
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Best for conferences, large events, and travelers who want a full-service downtown convention hotel with an indoor pool and rooftop lounge.
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Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is a large, business-focused convention hotel beside the Colorado Convention Center — good for conference attendees, families, and guests who want big on-site meeting and event facilities. The Crawford Hotel is a 5-star luxury boutique property inside Denver Union Station — best for travelers who want a landmark location and a boutique, design-forward stay.
Updated · about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) apart

Best for conferences, large events, and travelers who want a full-service downtown convention hotel with an indoor pool and rooftop lounge.

Best for travelers who want a high-end boutique stay literally inside Denver Union Station and immediate access to trains, light rail, and LoDo dining.
When Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center wins: choose Hyatt if you need extensive meeting space, on-site convention services, a year-round heated indoor lap pool and outdoor hot tub, or a large hotel with multiple dining options and family-friendly amenities.
When The Crawford Hotel wins: choose The Crawford if you want a smaller, luxury boutique experience in a landmark setting at Union Station, locally focused dining options, a full-service spa, and easy access to transit and LoDo nightlife.
Bottom line: pick Hyatt for scale, meeting infrastructure, and pool/fitness amenities; pick The Crawford for location inside Union Station and a boutique luxury experience. Both are central downtown options but serve different traveler priorities.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | The Crawford Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business- and convention-oriented 37-story hotel | Luxury boutique hotel housed inside Denver Union Station |
| Location | Adjacent to Colorado Convention Center; near 16th Street Mall and performing arts venues | Inside Union Station in LoDo; immediate access to trains, light rail, and area restaurants |
| Distance between them | about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) to The Crawford / Union Station | |
| Size (guest rooms) | roughly 1,100 rooms (37 stories) | 112 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly, no pets allowed (service animals exempt); 21+ to check-in | All ages; children allowed (up to 2 children 16 and under stay free with parent); 18+ minimum to check-in is listed |
| Pools / hot tubs | Heated indoor lap pool and outdoor hot tub/sundeck (open year-round) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps (main), Peaks Lounge (27th floor), Assembly Hall Bar + Market | 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, 3 coffee shops/cafes and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | Spa Juniper on-site (massage, facials; extra charge) and 24-hour StayFit fitness center | Full-service spa on-site, 24-hour fitness facilities, in-room fitness options |
| Known for | Convention space and meeting venues (large ballrooms and terrace event space) | Landmark Union Station location and boutique luxury design |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — more than 60,600 sq ft and multiple large ballrooms, rooftop terrace | Conference center and 6 meeting rooms (about 8,000 sq ft) |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM | |
Hyatt Regency sits beside the Colorado Convention Center and the 16th Street pedestrian mall.
Choose Hyatt for quick access to the convention center, performing arts venues, and central downtown walking routes.
The Crawford sits inside Denver Union Station, putting transit and LoDo attractions at your doorstep.
Choose The Crawford if you prioritize direct transit links and being in Denver’s historic rail hub.
Hyatt provides a wide range of room types across a 37-story tower designed for business and group travel.
Hyatt is practical for groups and families who need many room-type options and consistent business-oriented room features.
The Crawford has 112 individually decorated guestrooms and a variety of room and loft names.
The Crawford offers a boutique selection of individually styled rooms for travelers wanting a design-focused stay in Union Station.
Hyatt runs several full-service outlets designed to serve large numbers of guests and conference crowds.
Hyatt’s dining serves convenience and variety for large groups and business travelers throughout the day.
The Crawford lists multiple on-site dining outlets and daily complimentary receptions.
The Crawford focuses on locally driven dining and the Union Station food scene for guests who prefer neighborhood options.
Hyatt offers a year-round heated indoor lap pool plus an outdoor hot tub and sundeck included with your stay.
Hyatt is the clear pick if an indoor pool and outdoor hot tub are important to your stay.
The Crawford listing highlights wellness and a spa but does not publish pool details.
If pool access matters, verify with The Crawford directly since an on-site pool is not published in available materials.
Hyatt has a large fitness center and an on-site spa with additional wellness programming.
Hyatt supports fitness-first and business travelers needing 24/7 gym access and on-site spa services.
The Crawford emphasizes boutique spa services and proximity to LoDo nightlife.
Choose The Crawford for boutique spa treatments and easy access to LoDo bars and restaurants in a landmark setting.

Hyatt — extensive meeting and ballroom space (more than 60,600 sq ft) and adjacent convention-center location.

The Crawford — located inside Denver Union Station with immediate access to regional rail and airport A Line connections.

Hyatt — heated indoor lap pool plus outdoor hot tub included with your stay; family-friendly pool access.

The Crawford — smaller, individually decorated rooms and a 5-star boutique presentation in a historic terminal.
The Crawford is inside Union Station; Hyatt Regency is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away.
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center — it sits beside the Colorado Convention Center and has extensive meeting and event spaces.
The supplier listing and public materials do not publish an on-site pool for The Crawford; confirm with the hotel directly if a pool is essential.
Yes — both properties allow children. Hyatt is explicitly family-oriented; The Crawford allows children and notes up to 2 children 16 and under may stay free with a parent in some conditions.
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