Ramada Hotel Gateway to Downtown Hotel - Page 1

There is only one phrase I can use to describe this place - a bleeping dump! The bathroom was absolutely filthy, there was gum stuck on the floor from what looked like several weeks, I scraped it off with the trash bucket and the piece that dislodged sat on the floor for the entire week I was there. The shuttle service that they talk about is nothing more that a lie, says that the shuttle is available on request, I requested it several times, but they said that no one requested it so they cancelled a scheduled run, I said well I'm requesting it and she said you can take the next one in an hour -- so much for it being available on request. The sign on the front desk clearly states that shuttle reservations are requested, but it doesn't say that it is mandatory. So I guess the shuttle is available for you if they feel like using it. The pool was a disgusting hole in the ground, the water fountain looks like it's been inoperable pre-WWII. If you don't mind waiting about 20 minutes in an empty beer for a drink, then go to the bar - and the bartender doesn't know how to make anything that needs to be mixed and the prices are the same as any downtown bar which is a short walk over the bridge. If you have to stay near downtown Denver, I would take a chance and stay across the street from this Ramada where there are much cheaper rates for comparable accommodations ($29 vs. $99/night). But, if you're bringing your body condom, you don't mind sleeping in a filthy room, and don't need a shuttle on your schedule, you don't need a pool, and you don't mind rude front desk help, then by all means stay there. I, on the other hand, cannot even look at that place without gagging.

This Ramada Inn hotel was located fairly close to the highway and it was easy to find. The price was very good considering we were snowed in. They offered a good continental breakfast.

The hotel was very convenient for all of the attractions we visited. We were able to walk everywhere easily. We did however have a furniture problem, we were moved immediately, only to find out the new room had a leaky sink and no smoke detector. We were disappointed by these maintenance issues.

The staff was very friendly. The bed was very uncomfortable, especially for my fiance, who has back problems. The building needs remodeling: we had a problem with the electricity, which the staff did everything they could to correct. Still, the Continental is in much better shape than the 'Rock and Roll Ramada' at 1150 E Colfax Ave. The hotel shuttle was a convenient extra, even though they couldn't always take us exactly where we wanted to go. It was a pleasant stay thanks to the staff, but the poor condition of the building left me soured; I don't think I'll stay at a Ramada ever again.