
The Westin Denver International Airport
Best for last-minute flights and travelers who need direct terminal access, meeting space, and airport services.
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The Westin Denver International Airport is a large, full-service Marriott airport hotel directly connected to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal — aimed at travelers who need the fastest access to flights and airport services. Limelight Hotel Denver is an upscale lifestyle hotel steps from Union Station for travelers who prefer downtown access, transit connections, and a neighborhood stay.
Updated · about 39.6 km / 24.6 mi apart

Best for last-minute flights and travelers who need direct terminal access, meeting space, and airport services.

Best for visitors who want to stay in downtown Denver near Union Station, transit links, restaurants, and bars.
When The Westin Denver International Airport wins: choose the Westin when you need immediate access to Denver International Airport, on-site event and wedding space, or a reliable airport-centered stay with an indoor heated saline pool and 24-hour fitness.
When Limelight Hotel Denver wins: choose Limelight for a downtown, Union Station–adjacent experience — lots of walkable restaurants, straightforward rail access to the airport, local character, and a high guest rating for a lifestyle hotel.
Bottom line: If your priority is being at the airport (arrival/departure, conferences tied to DEN), The Westin is the practical choice; if you want to be in Denver’s downtown transit hub and neighborhood life, Limelight is the better pick.
| Category | The Westin Denver International Airport | Limelight Hotel Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large full-service airport hotel, business and family focused | Upscale lifestyle property with local design and social spaces |
| Location | Attached to Denver International Airport (Jeppesen Terminal) | Steps from Union Station in downtown Denver |
| Size | 519 guest rooms, 35 suites; extensive meeting space (~37,500 sq ft) | 200 guestrooms; multiple suites (room list provided) |
| Target guest / age policy | All-ages, family-friendly; minimum check-in age 18 | All-ages (no adults-only restriction listed); family- and pet-friendly policies published |
| Pools | Indoor heated saline pool and whirlpool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grill & Vine (American farm-to-table), Sky Lounge Lobby Bar, Ingredients (Starbucks grab-and-go) | Ajax Downtown (one on-site restaurant) plus daily complimentary reception and room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No named on-site spa (hotel references off-site Relâche Spa for full treatments); WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio on site | Health club and in-room fitness noted; dedicated on-site spa name not published |
| Known for | Direct terminal connection to DEN and large event/wedding spaces (outdoor plaza + ballrooms) | Union Station location, complimentary reception, local-arts focus and meeting space |
| Transit to the other | RTD A Line from beneath the hotel connects to Union Station in about 37 minutes | |
| Pet policy highlights | Pets allowed for a fee ($50 per accommodation per stay listed; service animals exempt) | Pet fee published (USD 75 per accommodation, varies) and pet services noted |
The Westin Denver International Airport sits directly attached to DIA’s Jeppesen Terminal for immediate airport access.
Choose the Westin to minimize transfer time to flights and for easy train access to downtown.
Limelight Hotel Denver is a downtown lifestyle hotel a short walk from Union Station.
Pick Limelight to stay in downtown Denver near transit and local dining/entertainment.
The Westin offers 519 rooms and suites in many accessible and suite configurations, designed for travelers needing space and airport convenience.
The Westin’s large room inventory and suite options make it practical for families, groups, and event attendees.
Limelight’s 200 individually decorated guestrooms include standard deluxe rooms and several named suites.
Limelight focuses on style and neighborhood views, with a variety of deluxe rooms and suites for leisure stays.
Dining at The Westin centers on airport-friendly venues and an on-site grab-and-go for travelers.
The Westin’s restaurants are convenient for flight schedules and groups.
Limelight offers a single on-site restaurant and daily social programming geared to downtown guests.
Limelight provides a downtown dining base plus lots of nearby restaurant options within walking distance.
The Westin provides an indoor heated saline pool and whirlpool suitable for year-round use.
If an on-site indoor pool is important, the Westin has a confirmed heated saline pool and whirlpool.
Limelight’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
The presence of a pool at Limelight is not published; verify with the hotel if a pool matters to you.
The Westin balances a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio with bars and lounges geared to travelers.
The Westin supports fitness routines and quick nightlife options on-site, but full spa treatments are off-site.
Limelight highlights a health club and local nightlife via its Union Station location.
Limelight is better suited for guests who want to step into downtown evenings and neighborhood nightlife.

The Westin — attached to Jeppesen Terminal with direct train connections and immediate terminal access.

Limelight — steps from Union Station and walkable to downtown restaurants, parks, and venues.

The Westin — hundreds of rooms and tens of thousands of square feet of event space, plus large ballrooms and an outdoor plaza.

Limelight — individually decorated rooms, social programming (daily reception), and an upscale lifestyle brand feel.
The Westin is directly connected to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal; Limelight requires a ~37-minute RTD A Line ride to the airport.
Limelight is better for a downtown weekend because it’s steps from Union Station and within walking distance of downtown dining and nightlife.
Yes — The Westin has an indoor heated saline pool, a whirlpool, and a WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio with Peloton bikes and TRX equipment.
No named, full-service on-site spa is published for either property; The Westin refers guests to an off-site spa partner for treatments, and Limelight lists 'health or beauty spa nearby' without a named on-site spa.
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