Heritage hotels hark back to storied past

HOTELS set in historical buildings abound in Colorado. Those who like a bit of heritage with their travels, may want to head back in time at these properties.

The Brown Palace

321 17th Street Denver Colorado 80202

www.brownpalace.com

SOME hotels lose their shine and look their age after a few decades of operations, but not the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. Much of Denver has changed since the hotel's opening in August 1892, but The Brown Palace still retains its grandeur and grace.

The 241-room hotel is named after Henry C Brown, a real estate entrepreneur who came to Denver from Ohio.

Back in the late 1800s, people from all across the United States were still flocking to the West, seeking their fortunes in gold and silver. Brown saw the opportunity to build a hotel in Denver: people would always sto…