DENVER’S MILE HIGH LUXURY

Hotel Clio

BY MONIQUE REIDY

A TRIP TO DENVER IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT A DETOUR TO THE FASHIONABLE SECTION OF TOWN KNOWN AS CHERRY CREEK. WITH A BLEND OF TREELINED RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND HIGHEND SHOPS, THE SUBURB GETS ITS NAME FROM THE CHERRY CREEK THAT RUNS ALONG THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

“A delightful cherry blossom scent is infused throughout, and a Hotel Clio playlist gently serenades through the sound system, ensuring guests experience the property with all five senses.”

Cherry Creek is a community that greets people with warmth and a smile — and with a pet refreshment station outside most business establishments, furry friends are welcome, too. Life is different here; the locals are not in a chaotic pedestrian rush, and life is good. Renowned for their annual festivals, Cherry Creek hosts a three-day arts festival each summer featuring food, live music and outdoor exhibits. The Cherry Creek North Food & Wine Festival held each August is a community-wide party filled with wine, great food, music and a celebratory spirit that underscores the local zest for life.

Cherry Creek North is a 16 city-block space with a mix of designer stores, restaurants and galleries, and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center features 160 stores upscale shops, 40 of which are exclusive to the area.

It’s no surprise that this premier corner of Denver is home to one of the most exquisite hotel properties in town. Hotel Clio is the only luxury lodging in Cherry Creek.

Having recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, guests’ first steps through the lobby entrance immediately hints at the elevated service they receive during their stay. The furnishings are chic and comfortable, and there is magnificent art on every wall.

Hot and cold towels, scented with Hotel Clio’s signature white blossom tea fragrance, are offered to guests upon arrival. At check-in, they are offered the Clio Cherry Spritz, made with Prosecco, cherry juice, and Aperol — or the non-alcoholic alternative, turmeric orange juice.

A delightful cherry blossom scent is infused throughout, and a Hotel Clio playlist gently serenades through the sound system, ensuring guests experience the property with all five senses.

Hotel Clio features 199 stylish guestrooms, most with Rocky Mountain or city views. Rooms are well-appointed with high-end, neutral toned furnishings, and the bathrooms are large and provides luxury amenities.

The hotel offers complimentary coffee every morning in the lobby; in addition, each room features a top-ofthe-line Lavazza Espresso machine and coffee pods. No detail is overlooked to provide guests an exceptional hotel experience.

For activities in the area, a Guest Guide can be found in the rooms to help visitors explore local attractions. The hotel concierge is also happy to make recreation recommendations and offer complimentary themed neighborhood tours such as a gallery or wellness tour.

The concierge can also arrange Rocky Mountain excursions, suggest hiking or biking trails, local entertainment, and art and culture events, such as a visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens. >>

Set on 24 lush acres, the gardens feature native plants and trees as well as a Japanese garden, an indoor tropical conservatory, Mordecai Children’s Garden, and benches and seating throughout so guests can relax and take in the scenic, natural surroundings. The Denver Botanic Gardens, an accredited museum, practice sustainable gardening, and promote water conservation and efficiency. Classes in art, botany, yoga and cooking are offered on premises, and visitors can spend an entire day enjoying all these gardens have to offer.

Guests who prefer gallery hopping can start with a visit to Relevant Art Gallery, located directly next to Hotel Clio. This gallery features work by David Yarrow, a British fine-art photographer, conservationist and author. His captivating photography features sport stars, wildlife, legendary celebrities and indigenous communities.

If a spa day is desired, the hotel concierge can book a service at a nearby facility. Just a short walk from Hotel Clio, Facial Aesthetics, a full-service med spa, offers medical-grade treatments including cool-sculpting, injectables, dermafillers and more.

After a day exploring the local area, hotel guests can return to the property to dine at Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge, Hotel Clio’s on-site restaurant helmed by Chef Richard Sandoval. The menu features Central and South American flavors, small plates and entrees. Selections include Cusco Half Chicken, Toro Bison Burger and Mojo Grilled Prawns.

There is a ceviche bar in the restaurant that serves Peruvian Ceviche, Colorado Beef Roll and Angry Scorpion Roll. Private and group ceviche demonstrations by the Executive Chef Oscar Padilla are available by appointment, and guests can learn to put a Latin spin on a traditional ceviche dish.

Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and in-room dining service is also available. And, as is consistent with the rest of the property, Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge staff offers exceptional service.

Hotel Clio raises the bar for overall excellence in accommodations and guest experience. Any visit to Denver is simply boosted by a visit to this extraordinary property. g

HOTEL CLIO

150 Clayton Lane Denver, CO 80206 (303) 316-2700

www.hotelcliocherrycreek.com