Using IHG Free Night Certificates at Hotel Indigo Downtown Denver – Union Station

I recently took a short trip to Denver and tried a new-to-me hotel: Hotel Indigo Downtown Denver – Union Station.

Booking

My husband and I each own the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card that comes with a free night certificate on the card’s anniversary. Originally, we booked rooms in San Francisco with these free night certs. However, our plans changed, and I found myself needing lodging in Denver.

I’ve stayed in so many different hotels in the Denver area that I feel like I’ve been to them all. But, I’ve barely scratched the surface. For this stay, I decided to try Hotel Indigo Downtown Denver Union Station. We each booked our free night online, but then my husband had to call in to add me as a second guest for his free night since he wouldn’t actually be there. The certificates are only good for hotels that are 40,000 points and under. Due to dynamic pricing, one of my nights was 41,000 and I paid an extra 1000 points on top of the free night cert. I did receive a 600-point welcome bonus when I checked in, so it was almost a wash.

Location and Arrival

Hotel Indigo Downtown Denver – Union Station is located, as the name suggests, very close to Union Station. It’s just a short block away across the street. A large CVS store is also across the street.

My son and I took the train from Denver International Airport to Union Station and walked to the hotel. I paid $10 for an airport day pass for me, and my son was free since he’s under age 19. The hotel’s location is close to many shops and restaurants downtown, including Larimer Square and 16th Street Mall.

The lobby was modern and open with many different seating options:

The lobby also had a free popcorn machine, which is a plus in my book.

Our Room

Our two-queen room started with a short hallway that contained a clothes rack on the left and a bathroom to the right:

The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of light (plus a blackout curtain) and outlets next to each bed. From our window, we could look to the left and see some trains.

The only downside to this hotel is that it doesn’t have a free lounge or free breakfast. But, we did eat at the hotel’s restaurant one morning, and it was tasty and not outrageously expensive. Plus, there are so many restaurants and even two grocery stores within walking distance that we were not hurting for food choices.

Overall, we had a good stay here, and I’ll keep this hotel on my short list for future stays in Downtown Denver.