Just stayed at The Timbers, a new hotel at 4411 Peoria St, Denver. Formerly a Best Western, it closed, changed owners, and then underwent a $16-million overhaul and reopened last June as an independent, all-suite hotel.
Wow! What a great place they have created! I almost hate to mention it, because I don't want to have to compete for a suite next time I need to stay there. But I was so impressed I believe they deserve public praise, and I recommend it enthusiastically to anyone who needs to stay in Denver for pleasure or business, especially on the north side or close to DIA.
A pleasant hotel stay starts at the front desk, and The Timbers has done an outstanding job training their staff. All employees I spoke with were friendly, well-trained, helpful, professional, and knew the answers to all my questions.
Just a stone's throw north of I-70 at the Peoria exit, The Timbers is unusually quiet inside from careful insulation. I didn't hear any traffic noise at all.
With studio, one- and two-bedroom suites averaging more than 700 square feet, it's a very posh place to stay, but with very motel-like pricing. I have stayed in standard motel rooms around Denver for more money but with less features.
The Timbers offers:
- A blend of traditional western and modern decor, very tastefully done.
- Very comfortable beds with 3" pillow-topped mattresses and high quality pillows.
- Complimentary parking while away from Denver and a complimentary airport shuttle.
- Fully equipped kitchenettes.
- Large, flat-screen TV with VCR and DVD player.
- Free, high-speed wireless internet.
- Security in the parking lot 24/7.
- Quality furnishings and art.
- Large, well-equipped fitness center.
- Business office with two computers for guests.
- Complimentary, hot breakfast buffet with real food (not pre-packaged frozen stuff).
- Complimentary hot hors d'ouvres and beverages every evening.
- A secure, landscaped central courtyard.
It's within 15 minutes of the terminals at DIA and downtown Denver.
The Timbers own Peoria Grill boasts a chef formerly with The Broadmoor, a famous resort in Colorado Springs. I ate lunch and dinner at the grill and was hugely impressed with the wonderful food and professional, friendly staff. I would eat there if in the neighborhood even if I wasn't staying at The Timbers!
They also have a large, well-equipped conference room for special events.
Clean, comfortable, safe, convenient, economical -- all these apply to The Timbers.
Will I stay there again? It's my new "home" in Denver! I'll not stay anywhere else as long as they keep their act together.
Thanks, Timbers!










