After I had my Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery in Denver, Colorado I needed a place to stay to recover and feel at home. After researching Denver for unique hotels I decided to stay at The Curtis in downtown for 5 nights. When I look for a hotel to stay in I tend to prefer a hotel with modern decor, personality, originality, good location, and free wifi. I also like to have FUN! Unlike the majority of high-end hotels The Curtis is bursting with personality, is fun, full of color, and pays attention to the small details. Instead of a boring hotel that looks and acts just like the rest, The Curtis hotel gives you an experience to remember.
Five and Dime Store
Attention to Detail
I’m all about attention to detail because it separates the good from the great. When we arrived to check into the hotel we were greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies and an upbeat staff. The lobby featured a nice magazine area with retro games such as a giant Connect 4, Life, Monopoly, Candy Land, Boggle, Battleship, Twister, and more. A Five and Dime store with retro games, toys, and trinkets such as a giant Betty Boop pez dispenser or Etch-A-Sketch to bring back memories.
Dun Dun Dunnnnn Floor
Inside The Curtis are 16 themed floors:
The 4th Floor – Perfect Pair Floor
The 5th Floor – One Hit Wonder Floor
The 6th Floor – Fun & Games Floor
The 8th Floor – Sci-Fi Floor (the pet friendly floor)
The 9th Floor – Big Hair Floor
The 10th Floor – Floor of Champions
The 11th Floor – Chick Flick Floor
The 12th Floor – Dance Floor
The 13th Floor – Dun Dun Dunnnnn!
The 14th Floor – TV Mania Floor
The 15th Floor – Mad About Music Floor
The 16th Floor – Pedal To The Metal
Barrel of Monkeys
When the elevator stops at a floor it plays a fun quirky message that alerts you to what floor it’s stopping on. Heather (@blendhappy) and I were on the ‘Fun & Games’ floor which played arcade sounds while stating, “Come on down, you’re on the 6th floor, the fun and games floor.” Outside the elevator we were greeted with a large red monkey wall hanging from Barrel of Monkeys. Do you remember those when you were a kid? Needless to say, exploring the various floors at The Curtis was a fun and memorable time that brought back memories.
Fun Features:
- Wake up calls. Every morning it was a random and hilarious wake-up call from the likes of Mr. T, Elvis, Austin Powers, Darth Vader, Yoda, Marilyn Monroe, and more.
- Fun Door Hangers stating: “Dream On” “If this sign is a-rockin’ don’t bother knockin’!” or “What it was… What it is… What it shall be… QUIET!”
- Welcome gift that includes a retro game and candy. We got Pick Up Sticks and Pop Rocks. Score.
- “Yo Ho ho and a bottle of Rum” pirate package that included breakfast for two and tickets to the “Real Pirates” exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Other packages available were: Pillow Talk, Curtis Culture Club, or Are you Crazy in Love?
- Amazing staff. The Curtis will even designate a staff member to play board games with you if you lack a partner. The staff is also always up for a round of ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ as well.
- Dogs are welcome up to 40lbs (but they’re flexible). Inside the front entrance there is a bowl of water along with photos of all the recent 4-legged guests.
Welcome Puppies!
Our kickass comfy bed!
The Room
Our room was spacious and had a king bed with comfortable bedding. I was happy to see that The Curtis washes all of the bedding after each guest. The staff was happy to bring up extra pillows and ice as needed to make my stay more comfortable given my recent surgery. There was a nice lounge area with a couch and table as well as a desk for working. The bathroom had a large shower and shampoos from Crabtree & Evelyn. The decor was modern and had quirky photos sprinkled through out the room. Did I mention they have free wifi too?
The Curtis is great for people who want a different and unique experience during their stay in downtown Denver. Their motto is, “Stay Happy” and that we did.
Disclosure: The Curtis Hotel graciously provided us with 2 nights of accommodation, a Pirate Package, and parking during our stay. This in no way influences my review of The Curtis Hotel. We had a very positive experience and we would definitely stay there again.
