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BEST WESTERN Denver Southwest
3440 S Vance Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80227-5150Phone: 303/989-5500 | Fax: 303/989-0646
This Denver hotel offers a tranquil suburban setting nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills with comfortable accommodations and great amenities.
Serving guests is a pleasure at the BEST WESTERN Denver Southwest located in Lakewood, Colorado just minutes from downtown Denver! Hotel guests, whether traveling for business or leisure, are made to feel at home every time. No other comparable hotel in the area can offer an on-site business center, seasonal outdoor heated pool (May to September), full breakfast buffet and an espresso bar.
Guests can stay in shape or just unwind at the on-site exercise facility. A moderate size meeting room is located on-site for any type of special occasion or business gathering. Every guest room includes free high-speed Internet access, in-room toiletries and a coffee/tea maker.
The hotel is centrally located in suburban Denver, providing easy access to the nearby Denver Zoo, Pepsi Center, Botanical Gardens, Coors Field, Invesco Field at Mile High, Elitch Gardens Amusement Park and Water Park. Hotel guest will also have easy access to Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver's amazing concert venue. Great shopping, artistic venues and entertainment are all just a short drive away!
The BEST WESTERN Denver Southwest is the perfect destination for travelers who are in town for seasonal events. Be sure to make a reservation today to guarantee a Best Western low rate!
MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION TO PERSONS OF AN AGE LESS THAN MAJORITY UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. PROOF OF LEGAL AGE MAY BE REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN.
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Major League Soccer game in Commerce City.
June 2012
Presented by the Denver Botanic Gardens, in Denver.
Presented by Colorado Renaissance Festival in Castle Rock.
Presented by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, in Denver.
Presented by the Denver Center Attractions and Buell Theatre in Denver.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CO AttractionsArgo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum
The Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum - a National Historic Site - features the famed Argo Tunnel. First constructed in 1893. The tunnel was used to transport ore from the mines, and after 17 years, it stretched 4.5 miles to Central City. The Argo Mill became the largest of its type in the world, processing over $100 million in gold ore. The Double Eagle Gold mine tour, Argo mill tour and the live demonstration of the rock drilling are fun ways to learn of this rich history.
While in Idaho Springs, the "birthplace" of the Rocky Mountain Gold Rush, take time to enjoy the hot mineral springs and nearby trout fishing. The Denver metro area is home to several Best Western hotels, offering wonderful guest accommodations. Have fun traveling in Denver.
Children's Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a wide range of hands-on activities and interactive exhibits for children to discover and explore. Popular exhibits include: 3, 2, 1... Blast Off!, The Assembly Plant, Click Clack Train Track and ARTS a la Carte. The museum also hosts year-round family events - two of which are the Bunny Trail EggVenture and Snack with Santa.
This Denver museum has 10,000 square feet of adaptable space available for birthday parties, meetings, fund raisers, receptions and family reunions. While visiting the Mile High City, consider checking into one of several Denver area Best Western hotels to enjoy wonderful guest amenities and services, close to the action.
Colorado State Capitol
The Colorado State Capitol building, a resemblance to the U.S. Capitol building, houses the Colorado General Assembly and serves as the office for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. This white granite building, featuring a 24-karat gold plated dome, was completed in 1894. Beautiful Colorado Rose Onyx, a rare rose-colored marble, was used throughout the interior. The Rotunda features 16 stained glass windows, known as the Hall of Fame, honoring the state's pioneers.
While in Denver's Civic Center area, be sure to schedule a tour to see this memorable building and grounds. The hand-painted originals of each U.S. President are a must-see. Stay in comfort in Denver one of several area Best Western hotels. Have fun exploring Denver.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a must-see attraction while visiting the Mile High City. The variety of programs, exhibits and events strive to "excite minds through scientific discovery". Whether viewing a showing in the Planetarium, watching a film in the IMAX Theater or strolling through the Wildlife Exhibits, there is plenty of discovery to be had.
Spend a few days in this beautiful city park area of downtown Denver and visit the nearby Denver Zoo and Duck Lake. Best Western hotels are an excellent choice for lodging while visiting Denver.
Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo is one of the more popular zoos in America, for good reason. Visitors have the opportunity to view 3,500 animals from over 650 species, including exotic animals. The Denver zoo is constantly striving to enhance the lives of animals and have recently created the Predator Ridge, Tropical Discovery and Primate Panorama naturalistic habitats, with those efforts in mind.
The Denver Zoo Keeper Experience, Zoo Camps and Bunk with the Beasts are a few of the wonderful kids' programs also available at the zoo. And don't forget to visit Mshindi, the rhinoceros that paints with a brush. Enjoy a fun-filled day at Colorado's most popular cultural attraction, in the beautiful City Park area of downtown Denver. Accommodations near the zoo include several area Best Western hotels.
MillerCoors Brewery Tour
The MillerCoors Brewery began in Golden with the opening of Coors Brewery in 1873. Miller brewery started in 1855 in Milwaukee before joining Coors in 2008. Many family members continue the work and legacy of the founders at the brewery today. The self-paced, free tour in the "world's largest single-site brewery" highlights the processes for malting, brewing and packaging.
After the tour, try a sample in the refrigerated room and check out the historical photos, bottles and memorabilia. Stop buy the Coors & Co. Gift Shop to purchase a souvenir from the tour. Best Western hotels in Lakewood are a logical and convenient choice for accommodations in the Denver area.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
The Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison is a one-of-a-kind concert destination in the Denver area. Several concerts are scheduled throughout the summer in the open-air amphitheatre, surrounded by the gorgeous red rock formations. Those looking for a unique place to hike or mountain bike enjoy the trails in the park. Runners love to run the stairs for a change in their work-out routine.
While at Red Rocks, be sure to check out the Visitors Center complete with a full service restaurant, the Performers Hall of Fame and interactive displays. Drive to nearby Lakewood for convenient lodging at Best Western hotels, while the Front Range.
