Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, City View

This suite has a city view of downtown Denver. The hotel stands at 321 17th Street, so the 16th Street Mall, about two blocks (roughly 750 ft) away, and the Colorado State Capitol are close by. Blackout drapes let you darken the bedroom when you want to sleep.

The suite has one king bed and sleeps two guests. The bedding is premium and hypo-allergenic, with a down comforter, and sheets are changed on request. A free rollaway/extra bed and a free crib can be arranged for families.

The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination, designer toiletries, bathrobes and a hair dryer. Towels are changed on request. Accessibility features include a grab bar near the toilet (31 inches high), a height-adjustable showerhead, low-height electrical outlets in the bathroom and lever door handles. The TV has closed captioning.

Yes, this suite is booked in the smoking category. Guests who enjoy a cigar can also visit the hotel's Churchill Bar, a cigar lounge with a curated humidor and hand-crafted cocktails. It is open to the public on a walk-in basis, with a 90-minute time limit per table.

You get an LCD TV with cable channels and pay movies, a coffee/tea maker and room service during limited hours. In-room Wi-Fi carries a surcharge, about $14.95 per night. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby and restaurants. The fitness center is a complimentary amenity, with cardio machines and free weights.

There are several choices on site. Ship Tavern has served guests since 1934 and is known for prime rib, oysters and a lobster roll. Palace Arms offers a prix fixe French-inspired dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Ellyngton's serves breakfast from 6:30 AM, and the Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. opens at 6:00 AM. Afternoon Tea is served daily beneath the historic atrium's eight-story stained-glass ceiling.

The hotel has no swimming pool, but it does have The Spa at The Brown Palace. The spa has six treatment rooms, a private couple's suite and steam rooms. It offers massages, facials, body treatments and signature soaks using water from an artesian well about 750 feet below the hotel. Spa hours are Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Thursday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

With one king bed and sleeping for two, the suite suits couples best. The hotel is family-friendly. Children 18 and younger stay free in a parent's room using existing bedding, and a free crib or rollaway can be added. The primary guest must be at least 21. Dogs are welcome for a $125 non-refundable fee per stay, up to 50 lbs and two pets per room. Service animals are welcome at no charge.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Bring a photo ID and credit card. Parking is valet only at $66 per day with in-and-out privileges. The hotel does not run an airport transfer, but Denver Union Station is about a 20-minute walk away. From there the A Line train runs to Denver International Airport. The free 16th Street FreeRide shuttle runs along the Mall. The hotel also offers a complimentary car service for trips within five miles.

The Brown Palace is a landmark in downtown Denver, open since 1892, so it is a city setting rather than a beach or resort one. Some guests have reported construction noise from a neighboring building. If quiet matters to you, the blackout drapes and climate-controlled air conditioning help you rest. The Denver Art Museum and Civic Center Park are both within about half a mile.