity, integrity, and seasonality of ingredients.


Meeting Facility

Meeting and Banquet Facilities

Paris Ballroom - 2200 square feet. Can be divided into 3 meeting rooms by Airwall can hold groups from 35 conference style, up to 160 for banquets. Can hold receptions of up to 220 people. Athens Boardroom - 325 square feet. Holds up to 12 people at set conference boardroom table. Tokyo Boardroom - 375 square feet. Holds from 15 to 40 people from conferences to banquets. Wine Cellar - 740 square feet. Private dining room for Panzano. Up to 50 guests for banquets or 60 for receptions. Total meeting space including majestic suites is over 4000 square feet.

Business Services

The Hotel Monaco Denver has a business center located adjacent to the hotel lobby open 24-hours a day to service your business needs while on property. Business services include: - Flat screen monitor - Laptop internet access with printing - Copier/printer/fax - High speed internet access - Microsoft Office suite - Shipping services There is a fee to use the business center and a credit card is required, this fee cannot be charged to the guestroom.


Recreation Information

Health Club and Spa Facilities

The Hotel Monaco has a 24 hour fitness facility is located on the second floor. It contains treadmills, exercise bikes, Stair climbers, and free weights. Each cardiovascular machine is equipped with personal televisions. This fitness center is complimentary to all guests, and is available 24 hours per day. For guests looking for more, the Athletic Club at Denver place is 1 block away. Passes can be purchased at the front desk for $15 per day. The Athletic Club at Denver place is a full service athletic club with a state of the art complete weight room with all the amenities, 25 meter indoor pool, full court basketball, climbing wall, squash and racquetball courts, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and aerobics studios with over 80 classes a week. Also includes yoga and Pilates classes.

Sports and Recreation

Denver and the surrounding area offer world class recreation opportunities. Colorado is famous for is champagne powder skiing and boasts several of the world's best ski areas, including Vail/Beaver Creek, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Copper Mountain, Telluride, Breckenridge and Keystone to name a few. These resorts are also great to visit in the summer when rafting, kayaking, biking and hiking seasons are at their peak. Colorado also hosts five national parks, including Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, the Black Canyon, and Colorado. In Denver, just blocks from the hotel is the Cherry creek and South Platte river bike path which runs for miles in several directions. See the concierge for information on bike rentals, hiking, skiing, white water rafting, or any other recreational opportunities. Spectator sports... Coors Field - home of the Colorado Rockies, a 10 minute walk from the hotel, open during baseball season with ticket prices ranging from $4.00 USD-$41.00 USD, for more information go to www.coloradorockies.mlb.com. Invesco Field at mile high - home of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rapids. A ten minute drive from the hotel. Bronco tickets range from $30.00 USD- $330.00 USD. For more information go to www.denverbroncos.com. Colorado Rapid tickets range from $12.00 USD- $40.00 USD. For more information go to www.coloradorapids.com. Pepsi Center - home of the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche. A 10 minute drive from the hotel. Denver Nuggets tickets range from $10.00 USD-$250.00 USD. For more information go to www.nba.com/nuggets. Colorado Avalanche tickets range from $23.00 USD- $204.00 USD. For more information go to www.coloradoavalanche.com.

Entertainment and Shopping

-Entertainment- The Denver Center for the performing arts-the second largest performing arts Center in the United States (only Lincoln Center in New York has more Seats), is 5 blocks from the hotel. Open year round with various plays. For more information go to www.denvercenter.org Elitch Gardens SixFlags - amusement park, located right outside of downtown, a five minute drive from the hotel. Open during the summer from 10am-10pm. Park admission is $35.99 USD. For more information go to Www.sixflags.com/parks/elitchgardens. Denver Zoo, a fifteen minute drive from the hotel, open daily from 9am-5pm. Park admission from $7.00 USD-$10.00 USD. For more information go to Www.denverzoo.org. Denver Aquarium, a ten minute drive from the hotel. Open daily from 10am-10pm. Admission from $6.95 USD - $14.95 USD. For more information go to www.downtownaquariumdenver.com. Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the IMAX Theater- a fifteen minute drive from the hotel, open daily from 9am-5pm. Admission for the museum is: $6.00 USD-$9.00 USD, admission into the theater is $5.50 USD- $8.00 USD. For more information go to www.dmns.org. Denver Art Museum- a ten minute drive. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm. It now features the new Fredric C. Hamilton wing designed by Daniel Libeskind. admission into the museum is $3.00 USD- $13.00 USD. For more information go to www.denverartmuseum.org Childrens Museum- a ten minute drive from the hotel, open daily from 10-5pm. Admission into the museum is $4.00 USD- $6.00 USD. For more information go to www.cmdenver.org. -Shopping- 16th Street Mall - located one block from the hotel. It is an outdoor pedestrian mall with various shops and restaurants. Denver Pavillions - located 4 blocks from the hotel on the 16th Street Mall. This mall is open daily from 10am-9pm, includes stores such as Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Express, Gap, Niketown, Victoria Secret, and a Virgin Megastore. Cherry creek mall - a fifteen minute drive from the hotel. Open daily from 10am-9pm, includes stores such as Burberry, Coach, DKNY, J.Crew, Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and Tower Records.


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If you are searching for an inn, hotel, motel or resort near a Colorado attraction, amusement and theme parks, or close to shopping, cultural events, historic sites, museums and performing arts centers, or nearby zoos, a festival, a golf course, a Colorado state park, this is where you will find it.


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Once a small Victorian mining town, ASPEN is now a center for skiing and culture; visitors can discover Aspen’s history with the costumed guides of the Aspen Historical Society.

Nestled in the foothills where the rolling plains meet the Colorado Rocky Mountains, BOULDER offers attractions such as the Mapleton Historic District, which has homes dating back to the late 1800s, the Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art with the largest privately held collection of western art in the country, and the Collage Children's Museum; the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was handcrafted by over 40 Tajik artisans, and visitors can see the tea-making process at Celestial Seasonings Tea Company; an array of colorful western characters such as the infamous gunslinger, Tom Horn, are buried at Columbia Cemetery.

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At MANCOS prehistoric and modern Indian culture merge in the unique archaeological Mesa Verde National Park which is among the world’s top 50 travel destinations.

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