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Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
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Things to Know
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG is a budget hotel in downtown Denver known for exceptional front-desk hospitality and complimentary breakfast, but with inconsistent room maintenance and climate control issues.
Staff members like Gianni and Justina deliver genuinely exceptional service that elevates the stay, but guests should expect small, inadequately maintained rooms with heating and cooling problems.
- ✓Front-desk staff go above and beyond with early check-ins, room upgrades, late checkouts, and warm, personalized service
- ✓Complimentary breakfast is substantial and available every morning
- ✓Central downtown location convenient to Ball Arena and attractions
- ⚠Rooms are cold and difficult to heat; space heaters are used as a workaround and response times are slow
- ⚠No in-room thermostats or climate control under guest control
- ⚠Rooms show signs of poor maintenance including stained sheets, leaking showers, rusty toilets, and buckets of water at the door
- ⚠No in-room coffee makers or cups provided
- ⚠Rooms are very small and not well-maintained for the price point
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsAlecs Nunez
3 weeks ago
We had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Denver Downtown. Gianni was amazing and helped us with an early check-in and even upgraded our room because of a small inconvenience and for being members, which we really appreciated after traveling. The breakfast was great every morning and the service throughout our stay was excellent. When we were leaving, Thomas and Justina were also incredibly helpful and helped us with a late checkout, making our departure much easier. Overall, the staff went above and beyond. Huge thank you to Gianni, Thomas, and Justina for the exceptional hospitality. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Denver!
Adam Singleton
3 weeks ago
I was compelled to share how exceptional my experience has been here all thanks to Justina. From the moment I arrived, Justina demonstrated extraordinary kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. It’s beyond rare to encounter hotel staff who are not only efficient, but truly dedicated to making every guest feel valued and welcomed. She went above and beyond in every interaction — attentive, thoughtful, and always ready with a warm smile. Her level of customer service sets a standard that many in the hospitality industry strive for but seldom achieve. Justina doesn’t just do her job — she elevates the entire guest experience. Because of her, my stay has been seamless, comfortable, and memorable. Thank you, Justina, for making my stay so wonderful!
Gabrielle Johnson
2 months ago
Gianni made our check-in experience at the Holiday Inn Express in downtown Denver absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, he was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and genuinely kind. He was very informative and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made us feel completely at ease. You can tell he is very educated and truly knows his job, but what stood out most was how much he cared about making our stay great. His positive energy and professionalism set the tone for our entire visit. Gianni is a true asset to this hotel, and we are so grateful for his hospitality.
Duncan Miller
2 months ago
The room was so cold that we had to ask for two space heaters to bring it up to tolerable. The first time we asked we waited for two hours. After calling a second time, with no result, I had to go to the front desk to pick one up myself. We also requested an extra blanket, which we were told would be delivered to our room. Sometime in the middle of the night it was dropped off at the door, but we did not discover it until the morning. Also, for some odd reason it is now hotel policy that they do not put cups or a coffee pot in the room. I had to go to the dinning area to get a cup for my soft drink. The sheets also had stains on them. While I understand that "Express" is an economy choice, I have had better service at Motel 6. The only positives were the friendliness of the front desk staff and the breakfast was decent.
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The 16th Street Mall, Larimer Square, Civic Center Park — downtown Denver is more walkable than most people give it credit for, and the food scene has gotten significantly better.
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Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Dinner
Corinne Denver
★ 4.8
Things to do
Denver Arts & Venues
★ 5.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG worth it in Downtown?
Staff members like Gianni and Justina deliver genuinely exceptional service that elevates the stay, but guests should expect small, inadequately maintained rooms with heating and cooling problems. Known for: outstanding staff, budget room conditions.
What do visitors love about Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG?
Front-desk staff go above and beyond with early check-ins, room upgrades, late checkouts, and warm, personalized service Complimentary breakfast is substantial and available every morning Central downtown location convenient to Ball Arena and attractions
Is there anything to know before visiting Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG?
Rooms are cold and difficult to heat; space heaters are used as a workaround and response times are slow No in-room thermostats or climate control under guest control Rooms show signs of poor maintenance including stained sheets, leaking showers, rusty toilets, and buckets of water at the door No in-room coffee makers or cups provided Rooms are very small and not well-maintained for the price point
Why stay in Downtown when visiting Denver?
Downtown is a great base for exploring Denver. It's known for its walkable streets, local restaurants, and access to the rest of the city.
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