The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Shuttles

Attached to The Colorado Convention Center, The Curtis Denver offers an array of on-site perks not only ideal for the busy at heart but those interested in a classical night of opera from the even closer Ellie Caulkins Opera House across the street. Interestingly themed rooms include a Star Trek suite for nerds traveling to Comic Con, as well as huge living areas with sectional couches and leather ottomans. In most, hip artwork adorns the walls with cutting-edge photography and illustrative murals, a spacious lobby entertaining guests through an attached gift shop, cafe and games. Get to Denver International Airport and beyond by taking advantage of the Theatre District Center Station, located down the street and offering quick transfers to various urban destinations. For a bit more freedom, go for a private rental ranging from low-key sedans to striking chartered buses, meet-and-greet services adding to the beauty through the relaxation of chauffeured rides like stretched limousines and taxis that offer the priceless perks of scenic mountain views.

Surrounding the hotel are a wide variety of nearby getaways ranging from quaint afternoon lunches at The Corner Office Restaurants down the street to dramatic evening entertainment courtesy of The Garner Galleria Theatre and its adjacent Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A few minutes walking distance from The Colorado Convention Center, the hotel is also an ideal place for getting to know the diversity of downtown networking hubs via cafe, restaurant and rooftop lounge that showcase the skyline. By the end of the night, settle down with dinner somewhere special, choosing between the down-home diner menu complimented by jazz music at Sam’s No. 3, or keep things hip & trendy with the worldly menu of Stout Street Social. End the afternoon with a cobblestoned walk through 16th Street Mall, home to a fun blend of outdoor-indoor entertainment a la upscale shopping and stringed lights strewn across the street.