Four Seasons Denver --- Review from the opening ….
Oct 25, 2010, 5:27 pm
#16
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There was a DJ (which in this day and age means a guy with a laptop plugged in) playing overly-loud music in the bar ... and it was a total mishmash of music (e.g. no theme). The two large TVs above the bar were on, one playing sports. All in all I was confused as to what, exactly, they were going after in terms of theme or vibe: Sports bar? Club? Sleek urban cocktail lounge?
Sounds like W Hotel, not a Four Seasons.
Nov 15, 2010, 8:49 am
#17
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[QUOTE=Shangri-La;14995926]What about the other new hotel in the town, Ritz-Carlton?
We have stayed at the Ritz in Denver and thought it was very nice. The service was cheerful if a bit spotty, but the rooms pleasant, beds comfortable and over all a good experience. There is no view however and I personally like to see the front range of the Rockies.
We have stayed at the Ritz in Denver and thought it was very nice. The service was cheerful if a bit spotty, but the rooms pleasant, beds comfortable and over all a good experience. There is no view however and I personally like to see the front range of the Rockies.
Jun 7, 2013, 9:54 pm
#18
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[QUOTE=Bruiser;15143997]
Quick review of RC DEN:
Front door- a fleet of staff at all times whipping open the door and dropping my name. No problems here
Front desk- again, very good. fast, nice upgrade, friendly
room- 1BR suite spacious and well furnished and not a cookie-cutter layout. 1.0 baths, would prefer 1.5 of course. Great little Nespresso machine blows away the single cup contraptions.
Restaurant- the hotel itself is a little over-Elwayed...but the restaurant was nice. Breakfast was solid.
No major complaints and generally better than par. Would return without thinking twice.
What about the other new hotel in the town, Ritz-Carlton?
We have stayed at the Ritz in Denver and thought it was very nice. The service was cheerful if a bit spotty, but the rooms pleasant, beds comfortable and over all a good experience. There is no view however and I personally like to see the front range of the Rockies.
We have stayed at the Ritz in Denver and thought it was very nice. The service was cheerful if a bit spotty, but the rooms pleasant, beds comfortable and over all a good experience. There is no view however and I personally like to see the front range of the Rockies.
Front door- a fleet of staff at all times whipping open the door and dropping my name. No problems here
Front desk- again, very good. fast, nice upgrade, friendly
room- 1BR suite spacious and well furnished and not a cookie-cutter layout. 1.0 baths, would prefer 1.5 of course. Great little Nespresso machine blows away the single cup contraptions.
Restaurant- the hotel itself is a little over-Elwayed...but the restaurant was nice. Breakfast was solid.
No major complaints and generally better than par. Would return without thinking twice.
Mar 5, 2015, 6:25 pm
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It's interesting that the FS isn't part of Virtuoso - when almost every other FS is.....I wonder what's up with that.
Mar 5, 2015, 6:48 pm
#21
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Do you know, off-hand, what the STARS benefit is at the RC? Looks like it's a property credit for FHR, but a spa credit for Virtuoso.
Mar 5, 2015, 7:00 pm
#22
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But FS Den is part of FSPP, so I'm not sure it matters. I've not been to the RC, but I have been back to the FS Den several times after the opening. It is very solid, but I was disappointed they got rid of the sushi at the lobby bar. F&B is pretty good.
Mar 5, 2015, 7:11 pm
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@LM225: not sure right now - on my cell so easier said than done. Will know when I get back to Trump
@Mike: I think it matters beyond amenities (I'm FSPP, but I'm still wondering what's keeping this particular FS from being Virtuoso)
@Mike: I think it matters beyond amenities (I'm FSPP, but I'm still wondering what's keeping this particular FS from being Virtuoso)
Mar 5, 2015, 9:15 pm
#24
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May 27, 2015, 1:03 am
#25
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Neither?
Bleh, I was at both the Denver Four Seasons and Denver Ritz-Carlton in the last two weeks. A loud party (past 2:00 a.m.) at the Four Seasons woke us up. I called the front desk, and they did send security to do whatever they do. But the sleep disruption was done.
The Ritz-Carlton - how is this rebadged Embassy Suites now a Ritz-Carlton? The suite reeked of cleaning products. We were told no other suites were available. The bellman agreed the aroma was intolerable and did an athletic hop over a couch to jump on an interior ledge and open a window. It was appreciated, yet an uncomfortably cold night.
I'd give the Four Seasons another chance due to the fact that a loud party may have been an uncommon random unforeseen event, and they responded. But the Ritz-Carlton did almost nothing for a problem they created, nor offer any remedies or compensation.
In terms of hard product and restaurant (tried both Edge and Elway's), FS is easily the winner in both categories.
The Ritz-Carlton - how is this rebadged Embassy Suites now a Ritz-Carlton? The suite reeked of cleaning products. We were told no other suites were available. The bellman agreed the aroma was intolerable and did an athletic hop over a couch to jump on an interior ledge and open a window. It was appreciated, yet an uncomfortably cold night.
I'd give the Four Seasons another chance due to the fact that a loud party may have been an uncommon random unforeseen event, and they responded. But the Ritz-Carlton did almost nothing for a problem they created, nor offer any remedies or compensation.
In terms of hard product and restaurant (tried both Edge and Elway's), FS is easily the winner in both categories.
May 27, 2015, 1:10 am
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Bleh, I was at both the Denver Four Seasons and Denver Ritz-Carlton in the last two weeks. A loud party (past 2:00 a.m.) at the Four Seasons woke us up. I called the front desk, and they did send security to do whatever they do. But the sleep disruption was done.
The Ritz-Carlton - how is this rebadged Embassy Suites now a Ritz-Carlton? The suite reeked of cleaning products. We were told no other suites were available. The bellman agreed the aroma was intolerable and did an athletic hop over a couch to jump on an interior ledge and open a window. It was appreciated, yet an uncomfortably cold night.
I'd give the Four Seasons another chance due to the fact that a loud party may have been an uncommon random unforeseen event, and they responded. But the Ritz-Carlton did almost nothing for a problem they created, nor offer any remedies or compensation.
In terms of hard product and restaurant (tried both Edge and Elway's), FS is easily the winner in both categories.
The Ritz-Carlton - how is this rebadged Embassy Suites now a Ritz-Carlton? The suite reeked of cleaning products. We were told no other suites were available. The bellman agreed the aroma was intolerable and did an athletic hop over a couch to jump on an interior ledge and open a window. It was appreciated, yet an uncomfortably cold night.
I'd give the Four Seasons another chance due to the fact that a loud party may have been an uncommon random unforeseen event, and they responded. But the Ritz-Carlton did almost nothing for a problem they created, nor offer any remedies or compensation.
In terms of hard product and restaurant (tried both Edge and Elway's), FS is easily the winner in both categories.
May 27, 2015, 6:25 am
#27
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We stayed at the four seasons 2 yrs ago and enjoyed it. Have not stayed at the ritz though. He is our review and corner room walk through:
http://pointspinnacle.com/2013/11/02...denver-part-1/
Sorry the photo quality was iphone 4 back then.
http://pointspinnacle.com/2013/11/02...denver-part-1/
Sorry the photo quality was iphone 4 back then.