Where to stay when attending games? - The Orange Mane

crawdad · 07-19-2007, 06:12 PM

I thought that it might be a good idea to start this thread but I could be wrong. I haven't been to Denver for several years now and I will be making my first trek to the new Mile High. I usually stay at the Holiday Inn but I am wondering and I am sure others do, where are good places to stay that will not cost me an arm and a leg. Also, is there a Holiday Inn near the stadium?

Sassy · 07-19-2007, 06:14 PM

There's one down in the 16th st. Mall...is that the one you're talking about?
We are staying at the Red Lion by Invesco.

smalltowngrll · 07-19-2007, 06:28 PM

I think there's a thread that is burried way down here somewhere that talks about where to stay.

Anyway, you could stay virtually anywhere in Denver and catch the lightrail. Or, you could stay in the 16th st. Mall area, take the free mall ride tot he lightrail and take the lightrail to the stadium. Or, you could stay at the Red Lion next to Invesco and walk. Other option is Tech Center. I think you can take a lightrail from there, too. Can a local confirm?

I'd do a search on something like Hotels.com and a lot of those will allow you to narrow your search to a popular site and then you would choose Invesco.

But, I'd avoid hotels near the airport. That's quite a drive, IMO.

crawdad · 07-20-2007, 10:17 AM

Thanks ladies,

I have reservations at the Holiday Inn on W Colfax near the Co Mills Mall but I wanted to find a Holiday Hotel closer in. I can get free room nights with my priority points.

Meck77 · 07-20-2007, 12:08 PM

Looking forward to seeing you again crawdad. Don't blow all your money at the new mall! It's huge!

crawdad · 07-20-2007, 05:49 PM

Well, if I can stay in closer to Invesco I will. I just don't know the city like I used to. I lived there from 1969-1979 and the place has changed 10 fold since then. I last visited Mile High in December 2000... I am ashamed but I usually attend at least one game a year although they have been road games. Cincy, Indy, St. Louis, San Diego, etc. I am looking forward to the game and the party. See ya soon Meck

CBF1 · 07-20-2007, 09:03 PM

And do not forget the cold beer for us (coors light) I will bring the single malt and ice

crawdad · 07-21-2007, 11:08 AM

You got it Brother...Coor Light on ice...

crawdad · 07-24-2007, 10:39 AM

How far is it from Colorado Mills Mall to Invesco and does the light rail go out that far??

TailgateNut · 07-24-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

How far is it from Colorado Mills Mall to Invesco and does the light rail go out that far??

I don't believe the light rail goes out to Colorado Mills. Check at RTDdenver.com for info.

crawdad · 07-26-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgateNut

I don't believe the light rail goes out to Colorado Mills. Check at RTDdenver.com for info.

Thanks TGN

CBF1 · 07-27-2007, 01:35 AM

Let me know if you need a ride. I can stop by EARLY before the TG party.

crawdad · 07-27-2007, 05:26 PM

We will have a car but then we will have to park it. Maybe we can work something out. There is a bar that we used to go to before the games and they had a shuttle to the stadium. They had parking near there. I will check all this out. I arrive on Thursday.

By the way I will be in Hell-A on the 10th of August. I have to work all weekend but, maybe we can hookup on Sunday night

TailgateNut · 07-28-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

We will have a car but then we will have to park it. Maybe we can work something out. There is a bar that we used to go to before the games and they had a shuttle to the stadium. They had parking near there. I will check all this out. I arrive on Thursday.

By the way I will be in Hell-A on the 10th of August. I have to work all weekend but, maybe we can hookup on Sunday night

If you don't mind walking a few blocks, you can park on Humbolt street for free. It's just about 2 blocks south of Colfax on the west side of Federal. I have several friends who do this when they attend my Tailgaters and don't feel like coughing up $30 for parking.

crawdad · 07-28-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgateNut

If you don't mind walking a few blocks, you can park on Humbolt street for free. It's just about 2 blocks south of Colfax on the west side of Federal. I have several friends who do this when they attend my Tailgaters and don't feel like coughing up $30 for parking.

Don't mind walking at all, I just abhor paying $30 bucks to park. Thanks for the tip TGN

Los Broncos · 07-28-2007, 07:41 PM

Coors light is my fav

Cant wait to see everyone

Not sure yet where ill be staying.

crawdad · 07-29-2007, 04:43 PM

How far is it from Colorado Mills to Invesco

TailgateNut · 07-29-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

How far is it from Colorado Mills to Invesco

10-15 min drive.

crawdad · 07-30-2007, 07:47 AM

Wel heck, that isn't bad at all. Thanks again my friend.

TailgateNut · 07-30-2007, 11:05 AM

Hey Crawdad, I gave you the wrong street name earlier. It's "W. Holden Place" not Humbolt. Plame the oldtimers disease!

crawdad · 07-30-2007, 11:10 AM

I have the same disease from time to time. THX

TailgateNut · 07-30-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

I have the same disease from time to time. THX

If you have google earth you'll be able to see where I'm talking about. You can park on either side of the street just east of Federal, as long as you don't arrive last minute.

07-19-2007, 06:12 PM	#1
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	Where to stay when attending games? I thought that it might be a good idea to start this thread but I could be wrong. I haven't been to Denver for several years now and I will be making my first trek to the new Mile High. I usually stay at the Holiday Inn but I am wondering and I am sure others do, where are good places to stay that will not cost me an arm and a leg. Also, is there a Holiday Inn near the stadium?

07-27-2007, 05:26 PM	#13
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	We will have a car but then we will have to park it. Maybe we can work something out. There is a bar that we used to go to before the games and they had a shuttle to the stadium. They had parking near there. I will check all this out. I arrive on Thursday. By the way I will be in Hell-A on the 10th of August. I have to work all weekend but, maybe we can hookup on Sunday night Last edited by crawdad; 07-27-2007 at 05:28 PM..

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07-19-2007, 06:14 PM	#2
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	There's one down in the 16th st. Mall...is that the one you're talking about? We are staying at the Red Lion by Invesco.

07-19-2007, 06:28 PM	#3
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	I think there's a thread that is burried way down here somewhere that talks about where to stay. Anyway, you could stay virtually anywhere in Denver and catch the lightrail. Or, you could stay in the 16th st. Mall area, take the free mall ride tot he lightrail and take the lightrail to the stadium. Or, you could stay at the Red Lion next to Invesco and walk. Other option is Tech Center. I think you can take a lightrail from there, too. Can a local confirm? I'd do a search on something like Hotels.com and a lot of those will allow you to narrow your search to a popular site and then you would choose Invesco. But, I'd avoid hotels near the airport. That's quite a drive, IMO.

07-20-2007, 10:17 AM	#4
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	Thanks ladies, I have reservations at the Holiday Inn on W Colfax near the Co Mills Mall but I wanted to find a Holiday Hotel closer in. I can get free room nights with my priority points.

07-20-2007, 12:08 PM	#5
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Looking forward to seeing you again crawdad. Don't blow all your money at the new mall! It's huge!

07-20-2007, 05:49 PM	#6
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	Well, if I can stay in closer to Invesco I will. I just don't know the city like I used to. I lived there from 1969-1979 and the place has changed 10 fold since then. I last visited Mile High in December 2000... I am ashamed but I usually attend at least one game a year although they have been road games. Cincy, Indy, St. Louis, San Diego, etc. I am looking forward to the game and the party. See ya soon Meck

07-20-2007, 09:03 PM	#7
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	And do not forget the cold beer for us (coors light) I will bring the single malt and ice

07-21-2007, 11:08 AM	#8
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	You got it Brother...Coor Light on ice...

07-24-2007, 10:39 AM	#9
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	How far is it from Colorado Mills Mall to Invesco and does the light rail go out that far??

07-27-2007, 01:35 AM	#12
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Let me know if you need a ride. I can stop by EARLY before the TG party.

07-28-2007, 07:41 PM	#16
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Coors light is my fav Cant wait to see everyone Not sure yet where ill be staying.

07-29-2007, 04:43 PM	#17
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	How far is it from Colorado Mills to Invesco

07-30-2007, 07:47 AM	#19
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	Wel heck, that isn't bad at all. Thanks again my friend.

07-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#20
TailgateNut Bleedin' orange! .......as much as tebonites Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mile High Posts: 20,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: Howard Griffith	Hey Crawdad, I gave you the wrong street name earlier. It's "W. Holden Place" not Humbolt. Plame the oldtimers disease!

07-30-2007, 11:10 AM	#21
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,938 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	I have the same disease from time to time. THX