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The Limelight Denver, located conveniently in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood, is the perfect space for travelers and adventure seekers alike to relax and unwind after a full day of exploring. Sophisticated yet playful, the Limelight Hotel Denver is the first of its branches to open in an urban environment. We’re centrally located next to the city’s favorite restaurants, bars, shops, music venues, and of course, Union Station. Whether you’re a local or a guest, come join us for food and drinks at our restaurant, Citizen Rail, or a stay in our comfortable and artful rooms.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
24-hour security
Baggage storage
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Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
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24-hour front desk
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Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Minibar
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Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
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Private bathrooms
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Grade: 97 out of 100
102Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
18Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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I generally like this hotel which is why I was dismayed to find out they are now playing the game where they quote you one nightly price when you book but then add on a substantial daily “resort fee” when you check in. So if you stay here (I won’t be again) make sure you know the full cost of your booking, which is materially higher then the rates they initially quote.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Sitting in a suite at the hotel as I write this. The hotel Is simply superb, very comfortable and very clean, with a Scandinavian vibe. The staff is wonderfully helpful and friendly. Could not be more pleased. This is now clearly my choice of hotels in Denver.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 27 Mar 2023
Thank you for the nice review, Jay L P! Hope to see you back soon!
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I’ve stayed at Kimpton hotels all over the world this year — London, Bangkok, DC, Denver, etc. The thing that I love is the commitment to quality — I know what I’m getting with the Kimpton experience. My wife and I, unfortunately, experienced a disturbance at Hotel Born due to other guests that were blaring music between 2-330am, but Kimpton management was efficient and thoughtful in engaging us to ensure we continued to experience the Kimpton quality that we love and keep coming back for. We're excited to check out their Miami and Tokyo locations next!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 31 Jan 2023
Thank you for the feedback, Patrick S and for allowing us the opportunity to correct and resolve the issues for you. Hope to see you back soon! All the best
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Stay away. Service ranges from pleasant to awful. It's truly a shame because the location is fantastic and the hotel itself is beautiful. We stayed 2 nights with the AmEx Fine Hotels program (includes breakfast). Have never had such a disappointing experience in the past with other hotels in this program. Have also stayed at several different Kimpton locations and had fantastic experiences. But here at the Born, the front desk staff and 2 managers (Hannah & Paulina) were not service-oriented. Upon check-in, they didn't have my IHG status. They didn't explain the full AmEx benefits (as usually happens at other hotels) or general hotel amenities. We were not informed prior to arrival that the kitchen had experienced a fire and was closed. When we indicated that our stay included breakfast, we were instructed to eat breakfast out on our own and bring receipts back for reimbursement. There was inconsistency amongst the front desk staff about this process because we got different conflicting instructions each time, but no reimbursement. Still waiting...for reimbursement. This should have been settled upon check-out. We were unable to use the AmEx program's $100 resort credit, again because the kitchen was closed. The only other place to use the credit was valet parking, and we didn't have a car. Cleaning staff did not service our room during our stay, nor were we informed of any policy regarding reduced housekeeping . We were not asked "how was your stay?" upon check-out, presumably because they knew what the answer would be. This hotel should not be part of the AmEx program as it doesn't meet basic service standards. I realize many places are short-staffed and over-worked, and a few have even experienced major malfunctions like a kitchen fire. But I believe that the management should at least make an attempt to mitigate such misfortunes, which they certainly did not.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 31 Jan 2023
Thank you for the feedback and we will be in touch shortly with resolution. All the best
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We took the Amtrak train to Denver, arriving around 7 or 8 PM at Union Station. It was a few days before Christmas and the temperatures were very low due to the cold front moving through. Originally, we planned to stay further south in Denver but I cancelled a couple days prior and booked at the Kimpton Born due to location. I was a bit surprised to read a number of negative reviews. This was not our experience. We were happy to be close to the train station, especially at night and with very cold temperatures. Check in was pleasant. We requested a coffee maker be brought to the room and it was delivered within 15 minutes. The room was perfect. We were tired from the long train trip and the beds were great. The sheets must have a high thread count (according to my spouse); very nice indeed. Lots of comfortable and new appearing pillows. It is my general experience that hotels and motels hang on to their pillows way too long. The Born's were not of this low quality. Like a previous reviewer, I didn't care for the "amenity charge" which covered things of no use to us (museum entry, etc). I am of the mind set that hotels should simply set their price and avoid the add-ons (like resort fees), which are really a way to get more of your money for nothing. I guess the Born is doing the same thing but in our case, with this trip, it was not an issue with me. I am not a fan of dog friendly hotels and there were a couple of very large dogs in the entry when we arrived, but they didn't bother us and we requested a room where no pets had been allowed. Guess we will never know but my spouses allergies did not suggest that a pet had been in the room (we requested and received a high floor). The hotel was very quiet. The room was clean, including the bathroom. Overall, it gets high marks from me. Thank you.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Responded 27 Mar 2023
Thank you Nathan M!
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Despite its good location near the Union Station and its modern boutique room style, this hotel did not offer anything extra for loyalty members. As an IHG Diamond, no status recognition or any upgrade was offered at check-in. Also, no breakfast as a welcome amenity even though the check-in app mentioned it as a benefit. IHG customer care told me a day after check-out that breakfast should be included, so it seemed like a specific issue with this hotel! The room was comfortable but there was no in-room coffee or complimentary water bottle. The Wi-Fi was below average at around 7Mbps. I got two $10 bar credits which I used for a snicker and a beef jerky from the mini-bar. I was told you can use them at the hotel restaurant bar too. There was a happy hour at 5pm in the hotel lobby. It was a nice touch but the lobby was small and it can get crowded to find a seat. Recommend checking out the awesome daily happy hours at Sunday Vinyl, Tavernetta, or Avelina nearby!…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 21 Dec 2022
Thank you for the feedback, marsolango. It appears this was a training issue with a brand new member of the team and will be addressed. Thanks again, have a great day All the best,
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We stayed with American Express under the Fine Hotels program. We enjoyed everything about our stay. We arrived early on a cold and wet day. The front desk graciously allowed us an early check-in. They also offered a late checkout, although we did not use that benefit. The room was lovely, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom and large shower were perfect. The only thing that could be improved upon would be the addition of a floor length mirror. The reception area is warm and cozy and was welcoming for morning coffee and the afternoon social hour. Housekeeping staff was friendly and provided great service. The location is optimal--just behind Union Station. We highly recommend this hotel and plan to stay there again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 28 Nov 2022
Thank you annhC9414LJ!!! And appreciate the feedback on the mirror as well. Happy holidays, all the best.
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Lovely room and bathroom, with great shower. Very comfortable bed. Public areas very smart, but shame no restaurant, and therefore no breakfast. There is, in the same complex, a place that does brunch which we used once (disappointing). Very quiet despite being in a busy area and very effective AC. Surrounded by good restaurants within very short walk. But lots of small faults. Very poor lighting in bedroom - several very small lights but overall ineffective. We had clean bath towels every day, but the maid never took the old ones away - the was a pile of 6 in the bathroom when we left. $53 a day for valet parking is extortionate, and there are several cheaper places quite nearby. There is also a $23 daily Guest Amenity charge, for which there are several discounts given, but pretty irrelevant unless you want to make use of those facilities like the gym or a local museum (we didn't). Laundry was poor and expensive - one jumper I put in for Dry Cleaning was ruined, and even now a month later still smells of DC fluid.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 26 Oct 2022
Sorry to hear the stay fell short of your expectations. If you're travels bring you back through Denver, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks for the feedback, piglette777!
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We were given a room with large, unsightly stains on the carpet (see photo), and the front desk said there was nothing they could do. I requested help from a manager, but heard nothing for our entire stay. No comps, no apologies. This is not at all the level of hospitality and cleanliness I would expect from this level of hotel. Very disappointing experience that soured our weekend.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 13 Oct 2022
Dear ruthwG2072TF - Thank you for the feedback - I checked around with our front office management and housekeeping teams and it doesn't appear a member of management was made aware of your concern - hoping you can contact the hotel and give us some more details as to whom you communicated with and then happy to work with you on some resolution. All the best
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Lovely decor, welcoming staff, perfect lobby for gathering and socializing, large room with beautiful bathroom, excellent restaurant in Citizen Rail. We stayed three days for a wedding that was hosted in the hotel. A perfect location in Denver!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Keith S, General Manager at Limelight Hotel
Responded 7 Oct 2022
So glad to hear this feedbac, 594abigailm! Glad you enjoyed all aspects of your visit and the location of our property. Hope to see you back very soon! All the best, Keith
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PRICE RANGE
US$331 - US$488 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Kimpton Hotel Born
LOCATION
United StatesColoradoDenverLoDo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Limelight Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Limelight Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue (0.2 km), Cherry Creek Trail (0.5 km), and Denver Union Station (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Limelight Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Limelight Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Limelight Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Limelight Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid private parking nearby, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Limelight Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Avelina, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, and ChoLon Modern Asian.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Limelight Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Limelight Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Limelight Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Limelight Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Limelight Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.