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Hotel VQ: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver, CO 80204 (Formerly Red Lion Hotel)
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Hotel VQ
Ranked #78 of 146 hotels in Denver
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Park City
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Perfect location for downtown Denver”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I first stayed at this property 39 years ago when it was a Holiday Inn, so returning had a certain level of nostalgia. Familiar was the unusual octagon-shaped structure with the top-floor restaurant/bar with huge windows framing the picturesque Denver skyline.

Check in was a breeze assisted by friendly/knowledgeable staff. The rooms were clean and nicer than expected. The bed was very comfortable and the TV was newer with HD.

Restaurant was pretty decent, perhaps somewhat enhanced by by the incredible views.

But for me, the best amenity was the FREE, on-demand hotel shuttle that would take you anywhere within a 5-mile radius. I was there for a concert at the Pepsi Center which, no doubt, made this a valuable service for me. The driver was pleasant and the vans were new and comfortable. Unbelievably, the van was waiting outside the main entrance of the venue after the event! Very convenient indeed!

Overall, this is a very nice property with a staff working hard to keep my business. I even stayed there a couple months later for another concert with my wife. She really liked it as well and she's pretty picky.

I'll likely stay here for every visit to downtown Denver and recommend it to all.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Atlanta, Georgia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Good hotel, nice view of city”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

Needed a hotel at the last minute going to a conference. Everything was sold out and this wasn't too far away. Reasonable price too. Breakfast in restaurant at top of hotel had a great view of the city. Shuttle can take you to convention center or if you don't want to wait you can drive there in under 10 minutes.

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great service, rate, and location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

After spending $199 a night in a hotel with no hot water, no internet, etc., a co worker told me about Hotel VQ. Staff was wonderful, accommodating, funny, and warm. Hotel its self is slightly outdated, but comfortable and clean. Great happy hour on 14th floor. Terrific views of city. Great shuttle that go us to downtown denver and back multiple times during the day. Will stay here again! Thanks to the great staff!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Minnesota
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very Uncomfortable”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

Was very dissappointed with this hotel. It looked good on the website but went downhill from there. While the staff and shuttle service were terrific, everything else was pretty poor. The beds were terrible, seemed like something out of the early 80's. The fitness room was right above me... gotta love the sound of that first thing in the am! Internet was spotty at best and the bed covers were a flashback to the 80's as well. Very out of date. Would I stay here again? Probably not. I think the VQ stands for Very Questionable!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“bad hotel/great breakfast”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

The Hotel VQ was almost comically awful in most respects. To call my room dingy is an insult to dinginess everywhere. Both upholstered chairs had weird, vaguely disturbing stains on them; the carpet had at least a couple of outright holes, plus some stains; the sink had a big, ugly crack that had been repaired to stop the leak, but not to address the appearance; and I could see dead bugs inside the frame of the picture over the bed. Also, the shower made a continuous screeching sound and I was awakened at least four times/night by an incredibly loud train whistle nearby. Wifi in the room was free, but slow and unreliable. The shuttle service was very convenient and the drivers were nice, but I noticed that several seats in the van lacked seatbelts. Whoever owns this place just isn't keeping up with basic maintenance. On the upside, the breakfast was excellent and the wait staff in the restaurant were friendly and efficient.

Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
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Additional Information about Hotel VQ

Also Known As:
Vq Hotel Denver
Red Lion Denver
Address: 1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver, CO 80204 (Formerly Red Lion Hotel)
Region: United States > Colorado > Denver
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #78 of 146 hotels in Denver
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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