Fodor's Expert Review Golden Hotel

Right in the heart of Golden, this hotel is a comfortable place to stay midway between downtown Denver and the mountains, where the rooms have beds covered by high-quality bedding with triple sheeting, backed by a faux-leather chocolate-colored headboard. Expect flat-screen TVs, free local calls, Wi-Fi, and bottled water in the rooms. Request a room overlooking Clear Creek. If you're traveling alone, have a drink at the community table at the inside bar, or choose the outdoor bar, with heaters for cold days. The snazzy restaurant, Bridgewater Grill, sports muted greys and browns, has a contemporary feel.