The Holiday Chalet
Hotel in Denver, CO
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Denver, a quick walk to Cheesman Park
Express check-in, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Holiday Chalet offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Express check-in, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Holiday Chalet offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
TV
Garden
Map of Denver, CO
Available Rooms
Alfred Suite 4
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Albert I Suite 1
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Alexandrina Suite 2
2 Queen • 1 Sofa
Sleeps 5
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Charles Suite 5
1 King • 1 Double
Sleeps 3
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Arthur Suite 3
3 Double • 1 Sofa
Sleeps 5
+
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 10.0
When my husband and I arrived at this location, we were horrified at what we drove up to this location and parked out front, we were greeted by homeless people on the steps leading to the door, we had to physically step over them. When we finally got to the door, as we searched for our code, another girl on the stairs opened the door up with her code, as if she had done it for other before. How incredibly unsafe. Upon entering the building, we were met with an awful smell, dirty rugs and an overall very unsettling appearance. At this tine, we realized there was not any hotel staff on site at all. We never even entered our room, we left and thought it would be 100% safer to stay somewhere else. The location of this “chalet” is incredibly dangerous for out of town guests with plans of leaving their room at any point. To say we were disappointment in this booking is the understatement of the century!!
4.0 / 10.0
It's definitely a place with character! The area is a bit sketchy and there always seems to be a few people hanging around the street outside--I would try to avoid coming and going alone if I could. The service was great however, and there's air conditioning and the bed was comfy. It was still a great experience. Definitely check out Pete's Diner and the Lion's Lair just down the street.
2.0 / 10.0
Had to park blocks way on side street with car not in safe neighborhood
2.0 / 10.0
No way, never again!!
I’m a well-seasoned Denver traveler and have stayed all around the Capital Hill area. I get it- there’s a certain crowd here and I don’t mind.
But, this place is THE worst. I used to walk past this building and I thought it was a hostel. It just had that look- a lot of people hang out right here.
I did have to park 2 blocks away and walk with all my stuff through the homeless crowds. That was rough.
But, the inside of this place is just as bad.
There was marshmallow goo or something on the floor, then on my shoe, then just everywhere.
The toilet leaked and ran all night. I couldn’t get all the curtains closed so I felt every exposed to the outside. The linens are all gray so you can tell how really dirty they are, but if you look you’ll see the stains.
The worker there didn’t greet me, just sort of ran by and opened the door (my code didn’t work) and didn’t say anything. She looked a little rough to be honest.
It’s just a gross place. Doesn’t feel safe at all. Definitely not clean. There was a half eaten bag of open chips in the cabinet so you know they’re not cleaning real deep or anything.
No matter what the price, I would never stay here again. Ever. And, believe me, I’ve stayed some shady places.
And before the sarcastic management that responds to other reviews says something smart assy, let me say- I do know what a hostel is. And I know this area very well. This place may not technically be a hostel, it definitely has that vibe. This place
1.0 / 10.0
We tried the door code three times with the code we were given and unable to get into the holiday chalet so we had to find another hotel. This hotel is located in economic deprived area of town with homeless people and pan handlers coming up to us as we tried to get into the front hotel door.
4.0 / 10.0
The bed was alright, the room itself was lovely. Really spacious and had a decent enough bathroom. That said the area around the b&b was awful. The steps leading up to the rooms were littered with homeless people shouting and jeering at you as you passed which really wasn't helpful when our key code stopped working on our second night. (Luckily the manager on shift was fantastic and quickly sorted it out.)
6.0 / 10.0
Lots of homeless in the neighborhood, loud / busy road...
8.0 / 10.0
Most of everything was great. Biggest issue is just the location off Colfax. Kind of sketch and noisy. Otherwise, would highly recommend.
8.0 / 10.0
Room is beautiful neighborhood I wanted
4.0 / 10.0
It's always nice to stay at the Holiday Chalet. We didn't get our usual room, which is amazing, but the room we had was sufficient for our quick visit.
3.0 / 10.0
Located in a shady part of town. For, the price it was a decent deal. Housekeeping was nice. Rooms clean. Due for a face lift. All in all. It was ok.
10.0 / 10.0
A very cute and quaint Victorian style hotel in a historic building in Denver. Staff was very accommodating and friendly!
5.0 / 10.0
Nicely styled room, unique and comfortable. Enjoyed walking to Cheesman Park and dinner. Found a parking spot, after being patient. On Colfax, so sound and pedestrian traffic was what I would expect.
8.0 / 10.0
To no fault of this facility the area right around the hotel is a little sketchy. Loud parties most of the night until @3-4am in the hotel. Our room was clean and we made the most of it.
3.0 / 10.0
No way to adjust temperature in room. Room was very cold at all times. Bathroom sink was clogged. No one came to fix. The outside traffic noise was very loud. Earplugs helped but still couldn’t sleep.
4.0 / 10.0
The rooms are quaint and somewhat charming however, the noise coming through the paper thin walls was nearly unbearable at night. We were kept awake almost all night both nights of our stay by people running around the halls, slamming doors, laughing and screaming and to top it off, someone actually came into our room in the middle of the night as I had fo scream at them to leave. I have no idea how this man got into our room but he appeared to either have a master key or knew the code to enter. I would not recommend staying at this place.
10.0 / 10.0
I absolutely loved this place!! I stayed in the Helena suite and it was absolutely beautiful. There was a small kitchen, a sun room and a cute little bathroom. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Incredibly accommodating in every way!! It really felt like home away from home. I’ll be staying here again whenever I have the opportunity!!
8.0 / 10.0
Really cool space. Good customer service.
5.0 / 10.0
This was such a beautiful and unique place to stay. I want to come back again so I can see more of the gorgeous rooms. There is just so much history and personality to the place.
5.0 / 10.0
We visit Denver often and just found our new favoriate place to stay! We stayed in the Albert Suite 1 and it was wonderful. The bed was like sleeping on a big, giant, fluffy cloud. I kept waking up, but in a good way . . . "It's only 2:00 am? I feel like I have been sleeping for hours!"
If you're not from around here, the location may be a bit off-setting, but you just have to get used to a little Colfax road noise (which dies down around 10:00 pm) and take advantage of the lovely neighborhoods surrounding the Chalet. Pete's 24 hour diner is just down the block and you shouldn't miss it! 81 (?) years in business and still serving great food!
The Holiday Chalet is charming, old world class!
5.0 / 10.0
Wow! Loved our rooms!! Just wish we could have stayed longer
4.0 / 10.0
For the price, I couldn’t beat it, however safety of the surrounding community was a concern. Also the parking available was an issue. After a long day, driving around and around trying to find safe parking near the hotel was an issue.
8.0 / 10.0
It is a great old house and our room was spacious and clean, with a really comfortable bed and a great little sitting room. There is also a small kitchen, with a full-sized fridge which was stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal. We were there for only 1 night, attending a concert at a nearby venue, so we checked in around 5 PM and checked out at 5 AM the following day.
Although I had some knowledge of the area, I was a bit taken aback by the homeless population. My daughter and I were not harassed at all, but given that parking is on the street, we were super vigilant and cautious. The small amount of interaction we had was just a polite greeting, completely non-threatening.
This being said, I would stay again. Checking in and out was super easy, the rate was reasonable, the room and hallways were clean, the Wi-Fi worked well, and there was security on the premises. I do think it is important for folks to google the area so they are prepared. I would not recommend it to a person traveling alone.
5.0 / 10.0
Great hidden gem. The beds were very comfortable, plenty of hot water and good pressure. The host was great, she answered all of our questions completely and promptly.
Other reviews mention Colfax being a bit sketchy. This street is a main thoroughfare, however, the neighborhood on either side of the road is beautiful with tree-lined streets and beautiful old houses. For us, the area is a fun mix of beauty, history and access to activities.
We had fun and would gladly stay here again.
5.0 / 10.0
Area is not the best but hotel was great. Will return.
10.0 / 10.0
‘The Chalet’ is one of the coolest places to stay. Randee does an incredible job making the ‘chalet’ beautiful and filled with love. It is a Classic Brownstone Denver Mansion built in 1896 during the Golden Architectural Age and became one of the firsts BnBs in Colorado (property taxes forced the owner to rent rooms to survive.) Today The Holiday Chalet stands as a memorial to a time when excellence and architectural elegance mattered. The Holiday Chalet is a once in a lifetime experience you should enjoy fully.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful accommodations on the most eclectic street in Denver
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was fine from check-in to check-out.
6.0 / 10.0
Easy to check in & out. Room was clean
The Hotel was in a noisy area. Lot of homeless people around the Hotel asking for money.
I also felt like the Hotel was more like a Hostel than a Hotel. Definitely over priced.
I liked the room I stayed in, but unfortunately I wouldn't stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel itself was beautiful and well cared for, our room was quiet and comfy. It was at the edge of a residential neighborhood however Colfax is the Main Street there so liquor, convenience and pawn shops dirty cityscape. The owner was very meticulous with keeping things nice. (Blowing the sidewalk out front, security greeted us each time, very secure check in)
4.0 / 10.0
The hotel itself was nice. A little quirky as indicated in the pictures, but fun. When we had a problem with the lock, the staff were great about finding an immediate solution.
The hotel is on the edge of some sketchy neighborhoods, and that combined with the need to search for street parking was a bit iffy for a family stay. The security of the electronic lock codes… let’s say we could laugh about it now, but it did not make us feel secure.
10.0 / 10.0
This place is fabulous and quirky. We wanted our friends that we are visiting to join us because its so cool but they were too busy tonight.
10.0 / 10.0
This is an old Victorian Building, with nice decor, including stained glass windows in the stairwells. Comfortable bed, good internet, clean, nicely appointed rooms, and windows that open. Easy transport from Union Station (bus #15) and a helpful manager. It is close to the Natural History museum and other interesting spots. This is not an antiseptic building and neighborhood, as it has some interesting character, but I felt safe and found local residents quite helpful. I expect to stay there again, next time I am in Denver.
10.0 / 10.0
Have stayed here twice and it’s fantastic both times. Rooms are beautiful and clean. Parking can be a little bit of a pain but was always able to find parking within walking distance. Last stay I forgot some stuff in the room Amd the property manager was so nice and gave me a code to run back in and grab it. Will definitely be staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very charming rooms and atmosphere. I literally did not interact with any staff (they send you a code thi get into your room), but I also didn't need to. Colfax (the street at the entrance) has a few homeless people on it, but otherwise the area is nice. Lots of interesting places to eat, beautiful old neighborhoods behind the hotel (lots of people walking dogs, big trees, beautiful houses), two nice parks in walking distance, and also in walking distance from the Natural Science Museum, the Denver Zoo, and the botanical gardens (I didn't do the zoo, but the other two were very worthwhile). There's a full kitchen (stove, fridge, big sink, coffee maker with coffee, dishes), and they provide lots of little amenities. I would stay here again.
1.0 / 10.0
There was no on-site staff. There was a noisy man two doors down who was very loud all night (I left the hotel at 5 am) and he was still heard all over my floor as I was leaving. There was no staff member available to address his behavior. My room faced Colfax and there was loud road noise until about 2:30 am. Coffee in the room was all decaf.
2.0 / 10.0
Super disappointed. Room given was not the one I thought I was reserving. In a really bad part of town. Not safe. LISTING IS DECEPTIVE, VERY MISLEADING. Made the mistake of making a NON-REFUNDABLE reservation so had no recourse. No front desk. Room is set up with a code sent via text. Tried to cancel through Expedia, 1st day of 2 day reservation, Expedia contacted owner, refused a refund of any of the money. READ THE REVIEWS BEFORW BOOKING. Hundreds of dollars lost and then stayed in a Holiday Inn. Totally bummed! I requested Expedia to investigate and please remove their listing. False advertisement. Worst Expedia lodging experience ever. FIVE THUMBS DOWN.
3.0 / 10.0
Comfy beds and cool room but extremely loud due to poorly closing windows and the big road just outside and sheets on both beds covered in large and small stains. One of the beds had dog hair and crumbs in the bed too. Just not a place I’d recommend unfortunately.
4.0 / 10.0
Great experience at the Chalet, spacious rooms with
a historic feel. Very helpful staff.
8.0 / 10.0
This is a great place to stay if your like quirky, individualistic and authentic. You could say shabby chic.I loved it but it’s not to everyone’s taste if they like plain, sterile, boring rooms. The area has some homeless people but they were fine. Great location to explore Downtown Denver by foot, bus or cab.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Denver?
The average price for a rental in Denver is R 3,007 per night. This rental is R 224 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Holiday Chalet. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Holiday Chalet pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Holiday Chalet?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, tv, and garden.
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