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Hotels in Uptown

The Oxford Hotel

4.5
1,600 Google reviews

Rates above the average for hotels near Uptown — one of 10 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

The Oxford Hotel is a historic boutique hotel in Denver's LoDo district known for its authentic 1930s Art Deco charm and on-site Speakeasy bar, located steps from Union Station with walkable access to restaurants and the 16th Street Mall.

The Oxford offers genuine old-world character and attentive service that appeals to travelers seeking a distinctive stay, though customer service consistency and billing clarity have been inconsistent issues.

  • The Cruise Room is an authentic 1930s Art Deco speakeasy that feels genuinely historic rather than themed
  • Prime Union Station location allows you to park once and walk to restaurants, shops, and attractions within a block
  • Daily housekeeping is standard, and staff—including doormen and front desk—are generally pleasant and helpful with local recommendations
  • The hotel maintains old-world charm and beautiful decor throughout rooms and public spaces
  • Billing practices are unclear and problematic—unexpected charges appear days after checkout and refund processes are slow and frustrating
  • Customer service responsiveness is unreliable; lost item inquiries went unanswered for days despite follow-up calls
  • Valet parking and early checkout policies have been misrepresented or mishandled, with staff denying conversations about no-charge options
  • Room climate control issues reported, including significant drafts from doors that compromised comfort and privacy

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Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

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What Visitors Say

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Paul Andrus

a month ago

The Oxford Hotel is a delightful LoDo find. We met friends here and their first question was “how did you find this place?” The location is hard to beat—right by Union Station, so you can park once and walk everywhere. Within a block are excellent options: ramen, a Brazilian steakhouse, and seafood, plus the 16th Street Mall is just down the street. The hotel itself has genuine charm. The Cruise Room off the lobby is a classic 1930s Art Deco bar and feels authentic rather than themed. Every staff member we encountered was pleasant and helpful. I also appreciated that they still provide daily room cleaning as standard service; many hotels have moved away from that. They offer a local shuttle as well, which helps in LoDo where light rail doesn’t reach every destination. Overall, The Oxford combines character, walkability, and attentive service—an easy choice if you want a distinctive Denver stay instead of a generic chain.

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Carrie Knolle

3 months ago

This step back in time hotel was fabulous. It's a very old hotel but not lacking in amenities. It's old world charm and decor was very beautiful but decorated for Christmas was spectacular. Our room again had old decor but still very beautiful. My favorite though was their very own Speakeasy. The service was great and helpful...giving us pointers on places to visit being our first visit. The Doorman was just as helpful and fun! Im a Travel Agent and will definitely have The Oxford has my go to for my clients visiting Denver!

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David Wexler

2 months ago

My daughter and her boyfriend booked a room for New Year’s Eve. They both got the flu and couldn’t use the room. The hotel would not give them a refund or a credit. Okay. My wife and I decided to use the room, so the room and the money would not be wasted. The stay was fine. About an hour after we checked out, I realized I left my headphones in the room. I called the hotel, and they said they would check with housekeeping and let me know if they found them. I waited a few hours and called back. They said they were still waiting to hear from housekeeping. I waited until late afternoon the next day and called again. Same response. It is now three days later and I have yet to receive a call regarding whether they found them or not. They were not expensive so it is not a big deal monetarily, but the lack of response is. I work in the hospitality industry as well, and, if I had received a call about a missing item an hour after someone checked out, I would just go up to the room or send someone up there to check and call the guest back immediately. Obviously this did not happen. They also charged my credit card $284 on top of what my daughter paid for the room. I asked about the charge, and they said it was for the cancellation even though the reservation was never cancelled. They said most of that amount would be refunded to me except for about $80 for lodging fees, taxes, etc. I was surprised that was not charged at the time of the room payments. They said this was standard operating procedure. The charge is still there. The Oxford is a lovely hotel that we’ve stayed at before. I am disappointed by the customer service I’ve received after our latest stay. Update: It looks like they’re finally removing the additional charges. Still no contact from hotel.

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Carrie Knolle

4 months ago

I loved this place! It's architecture, their own Speakeasy, to modern amenities. Its location to the train station and everything else made this the perfect spot! The front desk service & Doorman was above and beyond. As a Travel Agent, I will recommend this Hotel to anyone staying in Denver!

Why Stay in Uptown

17th Avenue between downtown and City Park is one of the most underrated dining corridors in Denver. Uptown has been quietly great for years without making a big deal about it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Oxford Hotel worth it in Uptown?

The Oxford offers genuine old-world character and attentive service that appeals to travelers seeking a distinctive stay, though customer service consistency and billing clarity have been inconsistent issues. Known for: historic charm meets walkable lodo location.

What do visitors love about The Oxford Hotel?

The Cruise Room is an authentic 1930s Art Deco speakeasy that feels genuinely historic rather than themed Prime Union Station location allows you to park once and walk to restaurants, shops, and attractions within a block Daily housekeeping is standard, and staff—including doormen and front desk—are generally pleasant and helpful with local recommendations The hotel maintains old-world charm and beautiful decor throughout rooms and public spaces

Is there anything to know before visiting The Oxford Hotel?

Billing practices are unclear and problematic—unexpected charges appear days after checkout and refund processes are slow and frustrating Customer service responsiveness is unreliable; lost item inquiries went unanswered for days despite follow-up calls Valet parking and early checkout policies have been misrepresented or mishandled, with staff denying conversations about no-charge options Room climate control issues reported, including significant drafts from doors that compromised comfort and privacy

Why stay in Uptown when visiting Denver?

Uptown 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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