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The Curtis
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1405 Curtis St, (formerly Executive Tower Hotel), Denver, CO 80202
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Hip and friendly staff

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4 of 5 stars
islaygirl1 4 contributions
Phoenix, AZ
Sep 27, 2008 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

I was in Denver Sept 24-26 for a conference at another hotel, waited too long to book, and lucked into a good rate (~$200/nt) at the Curtis.

A good description of it is a boutique hotel for people who can't afford boutique hotels -- it has the veneer of boutique, with quirky finishes and touches, but scratch the veneer and you get pretty much a 70s-era Sheraton.

But that doesn't mean it doesn't do a great job for where it is. By the time my friend and i had paid the cabbie, the bellhop had unloaded our bags and had them standing by the front desk. The desk staff had looked at the baggage check tags for our last names and had already pulled up our reservations by the time we walked in.

The front desk staff was enormously helpful and friendly. Hip, but not hipper-than-thou, if you know what I mean. The lobby is spacious and pleasant, and you can't beat the location, 2 blocks off the 16th St. Mall.

The hotel has a theme for each floor, with elevator music to match, which was a little precious for me, but whatever. My room was small but had everything I needed -- iron, ironing board, a decent hairdryer (not one of those attached-to-the-wall useless ones), wireless internet, basic cable and Showtime. It also had a flat-screen TV, which was crucial because the room was so tight i wouldn't have been able to squeeze by a bigger one.

The bathroom was sleek, but a bit to the detriment of function. There were no towel racks, only hooks on the back of the door, and the clean towels live in a wire basket beneath the sink (think Pottery Barn). Given the germ possibilities of a hotel bathroom floor, i wasn't in love with my towels nestling into the tile, but at least the towels were fluffy and thick.

The bathrooms have showers, no tubs, and the water pressure was sacrificed in the name of conservation, but the toiletries provided were excellent (Tarocco by Cali Cosmetics).

The mattress was good, the pillows were ok - all fluffy synthetics, I guess I've been spoiled by the many hotels who manage to offer a down, a synthetic, a hard, a soft, etc. on each bed. The alarm clock also holds an ipod (*but does not act as a charger, so be prepared!*).

The room's furniture had the aura of being rescued from the previously mentioned 70s Sheraton and reupholstered, but it was all fine for the short time i was there. The desk chair is a faux-Aeron.

It's a little bit of a party hotel -- there was a fair amount of noise the first night i was there (a Wednesday), and the next morning i heard the front-desk staff talking about complaints and having to move people, but the second night was much quieter.

The housekeeping staff was a little too informal -- i was getting some ice when a maid approached me and asked me to call room service to remove used trays from the hallway; she said she had called several times and they wouldn't listen to her, so maybe a guest calling would do the trick. I -did- call, and the rooms service folks said they'd take care of it right away, but wouldn't you know, the trays were STILL there when i left for dinner a few hours later.

So, aside from that internecine issue, a good stay.

  • Liked — location and friendly staff
  • Disliked — awkward bathroom, tired-looking furniture
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since February 19, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Location, Location, Location !!

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4 of 5 stars
SerenitynowToronto 1 contribution
Toronto
Sep 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Just got back home from visiting Denver for the first time. My husband and I decided to plan an extended weekend around our first Denver Broncos game. The Location of this Hotel is amazing...everything is within walking distance, and if not...you have the FREE transit along 16th. We booked on-line and were a little disappointed with the size of our room (very small, 1 queen bed)...the cleanliness of the room made up for the size. Bed extremely comfortable, washroom spotless! The staff were always there to help in any way and extremely friendly! Our flight arrived in Denver in the morning from Toronto, we were able to check-in before 11am...after two connecting flights to get there, we were very thankful to be able to lie down for a bit before exploring beautiful Denver!! Only complaint we had, as did the rest of the guests that weekend...were the Elevators!! We were on the 16th (top) floor. The 4 days we were there the elevators had a mind of their own. Sometimes they'd come to your floor other times not...it became exasperating. They could have and should have had someone to come and tune them up.

Very Happy Canadians, with wonderful memories of Denver!!

  • Liked — Location, Cleanliness
  • Disliked — Elevators
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 16, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Sporting event
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Great Hotel!

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4 of 5 stars
salinasibiza 2 contributions
new york
Sep 13, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel has a quirky sense of humor. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel has a different theme for every floor and pets are welcomed! :) The place is very clean and has great food, although the portions are HUGE!
The only drawback I have with this place is that they seem to waft the smell of bacon through the vents in the morning, and burgers at night. It seemed to be at a particular time and kinda was nauseating.

  • Liked — location and friendly staff
  • Disliked — smell of bacon in am
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 13, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Friendly, clean, but loud.

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2 of 5 stars
DCJh2007 15 contributions
Washington, DC
Sep 8, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

The Curtis' location can't be beat and its friendly people are a perfect fit for the fun atmosphere. But I'm more interested in a good night's rest and The Curtis has some problems in that regard.

Our room was nice and the "theme" was done tastefully. But it was loud. You heard every neighbors' door, every conversation down the hall, etc. The biggest complaint, and the reason I am giving only two stars, is that the hotel placed us on the 8th floor, which turns out, to be the pet-friendly floor. Around midnight, a very large dog started barking and wouldn't stop. I was beside myself. Dogs and hotels are a no-go for me in general, but I understand some people can't leave woofie at home.

However, its unacceptable not to inform people before they are placed on a floor where dogs have slept, lived, etc., etc.. The fact that some jerks left their dog unattended for a night only made it worse. Long story short, I complained, the staff was apologetic and we were upgraded to another room. Still, I wouldn't have agreed to a pets floor in the first place and no upgrade can replace the hassle and lost sleep. The better room still had some noise issues, so I know its not just the 8th floor.

I'd suggest The Curtis for my friends who are out all night and just need a crash pad.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 17, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Pet owners
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Great Experience, Nice Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
davdaven 18 contributions
Berkeley, California
Sep 7, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/2 found this review helpful

Three friends and I stayed at the Curtis for 2 nights in early August and had an excellent experience. We were initially looking at hotels on the periphery of downtown to stay within our budget, but we ended up scoring a room at the Curtis during a special online sale. Because we were not renting a car, we were very happy to end up just a couple blocks from the 16th Street Mall!

The Curtis is modern and well kept. The lobby area and rooms have amenities one would expect from an urban hotel, but since this is not a large national chain, everything had a distinctive touch. The front desk staff were very courteous and helpful, as was the concierge. The only issue we had during our stay was a missing ice bucket, which was promptly dropped off at our door after I called the front desk.

We stayed on the very fittingly themed Mad About Music floor. The Curtis doesn't go overboard with the decorations, and the theme does not carry over much to the room itself. The beds are comfy, the flat-screen TV was perfect for our Olympics viewing, the view out the window is excellent, and I enjoyed taking a shower in an actual shower (rather than a tub) for a change.

The business center offers free printing for boarding passes, and there is free wi-fi for folks with laptops. (Many chain hotels of this caliber charge for the wi-fi, oddly enough.) The front desk also has board games available, so we played Yahtzee one of the nights. (How my friends had never played it before is beyond me...)

Overall, I recommend the Curtis. Its approach to lodging satisfies many different kinds of travelers. I do wish that the hotel had a hot tub, but according to signage on the premises, one is under construction and should be open by the end of the year. Wonderful!

  • Liked — convenient location
  • Disliked — downstairs restaurant is overpriced
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 27, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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Address: 1405 Curtis St, (formerly Executive Tower Hotel), Denver, CO 80202