T+L’s Hotel Review of Urban Cowboy Denver

Urban Cowboy Denver

• All 16 guest rooms and suites feature bespoke interiors like custom wallpaper and copper clawfoot tubs.
• The hotel’s restaurant, Public House, serves handcrafted cocktails and delicious wood-fired pizzas with ingredients sourced from local and regional farmers.
• Guests can walk to major downtown attractions, such as Union Station and the Denver Art Museum.

Denver is among my favorite cities—it’s hard to go wrong with a thriving culinary scene and stunning natural scenery. So when I found out that cool, Western-inspired hospitality brand Urban Cowboy planned to open an outpost in Denver, I jumped at the opportunity to check it out. It seemed like a perfect match, as the hotel company, known for its locations in Nashville and New York’s Catskills, is all about bespoke designs and cozy atmosphere.

As I stepped past the wooden gable and ornate columns of the National Register of Historic Places-listed building, it was clear that Urban Cowboy Denver doesn’t blend in. The 1886 Queen Anne-style, red-brick mansion is a glaring departure from the contemporary gray buildings that line Grant Street in the city’s Capitol Hill district. Inside, the walls are lined with original burgundy wallpaper and ornate Bavarian woodwork. And the staircase, with its intricate carvings of flowers, gargoyles, and swans all across the balustrade, took my breath away.

The Parlor fireplace at Urban Cowboy Denver.

 Ben Fitchett/Urban Cowboy Denver

I was greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and handed my room keys (you know, the silver-plated Skeleton kind you actually have to insert in the lock). Before heading upstairs to unpack, I sat in the intimate Parlor Bar near the living room area, sipping my drink and soaking up the Western Americana-inspired decor.

Urban Cowboy Denver, with just 16 rooms, has whimsical charm, maximalist design, and a lovely restaurant and bar in the heart of Denver. Here is my complete review of Urban Cowboy Denver. 

The Rooms

The 16-room Urban Cowboy Denver is a small but mighty addition to the city’s hotel scene. It offers a variety of room categories—from the standard Pony Suites, which feature queen-size beds with Wright mattresses, to the Honeymoon Suite, the largest in the hotel, with a duo of striking copper tubs looking out over the city.

Every guest room boasts a unique character and style, thanks to thoughtful details like the custom wallpaper created by Pittsburgh-based artist Clinton Van Gemert.

I stayed in one of the eight Superior Suites, dubbed Milk and Honey, which has an open-floor plan with a small living area, a fireplace, and green trumpet flower wallpaper. I felt right at home—there was plenty of space to spread out and relax.

To enhance their experience, rooms are stocked with fun local snacks, bubble bath, and adult products that are available for purchase.

Food and Drink 

Public House is Urban Cowboy Denver’s hub for food and drinks. As of this spring, it hosts Little Johnny B’s, a new dining concept by Denver’s Mamas & Papas Hospitality Group, which serves wood-fired pizzas with sourdough crust and shareable plates of warm Castelvetrano olives and burrata cheese offered with house-made focaccia.

“We’re creating a menu that feels authentically Denver—unpretentious yet thoughtfully crafted. Our commitment to sourcing from local and regional producers and farmers allows us to showcase exceptional products, all while maintaining the Italian-inspired culinary traditions that are at the heart of what we do,” Lulu Clair, Mamas & Papas Hospitality’s co-founder and operations director, tells Travel + Leisure.

Activities and Experiences 

Interior of the Parlor Wine Bar.

 Ben Fitchett/Urban Cowboy Denver

While this hotel doesn’t offer any on-site activities, it is the perfect place to sit back and relax. There’s plenty of seating available in the lobby or at Public House.

Urban Cowboy Denver also offers indoor and outdoor event spaces that can be rented for special celebrations.

The Spa 

The hotel has no spa. Every room features a deep soaking tub, stocked with bath salts and oils that are available for purchase.

Family-friendly Offerings 

There are no family-friendly offerings available on-site. The hotel has a decidedly adult-only vibe.

Accessibility and Sustainability 

There is one wheelchair-accessible room on the first floor. There is a separate entrance located near the rear of the building, which features a ramp and also serves as the entrance for Public House. The ADA-compliant room is also near that area.

Blankets and fire pits on the outdoor patio.

Jalyn Robinson/Travel + Leisure

Location

Urban Cowboy Denver is located in North Capitol Hill and is less than 30 miles from Denver International Airport (DEN). If you rent a car or choose to use a ride-sharing app, you can reach the hotel in less than an hour, depending on traffic.

If you’re looking to explore the city, the hotel is a short 15-minute walk from the Denver Art Museum, Civic Center Park, and the Colorado State Capitol building.

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Urban Cowboy Denver is not affiliated with any loyalty program.

Nightly rates at Urban Cowboy Denver start from $205.

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