The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

The Brown Palace & Spa's illustrious guests have ranged from heads of state to The Beatles. Dating to 1892, this historic luxury hotel was inspired by first-class East Coast hotels of the 19th century. Below the soaring ceiling of the atrium lounge, guests enjoy afternoon tea, or evening cocktails and live music. Dining options include formal and casual options; Palace Arms restaurant features over 900 wines, and Ellyngtons restaurant presents Sunday Champagne brunch, with pastries from the onsite bakery. At The Spa at the Brown Palace, guests can relax with custom body and beauty treatments, including massages and soaks in the hotel's artesian well water. A full-time concierge and a conference manager are on-staff. 12 function rooms provide 13,000 square feet of event space, and the hotel offers a business center, audiovisual equipment, and wireless Internet access in the lobby.

Palace Arms - Formal service, large portions, a 900-choice wine selection, and a chef who presents each dish to the guests are hallmarks of this quiet restaurant, decorated with antiques dating from 1670—including a pair of dueling pistols said to have belonged to Napoleon and Louisa—and furnished with meticulously set tables, red-leather booths, and 22 replicas of revolutionary battle flags.

Churchill Bar - Located off the atrium and across from the Palace Arms, this cigar bar is a quiet hideaway with red-leather wingback chairs and sofa, a library, and premium spirits, including single-malt scotches and small-batch bourbons. Lunch and hors d'oeuvres are also served.

Ship Tavern - Lunch and dinner are served at this casual restaurant and bar, which evokes early American waterfront taverns, with its crow's nest in the center of the room, model Clipper ships, and nautical decor. Onion soup, prime rib, seafood, signature beers, and the piano cabaret are highlights.

Ellyngton's - The Brown Palace's main dining room—a curved room with windows overlooking Denver's financial district—serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is known locally as the place where power brokers make deals.

Champagne Brunch - Guests can choose from four tiers: Brunch only, or brunch plus Domaine Chandon, Moet et Chandon, or Dom Perignon Champagne. Advanced reservations recommended.

Traditional Afternoon Tea - Scones, pastries, and tea sandwiches. Devonshire cream shipped directly from England. Music of a harpist or pianist provided.

Atrium Cocktails and Tapas - Live music and cocktails. Drinks can be enjoyed with tapas Thursday through Saturday.

Guests enjoy access to the Brown Palace Hotel's fitness club, which offers cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, free weights, televisions, towels, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city views. For a discounted fee, they also have use of the facilities at an athletic club six blocks away.

The South Platte Valley, a sprawling area less than one mile northwest of downtown Denver, features a river lined with bike paths and parks. The river is popular for floating and kayaking.

The 314-acre City Park, less than five miles away, contains a golf course, tennis courts, horseshoes, baseball, football and soccer fields, two lakes, picnic sites, playgrounds, and the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

The recreational activities listed below are available either at or near the hotel; fees may apply.

The elegant Spa at the Brown Palace is a 2-level retreat with 6 treatment rooms, including a manicure/pedicure room and the Couples' VIP Suite. Separate locker rooms for men and women offer relaxation areas, Swiss showers, steam rooms, and aromatherapy. Decor throughout incorporates natural rock waterfalls, taking advantage of the hotel's artesian well. Guests can enjoy a light lunch or snack with their treatments.

The Artesian Plunge Soak, the Athletic Touch massage, and the Sea Mint Body Masque are among the many treatments available at the spa. Facials are customized for seasonal needs and incorporate Auriège Paris products.

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Early departure fee charged

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 10.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
• Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 10.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
• Valet parking fee: USD 31 per day (in/out privileges)
• Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 40.00 per day (in/out privileges)
• Pet fee: USD 100.00 per room, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
• Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
• Deposit: USD 75.00 per night
• Late check-out fee: USD 150.00
• Refrigerator fee: USD 15.00 per stay
• In-room microwave fee: USD 15.00 per stay
• Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).