
The Westin Denver International Airport
Best for the fastest access to Denver International Airport and easy train connections to downtown.
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The Westin Denver International Airport is a full-service Westin hotel directly attached to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal; Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park is a nearby full-service Marriott in Aurora aimed at airport-area travelers. Read this if you need a quick terminal connection (Westin) or prefer a recognizable Marriott with conference space and scheduled airport shuttle (Marriott Gateway Park).
Updated · about 12.1 mi (19.5 km) apart

Best for the fastest access to Denver International Airport and easy train connections to downtown.

Best for travelers who want a full-service Marriott near DEN with meeting space and scheduled airport shuttle service.
When The Westin Denver International Airport wins: choose the Westin if you need walkable, direct access to the Jeppesen Terminal, RTD A Line service beneath the hotel, or an on-site indoor heated saline pool for pre- or post-flight downtime.
When Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park wins: choose Marriott Gateway Park if you prefer staying in Aurora at a recognizable Marriott brand with dedicated meeting and ballroom space, complimentary scheduled shuttle times and a rooftop garden.
Bottom line: pick The Westin for convenience to the terminal and quick transit to downtown; pick Marriott Gateway Park for a traditional airport-area Marriott experience with conference facilities and a shuttle option.
| Category | The Westin Denver International Airport | Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Big, modern airport hotel focused on terminal convenience and meetings | Full-service airport-area Marriott with business-hotel feel |
| Location | Directly connected to DEN Jeppesen Terminal | Aurora, about a 15–25 minute drive from DEN (supplier lists DEN as preferred airport) |
| Size (rooms) | 519 guestrooms, including 35 suites | 238 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly | |
| Pools | Indoor heated saline pool + whirlpool | Indoor pool with pool hoist on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Grill & Vine (restaurant), Sky Lounge Lobby Bar, Ingredients (Starbucks café) | Fire & Spice (restaurant), 1 bar/lounge, room service and to-go breakfast |
| Spa / wellness | WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio; no independently named on-site spa (hotel directs some spa references off-site) | On-site fitness and wellness features listed; on-site named spa: Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — over ~37,500 sq ft; multiple ballrooms and 22+ event rooms, large outdoor plaza | Conference space ~6,997 sq ft (650 m²); 1 main meeting room and ballroom |
| Airport transport | Walkable to terminal; RTD A Line station beneath hotel (direct to Union Station) | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times; hotel is airport-area (not terminal-connected) |
| Pet policy | Pets allowed for a fee (listed at $50 per stay in sources) | Pet fee listed (USD 150 per accommodation, per stay); service animals exempt |
The Westin is the only hotel directly connected to DIA’s Jeppesen Terminal — a major convenience for travelers.
If minimizing transfer time to/from the airport is your priority, The Westin wins.
Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park is in Aurora, positioned as a full-service Marriott near the airport.
Pick Marriott Gateway Park if you don’t need to be attached to the terminal and prefer a separate hotel campus.
The Westin has a large room inventory with many suite options and ongoing renovations to rooms and public areas.
The Westin is better if you need more room variety or larger suite options near the terminal.
Marriott Gateway Park offers 238 guestrooms and a mix of standard rooms, concierge rooms, and suites.
Marriott Gateway Park provides standard Marriott room options with accessible rooms and some suite choices.
The Westin keeps several on-site dining options tailored to travelers and event guests.
The Westin offers multiple on-site choices for quick coffee, full meals, or pre-flight drinks.
Marriott Gateway Park has one main restaurant and a bar/lounge plus room service and to-go breakfast.
Marriott Gateway Park provides a single full-service restaurant and bar suitable for most airport-area stays.
The Westin features an indoor heated saline pool and a whirlpool spa tub for year-round use.
If an indoor saline pool and quick access to the terminal matter, The Westin is the practical choice.
Marriott Gateway Park lists an on-site pool and pool hoist and sells day passes with pool access.
Marriott Gateway Park offers pool access and day passes, useful if you want a hotel pool without terminal attachment.
The Westin supports business travelers with an 1,800 sq ft WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio and extensive meeting space.
Large meetings, events, and fitness-minded business travelers will favor The Westin for its space and direct terminal location.
Marriott Gateway Park also caters to business events with a ballroom and ~6,997 sq ft of conference space.
Marriott Gateway Park is well suited for medium-size meetings and business stays near DEN without being terminal-connected.

The Westin Denver International Airport — walk directly to Jeppesen Terminal and board the RTD A Line beneath the hotel.

Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park — conference space (~6,997 sq ft) and a ballroom for business groups.

The Westin — RTD A Line station beneath the hotel provides a direct train to Union Station.

Marriott Gateway Park — full-service Marriott amenities, scheduled airport shuttle, and rooftop garden.
The Westin Denver International Airport is directly connected to Jeppesen Terminal; Marriott Gateway Park requires a shuttle or drive (about 12.1 mi / 19.5 km from the terminal per supplier listing).
Yes. The Westin has an indoor heated saline pool and whirlpool; Marriott Gateway Park has an on-site pool and offers day passes that include pool and fitness access.
For large-scale meetings and weddings, The Westin has substantially more meeting space and multiple ballrooms; Marriott Gateway Park offers a moderate conference footprint (~6,997 sq ft).
The Westin does not list a named on-site spa and points guests to off-site spa options for treatments; Marriott Gateway Park — on-site named spa is Not published.
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