Travelbiz E-Zine
5
June
2024

Welcome to Denver with Aer Lingus and Travelbiz.

The Aer Lingus Magnificent 8 group of Jenny Rafter, Don Shearer, Ray Scully, Mary Denton, Vanessa Holohan, Dave O’Hagan, Peter Cullen and Sharon Harney arrived in the Mile High City of Denver following a memorable stay in Fort Collins in the foot of the Rockies.

Check Out the Travelbiz Trade Partner Hub for the full Mile High City Update where the group were based in the Thompson Denver. This downtown Denver boutique hotel welcomes locals and globetrotters alike to indulge in the best the Mile High City has to offer. Located in the heart of vibrant LoDo — the city’s historic Lower Downtown neighbourhood.

The Thompson Denver Hotel

This downtown Denver boutique hotel welcomes locals and globetrotters alike to indulge in the best the Mile High City has to offer. Located in the heart of vibrant LoDo — the city’s historic Lower Downtown neighbourhood — Thompson Denver is an easy walk to historic Union Station, Coors Field, and the buzzy bars and restaurants of the Dairy Block. Inside, guests will find stunning meeting and event venues, celebrated French cuisine and creative cocktails.

Click here for more: https://www.hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/denth-thompson-denver

The Thompson Denver Hotel is part of the Hyatt group offering a more boutique hotel experience in a really vibrant part of downtown Denver and proved to be the perfect location for our stay in the City.

There are endless wining, dining and bar options within walking distance of the Hotel including:

The Kitchen American Bistro: 2022 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence a four-minute walk from The Thompson. http://thekitchencommunity.com/the-kitchen-denver/

Suggestions for after Dinner drinks and more……..

Reynard Social: A lively lounge overlooking the Rocky Mountains, 16th Street Mall and the Denver skyline in the LoDo neighbourhood. (Located inside the Thomson hotel on the 6th floor!)

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row: Denver’s modern, American, gastropub that delivers amazing food, live music, and an elevated nightlife experience.

Cooper Lounge: Denver’s most glamorous lounge offers high-end cocktails, an extensive wine list, and an exquisite menu paired with the stunning views of downtown and Union Station’s Great Hall.

Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox: A Huge, multilevel “gastro-brothel” with live music & a restaurant offering eclectic American food.

Emerald Eye: A dark tropical cocktail bar inspired by the Caribbean circa 1955. Featuring modern riffs on classic cocktails, a thoughtfully curated rum and agave program, and DJ nights  Emerald Eye is here for you when you want to get lost or when you are looking to be found.

Poka Lola Social Club : Part art-deco elegance and part Midwestern soda-shop, enjoy cocktail classics and house creations alongside down-to-earth bar fare that melds our upscale atmosphere with the comfort you crave

Seven Grand: A comprehensive whiskey program — featuring an extensively curated and growing selection of more than 700 premium whiskeys — alongside handcrafted cocktails, full spirit offerings, and Colorado beers in a welcoming and convivial environment.

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Denver

1946 Market Street, Denver, CO, US, 80202

https://dierkswhiskeyrow.com/denver-co/

Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox

1215 20th Street, Denver, CO, US, 80202

http://opheliasdenver.com

Emerald Eye

1403 Larimer Street, Denver, CO, US, 80202

Poka Lola Social Club | Bar & Cocktail Restaurant in Denver, CO

http://www.pokaloladenver.com/

HOME | Seven Grand Whiskey Bar | Downtown Denver

https://www.sevengranddenver.com/

Cooper Lounge

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, US, 80202

http://cooperlounge.com/

With 300 days of sunshine a year, Denver is the perfect place for the group to enjoy the panoramic natural beauty and the charm of every season. The Mile High City is the cultural heart of the Rocky Mountain region, boasting a unique array of public art, world-class museums, performing arts, and more. Our base in the Thompson Hotels was the perfect location to explore Denver’s vibrant and distinct neighbourhoods, from the Art District on Santa Fe to the River North (RiNo) Arts District, Five Points, Cherry Creek, and everything in between. Each neighbourhood offers chef-driven cuisine, local breweries serving craft beer, local shops, street art, cultural events, and more which we will share with you for your clients to experience the Mile High City.

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