Best Western Denver Southwest - Lakewood

3-star dinosaur-themed hotel with fossil displays and educational sessions in Lakewood

Dinosaur-Themed Decor and Educational Experiences

Best Western Denver Southwest offers a dinosaur theme with real fossil displays and labeled artifacts throughout the lobby. A paleontologist is available during breakfast hours to discuss dinosaur history and answer questions. Guests can spin a prize wheel at check-in and find dinosaur figurines, coloring pages, and a dig pit with buried treasures for children.

Pool, Hot Tub, and Outdoor Recreation

The hotel has a heated outdoor pool with a zero-depth entry that gradually deepens, making it accessible for all ages. A hot tub with an ADA accessible lift is built into the pool area for easy supervision. The pool is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and supplies pool noodles and inflatable dinosaur tubes.

Family-Friendly Activities and Children's Amenities

Best Western Denver Southwest offers a dinosaur-themed experience with a paleontologist on-site during breakfast hours. Children can spin a prize wheel at check-in, use the dig pit with buried treasures, and borrow board games and books from the lobby. The hotel also provides baby safety gates, coloring pages, and a treasure box with trinkets.

Dining and Breakfast

The complimentary breakfast at Best Western Denver Southwest includes hot items such as scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, and waffles. Breakfast staff serve hot food and replenish items, and the menu changes daily. The hotel also has a restaurant on-site and offers a kid-friendly buffet.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Best Western Denver Southwest is located in Lakewood, 15 km from Dinosaur Ridge and 17 km from Ball Arena and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. The hotel is a 10-15 minute drive from Red Rocks Amphitheater, making it a convenient base for concertgoers. Denver International Airport is 42 km away, and the hotel is close to shopping centers and restaurants.

• Decor: Real fossil displays and a paleontologist on-site during breakfast
• Pool: Heated outdoor pool with zero-depth entry and hot tub with ADA lift
• Family: Dig pit, prize wheel, and dinosaur-themed activities for children
• Breakfast: Complimentary hot breakfast with daily-changing menu
• Location: 10-15 minute drive from Red Rocks Amphitheater