The Brown Palace Hotel And Spa, Autograph Collection, Denver

The Brown Palace Hotel And Spa, Autograph Collection - A historic landmark with rooftop beehives, artesian well water, and Napoleonic artifacts

Dating back to 1892, this red sandstone triangular DEN hotel features an eight-story atrium lobby crowned by a stained-glass skylight. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa encompasses 243 guestrooms, including recently renovated Top of the Brown accommodations on the highest two floors, each equipped with Carrera marble bathrooms, rain showerheads, and artesian well water. Six distinct restaurants and bars include the award-winning Palace Arms, displaying Napoleon's dueling pistols, and a sophisticated Scotch and cigar bar. The Autograph Collection property maintains rooftop beehives that supply honey for restaurants, spa treatments, and bathroom amenities. A boutique spa offers various treatments across nearly 20000 square feet of space. Located one block from the 16th Street Mall's free shuttle to Union Station, the hotel stands within 0.5 miles of the Colorado Convention Center, History Colorado Center, and 16th Street Mall.

Pros

Artesian well supplies pure water throughout the property

Original architectural features include Florentine arches and gold filigree panels

Rooftop beehives produce honey for culinary and spa uses

Four-star and Four Diamond rated since 1977

Cons

2 miles from Denver Zoo

1.5 miles from Denver Botanic Gardens