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Top Bed And Breakfasts In Denver

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Bed and breakfasts are hard to come by in most cities, but Denver has a few that are not only situated in historic homes, but have received rave reviews. Charm, cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and delicious breakfasts are what classify bed and breakfasts. These Denver spots bring all of these qualities and more. Whether you're in town for a night or a week, head to a bed and breakfast for that right-at-home feel.
Capitol Hill Mansion
1207 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 839-5221
www.capitolhillmansion.com

You wouldn't think you'd be able to find a reasonably priced bed and breakfast just steps away from the State Capitol, but here it is! The Capitol Hill Mansion is a ruby sandstone building built in 1891 along Denver's famous Millionaire's Row. With it's classical architecture, the mansion stands out as one of the prettiest buildings in the area. Gourmet breakfast is served on the patio, fresh flowers decorate every room, wine is available every night, and the luxury bedrooms and suites will have you wishing you could stay here every night.

Castle Marne
1572 Race Street
Denver, CO 80206
1 800 92-MARNE
www.castlemarne.com

Denver has a castle? And you get to sleep in it? That's right, Castle Marne is one of the coolest overnight stays you'll experience probably just about anywhere. This historic Victorian style inn was built in 1889 by Denver's famous architect William Lang. The building itself is interesting enough just to visit, but spend the night here and you'll get treated to antique beds, cathedral ceilings, gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea - you'll feel like you've stepped back in time.

The Queen Anne
2147-51 Tremont Place
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 296-6666
www.queenannebnb.com

The Queen Anne calls itself "an urban oasis" bed and breakfast, a classy place to overnight that provides both comfort for guests and also care for the community. Choose from a basic room or pick a Denver artist-designed room for even cooler digs. The Queen Anne also maintains their own gardens, so many of their breakfasts are made with ingredients from their own produce.This bed and breakfast prides itself on being "green" and provides organic toiletries and bedding, locally-produced coffee and meals, and environment-friendly rooms.

Related: Top Luxury Hotels in Denver

The Holiday Chalet
1820 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
303 437-8245
www.theholidaychalet.com

"Live like a local, sleep like royalty" is the Holiday Chalet's motto and they certainly deliver on that. Built in 1896, this mansion has had a long history and you'll be sure to hear all about it during your stay. With luxury accommodations for the night and a delicious meal in the morning, you'll be more than ready to take on Denver and all it has to offer you every day. There are even in-house massages, afternoon tea, and garden smores in the evening!

Patterson Historic Inn
420 East 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
303 955-5142
www.pattersoninn.com

The Patterson Inn is simply one of the most luxurious places you could stay in Denver. Each of the rooms in this lushly-decorated inn are named for the style in which they are decorated. Each room is unique - stay in the Library, with its dark furniture and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves; the Royale with its gold walls reminiscent of the Monte Carlo, or even the Antoinette, which is distinctly soft and feminine. And make sure you bring your appetite to the breakfast table since each morning brings a royal breakfast complete with buttermilk pancakes, crepes, quiches, frittatas, homemade granola, bread and pastries.

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Jennifer Eberhart is a writer, reader, crafter, traveler and New Yorker. She works in midtown New York City for non-profit organizations. Her degrees are in communication studies and art history.You can contact Jennifer on Twitter at @egyptologist. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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