HOLIDAY CHALET $89 ($̶1̶0̶2̶) - Updated 2019 Prices & Villa Reviews - Denver, CO

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Our hotel is a fully-restored Victorian, brownstone mansion originally built in 1896 for prominent Denver jeweler Henry Bohm of Bohm Jewelers. Elegant period décor along with high ceilings, hardwood floors, intricate moldings, private baths and kitchens. From our eclectic Capitol Hill location visitors enjoy Denver's best sight-seeing, shopping, music, art, and nightlife all within minutes of our front door-the neighborhood described in the Jack Kerouac classic, On the Road. The Holiday Chalet enjoys the benefit of an exciting, high-energy central location within the vibrant heart of the city amid an eclectic mixture of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The creative spirit in our neighborhood appeals to artists, architects, designers, writers and musicians alike. However, enveloping warmth, charm, comfort, and security within the hotel also make The Holiday Chalet a convenient home away from home for business and leisure travelers alike.

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Property amenities

Free public parking nearby

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Free breakfast

Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )

Massage

Baggage storage

Non-smoking hotel

Express check-in / check-out

Street parking

Free internet

Wifi

Public wifi

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Air conditioning

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Microwave

Refrigerator

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Non-smoking rooms

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Location

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83Good for walkers

51Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles

5Attractionswithin 0.3 miles

Contact

1820 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218-2605

(303) 437-8245

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Denver Intl Airport17 miSee all flights

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Nearby attractions

Streets of London Pub

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46Reviews0Q+A17Room tips

Cool Building in a Very Walkable Location

It was fairly easy to book a room. Upon arrival, check-in was seamless however keys were not easily located. Once at the room, we discovered the second room light did not work so the host brought in a floor lamp; the chandelier in the main room flickered at random times; some of the windows did not lock or latch; and the room especially the bathroom could have been cleaner. However, the bed was VERY comfortable! Despite reports of this hotel being noisy, we found it to be quiet. And despite windows not closing completely (gaps) the room was surprisingly warm. We would stay there again.

Date of stay: October 2019

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Was OK

My experience wasn't as bad as many. I was lucky that I arrived when someone was there and was escorted to my room. From the few interactions with people working there, they got the job done, but no one was what I would call congenial. The building itself has quite a personality. They've made the rooms into something quite nice, each with its own personality. (Walk through and take a peek in vacant room - doors are open - if opportunity presents itself.) Plenty of space in mine and the others I saw. As for my room, it was bigger than I needed, but it's what was available at a reasonable price. Only with the first night did I realize the big disadvantage. It was one of the rooms with an opaque glass window for half the door. It was only an issue at night as the hallway lights do not get dimmed. Thankfully I had a small "sub-room" with another bed, so I could escape the light in the future. I also found that mattress more comfortable. I thought it was handy that all beds had different feels, so one could choose the bed based on personal comfort. The breakfast is not much, but they do keep the cereal available in case you want/need a light snack anytime. That floor also has books you can take to your room and read - great variety, including kiddie books. Location/neighborhood. It's two different worlds. To the east (and south) you have the nice, local neighborhood with all the Victorian homes, a quiet area. To the north you have Colfax with the traffic and the "wanderers." There might be someone passed out on the lawn on that side. Don't get freaked out. People may be homeless or wanderers, but I experienced nothing even close to dangerous. I walked west for food. Only three or so blocks away is an up-and-coming part of Colfax with restaurants and such. Yes, parking can be an issue. It's all about timing. I didn't find a spot immediately, either time, but I did find a spot, each time, near the hotel, without much searching. With downtown as the daytime destination, this was a good location. Not wanting to search a lot and pay a fair amount for downtown parking, I opted for the bus. Denver metro has a great website to help out with routes and times. Go across the street to the north and you're at a stop headed for downtown. Get home and walk across the street from the east and you're there. TV worked fine. Internet worked. My bathroom had no significant issues, and did have counter space. Fair-sized closet for hotel room. Iron and ironing board present. Pleasant neighborhood for a walk (go south!).…

Date of stay: July 2019

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Trip type: Traveled on business

Room Tip: East and south sides are fairly quiet. North side may have Colfax, but there are plenty of vines...

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Not very clean and no breakfast

The interior was interesting and unique. The beds were comfortable, but the bathroom was not very clean and no one was there to make coffee or put out breakfast in the morning. I would not recommend this hotel.

Date of stay: October 2019

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Room Tip: Ask to NOT be on the first floor. Street noise was loud and our window didn't close all the...

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Not enough minus stars to rate this hotel

Even though we arrived at the time we had advised there was no one to show us our room. We were lucky that a cleaner turned up and let us in. Initially our room (no3) looked okay but on inspection there were several health and safety issues - bare wires wrapped round a water pipe, batteries hanging out of the smoke alarm, sockets with no covers on, extension leads hanging from sockets, corner leg taken off of bed, flickering lights, curtains hanging over air-conditioning unit. There was a stain on the quilt cover (possible makeup?). Drawer missing from drawer unit, one drawer didn't have a handle and the other left part of the drawer behind when opened. No coffee making facility in the room. There were drunks, drug addicts and prostitutes outside the hotel. Breakfast was on the 3rd floor but there was nowhere to sit. Consisted of cold coffee, stale bagels and fruit. On the 3rd morning we discovered a fridge on that floor with cold meats, yogurts etc but the fridge was not cold enough. There was only ever one member of staff each day (if you were lucky) who cleaned and seemed to have some responsibility for bookings. The only plus was that the young lady we dealt with was very helpful and even thanked us for not shouting at her. Glad we only had 4 nights there.…

Date of stay: September 2019

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Clean but Sparse

We arrived late- 10:30 pm and was emailed the entry code for the main room and lock-box code for our room. Security- not the finest, but easy to use. Charles Room only four steps up from the entry door- no "Lobby." Room had two bedrooms- 1 king-bed with small tv, fridge & armoire, then 2nd bedroom was twinish bed with a desk- no chair or bureau. Steam heater constantly on and noisy, despite "turning" the thermostat down. Sketchy area of Colfax.... will not stay here again.

Date of stay: October 2019

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Room Tip: choose away from the street... Colfax is a very busy 24/7 street

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