Usually older, historic hotels let you down. Brown Palace did not disappoint. We were greeted by the bellmen as soon as we pulled up. They offered to take our bags, but we declined. Doors were held open, and we were directed to the reservation desk inside the beautiful atrium. Check-in was quick and easy. Our room was on the sixth floor, not a great view, but when you're the oldest hotel in town, you can't do much about your surroundings. Room was a good size. Bathroom was beautiful. I loved the well water from the hotel's own well. You can read about it in the lobby. We had a few drinks at the hotel bar. Everyone there was very helpful, and I thought the club sandwich and homemade chips were solid for hotel food. I slept solidly in the comfortable bed. We had a nice breakfast the next morning. Eggs benedict and a Belgian waffle topped with fruit. It was very relaxing and the service was gracious. We got a great rate through the hotel website. I guess Denver isn't a popular place on the weekends. I have been disappointed by historic hotels in the past, but I would highly recommend this one.

My sister and I lead very different lives. Although we live in the same city, we rarely get to spend time together. Between her family and my jobs we don't get much down time. So, we booked ourselves for pedicures and facials at the Brown Palace Spa. It was fantastic! The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The pampering was a perfect way to unwind and we plan on making regular trips to the spa for a "girls' day" - if we're lucky, at least once a month.

I have been to a few spas in Denver but I always return to the Brown Palace. The surroundings are beautiful and the service is top notch. I have had both massages and facials at the Brown Palace spa and both are quite relaxing. My favorite part of the experience is to get to the spa early, put on the super soft robe and spend some time in the sauna before my treatment. The services are a bit more expensive than other spas in Denver but the overall experience is well worth the extra cost.

You cannot beat a weekend at the Brown Palace. Having previously only enjoyed High Tea at BP, I had the opportunity to spend the night as well as enjoy the recently opened SPA and it was wonderful!

Dennis Foor