
The Westin Denver International Airport
Best for quick airport access, early/late flights, and large meetings or events right at Denver International Airport.
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The Westin Denver International Airport is a large, full-service hotel attached to Denver’s Jeppesen Terminal, best for travelers who need quick airport access and meeting facilities. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver is a 4-star boutique in downtown Denver with personality and a central location — read this if you’re choosing between airport convenience and a walkable city stay.
Updated · about 40.9 km apart

Best for quick airport access, early/late flights, and large meetings or events right at Denver International Airport.

Best for downtown sightseeing, theater and ballpark access, and travelers who want boutique style within walking distance of the 16th Street Mall.
When The Westin Denver International Airport wins: pick The Westin if your priority is direct terminal access, a 24-hour fitness studio, an indoor heated saline pool, or if you need substantial meeting and event space for groups.
When Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver wins: choose Kimpton Monaco for a central downtown base within steps of the 16th Street Mall, a boutique atmosphere, designer touches in rooms, and a daily complimentary guest reception that suits urban leisure stays.
Bottom line: The Westin is the practical, full-service airport hotel for transit, business, and large events; Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver is the urban boutique option for visitors who want to be in the middle of downtown Denver’s restaurants, theaters, and transit.
| Category | The Westin Denver International Airport | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, full-service airport hotel with business and event focus | Boutique, design-forward downtown hotel with local personality |
| Location | Attached to Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport (DIA) | 1717 Champa St — steps from 16th Street Mall and minutes from Colorado Convention Center |
| Size (rooms) | 519 guestrooms, including 35 suites | 189 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome (family-friendly) | |
| Pools | Indoor heated saline pool and whirlpool on site | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grill & Vine (farm-to-table), Sky Lounge Lobby Bar, Ingredients (Starbucks grab-and-go) | Panzano Restaurant (on-site) and 1 bar/lounge; weekday & weekend breakfast hours published (fee applies) |
| Spa & wellness | WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio (complimentary; Peloton, TRX); no named on-site full-service spa | 24-hour fitness center available; on-site spa information not published |
| Known for | Direct terminal connection and extensive event/wedding spaces (large plaza and ballrooms) | Central downtown location, daily complimentary reception, boutique design and Frette sheets |
| Meeting & event space | Over ~37,500 sq ft of flexible meeting space, multiple ballrooms and large outdoor plaza | 4000 sq ft of meeting space and 7 meeting rooms |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly for an additional fee ($50 per stay listed), service animals exempt | |
The Westin is physically attached to Denver International Airport’s Jeppesen Terminal.
Choose The Westin if proximity to flights and airport services is your top priority.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver sits in the heart of downtown steps from the 16th Street Mall.
Choose Kimpton Monaco if you want to be within downtown Denver’s restaurants, theaters, and nightlife.
The Westin offers a wide range of room types and suites focused on business and family travelers.
The Westin has more room variety and larger suites suited to families and groups.
Kimpton Monaco is a boutique hotel with 189 guestrooms and curated room amenities.
Kimpton focuses on style and in-room details for leisure travelers who value downtown ambiance.
The Westin’s food-and-drink options are built around traveler needs and event catering.
The Westin suits pre- or post-flight meals and on-site event catering.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver offers a single on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge.
Kimpton suits downtown dining and evening socializing before you head out to nearby restaurants.
The Westin provides an indoor heated saline pool and a whirlpool for guest relaxation.
If an on-site pool matters, The Westin has a reliable indoor pool and hot tub.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver’s listing does not publish an on-site pool.
Kimpton focuses on downtown location and boutique services rather than pool facilities.
The Westin emphasizes fitness and convenient pre-flight downtime.
The Westin is set up for travelers who want to keep routines and relax before or after flights.
Kimpton offers boutique evening programming and a downtown nightlife starting point.
Kimpton is a better base for downtown evenings and theater/dining outings.

The Westin — attached to Jeppesen Terminal for the fastest access to flights and the RTD A Line.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver — steps from 16th Street Mall, theaters, and the Colorado Convention Center.

The Westin — tens of thousands of square feet of event space, multiple ballrooms, and a large outdoor plaza.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver — boutique design, Frette sheets, and a daily complimentary reception.
The Westin Denver International Airport — it’s attached to the terminal, so you can walk to check-in and security quickly.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver — it’s centrally located near the 16th Street Mall, theaters, and Union Station.
The Westin has an indoor heated saline pool and whirlpool. Kimpton’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
The Westin — it advertises extensive meeting and event space including multiple ballrooms and a large outdoor plaza; Kimpton has smaller meeting facilities (about 4000 sq ft).
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