The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
8.6 (471 reviews)
321 17th Street , Denver , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful lobby
Centrally located
Cons:
Service issues
Room cleanliness problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Several reviews mention issues with the cleanliness of the rooms, including a dirty bathtub.
Service
8.9
Mixed sentiments regarding service; while some staff were praised, others showed lack of attentiveness, especially during breakfast.
Location
9.9
Centrally located, with easy access to holiday events and downtown experiences.
Room Quality
7.9
Negative reviews referenced outdated rooms and temperature control issues.
Amenities
8.9
Some issues with amenities, yet the lobby and historic charm were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.4
Prices considered high given the reported service and room quality issues.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Significant disappointment noted regarding the included breakfast promises that weren't fulfilled.
Overall Experience
9.5
Ultimately a mixed experience; while there were beautiful aspects, the service and amenities detracted from the overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Step into elegance at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, where each room features plush linens, a flat-screen TV, and an en suite bathroom. Relax in style with 24-hour room service and bathrobes provided for your comfort.

Indulgent Amenities
Unwind at the spa or stay active at the fitness centre, offering a range of massage and salon services. Whether it's a relaxing treatment or a workout session, we have you covered for a rejuvenating stay.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dining experiences at our 3 on-site restaurants, from an elegant breakfast at Ellyngton's to fine dining at Palace Arms. Don't miss out on the special Dom Perignon Champagne brunch buffet and the classic Ship Tavern offerings.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Destination Fee includes: Daily $15 food and beverage credit, welcome cocktail, daily spa pass, daily historical tour & cigar cutting.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DEN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs USD 14.95 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 59 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 471 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Luis family_with_children us
1
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Chhayal family_with_children us
2
Make sure you check to see if you got the room that you booked and they don’t put you in one of the older rooms!
Pros:

The building is impressive and so is the history.

Cons:

We were not given the room that we booked and were given an older room that was not renovated. It wasn’t until I mentioned it hours after checking in to the front desk that they moved us to the correct room. Then the room that they “upgraded” us to had a door that you had to practically jam open and shut. It was very upsetting that this wouldn’t be addressed unless I said something. I called the manager of the properties to make them aware of what happened and of course I never heard back. Thanks Sam at front desk for helping us.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple us
7
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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amc1990 Business Atlanta, Georgia
10
Historic gem
Pros:

Historic hotel – great location, walking distance from many restaurants. About 30+ min from Denver airport. Room always kept clean. Amenities include mini-fridge and coffee maker. No microwave. Bed was very comfortable. Nice closet space. They have smaller meeting rooms on the 2nd floor (check out the website to hear the story about each room) – the ballrooms are located across the skybridge at the Holiday Inn Express but you’d never know b/c the look/feel matches the Brown Palace. Staff are very nice. They have water stations on every floor but I think ice machines only every other floor. Lots of famous people stayed here – one of my colleagues stayed in the “Unsinkable Molly” room! And of course the hotel is also famous for welcoming the National Western Stock Show’s Grand Champion Steer into its beautiful atrium for the last 80+ years!

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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Donna extended_group us
1
Got screwed
Pros:

I wrote a review and waiting to hear back regarding overcharge on my cc an yet no response

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Terri solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Valet parking, checking in and getting a champagne, having many options for dining. The hotel restaurants are a 10 out of 10. Rooms are a nice size and clean. Bed comfortable.

Cons:

The room was a little chilly for me. Could not control the temp.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Roanco solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Beautiful building inside and out.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Willis couple us
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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813kellyf Couples Fountain Hills, Arizona
2
No. Just no.
Pros:

I booked for a weekend get away for my husband’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. I booked, and paid for a king room. I booked at both restaurants, we even foolishly tipped the man who checked us in hoping for anything special they could provide. What an unbelievable waste of money and time.
Our room was teeny with a queen bed. The man at check in didn’t even bother to tell us we couldn’t get the king bed I booked and paid for.

*I think if we hadn’t contacted them upon our arrival to the room they would have happily kept the money I paid for the king room!*

No air conditioning, no ventilation, and no bathroom fan. It was a sweltering box and that was in May. I would avoid this place like the plague in summer.

They kept telling us “we are overbooked” as an excuse as to why I didn’t get what I paid for. I’m sorry, HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS?? HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW MANY ROOM YOU HAVE WITH KING BEDS??

Don’t book the freaking reservation if you don’t have the room available. Such a scam by this hotel.
They are riding on their name and happy to screw guests because what does it cost them? Hopefully anyone else’s business if I can help it.

ABSOLUTELY not worth the exorbitant rates. Don’t even get me started on how much the valet costs!!

I guess they hope they can distract customers with the elegance of the lobby, so while you are looking around they can screw you and ruin your special occasions.

We checked out a day early, they were fast and furious with the food vouchers and the hotel did reimburse us the valet fees for our trouble.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
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dbL8916EI Couples
2
Don’t bother
Pros:

When told they allowed pets, we were thrilled. They told us there was a pet deposit that would be refunded if there was no damage. There is no damage, but because someone complained about the dog barking, they refused to give us the damage deposit back. A bunch of really brilliant people to go knock on the door…only to make the dog bark. Never mind the party being thrown across the hall. Don’t have a pet policy if you don’t want pets there. And also train your staff not to be a-holes to their guests. Pathetic prices for such a crappy room.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
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Dee couple us
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
2
Would not stay again.
Pros:

Emmer at the front desk was phenomenal and the location was great.

Cons:

The hotel was run down and the ac didn’t work. There wasn’t any upgraded amenities on the room. Sometimes the elevator didn’t even work and while I was there the computer systems went down and lost my card info so the hotel staff came to get me at 10pm at night.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Dee couple us
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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564billied Business
10
Stunning hotel
Pros:

From the moment I walked into the hotel I was in love. The beauty of the atrium, the room and its history, the food in the Ships Tavern was outstanding. The people who worked there went out of their way to make sure that we were happy with the hospitality. Estella in room service was such a ray of sunshine each morning we felt like we were leaving family when it was time to go. I am usually anxious to get home from a trip but when we left after 5 days we both felt like there was not enough time to enjoy all the place had to offer. The staff were so amazing that we hated to leave and immediately missed them. You can feel the history of the hotel all around you and the staff made it all the better. Can’t wait to return to just enjoy the hotel and the food and drinks and the genuinely caring staff. Don’t miss the the chance to stay there.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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Ilya solo_traveller us
1
There are plenty of properties that know how to treat guests. This isn’t one of them.
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Deeply disappointed with the inflexibility and customer service here. I needed to change my dates two weeks before my stay, not cancel, just shift to different dates that would have actually been a longer stay, meaning more revenue for them. Despite this being a win-win, hotel refused entirely, hiding behind the non-refundable booking policy rather than showing any goodwill or common sense. To make matters worse, when I called to discuss it, the receptionist Amir was shockingly rude and unprofessional, not at all what you’d expect from someone in a customer-facing role. No empathy, no attempt to find a solution, just a dismissive attitude.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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leiladablan Business Orange County, California
2
Horrible service!
Pros:

originally ended up writing a five-star review for my stay because the property itself was beautiful, but unfortunately my experience at the end completely changed my perspective.

On the last day of my stay, there was a miscommunication regarding our reservation extension through our company. Instead of trying to understand the situation, Tatiana at the front desk and another young lady gave me only five minutes to check out and made me move out immediately. I was doing my best to calmly explain what was happening, but they would not listen and were extremely rude and dismissive.

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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cassandrad817 Couples Okemos, Ingham County, Michigan
10
Stunning!
Pros:

Lovely experience! Beautiful hotel, old money feeling. The ambience is simply stunning. Restaurants and spa are top notch.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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Victoire family_with_children fr
5
Hôtel historique avec du charme mais nécessite une rénovation
Pros:

Hôtel historique avec beaucoup de charme.

Cons:

Bruit dans le hall, quartier triste et mal fréquenté. Salle de bains défraîchie. Nous avions précisé que nous fêtions un anniversaire : aucune attention particulière, sinon un morceau de gâteau tout sec et avec moucherons déposé sur le bureau de la chambre !

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Lauren extended_group us
9
Absolute dream experience
Pros:

We had an amazing stay we especially loved the tour with Deborah the historian she was lovely

2026-05-17 via Nuitee