I just returned from a three night business stay at the Ritz Carlton Denver. For the record I prefer Four Seasons hotels over Ritz Carlton’s and it had been a while since I had stayed in a Ritz Carlton but this hotel seemed to come closest to my requirements of the hotels Denver has to offer. This property is less than six months old and from my previous Ritz experience, it seems that they have started developing their new hotels closer to the look of the Four Seasons model.

I was on the club level floor; both eleven and twelve are club floors with a connector stair between with the club on twelve. Drinks of all varieties and some selection of food are available all day long, especially in the morning. I skipped going to the restaurant completely for breakfast each day because of the nice food variety and being able to grab a cup of coffee to go whenever was a good perk. There are coffee making provisions and a mini bar in the room but the club selection and convenience made it a better option for me. The club space also offered a comfortable space to meet with business associates. (Thanks Lindsay and Nate!)

Food quality however seems to be this hotel’s weakest link. “Elways” (one of two in Denver) is the only on-site restaurant option and I ate lunch there one day and ordered room service one night from what essentially is the same menu. The food was undistinguished and in my opinion not up to the standards of the hotel. I was under whelmed.

The room and the bath room were very similar to a Four Seasons in size and character, marble bath with soaking tub, large shower (unfortunately my room had not-so-great water pressure and a poor shower head), good desk space with adequate power and data outlets, LG flat screen but oddly, only one overstuffed chair. The windows have high sills and no Denver views to speak of, my view was characterless. The opposite side of the building, at least from the club space, look towards an adjacent black office building. A bit disappointing when you know there are mountain views out there somewhere.

Service was generally good with very friendly and helpful staff in the club space. Housekeeping I must add was a bit weak with my room twice not being made up until almost four-o-clock and glasses that I had brought down from the club being left uncollected. Valet service was quick and efficient but I got the impression the hotel wasn’t fully occupied and there were no events taking place over the time I was there.

Overall, for me the Ritz Carlton served me well as a single, business traveler. I will consider other Ritz Carlton’s as business options in the future. For any destination travel, I’ll most likely still stick with the Four Seasons.

Stayed at the RC Denver one night for business. This is an excellent property and I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Denver.
The hotel opened in early 2008 and the newness really showed. The rooms were extremely comfortable (although I received two queens despite requesting a king room). Beds were the highest, and among the most comfortable I've experienced. The bathroom was the real standout though. HUGE stand up shower with great shower head and a large soaking tub, separate water closet and double vanity sink. Really well done. Other highlights of the room included a large flat screen, dramatic room entryway and comfy lounge chair. Outstanding.
Ordered room service twice and was quite pleased. Prompt delivery, friendly servers and quality food.
The hotel provides access to an outstanding health club attached to the hotel. This is not the typical workout hotel workout room. Huge gym with large strength training area, pool, basketball courts, tons of exercise equipment, etc.
Only negatives I experienced was a less than helpful front desk clerk early one morning when I couldn't find the gym.
Overall, this is a excellent hotel and I look forward to a return trip.

I stayed at this wonderful hotel for one night (April 4th) because of a convention I had to go to for work. Let me just tell you that I don't think there is or will be anything close to what the Ritz has to offer! The room was wonderful with a bed that I did not want to get out of (ever!). SINCERE Customer Service that makes you feel great! (in todays world HARD to find). The only bad thing is that now that I have experienced what the Ritz Denver has to offer, all other hotels in Colorado just won't feel the same.

Denver has long needed a Ritz Carlton hotel and it was well worth the wait. One bedroom suite was beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Customary exceptional service. They have a nice Bently (or Rolls, can't recall) that will take you anywhere within five miles of the hotel (includes Cherry Creek). Hoped for better in hotel dining than Elways, but can't complain about the food. There is no reason to stay anywhere else when traveling to Denver.