Stay & Play — Colorado Hotel and Casino Top Picks

The last thing you want to do is gamble with your guests’ accommodations. That’s why booking your bunch into a casino or a premier hotel is the smartest bet you can make! From expansive meeting spaces and a comfy place to rest after a long day, to exciting gaming, mouthwatering culinary options, and Vegas-style entertainment, we suggest you take a chance on some of our top picks for hotels and casinos in Colorado.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Why we love it:  This landmark mountain lodge features one of the best casinos in the west with over 1280 slot and video machines, video poker, table games, roulette, craps, and live poker tables. If you’ve got a group of gamers, this is the place to go! Big name entertainment, luxurious accommodations, spa, rooftop patio with indoor pool and outdoor hot tub, and stunning views make this the place you’ll never want to leave.

Bonus:  Six dining options offer guests a wide variety of culinary choices, from deli to pizza to steaks and chops.

Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk

Why we love it:  Known for its stunning surroundings and gorgeous views, Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk is the perfect get-away. Not only are the guest rooms well-appointed and comfortable, there are a variety of accommodation options, from standard rooms to junior suites. Groups enjoy ample meeting space with over 6,500 square feet of event space to accommodate as many as 200. Exciting gaming and four dining options make any stay memorable.

Bonus:  Visitors enjoy nearby attractions including the Central City Opera House, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and the Phoenix Gold Mine.

Sky Ute Casino Resort

Why we love it:  Surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains, the casino resort invites guests to partake of its many amenities. Once guests arrive, the get-away begins with the on-site spa, pool, and fitness center, four restaurants, exciting gaming choices, bowling, arcade, and live entertainment. Spend the night in one of the 140 luxury resort rooms, 8 culturally-themed suites, or even the 24-space RV park.

Bonus:  State-of-the-art Event Center boasts 19,000 square feet of flexible space for up to 2,000 people, three separate breakout rooms, AV equipment, and on-site tech assistance.

DoubleTree by Hilton Vail

Why we love it:  Situated close to the spectacular Vail Mountain, the hotel is known for its “Mountain Modern” design. Just two miles from Vail Ski Resort, guests enjoy free shuttle service to a day on the slopes. Warm and inviting guest rooms, three restaurant and bar choices, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, patio with outdoor fireplace, fitness center, and onsite massage treatment rooms are also available.

Bonus:  Year-round adventure awaits guests who wish to enjoy many popular area activities including skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, sleigh rides, golf, horseback riding, fly fishing, rafting and more.

The Stanley Hotel

Why we love it:  Famous for its old-world charm, the Stanley is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spacious historic rooms, modern apartment-style residences, a bed + breakfast style experience, and expansive condominiums overlook Rocky Mountain National Park. Multiple stylish event space accommodations for up to 300 people, four dining options, and fitness center make this the ideal place to stay with your group.

Bonus:  A variety of rooms dubbed “Spirited Rooms” are known for a high level of paranormal activity and are among the hotel’s most-requested accommodations.

The Oxford Hotel

Why we love it:  Denver’s most historic hotel located in the popular Lower Downtown neighborhood, the property is within walking distance of some of the area’s finest restaurants, shops, and businesses.  No two guest rooms are alike, and all incorporate historic elements like antique headboards and claw foot tubs with modern amenities such as flat screen TVS and high-speed WiFi. The Oxford Club, Spa + Salon invites guests to relax in 9 unique treatment rooms.

Bonus:  The hotel is just steps from some of Denver’s most popular and award-winning restaurants, including Urban Farmer with seasonally driven menus and the Cruise Room Martini Bar, modeled after a bar aboard the Queen Mary.

Warwick Denver Hotel

Why we love it:  A distinctive, urban retreat ideally located between Denver’s vibrant downtown and the charm of the local Uptown Neighborhood. Randolph’s Restaurant + Bar features cuisine cooked with the finest fresh local ingredients. Eleven meeting rooms, elegant banquet hall, dining space, and fitness center make this the ideal spot for group events and meetings.

Bonus:  The newly renovated rooftop pool with pool bar is heated and open year-round, offering fantastic views of the city skyline and the Rocky Mountains.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center

Why we love it:  Perfectly situated in the heart of Denver, the hotel is within walking distance of the Denver Light Rail System allowing guests to easily navigate and explore the city. With a contemporary convention venue, comfortable suites, 14 flexible meeting rooms, business center, fitness room and indoor saline pool, it provides guests with a great place to both work and play.

Bonus:  Complementary Evening Reception allows guests to mingle with others while enjoying a variety of snacks and beverages, including some Colorado craft beers.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

Why we love it:  The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Stapleton, between downtown and the Denver International Airport. The full-service hotel accommodates guests with 561 spacious rooms and suites, large indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and fitness center. Complimentary business center and 32,000 square feet of meeting rooms is available with space for up to 1000.

Bonus:  Newly renovated main floor features three new food and beverage offerings including a modern bar, marketplace for coffee and snacks, and the hotel restaurant with a menu inspired by local cuisine.