
Hotels in Washington Park
The Holiday Chalet
One of 10 hotels we've tracked near Washington Park.
Things to Know
The Holiday Chalet is a boutique hotel in Denver known for its vintage, uniquely decorated rooms with distinctive character, located near the Fillmore and Ogden theaters in a neighborhood with sketchy surroundings.
The Holiday Chalet wins over guests with strikingly beautiful, one-of-a-kind decorated rooms that feel like staying in an art installation, though the experience hinges on what you prioritize—aesthetics or practical hotel amenities.
- ✓Each room is gorgeously decorated with unique vintage character that reviewers find worth the stay alone
- ✓Convenient location near the Fillmore and Ogden theaters for concert-goers
- ✓Some staff members go above and beyond, like offering space heaters proactively
- ⚠No on-site parking available; you must street park, which wasn't clearly communicated to all guests
- ⚠Limited or absent staff during check-in hours (after 4pm), leaving guests without help if problems arise
- ⚠Room doors lack traditional locks (bolt, chain, or interior-only deadbolt), creating security concerns
- ⚠Inconsistent housekeeping—reviews mention beads on floors, toothpaste in sinks, and drab, unwashed linens and rugs
- ⚠Heating issues reported in multiple rooms, with no extra blankets provided as backup
- ⚠The surrounding neighborhood is noticeably sketchy, which some guests overlook but others find concerning
- ⚠Refund policy appears unclear or inconsistently applied based on guest experience
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 MapsMj Stew
3 weeks ago
I stayed here two years ago and it was awful. There is no on property parking and this wasn’t advertised to me before hand. I had to street park three blocks away and shlep my stuff through the snow. I didn’t even know hotels without parking existed so it never occurred to me to ask if there was parking. Check in is after four but staff leaves around then or before then so there’s no staff to help you check in, answer questions or fix any problems you might have. This also gives the hotel an eerie sad lonely feeling. Also the rooms use a key code with a code that gets text to you which is fine. The problem is there is no bolt lock nor chain nor anything that could ONLY unlock from inside the room so you feel pretty vulnerable. I put a chair against my door. I found a crack pipe in my room and I was terrified of complaining to the hotel about it for fear I’d be accused of bringing it in myself. I threw it away in a dumpster blocks away because they might have found it when I left and accused me. The person on the phone said I would get a refund if I left. I left and did not stay the remainder of the nights I paid for. I didn’t even get refunded the nights I paid for but weren’t there for like the guy told me. Protect your sanity and your mental health and avoid avoid avoid.
xochitl otero
a month ago
This hotel was such a pleasant surprise. I originally booked it because the rooms are so vintage and gorgeous. When we arrived I thought the outside was to die for. Location is a little bit sketchy but they can’t fix that. And the room was sooooooo gorgeous!!!! It was worth every penny and it’s going to be our new tradition to stay there every year. Thanks Holiday Chalet 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Sandy Koonce
2 months ago
Nice kitchen. Bed room big with 2 beds. Little sitting area. Very quaint. Bathroom nice size. Unfortunately very drab and needs to be freshened up and cleaned. Beads all over room. Kept stepping on them. Bathroom sink with toothpaste still in it from previous guests. Bedspread needs to be cleaned or use some brightner very drab. Area rug needs to be cleaned. Heat... went off around 2 am. Unable to get the heat back on. So it was cold in there, no extra blankets. Outside the front windows is the bus stop.
Nicole Grimm
4 months ago
This is my 3rd stay here, so that says something! I have stayed in 3 different rooms, and this was the coolest yet! The character and uniqueness of this place are incredible!! Such amazing vibes. Only complaint with the Albert Suite was that we couldn't figure out how to get the heater to work, so my husband was freezing. But maybe we're just dumb..it was absolutely beautiful 😍 It's not for everyone, but it's for me! The location is very convenient to both the Fillmore and the Ogden theaters, which is part of the reason we stayed the first time. I will absolutely be back again the next time we go to a show!
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Why Stay in Washington Park
Built around one of Denver's most beautiful parks. Wash Park is the go-to for morning runs, coffee hangs, and underrated brunch spots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Holiday Chalet worth it in Washington Park?
The Holiday Chalet wins over guests with strikingly beautiful, one-of-a-kind decorated rooms that feel like staying in an art installation, though the experience hinges on what you prioritize—aesthetics or practical hotel amenities. Known for: vintage rooms with serious personality and charm.
What do visitors love about The Holiday Chalet?
Each room is gorgeously decorated with unique vintage character that reviewers find worth the stay alone Convenient location near the Fillmore and Ogden theaters for concert-goers Some staff members go above and beyond, like offering space heaters proactively
Is there anything to know before visiting The Holiday Chalet?
No on-site parking available; you must street park, which wasn't clearly communicated to all guests Limited or absent staff during check-in hours (after 4pm), leaving guests without help if problems arise Room doors lack traditional locks (bolt, chain, or interior-only deadbolt), creating security concerns Inconsistent housekeeping—reviews mention beads on floors, toothpaste in sinks, and drab, unwashed linens and rugs Heating issues reported in multiple rooms, with no extra blankets provided as backup The surrounding neighborhood is noticeably sketchy, which some guests overlook but others find concerning Refund policy appears unclear or inconsistently applied based on guest experience
Why stay in Washington Park when visiting Denver?
Washington Park 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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