
The Westin Denver International Airport
Best for fast airport access, large conferences, and travelers with early flights or late arrivals.
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The Westin Denver International Airport is a large, full-service Marriott airport hotel directly connected to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal; this comparison is for travelers prioritizing airport access, meeting space, or quick overnight stays. Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek is a Marriott Luxury Collection property in the Cherry Creek shopping district; read this if you want a design-forward downtown stay near shops, restaurants, and parks.
Updated · about 33.3 mi (about 53.5 km) apart

Best for fast airport access, large conferences, and travelers with early flights or late arrivals.

Best for shoppers and visitors wanting a luxury hotel base in Cherry Creek near dining and boutiques.
When The Westin Denver International Airport wins: choose the Westin if you need the only hotel physically attached to DEN, quick rail access to downtown, large event and wedding spaces, or a practical overnight before/after a flight.
When Hotel Clio wins: choose Hotel Clio if you want a Luxury Collection experience in a walkable, upscale neighborhood (steps from Cherry Creek Shopping Center), designer touches, and a quieter urban base for Denver sightseeing.
Bottom line: neither is categorically better — pick the Westin for transit convenience and event capacity; pick Hotel Clio for location, neighborhood character, and a Luxury Collection property in Cherry Creek.
| Category | The Westin Denver International Airport | Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Functional, large airport hotel focused on transit and meetings | Upscale, design-forward Luxury Collection hotel in a shopping district |
| Location | Attached to Denver International Airport (Jeppesen Terminal) | 150 Clayton Lane, steps from Cherry Creek Shopping Center |
| Size / rooms | 519 rooms, including 35 suites | 199 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly and business travelers | All ages; Luxury Collection but not adults-only |
| Pool | Indoor heated saline pool + whirlpool | Not published |
| Signature restaurants & bars | Grill & Vine (American farm-to-table), Sky Lounge Lobby Bar, Ingredients (Starbucks grab-and-go) | Toro Latin Kitchen Lounge (American/Latin restaurant) and in-room dining |
| Spa / treatments | No named on-site spa; nearby Relâche Spa is off-site (Gaylord Rockies) — guests should note this distinction | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: ~37,500 sq ft (many ballrooms, outdoor Plaza up to 60,000 sq ft) | 9 meeting rooms, ~9,700 sq ft conference space |
| Accessibility & eco features | Accessible public spaces and rooms; EV charging; family/pet-friendly options | Wheelchair-accessible facilities, EV charging station, LED lighting and compostable amenities |
| Nearby highlights | Direct airport access; RTD A Line to Union Station; Rocky Mountain Arsenal and downtown within driving distance | Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver Botanic Gardens, close to parks and museums |
The Westin sits directly attached to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal, making it the most convenient hotel for air travelers.
Pick the Westin if airport proximity and quick rail access matter most.
Hotel Clio is in Cherry Creek, a high-end neighborhood known for shopping and restaurants.
Pick Hotel Clio if you want a downtown neighborhood stay near shops and city attractions.
The Westin offers a wide range of room types geared toward families, business travelers, and transients.
The Westin offers capacity and flexible room types suited for groups and transit stays.
Hotel Clio provides 199 Luxury Collection guestrooms with design touches and standard luxury amenities.
Hotel Clio offers a smaller, more boutique-feeling room inventory in an upscale neighborhood.
The Westin concentrates on convenient, traveler-oriented dining and a lobby bar with runway views.
The Westin is set up for convenient dining around flight schedules and group catering.
Hotel Clio’s on-site dining is centered on Toro Latin Kitchen Lounge and room service.
Hotel Clio places you within Cherry Creek’s restaurant scene while offering a signature on-site restaurant.
The Westin has on-site aquatic facilities aimed at traveler relaxation and pre/post-flight downtime.
The Westin’s indoor pool and 24-hour fitness studio are practical for transit and jet-lag recovery.
Hotel Clio lists a rooftop garden and fitness facilities, but a guest pool is not published in the supplier listing.
Hotel Clio focuses on neighborhood and rooftop amenities rather than a published guest pool.
The Westin caters to guests who want to maintain routines and have easy evening options before flights.
The Westin supports fitness routines and late-day drinks without leaving the airport complex.
Hotel Clio offers a quieter, neighborhood nightlife and concierge-curated local options.
Hotel Clio suits travelers who want local dining and shopping options an easy walk away.

The Westin is physically attached to DEN and has direct RTD A Line access to downtown.

Hotel Clio is steps from Cherry Creek Shopping Center and neighborhood boutiques.

The Westin has extensive meeting space, two large ballrooms, and a 60,000-sq-ft outdoor Plaza.

Hotel Clio provides Luxury Collection styling, concierge services, and a designer-neighborhood location.
Hotel Clio (Cherry Creek) is much closer to downtown attractions; The Westin is at the airport and requires a 30–40 minute rail or 25–40 minute drive to reach Union Station/downtown.
Choose The Westin for large conferences and weddings—its event and ballroom capacity is significantly larger than Hotel Clio’s.
The Westin does not list a named on-site spa (nearby Relâche Spa is at a separate property). Hotel Clio’s supplier listing does not publish a dedicated on-site spa, so confirm directly if a spa service is a must-have.
Hotel Clio is in Cherry Creek, adjacent to designer stores and restaurants; pick it if walkable shopping and local dining matter most.
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