Where We Stayed: Grand Hyatt in Downtown Denver
We really enjoyed our stay here because of the convenient location, clean and comfy room, and the affordable rate compared to the standard fare.
TIP! If you stay here, do not use the valet. It will cost you $50 a night! Instead, park across the street in the public parking garage for a $6 overnight fare.
Getting Around: Hertz Gold Member
We booked a rental car through Hertz using our Gold Membership.
We booked a rental car through Hertz using our Gold Membership.
With the Gold Membership, you schedule the time you’d like to pick up your car and can receive Mobile Gold Alerts so you know the car and where it’s located before you arrive. Also, with the membership, you are signed up for Hertz eReturns legit the fastest car rental drop-off. No lines and no waiting — ever.
Where We Ate:
Brunch: Snooze
Lunch:
Dinner: Stoic & Genuine, Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Drinks: Yard House
What We Did:
Ski Day: Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain is Denver’s closest ski area. It’s affordable, accessible, and everyone there is helpful and welcoming.
We bought our ski jackets and pants online but rented the rest of our ski equipment (skis, boots, poles, helmet) from the Echo since it was only $35 per person.
However, if you’re very new to skiing this mountain is not for you. Their beginner slopes are more intermediate and there isn’t a whole lot of space to practice for a beginner.
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Ashley Elizabeth Barfield 