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Hotel Dining

Hotel dining includes the Bezel Cocktail Lounge, offering small bites and craft cocktails in a cozy lounge with an outdoor firepit, and 16th Street Commons, which serves Starbucks coffee and pastry, as well as meals in the café. Yard House is located on the hotel property, with an extensive food and drink menu. The 16th Street Mall, which is accessed through the hotel, offers restaurants, bars and shopping.

Nearby Options

Among the nearby dining options are Corinne Denver, which has an outdoor patio; Stout Street Social, featuring American cuisine, happy hour and live music; and the lunchtime food truck experience of Civic Center EATS. Learn more at Visit Denver: Food and Drink.

Arts

Cultural highlights include the Denver Art Museum; the Clifford Still Museum, with interactive exhibits and outdoor terraces; and Meow Wolf, an interactive art experience with immersive storytelling.

Entertainment

For music and entertainment, see what’s on the schedule at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater and Filmore Auditorium. The Levitt Pavillion will host the 2026 Great American Beer Festival Oct.10-11, and local breweries are popular in the area.

Embrace the spooky season at 13th Floor, one of the most terrifying haunted houses in the country.

Outdoors

Civic Center Park, located just steps from the hotel, is a historic nature experience offering walking trails, community events and unique artwork. The Denver Botanic Gardens features local flora and fauna, a city concert series and other community events.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the local parks and bike trails, including the South Platte River. Visit Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs for hiking, biking and shuttle tours and the scenic Rocky Mountain National Park (timed entry required.)

Sports

Tour Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos; Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies; and Ball Arena, home of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Mammoth lacrosse. Catch a Broncos game at Empower Field, an Avalanche game at the arena, or a Colorado Rapids soccer match at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Learn more at Visit Denver: Things to Do.

Taxis and Rideshares

By taxi, the conference hotel is approximately 40 minutes (26 miles) with minimal traffic from Denver International Airport (DEN), at a cost of about $72. Taxis and rideshares can be accessed at Island 5 near the East or West terminal.

Commuter Rail

A more economical option, at just $10.50, is the A Line commuter rail, which provides a direct connection between the airport and downtown Denver in about 37 minutes. Departures are every 15 minutes during peak hours. The closest rail station to the conference hotel is Denver Union Station, where free bus service is available to the Sheraton via 16th Street Free Ride or Free MetroRide.

16th Street FreeRide is a fleet of free, zero-emission buses that cruise up and down the 16th Street Mall pedestrian promenade, connecting Civic Center Station to Union Station. Free MetroRide provides rapid, free service running parallel to the 16th Street Mall, traveling between Union Station and Civic Center Station along 18th and 19th streets.

Learn More

Learn more about how to get around the city without a car at Visit Denver.

Early October is one of the nicest times of the year in Denver, with mild, mostly sunny days and chilly nights. Visitors will enjoy the scenic fall foliage and can engage in other outdoor activities. There is always a chance for snow, however, so pack accordingly! Drink extra water in the aptly nicknamed Mile High City to avoid altitude sickness if you are traveling from areas closer to sea level.