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One hotel on the terminal, eight on Tower Road

DEN is the rare U.S. hub with one hotel on the terminal. Booking data from Navan splits this list: the Westin connected to Jeppesen Terminal, then eight stays on Tower Road about 5.5 miles out.

  • Connected hotel: The Westin sits 0.5 miles out, connected to Jeppesen Terminal steps from the south end, with the A Line Transit Center on Level 1 below

  • Tower Road cluster: Eight hotels sit about 5.5 miles out, typically a 15-minute shuttle from Level 5

  • Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Wyndham Rewards

  • Shuttle pickup: Hotel shuttles pick up on Level 5; call the front desk after baggage claim

Top Hotels Near Denver International Airport

The Westin Denver International Airport
4.5-star hotel8.6 Rating (1,477 Reviews)
0.5 miles from Denver International Airport
8300 Pena Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249

The only stay bolted onto Jeppesen Terminal, built for the business traveler who refuses a 5 AM shuttle gamble. Step straight from the terminal to check-in in minutes, then reset in the indoor pool or take the A Line downstairs from the Level 1 Transit Center when a downtown meeting appears.

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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4.5-star hotel8.5 Rating (421 Reviews)
4.8 miles from Denver International Airport
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO 80019

Treat a DEN layover like a resort block when you need spa recovery and a real convention floor, not a crash pad. The lazy river, waterslide, and about 518,000 square feet of meeting space sit 4.8 miles out, so budget a shuttle or rideshare before an early departure.

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Hyatt House Denver Airport
3-star hotel8.2 Rating (1,554 Reviews)
5.4 miles from Denver International Airport
18741 E 71st Ave, Denver, CO 80249

Kitchen-equipped suites give you a stove and a fridge when a DEN overnight stretches past one night. Complimentary buffet breakfast runs on weekdays from 6:30 AM, and a scheduled airport shuttle plus an indoor pool keep the last mile simple.

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver International Airport
3-star hotel7.9 Rating (2,834 Reviews)
5.4 miles from Denver International Airport
7030 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249

High review volume on Tower Road for the business traveler who wants a bed, breakfast, and a shuttle without paying Westin rates. Free breakfast, a fitness center, and a business center cover the basics, and the I-70 location makes a downtown detour realistic.

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Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
3.5-star hotel7.0 Rating (1,399 Reviews)
5.5 miles from Denver International Airport
7020 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249

Hilton Honors points on a 102-room Tower Road property aimed at the guest who wants a fridge in the room and a free continental breakfast before a 6 AM push. Complimentary shuttle runs on request, so confirm pickup timing the night before a dawn departure.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Denver Airport by IHG
2.5-star hotel8.6 Rating (1,013 Reviews)
5.5 miles from Denver International Airport
6910 Tower Road, Denver, CO 80249

Breakfast starts at 5:30 AM, which is the real reason to book this IHG stay when the first wave of DEN departures leaves before dawn. Complimentary shuttle runs on a schedule, and the 24-hour fitness center plus a small meeting room cover a fly-in work block.

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AmericInn by Wyndham Denver Airport
2.5-star hotel7.4 Rating (335 Reviews)
5.5 miles from Denver International Airport
7010 Tower Road, Denver, CO 80249

Free parking plus a complimentary airport shuttle makes this the Park and Fly pick when you would rather leave the car on Tower Road than pay garage rates. Breakfast comes every morning, and the I-70 access keeps a downtown or stadium detour in play.

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Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport
2.5-star hotel7.1 Rating (5,490 Reviews)
5.5 miles from Denver International Airport
6805 North Argonne Street, Denver, CO 80249

The most-reviewed hotel on this list, with more than 5,400 guest scores, and the one to call when you need a 24-hour shuttle reservation for a late inbound. An indoor pool and fitness center help on a longer layover, and kids 17 and under stay free with adults.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver International Airport
4-star hotel8.3 Rating (745 Reviews)
5.6 miles from Denver International Airport
6900 Tower Road, Denver, CO 80249

A four-star close-out on Tower Road for the business traveler who wants a sit-down dinner and a warm-cookie lobby after a delayed inbound. Tower Tap and Grill runs late with a bar, and the complimentary shuttle on a schedule covers the last 5.6 miles.

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What is in the Area

Restaurants & Cafés
  • Grill and Vine at the Westin handles client dinners without leaving the terminal. Reserve ahead on busy ski weekends.
  • Tower Tap and Grill inside the DoubleTree covers a sit-down dinner with local beers on tap, open late most nights.
  • Village Inn at 7051 Tower Road is the pre-dawn diner, typically open from 6 AM for a cheap, fast meal.
  • Moonlight Diner at 6250 Tower Road is the local diner pick, typically 7 AM through 9 PM.
Parking
  • Pikes Peak and Longs Peak shuttle lots are the cheapest on-airport option, with a free shuttle to Level 5.
  • Economy lots East and West sit closer to the terminal for a higher daily rate, with frequent free shuttles.
  • East and West garages cost the most but let you walk straight to Jeppesen Terminal.
  • Tower Road hotels often bundle Park and Fly: one night plus multi-day parking, often cheaper than garage rates.
Transport Links
  • The RTD A Line runs from the Transit Center under the Westin to Union Station in about 37 minutes for a $10 Airport Day Pass.
  • Trains typically run every 15 minutes from 6 AM through 8 PM, then every 30 minutes in the early morning and late evening.
  • Hotel shuttles pick up on Level 5 of Jeppesen Terminal. Call the front desk after baggage claim.
  • Rideshare and taxis queue at ground transportation. Downtown Denver is about 25 miles west on Pena Boulevard and I-70.
Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest
  • Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge sits a short drive from Tower Road, useful for a long layover walk.
  • Gaylord Rockies hosts large events 4.8 miles from DEN if your trip is a convention, not a crash pad.
  • Final Approach, the official cell phone lot, sits about 3 miles west of Jeppesen Terminal.
  • Union Station via the A Line puts you in LoDo in 37 minutes when a free day opens up.
Business Extras & Local Insights
  • The Westin has about 36,000 square feet of meeting space and 15 rooms, the on-terminal option for a fly-in offsite.
  • Gaylord Rockies has about 518,000 square feet of convention space when you need a real event campus near DEN.
  • Several Tower Road hotels run 24-hour business centers for printing a boarding pass or a last-minute deck.
  • The A Line from the Westin Transit Center is the cleanest path to a downtown client meeting.
Safety & Quick Tips
  • Confirm shuttle hours the night before: Baymont runs 24 hours with a return reservation; others often run on a schedule.
  • For a pre-dawn flight, the Westin removes shuttle risk; a rideshare beats a missed bus on Tower Road.
  • Hotel shuttles pick up on Level 5, not the departures curb. Follow signs after baggage claim.
  • Winter storms slow Pena Boulevard and shuttle loops. Build extra time on snow days.

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