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Crawford Hotel, Denver

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA (show on map)

Inside the historic, bustling energy of Denver Union Station, The Crawford Hotel is about as close to living history as you can get. Open since 2014, the boutique property is named after Dana Crawford, the legendary preservationist who single-handedly saved much of Denver’s historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district from being demolished. The station itself is a 1914 Beaux-Arts masterpiece designed by local architects Gove & Walsh, and guests can still see their original blueprints displayed in the stairwell.

Because the hotel was cleverly carved out of the train station’s former upper-floor offices and attic space, no two of its 112 rooms are exactly alike. The architecture teams, including Tryba Architects and AvroKO, split the rooms into three distinct historic design eras. The “Pullman” rooms replicate the tight, luxury sleeper cars of old-school rail travel, the “Classic” rooms feature high Victorian ceilings, and the “Loft” rooms showcase the raw, original wooden beams and exposed brick of the station’s old attic.

The hotel lobby is actually the station’s massive Great Hall, widely nicknamed “Denver’s Living Room,” where guests mingle right alongside commuters, locals, and Amtrak travelers. Up on the mezzanine, you can grab a high-end cocktail at the Cooper Lounge, a glamorous, speakeasy-style space that peers over the bustling terminal below.

Stepping outside the station puts you directly in LoDo, the city’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhood. You are just a short walk away from Coors Field if you want to catch a Colorado Rockies baseball game, and blocks from the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Plus, the direct airport train pulls up right outside the hotel doors, making it incredibly easy to explore the rest of the Mile High City.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Opened in 2014 above the main terminal of Denver’s renovated Union Station, the Crawford Hotel is designed to evoke Pullman-era train travel while offering decidedly modern perks like a Tesla courtesy car and complimentary gym access. Each of the 112 soundproofed rooms are unique and some are smaller than others.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Denver.

Lonely Planet review:

“The Crawford Hotel is an example of Denver’s amazing transformation. Rooms are luxurious and artful, with high ceilings and throwbacks like the art-deco headboards and claw-foot tubs.”

Fodors review:

“The sumptuous Crawford Hotel sits atop the top three floors of Denver’s recently re-imagined Union Station. Opened in 2014, following a major remodel of the building, The Crawford feels like a luxury hotel without any pretension.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Denver.

Telegraph review:

“The Crawford Hotel has the world at its feet. Occupying the upper floors of Denver’s century-old Union Station, the luxury hotel overlooks the Great Hall where world travellers and locals generate a dynamic vibe. Once the offices of railroad executives, rooms are uniquely designed.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Denver


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What guests liked


Value for Money

90.28 %

Ranked 6th in Denver


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Judith

28 July 2025

Awesome location, friendly staff, clean comfy room

Friendly staff, shout out to Gracie who helped us with the in and out curbside parking service so we can quickly transition to our dinner after checking in. Great location if you’re going to the airport.

Bed is super comfy, great shampoo and shower, clean room. We’re staying in the room near the railroad and it’s amazingly quiet, not noisy at all. We’re also travelling with a toddler, he slept pretty well in the crib provided by the hotel.

Nothing really, I just hope hotel has its own breakfast buffet cuz that’s my jam when I’m traveling, I’m always looking for some really nice breakfast buffet:)

5.0
Andrew

7 July 2025

Absolutely loved it

Fabulous location with a lot of history

4.0
Miguel

2 May 2025

Great, but noisy.

The staff is super helpful, the decor is awesome, and the location is perfect if traveling to/from the airport.

Trains run 24/7 and there’s no enough insulation to dampen the engine and other noises, therefore I wouldn’t recommend the Crawford for long stays.

3.5
Kimberley

2 May 2025

Nice hotel with some small caveats

Super friendly staff! Great location close to all downtown sites and restaurants. Room was clean and decent size. Large bathroom with walk in shower. Decent whimsical decor.

Mattress was way too soft for me. Coffee maker in room didn’t work. Luggage rack was not good for storing clothes. Rainhead shower dripped cold water even when not being used. Toilet would run for a long time after flushing. Felt like form was prioritized over function. Artsy stuff is nice in so far as it works well for travelers. The furniture was fun but not practical.

5.0
Eric

28 April 2025

Great location and fun hotel

Location

Could not get the air conditioning cool enough

5.0
Stone

2 April 2025

The location of the hotel meant I had a completely amazing and unexpectedly adventurous time, but with all the relaxatio

In terms of luxury and character, this is one of the best hotels I’ve experienced.

5.0
Jennifer

17 February 2025

Luxury and connivence all wrapped into one!

The location was amazing for coming in on the train from Chicago. The room was amazing and we felt safe accessing the room.

Nothing! It was amazing!

5.0
Amir

13 January 2025

I’ll definitely come back again

The Staff are super friendly, especially Gracie Greve:)
She is really one of a kind.

Nothing

4.5
Paul

9 January 2025

Close to everything…

Excellent location, central Denver. Staff very accommodating and friendly.

5.0
Chieh

26 September 2024

Amazing place to stay in Denver!

I stayed in the hotel for an entire week during my business trip. The location was amazing! It was super close to my office and also a convenient spot to meet with the tour guide for a weekend Rocky Mountains tour. The staff were super nice, and they offered complimentary drinks every day! I would definitely stay here again if I have the chance to visit Denver again.

nothing

4.5
Scott

20 September 2024

Loved this stay. Staff was great and location was even better.

Amazing location in the city and being in an old train terminal was super cool!

Seemed a bit over priced, especially the parking.

4.5
Xavi

24 July 2024

Great place to stay in downtown Denver!

I loved my stay at the Crawford hotel - the location was fantastic right inside a train station and the rooms were just awesome! I loved the high ceilings, the nesspresso machine and the super comfy beds.

The housekeeping staff could be a little more through when cleaning the rooms - one day they forgot to clean a dustbin, the next day they forgot to replace the coffee pods - small things but they make a big difference from an experience standpoint. Also, I did not like the use of the service elevator to go up to the rooms.

4.5
Debi

9 June 2024

Great trip and The Crawford was an enormous part of why our trip turned out so wonderful. Thank you, We will be back!

Staff was great, friendly and so helpful, location outstanding, brand new room was awesome, benefits to other shops/restaurants in the station because we were staying at Crawford, Lyft to places.

Construction and having to take the freight elevator with construction workers, pricey, bedside tables curved and things fall off, blueberry cookies

2.5
Susan

26 May 2024

Not a luxury experience, no comp for disruption.

Location convenient to train from airport.

Massive construction fills the lobby atrium. Rooms have been redecorated but badly. No housekeeping. Outrageous room rate for their current circumstances and no comps offered. Avoid - it’s just a few steps to must better value.

5.0
Maria

15 February 2024

Delighful hotel with Union Square as our living room!

Lovely hotel with all the amenities, kind staff and a location with EVERYTHING you want/need! We loved taking the train in from the airport and landing right in our hotel! We loved using Union Station as our "living room" in the morning for coffee and in the evening for wine. Loved the easy, walkable location downtown close to shops/restaurants. It was just perfect!

What's not to like?!

3.0
Juliet

8 February 2024

The room seemed a little 'tired'. not the walls or the bathroom or anything. more the closet unit.

A couple things: The property, area was wonderful. The bed and tv was great. tv easy to use. bed super comfy.

The closet was kind of beat up. The nespresso machine did not work well. It probably needs to be cleaned. i have one at home and that seems what might be wrong. Also the capsulas are not the real nespresso ones and they just aren't as good. they don't yield enough strong coffee. The room should have larger coffee cups. espresso cups aren't sufficient. Mini bar should be stocked and not empty. the doors to the closet unit didn't close all the way.

5.0
Julie

16 January 2024

Can’t wait to return!

Loved the location , decor , vibes , restaurants and bar!! Loved being able to dine and relax under one roof. The decor was comfortable and beautiful. Can’t wait to return!

Pretty crowded the day of the parade , really couldn’t enjoy the lobby that day, way too many people.

5.0
Lucero

24 December 2023

It continues to be the premier location for enjoying the very unique nature of Denver.

I have stayed at the Crawford several times, the location, ease to and from Denver airport, the staff, the room, all exceed my expectations.

Honestly, I cannot think of anything that I do not like.

2.5
Enrique

19 November 2023

Felt short changed

We thought that a King suite would have have either a king size bed or at least a queen size bed. Bed was a full size bed. The breakfast was not worth the name “breakfast”

4.5
Lynn

10 October 2023

I will be back and look forward to it

What a lovely historic hotel! I wish the hallways and walls could tell their stories. I stayed to avoid Uber nightmare after the Eagles show. I will make this a habit for any show I see at Ball arena or empower field.

the price was very high because of this show. While I do not begrudge anyone a fair profit, it is not easy at all for me to pay rates in the range that was put on the room. I loved everything about the Crawford. 40% rate increase was challenging. Yes I love the Eagles that much. And those of us who are not affluent enjoy a treat too, without breaking the bank

4.0
Grace-marie

28 September 2023

Great stay at Crawford hotel

The style and friendliness of the establishment.

Bed was too soft.

3.5
Jamie

27 September 2023

Great location and nice bed, but missed the mark

The location was great and the room was very quiet, the discounts on food at union station was nice too, and the bed itself was very comfy.

The lighting in the room was so dim I could barely see to put on makeup. Also, the water in the shower never got above lukewarm. When I first checked in it was admittedly late evening, but there was just a sign at the desk saying they stepped away, no one answered when I called and I waited 20min before front desk staff arrived to check me in. Not what you expect for this price range.

5.0
Linda

13 September 2023

Loved the Crawford and hope I have another opportunity to stay.

The location was perfect for our trip: upstairs to the hotel; downstairs to the train. The facilities and amenities were without a doubt top shelf. Loved the large room.

A fan in the bath would have been better.

4.5
Marjorie

20 July 2023

Definitely would stay there again. Perfect location.

The weird gap at the bottom of the door that was large enough I could stick my fingers through it and wave at people walking in the hall if I’d wanted to.

5.0
Angela

17 July 2023

Wonderful old world charm with all the updated amenities

Great location with a lot of character. Beautiful building and rooms with great staff.

A little pricey, but comparable to similar options in Denver

3.0
Andrew

12 July 2023

Underwhelming Hotel with cool location but still underwhelming.

Location was fine. Wish l had booked a normal hote like The Thompson as this was a weird place and some staff were very upset that l kept having to ask for assistance, I could see it on (her) face. Underwhelming to say the least.

Location was fine. Wish l had booked a normal hote like The Thompson as this was a weird place and some staff were very upset that l kept having to ask for assistance, I could see it on (her) face. Underwhelming to say the least.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Hiking
  • - Cycling
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Fitness
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance

Cleaning services

  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink
  • - Emergency cord in bathroom
  • - Visual aids: Braille
  • - Visual aids: Tactile signs

Outdoors

  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Picnic area

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
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