
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Best for conferences, large meetings, families, and guests who want an on-site heated indoor lap pool and extensive meeting venues.
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Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is a large, business-oriented 37-story convention hotel adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center; read this if you need meeting space, a big on-site pool, or family-friendly rooms. Thompson Denver, by Hyatt is a 4.5-star luxury lifestyle hotel in LoDo with design-forward rooms and a smaller, style-focused footprint; read this if you want a downtown boutique stay near 16th Street and Union Station.
Updated · about 0.9 km apart

Best for conferences, large meetings, families, and guests who want an on-site heated indoor lap pool and extensive meeting venues.

Best for travelers seeking a smaller, design-forward luxury hotel steps from 16th Street and Union Station.
When the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center wins: pick the Hyatt if you need large meeting or event space, want a year-round heated indoor lap pool and outdoor hot tub included with your stay, or are traveling with family and want a full-service convention-hotel experience.
When Thompson Denver wins: pick Thompson for a downtown luxury-lifestyle stay with designer rooms, a smaller-boutique scale, and a prime LoDo position near 16th Street and Union Station.
Bottom line: choose Hyatt Regency for scale, meeting facilities, and pool/fitness amenities; choose Thompson Denver for a more intimate, design-focused downtown stay close to LoDo nightlife and Union Station.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | Thompson Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business-oriented convention hotel with family amenities | Luxury lifestyle, design-forward boutique hotel |
| Location (downtown) | Adjacent to Colorado Convention Center; steps from 16th Street Mall | LoDo location at 1616 Market St., 0.9 km from Colorado Convention Center and near Union Station |
| Size | About 1,100 rooms across a 37-story tower | 216 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All-ages property; guests must be 21+ to check in | All-ages property (not adults-only); supplier listing notes min age 21 to check in |
| Pools | Heated indoor two-lane lap pool plus outdoor hot tub and sundeck, open year-round (included) | Guests can access an indoor pool at a nearby partner property (about 0.1 miles away); no on-site full pool published |
| Restaurants & bars | Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps (main restaurant), Peaks Lounge (27th floor), Assembly Hall Bar + Market | Chez Maggy (French cuisine), coffee shop/café and 24-hour room service; one on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge |
| Spa & fitness | Spa Juniper (on-site, extra charge) and 24-hour StayFit Fitness Center (approx. 6,700 sq ft, included) | Fitness facilities on-site; spa/health or beauty spa nearby (supplier lists 'Health or beauty spa nearby') |
| Known for | Convention and meeting space (large ballrooms, rooftop terrace and high-capacity venues) | Design-forward luxury lifestyle rooms and LoDo location near Union Station and 16th Street |
| Accessibility & practical | Complimentary Wi‑Fi, covered garage parking, EV charging station, cashless property, ADA-compliant public spaces | Complimentary Wi‑Fi, covered and secured parking options (valet surcharge), wide accessibility features and assistive services |
| Meeting rooms / events | Extensive — more than 60,600 sq ft of meeting space, multiple ballrooms and 35+ meeting rooms | Smaller — number of meeting rooms listed as 2 |
Hyatt Regency sits directly adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center and the 16th Street free shuttle.
Choose Hyatt if you want immediate convention-center access and easy links to downtown venues.
Thompson Denver is in LoDo, close to 16th Street and a short walk to Union Station.
Choose Thompson for proximity to Union Station and a lively LoDo neighborhood experience.
Hyatt Regency offers a large range of room types across many floors and suites.
Hyatt is practical if you want many room choices, family options, or high-floor views.
Thompson's room lineup is smaller and leans luxury-lifestyle in presentation.
Pick Thompson if you prefer curated, design-focused rooms and a smaller hotel scale.
Hyatt provides multiple on-site dining choices with varied formats.
Hyatt suits groups and guests who want varied on-site dining and a high-floor lounge with views.
Thompson focuses on a single signature restaurant and a smaller food/beverage footprint.
Choose Thompson if you want a single, higher-end on-site restaurant and boutique dining experience.
Hyatt has on-site aquatic amenities included with your stay.
Hyatt is the clear choice if an on-site heated pool and hot tub matter.
Thompson does not publish a full on-site pool; guests are given access to an indoor pool at a nearby partner property.
If on-site pool access is required, Hyatt has the on-site, included aquatic options; Thompson relies on a nearby partner pool.
Hyatt emphasizes larger fitness facilities and an on-site spa.
Hyatt works for guests who want a full gym, spa services, and high-floor lounge options.
Thompson offers fitness facilities and places you within reach of LoDo nightlife.
Thompson suits travelers prioritizing nightlife access and a boutique evening vibe over larger fitness/spa footprints.

Hyatt — extensive meeting space and multiple large ballrooms plus rooftop and private event venues.

Thompson — a smaller, design-forward hotel in LoDo close to Union Station and 16th Street.

Hyatt — heated indoor lap pool and outdoor hot tub included with your stay and open year-round.

Thompson — Chez Maggy and a boutique bar/lounge provide a more intimate dining and evening atmosphere.
Thompson Denver is closer — about a 6-minute walk to Union Station; Hyatt Regency is roughly 0.9 miles from Union Station.
Hyatt Regency has an on-site heated indoor lap pool and an outdoor hot tub included with a stay. Thompson guests get access to an indoor pool at a nearby partner property (about 0.1 miles away); Thompson does not publish a full on-site pool.
Hyatt Regency is far better for meetings and large events — it has extensive meeting space, multiple ballrooms, and rooftop event venues. Thompson has only a small number of meeting rooms.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages, though both list a minimum age of 21 to check in.
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