About us
Welcome to Limelight Denver, a hub for exploration and business connection in the Mile High City. The hotel welcomes travelers and locals into a community of creativity, comfort, and urban adventure with a modern alpine aesthetic. Gather your team in a sun-drenched meeting space that opens onto a private, outdoor terrace overlooking the epicenter of Denver’s downtown revival and Union Station. Choose between three ballrooms, two boardrooms, two terraces, and additional pre-function spaces, knowing that even the largest areas can be broken down for a supremely intimate feel. Come for our flexible, naturally lit meeting spaces with views of the Rockies, stay for a weekend of hiking and biking–we’ll tell you where. Whatever brings you to Denver, let Limelight curate your experience from the center of it all. Voted #1 Hotel in Denver by Travel + Leisure, 2025.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built2017
Renovated2017
Total meeting space20,496 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms200
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Voted #1 Hotel in Denver by Travel + Leisure 2025.
Property newly built and opened in August of 2017; soft refresh in 2023; fully renovated and reconcepted inhouse restaurant, Ajax Downtown, 2024. LEED Silver building certification.
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
Apr 25, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 - Jun 9, 2026
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Jun 24, 2026 - Jul 1, 2026
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Aug 6, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Sep 9, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
Apr 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Feb 16 - Mar 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 15Nov 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,496 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,496 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,185 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
3,496 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,016 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,799 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
250
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,496 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,496 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,185 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
3,496 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,016 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,799 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
250
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
200
Single (1 bed)
125
Single (1 bed) rate
$209.00 - $1,200.00
Double (2 beds)
52
Double (2 beds) rate
$219.00 - $1,200.00
Suites
23
Tax rate
15.75%
Total guest rooms
200
Single (1 bed)
125
Single (1 bed) rate
$209.00 - $1,200.00
Double (2 beds)
52
Double (2 beds) rate
$219.00 - $1,200.00
Suites
23
Tax rate
15.75%
Location
Getting Here
You’ll find our welcoming venue located in the core of heart of the Union Station / Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood at the corner of 16th Street and Wewatta Street. We sit at the end of the platform of the city’s main transportation hub, making train service between our downtown hotel and Denver International Airport (as well as other parts of town) direct accessible and affordable.
A-line Service To/From Denver International Airport:
The A-lines departs/arrives at the Union Station platform outside the hotel’s back door
Trains depart every 15 minutes to the airport
Tickets cost $10.50 each way
Directions from Denver International Airport:
Take Pena Blvd. out of the airport
Exit to 1-70 West towards Denver
Take exit 274 to 1-25 South towards Ft. Collins/Colorado Springs
Take exit 212B to Speer Blvd.
Turn left at the top of the exit
Turn left onto Wewatta St.
Go two blocks past 16th St. and turn right into hotel
Distance from airport
24 mi
Distance from airport 24 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $60.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Tavernetta
Nightlife
2 mins
Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings la dolce vita style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pasta, an Italian directed wine& spirits list and a world-class hospitality.
1889 16th St
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Coohills
Nightlife
2 blks
With a focus on local, regional, and farm-fresh ingredients, Coohills Restaurant and Bar is reminiscent of what you might find in bars and restaurants in Europe. The open kitchen and uniquely modern interior design by award-winning architects Semple Brown underscores Coohills style! Located in the hip Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver neighborhood, we invite you to pull up to the community table, tuck in at your own intimate table for two or more, or enjoy our outdoor terrace for a spirited drink with one of Denver's only beautiful views of the mountain sunset.
1400 Wewatta St
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Ajax Downtown
Nightlife
Ajax Downtown honors the art of cooking over open flames with a live-fire kitchen that ignites all the senses. Breathe the rich, savory essence of mesquite charcoal, hear the hiss and crackle of smoldering flames, and taste the distinctive flavors that only cooking with fire, smoke, and ash can impart.
Experience the vibrant spirit of Aspen in the heart of the Union Station neighborhood. Ajax Downtown serves as a lively local hangout where friendships are forged and good times come naturally over smoke-infused cocktails, hand-selected wines, and the best local, small production craft beers on tap.
1899 16th Street
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Colorado Athletic Club at Tabor Center
Recreation
1201 16th Street Mall Ste 300
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Colorado Convention Center
Convention center
1 mi
The Colorado Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Downtown Denver.
700 14th Street
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Denver Center for Performing Arts
Theater
1 mi
We are the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
We're best known for our touring Broadway shows and Tony-winning theatre, but as a not-for-profit organization that serves the entire Rocky Mountain region with the best arts programming and education possible, we're so much more than that.
1101 13th Street
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Larimer Square
Shopping
1 mi
As the Mile High City’s oldest and most historic block, the buildings along Larimer Square are now home to an inspired mix of independent shops, chef-driven restaurants and lively bars & clubs.
1430 Larimer St
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
1 blk
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs. Featuring regional, national and international artists, MCA Denver offers a wide range of exhibitions promoting creative experimentation with art and ideas. Through adult and youth education programs and other creative events, the museum serves as an innovative forum for a culturally engaged community.
1485 Delgany St
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Coors Field
Recreation
1 mi
Home of the Colorado Rockies Baseball team
2001 Blake St
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Ball Arena
Nightlife
1 mi
Home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Mammoth.
Over 200 events are scheduled each year.
Sporting events, concerts, ice and family shows
1000 Chopper Circle
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Union Station
Historical landmark
The newest Denver destination is 100 years old. Step through any of the Denver Union Station entrances and you’ll automatically see that history got a makeover. Every detail of our stunning Great Hall space pays homage to a pioneer spirit while embracing a truly modern sensibility.
1701 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO, US 80202
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Cancellation Policy
48 Hour Individual Reservation Cancellation Policy
Additional details
Explore our Denver Art Exhibition - Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." At the Limelight Denver, original works of art are displayed throughout the hotel not only to scrub your soul, but also to connect you on a deeper level to the creative spirit of Denver. Each work is an original or limited edition item commissioned exclusively for the hotel by 32 of Denver's most talented artists, in conjunction with the Museum of Contemporary Art. A diversity of styles is represented in the large number of intimately scaled, original works of art.
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Limelight Denver Hotel Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Limelight Denver Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Limelight Denver Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Limelight Denver Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Limelight Denver Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Limelight Denver Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Limelight Denver Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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