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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa vs Thompson Denver

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is a 4.5-star downtown Denver landmark (since 1892) with historic rooms, signature Afternoon Tea and an on-site full-service spa — good for travelers who want classic character and formal dining. Thompson Denver is a modern 4.5-star luxury lifestyle hotel in LoDo with contemporary rooms and a downtown location — good for travelers who prefer modern design and a neighborhood near Union Station.

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Exterior dusk view of The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa at a busy downtown intersection.

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa

Historic landmark · Formal dining & afternoon tea · On-site full-service spa

Best for travelers who want historic character, formal restaurants, Afternoon Tea, and a full-service on-site spa in a landmark hotel.

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Thompson Denver, Denver, Colorado

Thompson Denver

Modern luxury lifestyle · LoDo/Union Station area · Contemporary rooms

Best for travelers who want a modern downtown stay in LoDo with contemporary rooms, a short walk to 16th Street and Union Station, and lifestyle-hotel service.

Quick Verdict: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa vs Thompson Denver

When The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa wins: choose the Brown Palace if you value historic architecture, several distinctive in-house restaurants (Ship Tavern, Palace Arms, Grand Atrium tea) and an on-site, fully outfitted spa with steam rooms and signature treatments.

When Thompson Denver wins: pick Thompson Denver if you prefer a modern, lifestyle-focused downtown base in LoDo close to Union Station, 16th Street and nightlife, and contemporary room design with easy access to partner amenities.

Bottom line: both are upscale downtown options. The Brown Palace is the choice for history, formal dining, and an on-site spa; Thompson Denver is for a more modern, LoDo-centered stay with contemporary service and quick access to Union Station.

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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa vs Thompson Denver – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa and Thompson Denver
CategoryThe Brown Palace Hotel and SpaThompson Denver
Overall vibeHistoric Italian Renaissance–style landmark, formal public rooms and a storied atmosphereModern luxury lifestyle hotel with Art Deco touches and contemporary design
Location321 17th St — steps from the 16th Street Mall, civic and museum district1616 Market St — in LoDo, steps from 16th Street and a short walk to Union Station
Size (rooms)About 241–243 rooms across 9 floors216 rooms
Built / eraOpened 1892; historic landmark buildingContemporary, modern-era lifestyle hotel (not historic)
PoolsNo on-site swimming poolNo on-site pool; guests have access to an indoor pool at a nearby partner property (~0.1 miles)
Restaurants & barsMultiple on-site venues: Ship Tavern, Palace Arms, Churchill Bar, Grand Atrium tea, coffee shopOne on-site restaurant (Chez Maggy) plus coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge; 24-hour room service
Spa & wellnessThe Spa at The Brown Palace — six treatment rooms, couples suite, separate steam areas and signature treatmentsHealth/beauty spa listed as nearby; full on-site spa details not published in supplier listing
Accessibility & family policyFamily-friendly; children welcome (primary guest must be 21); accessible features and fitness centerNot adults-only; children stay free policies from supplier not given here; accessible features listed
Event & meeting spaceExtensive historic meeting and wedding venues (Grand Ballroom, Onyx Room, etc.)2 meeting rooms; suitable for small events and meetings
Free Wi‑FiLobby/restaurants free; in-room Wi‑Fi may carry a nightly surcharge (Marriott policy)Complimentary WiFi (supplier lists Free WiFi)

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Location: downtown civic district vs LoDo/Union Station

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa – Location

The Brown Palace sits on 17th Street near the 16th Street Mall, the Colorado State Capitol and several museums.

  • About a 1-minute walk to the 16th Street Mall and close to Civic Center Park and museums.
  • Complimentary hotel car service for trips within 5 miles of the property (per hotel information).
  • Roughly 18–24 miles from Denver International Airport (drive time varies with traffic).

Choose Brown Palace for proximity to civic landmarks, museums and formal downtown sites.

Thompson Denver – Location

Thompson Denver is in LoDo (Lower Downtown), within easy walking distance of 16th Street and Union Station.

  • Steps from 16th Street and about a 6-minute walk to Union Station (supplier highlights).
  • Close to Larimer Square, Coors Field and Denver nightlife and restaurants.
  • Preferred airport: Denver Intl. Airport (DEN); supplier lists distances to local airports.

Choose Thompson for a LoDo location that puts transit and nightlife within easy reach.

Rooms: historic suites vs contemporary guestrooms

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa – Rooms

Rooms range from Classic and Signature City View rooms to multiple named suites and historic top-floor rooms.

  • About 241–243 rooms across 9 floors, including Top of the Brown rooms renovated in 2020.
  • Room types include Room, City View; Signature Room, City View; Classic Room, City View; multiple suites including Beatles Suite and Presidential Suite.
  • In-room Wi‑Fi may carry a nightly surcharge; public-area Wi‑Fi is complimentary.

Pick Brown Palace if you want historic rooms and named suites with old‑hotel character.

Thompson Denver – Rooms

Thompson Denver offers contemporary room types with city and corner views plus several suite options.

  • 216 air-conditioned rooms with pillowtop beds, minibars and flat-screen TVs (supplier list).
  • Room type names include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 1 King Bed, City View; Skyline Studio; Thompson Suite; Suite (Mile High).
  • Complimentary wireless internet access is listed in the supplier amenities.

Pick Thompson for modern rooms and suite options in a lifestyle-hotel format.

Dining & drinks: multi-venue historic dining vs single signature restaurant

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa – Dining & drinks

The Brown Palace has several distinct venues spanning casual to fine dining plus a storied afternoon tea tradition.

  • Ship Tavern (seafood & steak), Palace Arms (French-inspired prix fixe), Churchill Bar (cigar lounge), Grand Atrium (Afternoon Tea) and a coffee shop.
  • Afternoon Tea is a daily tradition under the historic atrium; live piano in the Atrium and Ship Tavern on weekends.
  • On-site dining options include venues for breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and cocktails with varied dress codes.

Choose Brown Palace for multiple, established dining venues and Afternoon Tea beneath the atrium.

Thompson Denver – Dining & drinks

Thompson Denver features Chez Maggy, a French restaurant, plus a coffee shop and bar/lounge with 24-hour room service.

  • Chez Maggy specializes in French cuisine; a bar/lounge is available for drinks.
  • Breakfast is cooked-to-order for a surcharge; a coffee shop/cafe offers lighter options.
  • Room service is available 24 hours.

Choose Thompson for contemporary dining in LoDo with a single signature restaurant and all-day room service.

Pools & signature amenity: no on-site pool vs partner indoor pool access

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa – Pools & signature amenity

The Brown Palace does not have a swimming pool; its signature indoor attractions are the atrium and the on-site spa.

  • No on-site swimming pool.
  • Guests use on-site amenities like the Grand Atrium for tea and public events instead of pool facilities.
  • Fitness center is complimentary and wheelchair accessible.

Choose Brown Palace if an on-site pool is not a priority and you value indoor historic public spaces.

Thompson Denver – Pools & signature amenity

Thompson Denver does not list an on-site pool; guests can access an indoor pool at a nearby partner property about 0.1 miles away.

  • Supplier notes guest access to an indoor pool at a partner property located 0.1 miles away.
  • On-site highlights focus on rooms, restaurant and lobby amenities rather than pool facilities.
  • Fitness facilities are listed among the hotel amenities.

Choose Thompson if you can use a partner property's pool or if on‑site pool access isn't required.

Wellness & nightlife: full-service spa vs neighborhood nightlife access

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa – Wellness & nightlife

The Brown Palace’s on-site Spa offers signature massages, facials, steam rooms and separate ladies’/gentlemen’s areas.

  • The Spa at The Brown Palace has six treatment rooms, a private couple's suite and separate steam rooms and lounges.
  • Signature treatments include the Brown Palace Signature Massage and Facial and artesian-well soaks.
  • Complimentary fitness center with cardio machines and free weights is available.

Choose Brown Palace if you want a full-service, historically oriented spa on property.

Thompson Denver – Wellness & nightlife

Thompson Denver emphasizes its LoDo location for nightlife and walkability, with a fitness center and nearby nightlife options.

  • Fitness facilities and concierge services are listed; a health/beauty spa is noted as nearby in supplier info.
  • Short walk to bars, restaurants and venues in LoDo and Larimer Square.
  • Fireplace in the lobby and a bar/lounge provide on-site evening options.

Choose Thompson if you prefer modern on-property social spaces and easy access to LoDo nightlife.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for historic character & landmark dining
Wide view down into The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa's multi-level Grand Atrium lounge.

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa

The Brown Palace — choose it for the atrium Afternoon Tea, Ship Tavern, Palace Arms and historic public rooms.

Best for a modern LoDo base
Thompson Denver, Denver, Colorado

Thompson Denver

Thompson Denver — choose it for a contemporary downtown stay steps from Union Station and LoDo nightlife.

Best for an on-site full-service spa
Entrance archway and ornate marble lobby detailing in The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa.

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa

The Brown Palace — offers a staffed spa with treatment rooms, steam rooms, couples suite and signature treatments.

Best for walkable access to transit
Thompson Denver, Denver, Colorado

Thompson Denver

Thompson Denver — very short walk to 16th Street and roughly a 6-minute walk to Union Station.

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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa vs Thompson Denver: FAQs

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Which hotel has the on-site spa?

The Brown Palace has an on-site full-service Spa. Thompson Denver lists a health/beauty spa nearby but the supplier listing does not describe a full on-site spa.

Are either of these hotels adults-only?

No. The Brown Palace and Thompson Denver are not adults-only; both accept families (Thompson's supplier listing indicates children policies are not adults-only).

Which hotel is better located for Union Station and LoDo?

Thompson Denver is right in LoDo and a short walk to Union Station; The Brown Palace is slightly farther but still within downtown walking distance to many central attractions.

Do either hotel have on-site pools?

The Brown Palace does not have a swimming pool. Thompson Denver does not list an on‑site pool but offers guest access to an indoor pool at a nearby partner property about 0.1 miles away.

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