Funky fresh isn’t a phrase you typically hear associated with hospitality, but it could be the tagline for The Curtis (thecurtis.com), a pop culture–infused boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Denver.
The Clue-themed room riffs on the classic whodunit game, complete with a playful nod to the billiards room.
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Nearly a decade ago, the quirky property introduced themed floors to the delight of overnight guests. Now, a multimillion-dollar refresh by in-house creative team Sage Studio and global design firm DLR Group cements The Curtis’ reputation as the city’s happiest hotel. “Every floor was reimagined to pull guests out of the ordinary and back into pure, unfiltered fun,” says area general manager Lizzie Raudenbush. “Nostalgia was our renovation blueprint.”
Thirteen floors and 336 guest rooms were updated with timeless, relatable themes, from foodie fun to life under the sea, with playful decor, interactive elements and art curated by Nine Dot Arts. But the property goes full tilt with its hyper-themed corner rooms: You’ll find forest wallpaper and an oversize moon light in the Camp Curtis suite on the eighth floor, a mini billiards table and Clue board game in the Knock on Wood–themed 13th floor and a Barbie dream hangout—hot pink, lip-shaped couch included—on the 16th floor. Guests can book a particular room or opt to be surprised. Expect the unexpected either way.
The meeting and event spaces—and a third-floor terrace that’s the largest outdoor hotel meeting space in the city—are similarly designed to spark creativity. They bring whimsy to the boardroom with vibrantly colored walls, groovy carpets and plenty of spots to work, relax or play.
The Party Like a Rock Star room dazzles with a glittering disco-ball-inspired accent wall.
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Situated across from the Denver Performing Arts Complex, The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, speaks to artsy travelers and those seeking to escape the ordinary. “It’s a hotel that doesn’t just put a roof over a guest’s head,” Raudenbush says. “It puts a smile on their face.” And as happy travelers know—the journey is all about connecting with joy.
