Five-Course Heitz Cellars Wine Dinner on March 13 at Palace Arms

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With the winter chill top-of-mind, it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with great friends, good wine and a sumptuous meal. Warm up by joining us at The Brown Palace for a five-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Justin Schreiber and his team, featuring wine selections and pairings from Heitz Cellar. The evening will begin in our lobby at 6:00 p.m. for appetizers, the first wine pick, and conversation with wine experts before continuing into our signature restaurant, Palace Arms, at 7:00 p.m.

Our menu includes gourmet dishes that pair perfectly with the five impressive Heitz cabernet sauvignon cellar selections. Reservations for the Heitz Cellar dinner may be made through the Palace Arms restaurant by calling( 303) 297-3111 or by visiting the restaurant’s page on Open Table.

Things to do in Denver in March

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Wondering what to do in Denver while you’re staying at The Brown Palace? With March and warmer weather just around the corner, there are plenty of fun things to discover in the Mile High City. Let us help you with some ideas that you can do this month:

Professional Sports Events: Denver is home to NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, NBA’s Denver Nuggets and NLL’s Colorado Mammoth. Be sure to catch one of the many games at the Pepsi Center this March.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science: If the weather is not cooperating, don’t worry. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers great indoor entertainment for both you and your family and is sure to keep you occupied and intrigued for days. 

St. Patrick’s Day: If you are looking to celebrate the luck of the Irish, you are in the right town. Denver’s beer culture is rich and diverse and offers a great atmosphere to enjoy a glass of green beer or Irish-style lager. 

For more information on things to do in Denver, visit: http://www.denver.org/what-to-do

 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Ellyngton’s

ImageEaster is a great holiday to spend with family, friends and those you love. Make this Easter special with an indulgent morning treat at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa that will make you very hoppy. This year we are very pleased to offer our annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Ellyngton’s on March 30th. This brunch is a great opportunity for you and your family to enjoy a delicious breakfast together.

We are offering a great menu including: eggs and waffles, carvings, salad, seafood and sushi. To end the meal, we will have our amazingly delicious dessert station to feed your sweet tooth. Brunch at Ellyngton’s will make for a memorable time together.

For more information on Ellyngton’s please visit us here

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts at The Brown Palace

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The countdown to the most romantic holiday is underway and we know a lot of you waited till the last minute (don’t worry, we won’t tell). If you’re still looking for great Valentine’s Day gift ideas, we have a few that your loved one will truly appreciate.

The Brown Palace Flower Shop: Flowers are the classic, traditional Valentine’s Day gift that never gets old. Stop by The Brown Palace Flower Shop and choose from a variety of elegant and fresh floral arrangements for your special someone. 

The Spa at The Brown Palace: With our wide variety of signature spa treatments and luxurious at-home spa treatment products, you’ll be able to find something that will make your honey just melt into relaxation.

Brown Palace Gift Card: Still at a loss of what to get? A gift card to The Brown Palace Hotel is perfect for everyone. Whether they use it in the spa or one of our restaurants, we’ll treat your special someone like a king or queen. 

Presidents’ Day Weekend Activities in Denver

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Did you know that every U.S. President has visited The Brown Palace Hotel since Teddy Roosevelt (1905), with the exception of Calvin Coolidge and Barack Obama? Spend this Presidents’ Day weekend feeling like the Head Of State with the luxury accommodations here at The Brown Palace and, of course, a few outings in Denver to occupy your time.

Stay at The Brown. Honor this nation’s great leaders by staying in one of our hotel’s suites named for its presidential residents: Eisenhower Suite, Reagan Suite, and Teddy Roosevelt Suite. If you can land the Eisenhower Suite look for a dent in the fireplace mantel. This dent marks where President Eisenhower hit a wayward golf ball while practicing in the room.

Cocktails at Churchill. There is no better way to kick off the long weekend than to start with some late afternoon/early evening cocktails in Churchill. If you are looking to feel a bit more stately, try one of our house-special cigars with that martini.

Washington Park. Get out and get a little exercise this Presidents’ Day weekend. Wash Park boasts a 2.6-mile jogging path, soccer fields, 2 playgrounds, a basketball court, horseshoe court, 10 tennis courts and a lawn bowling green. As temperatures are looking to get warmer leading up to Presidents’ Day, you have no excuse to not take advantage of this gorgeous park located in the heart of Denver.

For more information regarding reservations or for general inquiries please call 303.297.3111 or e-mail us at concierge@brownpalace.com.

Valentine’s Day Brunch at Ellyngton’s

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Make this Valentine’s Day special with a sweet treat at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. This year we are very pleased to offer a “Chocolate Valentine’s Day Brunch” at Ellyngton’s. This brunch is a great opportunity for you and a loved one to come and enjoy together.

We will be offering a great menu including different stations offering: Eggs and Waffles, Carvings, Salad, Seafood and Sushi. To end the meal, we will have an amazingly delicious Dessert station to feed your sweet tooth. Brunch at Ellyngton’s will make for a memorable time together.

For more information on Ellyngton’s or The Brown Palace, please visit: http://www.brownpalace.com/

What to Do for Valentine’s Day at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa

roses-roses-29610910-1920-1200Figuring out how to surprise your sweetie with a memorable Valentine’s Day can be challenging! Here at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, make it easy to pamper both you and your partner this year for Valentine’s Day. Follow this short guide to making this February 14 a Valentine’s Day to remember.

The Spa at The Brown Palace.  With our wide variety of signature spa treatments, you and your honey will just melt into relaxation. This year we are offering a special “Chocolate Couples Retreat” spa package. You and your partner will enjoy a chocolate scented 50 minute Swedish couples massage and a 25 minute Relaxing Plunge for two served with chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne.

Dinner at Palace ArmsConsidered as the crown jewel of The Brown Palace, our Palace Arms restaurant offers contemporary fine dining at its best. You can sit back and enjoy the selections from the chef’s eight course tasting menu and perfectly selected wine pairings from our in-house sommelier.

Flowers. Stop by The Brown Palace Flower Shop and choose from a variety of elegant and fresh floral arrangements for your special someone. Flowers are one the easiest ways to the heart and our arrangements would leave anyone feeling special.

Affairs of the Heart Tour. Join historian, Debra Faulkner, on a historical tour featuring the romantic rendezvous that have taken place at The Brown over the years including President Ike and Mamie Eisenhower and the affairs of Isabelle “Sassy” Springer.

We look forward to having you and your partner make this Valentine’s Day in Denver one to forever remember.

The Brown Palace Welcomes Michael Wright as Executive Sous Chef

We are very proud and excited to announce the promotion of Michael Wright to Executive Sous Chef at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa.

From the age of 15, Chef Wright’s passion for food put him on a successful culinary path that lead to his most recent promotion to Executive Sous Chef here at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. He began his career in kitchens of local restaurants in Minnesota and went on to graduate from Le Cordon Bleu in 2004. After graduation, Chef Wright joined The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa team as an intern. Since then, he’s learned all aspects of the dining experience at The Brown Palace by working as banquet chef, Chef Tournant, and most recently as the chef at Ellyngton’s.

“I’ve learned through my years that you can learn something for yourself with every person that you meet,” said Wright. “Respect all of your ingredients and use them to the fullest.”

5 Must-See Places in Denver, Colorado

denverDenver is located just east of the Rocky Mountains and sits one mile above sea level.  During your next trip, take a look at our 5 must-see places in Denver:

16th Street Mall- Located in the heart of Denver, 16th Street Mall stretches a mile long. 16th Street offers a free bus and plenty of restaurants and shopping.

Colorado State Capitol Building- Built in the 1890s and opened in November of 1894, the building stands as a great symbol. The west steps of the Capitol are home to the famous “One Mile Above Sea Level” engraving on the 13th step.

City Park- Denver’s largest park is home to typical park activities such as sports fields, walking paths and lakes. But it is also home to The Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The Denver Zoo is the 4th most popular zoo in the U.S. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is also a must see as it is full of treasures from the Earth.

Molly Brown House Museum- Once the home of Titanic survivor Molly Brown and frequent Brown Palace Hotel visitor, this building now serves as a historical museum to the story and history of Molly Brown.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre- What was once listed as among the Seven Wonders of the World, Red Rocks is more than just an outdoor concert venue. Red Rocks is home to 862 acres of geological amazement and isn’t lacking magnificent views.

2013 National Western Stock Show’s Grand Champion Steer in Brown Palace Lobby January 25th

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We are excited to announce that at the beginning of 2013, two of Denver’s most historic traditions will meet once again. On January 25th, the 107th National Western Stock Show’s Grand Champion Steer will be led down a red carpet and put on display in Atrium Lobby here at The Brown Palace. Get a close-up of this fine steer and have a complimentary photo taken by his side. This event is open to the public and reservations are not required.

The 2013 National Western Stock Show will be held from January 12-27 at the Denver Coliseum. For more information about this event please call 303.297.3111 or e-mail us at concierge@brownpalace.com.