Small communities east of Denver offer excellent hotels. (Photo: denver image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com )
Denver, Colorado, is a bustling major city, and even though hotel accommodations in the city are plentiful and varied, traffic can be a problem and prices are rather high. East of Denver in the communities of Aurora and Denver Tech, you can find a good hotel with all the amenities and services of a downtown establishment without the double-digit parking fee and easier access to the airport.
La Quinta Inn Denver Aurora
The La Quinta Inn Denver Aurora is a comfortable, clean hotel that is well-suited to business travelers. A small gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and complimentary continental breakfast are all included in the hotel's room rate. Parking, Wi-Fi and local calls also are free. A pet-friendly hotel, La Quinta also offers AARP and AAA discounts.
La Quinta Inn Denver Aurora
1011 S. Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
303-337-0206
lq.com
Holiday Inn Express Denver-Aurora
It is almost impossible to go wrong with a Holiday Inn Express, as long as you know just what to expect. Clean sheets, efficient service and slightly scratchy towels are in order in this Denver suburban hotel. However, the complimentary hot breakfast is quite bountiful, and the employees actually seem to like their work. An iron/ironing board, hair dryer, microwave and fridge are in-room perks.
Holiday Inn Express Denver-Aurora
1500 S. Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
303-369-8400
hiexpress.com
Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech
Denver Technical Center is conveniently located just east of Denver, with easy airport access, good restaurants and a straight shot to the heart of the city. While most Doubletrees are pretty much the same, the one located adjacent to the DTC has an in-house car rental office and a proper concierge. Special packages include the Presidential Suite with an in-room hot tub, wet bar and a big-screen TV. There is an ATM in the lobby, a fitness room and a pickup and drop-off dry cleaning and laundry service.
Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech
7801 E. Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-779-6161
doubletree1.hilton.com
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