If you are trying to decide where to stay in Denver and want a hotel that puts you within walking distance of restaurants, Union Station, shops, and a lot of downtown, The Maven Hotel Denver is a very convenient option.
I chose The Maven because I loved the modern look of the hotel, but the location was really what sold me. It sits right in Dairy Block, so there is a lot happening immediately around the hotel without needing to get in the car.
After staying here myself, I think The Maven Hotel works especially well for anyone who wants a modern hotel, a walkable location, and plenty of food and drink options nearby. If you are still comparing hotels, you can also check current Denver hotel rates on Booking.com.
We booked a Journeyman King, and I was really happy with the room. It was spacious, very clean, quiet, and had a modern loft-style feel. It also had a swing in the room, which ended up being such a fun little sitting spot.
The bathroom had plenty of counter space, which is always important to me. Hotel bathrooms with nowhere to put anything immediately annoy me, so I appreciated having actual room to spread everything out.
The room also came with pour-over coffee, high-speed WiFi, and water stations near the elevators on each floor.
My only real complaint was the bed. It was a little firmer than I prefer, but that was honestly the biggest negative I could come up with.
If you are trying to decide whether this area works for your first Denver trip, my A Weekend in Denver Colorado: The Perfect First-Time Itinerary shows how easily you can build a lot of the city around this location.
The Maven charges a $28 daily destination amenity fee, so this is something you will want to factor into the total price of your stay.
It does come with quite a few extras, including:
We actually used the complimentary courtesy car, and I loved this perk.
We had dinner reservations two nights that were nearby, so instead of getting our own car out, we had the hotel drop us off and then walked back after dinner. It made getting around really easy, especially when we did not need the car for the entire evening.
The courtesy car is available Wednesday through Sunday from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Parking is something I would think about before you arrive because there are a few different options, and the price depends on how often you plan to use your car.
You can self-park in the Dairy Block garage, which is attached to the hotel.
It was around $50 per day if you leave the car parked, but if you are going in and out, the cost can add up.
There is also a less expensive lot across from Denver Milk Market that was closer to $25 per day.
The downside is similar: you cannot really move the car in and out without paying more.
We ended up using valet parking, and I am really glad we did.
The official valet rate was $59 per car, per day, so it is the more expensive option, but it was extremely convenient.
You just text a number when you want your car, and it usually takes about 10–15 minutes for them to bring it around. By the time we came downstairs, the car was normally waiting for us.
For us, the convenience was worth paying a little more, especially since we were not using the car constantly.
If you are planning to explore beyond downtown and want your own car, you can also compare Denver rental car prices through Discover Cars.
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This was probably one of my favorite parts of staying at The Maven Denver.
The lobby, Dairy Block, and the whole surrounding area are stylish, contemporary, and just fun. It does not feel like a generic hotel at all.
The Maven also has a huge focus on local art, with more than 700 pieces throughout the property, all created by Colorado artists.
There are paintings, sculptures, photographs, and interactive installations throughout the hotel, so it almost feels like part hotel, part gallery.
Dairy Block is directly behind the hotel and was one of the biggest advantages of staying here.
It is especially cute at night, with string lights, restaurants, bars, photo spots, and little areas to explore. We ended up spending a lot more time around the hotel than I expected because there was so much right outside the door.
We also loved how many food and drink options were basically connected to the hotel.
During our stay, we ate at BRUTØ, had drinks at Run for the Roses, also checked out Kachina Cantina and Poka Lola Social Club, and went to the Denver Milk Market.
If BRUTØ is on your Denver food list, my BRUTØ Denver Review: Is the Michelin-Starred Restaurant Worth It? goes through what the experience was actually like.
And if you are more interested in cocktails or mocktails after dinner, I also reviewed Run for the Roses Denver Review: Is This Speakeasy Worth Visiting?
That made The Maven feel less like a hotel surrounded by downtown Denver and more like a base inside an area we actually wanted to spend time in.
Very walkable. We originally thought we would use the car a lot more, but we ended up walking to so many places because everything felt close. Union Station, restaurants, shops, and a lot of downtown Denver were easy to reach on foot.
That was a major reason I liked staying here. We could leave the hotel and immediately start exploring instead of dealing with parking every time we wanted to go somewhere nearby.
If walkability is important to you, my Top Things to Do in Denver Colorado can help you see how many major Denver stops can fit into the same downtown itinerary.
The only area that felt a little farther away was RiNo, which was another Denver neighborhood we really loved.
Technically, you could walk there, but it would be a longer walk. Since we had a car, it really was not an issue at all.
If RiNo is going to be the main focus of your trip, you may prefer staying closer to that neighborhood. If you want easier access to Union Station, Dairy Block, and downtown Denver, The Maven’s location worked really well for us.
Yes. The Maven Hotel is dog-friendly.
The hotel provides dog treats at the front desk, and they can also add a dog bed and bowl to your room.
There is a $50 one-time fee per dog, with a limit of two dogs per room.
The biggest pros for me were:
The cons were pretty minor:
And honestly, that is me being pretty nitpicky.
For me, yes. The location alone made the stay really convenient, but I also loved the personality of the hotel, the room, Dairy Block, and all of the little extras that came with staying there.
I would absolutely stay at The Maven Hotel Denver again.
It gave us a really good base for exploring Denver, but it also felt like part of the experience instead of just somewhere we went back to sleep at night.
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“Outside Terminal 3” is not a pickup location at PHX.
Before your driver pulls in, text them four things: your terminal, north or south side, door number, and inner or outer curb. Grab your bags first, then call them in. Drivers can wait free in the cell phone lot instead of circling. Getting through security is easy; getting picked up is the hard part.
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Come for the architecture, stay for the view.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross has been built into Sedona’s red rocks since 1956. The outside overlooks get busy, but inside is quiet, with huge windows framing the rocks. It’s free, takes 30-45 minutes, and has a paved, wheelchair-accessible ramp. Make sure to bring water in summer.
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Order it well done. Trust me.🍑🍕
Peach & Pancetta Pizza at Hideaway House in Sedona: roasted peaches, salty pancetta, ricotta, basil, extra-crispy crust. Split the house salad, grab a prickly pear lemonade, and get a patio table facing the red rocks. Skip the bread if you want room for another slice.
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Pack your bags, Denver is not just a mountain layover. RiNo alone can eat a full day between the murals, food, and bars. Skip the concert and hit Red Rocks midday instead, you’ll basically have it to yourself. Golden’s a 30-minute trip if you want a change of pace, and if food drives your travel like it does mine, Denver Central Market and BRUTØ deserve real time on the calendar. Give it three days minimum, four if you’re eating your way through it. Save this.
Stayed at The Maven in Denver’s Dairy Block and the location alone sold me, walking distance to Union Station and most of downtown, string lights right outside at night. The room was spacious and quiet, even had a swing in it. Real talk though, there’s a $28 daily resort fee and parking isn’t cheap, valet ran us $59 a day. Bed was a little firm, but that’s the only complaint I’ve got. Save this before you book.
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