The Curtis pitches downtown Denver for group stays

The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Denver, is highlighting its large meeting footprint, central location and transit access for groups planning multi-stop trips and event travel. The pitch comes as public transit continues to shape how visitors connect airports, downtown districts and entertainment venues.

Why it matters: - Downtown Denver’s transit network gives group travelers more ways to move between hotels, events, dining and entertainment without relying only on rental cars or multiple ride-share vehicles. - The Curtis is positioning itself to capture corporate groups, conference attendees, wedding parties, reunion groups and event travelers who want a single base for lodging, meetings and meals. - The hotel’s location near Ball Arena, the 16th Street corridor and downtown transit connections makes it relevant for concerts, sports and other major events.

What happened: - The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton, said its downtown Denver property is built to support group stays and multi-day itineraries. - The hotel has 336 guest rooms and suites. - The property offers about 28,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space across 15 venues. - The hotel also offers in-house catering and on-site dining at The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar.

The details: - The Curtis includes the 4,200-square-foot Fort Ballroom, the 4,136-square-foot Tree House Ballroom and the 2,500-square-foot Fort Patio. - The hotel says those venues can support corporate meetings, conference-related gatherings and social events. - Standard guest rooms include 55-inch LCD flat-screen televisions, high-speed wireless internet access and dedicated workstations. - Property amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour fitness center with Precor cardiovascular machines and free weights, and integrated parking. - The hotel describes itself as a 13-story full-service property in downtown Denver. - Discounted group room blocks may be available for eligible stays.

Between the lines: - Public transit is becoming part of the value proposition for destination hotels, especially in cities where visitors want easy connections between airports, hotels and downtown districts. - A joint report from the American Public Transportation Association and the U.S. Travel Association found that hotels in cities with rail stations directly connected to airport terminals brought in 10.9% more revenue per room between 2006 and 2013 than hotels in cities without that access. - Federal Transit Administration data for the Regional Transportation District shows more than 11 million unlinked passenger trips on Denver’s light rail network in 2024. - APTA also reported that 31 airports across 22 urbanized areas are now connected to rail or bus rapid transit systems.

What’s next: - The Curtis is likely to keep marketing its central downtown location, meeting space and transit access to organizations and travelers planning events in Denver. - Group planners weighing transportation logistics may continue to favor properties that reduce the need for separate vehicles and scattered off-site gathering spaces.

The bottom line: - The Curtis is betting that downtown location, large event space and transit connectivity can make one hotel function as a hub for both sleep and scheduled group activity.