Hotel Clio
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Hotel Clio

Denver, Colorado

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A luxury property at the edge of Cherry Creek that feels more like a well-connected friend's penthouse than a hotel. The rooftop pool has unobstructed mountain views, the rooms are clean-lined and warm, and the service walks the line between attentive and invisible. It's the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever stayed downtown.

Insider tip

Request a west-facing room on a high floor. The sunset over the Front Range from your bed is worth the upgrade.

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