
The Westin Denver International Airport
Best for travelers prioritizing direct terminal access, quick connections, and large on-site meeting/event space.
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The Westin Denver International Airport is a modern, full-service airport hotel attached to DIA for travelers who want immediate terminal access and meeting facilities. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection is a historic downtown luxury hotel and spa for travelers who want classic city character, central access to Denver attractions, and an in-house spa experience.
Updated · about 40 km apart (roughly 25 miles)

Best for travelers prioritizing direct terminal access, quick connections, and large on-site meeting/event space.

Best for travelers who want a landmark downtown stay with classic hotel character, multiple restaurants/bars, and a full-service spa.
When to pick The Westin Denver International Airport: Choose the Westin if your priority is walking to the airport terminal, saving travel time on arrival or departure, or hosting/attending a large meeting or wedding — it’s the practical choice for transit and event needs.
When to pick The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection: Choose the Brown Palace for a downtown Denver experience, a historic property with formal dining and a full-service spa, and easy walking access to the 16th Street Mall, museums, and convention venues.
Bottom line: Use the Westin for convenience and extensive event facilities at the airport; use the Brown Palace for downtown location, hotel history, and in-house luxury services. If you need fast terminal access, the Westin wins; if you want classic downtown character and a spa, the Brown Palace wins.
| Category | The Westin Denver International Airport | The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary airport hotel focused on convenience and events | Historic downtown luxury hotel with classic public spaces |
| Location | Attached to Jeppesen Terminal, Denver International Airport | 321 17th St, downtown Denver near 16th Street Mall |
| Size (guest rooms) | 519 rooms, including 35 suites | 243 guestrooms |
| Built / character | Modern, built 2015; airport-focused design | Historic landmark hotel with long-running name recognition |
| Pools | Indoor heated saline pool plus whirlpool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grill & Vine, Sky Lounge Lobby Bar, Ingredients (Starbucks), market | 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges (includes Brown Palace Lobby Tea) |
| Spa / wellness | WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio; no independently named on-site spa published | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, and facials |
| Known for | Terminal connection, runway and mountain views, large meeting/event spaces | Historic public rooms, central walkable location, longstanding Denver landmark |
| Transport to downtown | RTD A Line under the hotel to Union Station (~37 minutes) | In downtown — walkable to 16th Street Mall and convention center |
| Meeting & event space | Over 37,500 sq ft of flexible space plus a 60,000-sq-ft outdoor plaza | Conference space ~28,343 sq ft and 19 meeting rooms |
The Westin sits directly attached to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal for the fastest possible airport access.
Choose the Westin if minimizing connection time to flights is the main priority.
The Brown Palace is a centrally located downtown hotel steps from the 16th Street Mall and Denver’s cultural venues.
Choose the Brown Palace if you want to be in the middle of downtown Denver’s attractions and dining.
The Westin offers modern guest rooms and a wide selection of suites, many designed for transit and business travelers.
The Westin’s inventory is large and geared to varying traveler needs, from single-night stays to multi-room group bookings.
The Brown Palace has 243 guestrooms with several signature and corner suites, reflecting its historic status.
The Brown Palace’s rooms emphasize classic hotel details and downtown views rather than transit-focused layouts.
The Westin’s dining is aimed at travelers: an all-day restaurant, a lobby bar with runway views, and a grab-and-go café.
The Westin covers practical meal needs for early flights and business travelers.
The Brown Palace lists four restaurants and three bars/lounges, including the long-running Brown Palace Lobby Tea.
The Brown Palace offers more traditional, varied in-house dining and beverage options for downtown guests.
The Westin has an indoor heated saline pool and a whirlpool for pre- or post-flight downtime.
If a hotel pool matters for a quick unwind near the terminal, the Westin provides that amenity.
Information about a pool at The Brown Palace is not published in the supplied listing.
The Brown Palace focuses on its historic rooms and spa; pool details are not published in the supplied sources.
The Westin emphasizes fitness and quick-service bars tailored to travelers.
The Westin serves fitness-focused and travel-friendly evening options rather than a full-service in-house spa menu.
The Brown Palace provides a full-service spa plus downtown nightlife options within walking distance.
Pick the Brown Palace for an on-site spa experience and easy access to downtown evening entertainment.

The Westin — attached to Jeppesen Terminal, walkable to flights and the RTD A Line station.

The Brown Palace — a long-established Denver landmark steps from 16th Street Mall and museums.

The Westin — substantially larger modern meeting and event capacity plus a 60,000-sq-ft outdoor plaza.

The Brown Palace — lists a full-service spa and multiple formal dining outlets (including Lobby Tea).
The Westin — it is attached to the airport terminal so you can walk to check-in and gates, and the hotel has early dining and grab-and-go options.
The Brown Palace — located in the heart of downtown within easy walking distance of the 16th Street Mall, the Colorado Convention Center, and museums.
No named, full-service on-site spa specific to The Westin is not published; The Brown Palace lists a full-service spa. (Marriott redirects spa references to an off-site property for some services.)
The Westin — it has larger, modern event spaces, two large ballrooms and a very large outdoor plaza, while the Brown Palace offers substantial historic meeting space and 19 meeting rooms.
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