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Judy Koutsky, Contributor

Gaylord Rockies Resort: A Great Way To Begin (or End) Your Trip To Denver

The property is a one-stop shop for family fun. Gaylord Rockies Resort

Located minutes from both the Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center opened just a few years ago in 2018 and has been welcoming visitors ever since. Families love the brand's everything-under-one-roof concept with an expansive, Grand Lodge, providing an abundance of entertainment, attractions, and dining plus an immersive, upscale water park.

The resort has over 1,500 guest rooms, including over 100 suites. The property is a great launching off pad for travelers flying into the Denver airport; it's also a great end-of-the-trip relaxation spot before flying home. It's less than 15 minutes away from the airport.

The property is a one-stop shop for family fun. There are eight dining options; a luxurious spa and salon; an indoor and outdoor pool, lazy river and winding waterways; and plenty of entertainment options for the kids including movie night.

Food and Drink

The Vista Montagne serves Italian dishes. Gaylord Rockies Resort

The variety of restaurants at the property means families can decide if they want something upscale and fancy or casual and quick. Service is friendly and the staff really do go out of their way to make dining a positive experience.

The property has two local craft beers on tap, Pinyons Pale Ale and Grand Lodge Golden Ale, brewed by Dry Dock Brewing Company.

Kids dining in the property's restaurants love the options on its special menu, featuring kid's cuisine with a healthy twist.

Old Hickory Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse, specializing in the highest quality prime and dry-aged beef. With hand-selected black Angus beef, along with hand-crafted cocktails, artisanal cheeses, and scrumptious desserts, this is an upscale dining experience.

The Vista Montagne is an Italian restaurant that features specialty pastas and other Italian favorites along with a large selection of wine. It is also a great spot for a traditional breakfast.

Monte Jade restaurant is known for its sushi. Gaylord Rockies Resort

Monte Jade focuses on Asian cuisine, serving up house-made sushi and other shareable dishes.

For a casual and quick bite, the Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill is the place to go. Adjacent to the pool, the menu includes burgers, wraps, salads and sweet treats. They also have an assortment of frozen drinks and cocktails.

Mountain Pass Sports Bar is a favorite in part because of its massive TV ideal for catching the game. It also serves up Colorado-inspired appetizers, burgers and freshly made salads. Enjoy a large selection of draft, domestic, international and local craft beer, as well as hand-crafted cocktails by our expert mixologist.

Pinyons Lobby Bar is a good spot for late-night eats and drinks.

Rockies Marketplace is a grab-and-go spot offering Starbucks coffee; fresh bakery items, salads, gourmet sandwiches and a variety of snacks.

Spa

Relâche Spa & Salon has an extensive menu of treatments. Gaylord Rockies Resort

Relâche Spa & Salon is a world-class 14,000 square-foot European-style spa. Guests are invited to relax by the fire in its Alpenglow Fireside Lounge, refresh in the Rocky Mountain Rain Shower and Crystalline Ice Fountain, and enjoy massages, facials, body treatments and skin renewal therapies in one of the 17 treatment rooms.

Pools

The water slide is one of the most popular features for kids. Gaylord Rockies Resort

Arapahoe Springs Resort Pool & Lazy River contains a climate-controlled indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, a 720-foot-long lazy river, water slides, private cabanas, and plenty of space to relax and spread out.

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