StayAreasIs Cherry Creek a good place to stay in Denver?
Yes, if you want shopping and a quieter, upscale stay. It's calm and polished, but pricey, with no train and the main sights a drive away.
Stay here if
- Shoppers
- Couples
- Luxury travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want nightlife
- You don't want to rely on rideshare
- You're on a budget
Hotels in Cherry Creek
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Staying in Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is the place to stay in Denver for shopping and a quieter, more polished stay. Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the boutiques of Cherry Creek North are on the doorstep, the Denver Botanic Gardens are about 5 minutes' drive away, and downtown is about 15 minutes by car or a pleasant ride along the creek trail.
The area is upscale and residential. Tree-lined streets are full of boutiques, galleries, spas and restaurants, the hotels are mostly stylish and new, and evenings are about dinner and rooftop drinks rather than bar-hopping. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival fills the streets each July.
The downside is the price and the distance from the sights. Cherry Creek hotels are among the most expensive in Denver, there's no train station, and the museums, Union Station and Coors Field all need a drive or bus. Nightlife is limited.
What makes Cherry Creek special is its calm. Rooms are quieter than in LoDo, the streets feel safe and pleasant to walk, and you can shop, eat well and relax by a rooftop pool without leaving the neighbourhood. For a luxury weekend or a shopping trip, it's a lovely base.
Getting around
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center4walk
- Denver Art Museum17transit
- Denver Botanic Gardens18transit
- Colorado State Capitol19transit
- 16th Street22transit
- Colorado Convention Center23transit
- Denver International Airport (DEN)45
Cherry Creek questions
Is Cherry Creek a good area to stay in Denver?
Yes, if you want shopping and a quieter, upscale stay. It's calm and polished, but pricey, with no train and the main sights a drive away. It suits shoppers, couples and luxury travellers.
How much does a hotel in Cherry Creek cost?
A typical double is around $270 a night at a budget hotel, $415 mid-range and $445 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Cherry Creek?
About 45 minutes door to door: A Line train to Union Station, then bus 83L, or a taxi in about 35 minutes.
How far is Cherry Creek from the main sights?
Door to door from Cherry Creek: Cherry Creek Shopping Center 4 minutes on foot, Denver Art Museum 17 minutes, Denver Botanic Gardens 18 minutes and Colorado State Capitol 19 minutes.