Hilton Garden Inn Arvada Denver
5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002, Arvada, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
Hilton Garden Inn Arvada Denver is a 4-star hotel set in a commercial area of Arvada, Colorado, about a mile from Interstate 70. With a 4.3 rating from 1,271 reviews, it offers a relaxed, contemporary base for exploring the greater Denver area while staying just outside the city center.
Rooms
Rooms are warmly decorated and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, making them practical for longer stays. Upgraded rooms add mountain views and sofas for extra comfort and space. Some guests have noted that standard rooms run small relative to price, so travelers wanting more room may want to consider an upgraded category.
Dining & Amenities
The hotel has an informal on-site restaurant and a bar, popular with guests for happy hour, along with room service for added convenience. Recreational amenities include an indoor saltwater pool and a fitness center, plus coin-operated laundry facilities for practical needs during a stay. A cooked-to-order and continental breakfast spread featuring eggs, sausage or bacon, fresh fruit, pastries, cereal, and juice is also available.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits about 3 miles from Lakeside Amusement Park, a historic theme park known for its wooden rollercoasters, and is within easy reach of Olde Town Arvada for walkable shopping and dining. It's roughly 27 miles from the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, and a short drive from major Denver attractions including Coors Field, Elitch Gardens, the Downtown Aquarium, and Larimer Square. Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science are all within about 8 to 13 kilometers.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and Denver-area explorers who want easy Interstate 70 access along with proximity to Olde Town Arvada's walkable dining and shops. It's also a good fit for families seeking a nearby historic amusement park and travelers who value an indoor pool, on-site dining, and a bar for downtime after sightseeing.
Travel tips
Having a car or being comfortable with a short drive is useful, since most major Denver attractions like Coors Field, Larimer Square, and the Denver Art Museum are 8 to 13 kilometers away rather than downtown-adjacent. Lakeside Amusement Park is close by at about 3 miles, making it an easy add-on for an afternoon, and Olde Town Arvada is within walking distance for casual dining. If you plan to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, budget extra time since it's roughly 27 miles from the hotel.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's cleanliness, describing rooms as spotless and simply but inviting decorated. The breakfast spread, including hot options like eggs and sausage alongside fresh fruit and pastries, draws frequent positive mention, as does the salt water indoor pool and overall food quality. The hotel's location near Olde Town Arvada, with easy walkability and quick access to other Denver-area towns, is another recurring highlight, along with the downstairs bar for happy hour. The main recurring criticism is that standard rooms can feel small given the price paid, though repeat guests report consistently good experiences across multiple stays.
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