• Beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains can be seen from Denver.denver colorado image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Denver, Colorado, the Mile High City, is the hub of the American Rockies, a bustling community of 600,000 residents with three times that number living in its metropolitan area. This former mining town is now an important transportation hub and is a key trade center for the Mountain West. Ski slopes west of the city provide a huge recreational draw to the area with numerous affordable Denver hotels offering a comfortable stay for the budget.
  
  

Microtel Inn Denver International Airport

• This three-story, 100-room Microtel Inn is near the Denver Zoo and the international airport. Hotel amenities include a free breakfast, a fitness center and Internet access. Each room includes one or two queen beds, a work desk and a sitting area. Numerous outdoors activities are available close to the hotel including golf, hiking, fishing, boating, horse riding and mountain biking. Pets are welcome; a $10 per night per pet fee is charged. Downtown Denver is 17 miles from the Microtel Inn. As of September 2010, room rates start at $48 per night.
  
  Microtel Inn Denver International Airport
  
  18600 E. 63rd Ave.
  
  Denver, CO 80249
  
  303-371-8300
  
  microtelinn.com
  
  

La Quinta Inn Denver Central

• This three-story, 106-room LaQuinta Inn is in the heart of Denver, less than 1 mile from Coors Field, 2 miles from the Colorado Convention Center and 3 miles from the state capitol and the Pepsi Center. Hotel amenities include lobby coffee service, free breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool and business services. Each room includes two double beds, a coffeemaker and Internet access. Pets are welcome at the LaQuinta Inn. Restaurants, shops and entertainment are nearby. As of September 2010, rooms are from $89 per night.
  
  La Quinta Inn Denver Central
  
  3500 Park Ave. W.
  
  Denver, CO 80216-5126
  
  303-458-1222
  
  lq.com
  
  

Homestead Studio Suites - Denver - Tech Center - North

• This two-story, 158-room Homestead Studio Suites Hotel is near the Denver Botanical Gardens and Denver Tech Center. Golf, a running track and boating are nearby. This hotel offers an exercise room, Internet access and outdoor barbecue grills. Each room includes one queen or king beds or two double beds, a sitting area, a coffeemaker, a kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, cooking utensils, pots, pans, glasses, flatware and dishes. One pet per room is acceptable, a $25 per night fee is charged up to a maximum of $150 for your stay. As of September 2010, rooms start at $44 per night.
  
  Homestead Studio Suites Hotel- Denver Tech Center North
  
  4885 S. Quebec St.
  
  Denver, CO 80237
  
  303-689-9443
  
  homesteadhotels.com