…And are given the royal treatment by dedicated beekeepers. With colony collapse disorder affecting the honey bee population, the Brown Palace decided to develop the Royal Bee Initiative in 2009 to do its part with helping in the preservation of the bee population and our beloved honey source.

With longer days and warmer temperatures, this is the time of year when the colony is growing rapidly. The queen will be reaching her greatest rate of egg laying, and the hive will be bursting with activity. In addition to caring for workers (female bees) and drones (male bees), the honeybees are also preparing to rear a new queen.

Each hive on the rooftop has a captivating name: V.I.Bee Sweet, Buzzingham Palace, The Buzzidential Sweet, and The Mile Hive City—chosen by a social media contest the Brown Palace hosted.  The surrounding nectar, pollen, linden trees and flora give the honey a discrete earthy, mint flavor, according to one beekeeper.  The estimated 400 pounds of honey to come from the royal bees will be collected for Brown Palace sweeteners and healing elixirs.

Here’s how you can enjoy the rooftop bees’ honey:

Afternoon Tea: Rooftop honey accompanies the Brown Palace’s daily tea.

Brown Palace Saison Rooftop Honey Beer: With another batch of a limited time only beer in the works, the Wynkoop Brewery will develop a rooftop beer sold exclusively at the Brown Palace and Wynkoop Brewery.

Brown Palace-Branded Lip Balm and Soap: The locally made, organic lip balm and soap are available at the hotel’s coffee shop and spa.

The Spa at The Brown Palace: Sweet nectar is used at the hotel’s spa.

Sure, there are plenty of things to do in Denver during the holiday season, but if you’re wondering what to do that will have you relaxed and ready to face the holiday madness, we’ve got just the thing. Take a trip to our favorite Denver spa—The Spa at The Brown Palace, of course—for one of our seasonal spa treatments. Just consider it a holiday gift to yourself.

Holiday Cookie Massage
There’s the kind of holiday cookie you can enjoy after spending the day toiling in the kitchen, and then there’s the kind you can enjoy from the comfort of your massage table. Personally, we prefer the latter. This holiday cookie-inspired spa treatment involves a tantalizing blend of Swedish, Reflexology and deep tissue massage techniques, combined with deliciously scented chocolate, almond and coconut essential oils. Not only is this treatment rich in vitamins A, B1 and B2 (perfect for parched winter skin), but it’s delightfully calorie-free. $115 (without gratuity).

Holiday Candy Body Scrub
We’ve always had a soft spot (or sweet tooth, rather) for old fashioned holiday candy, so what could be better than this candy inspired body treatment? Sit back, relax and relive holiday memories with an indulgent sugar scrub featuring the invigorating aromas of wintergreen and grapefruit. This exfoliation session will reveal glowing, soft skin, which is then moisturized with a hydrating lotion application. $110 (without gratuity)

Book your spa treatment by calling us at (303) 312-8940.

Even the manliest of men need to take a break from the stress of every day life.  Here at The Brown Palace, we’re ready to treat you like a king with these spa treatments created specifically for our gentlemen guests.  Relax, unwind and recoup, whether you’re in town for business, or are on a vacation with someone special, you’ll be glad you came into the spa. But one word of caution fellas, once you have a treatment, you’ll be back for more.

The Brown Palace Signature Men’s Facial - Tailored for a man’s unique skincare needs, this facial includes deep cleansing, glycolic treatment, hot towels, and pampering to your neck, scalp and shoulders.

Express Facial - Short on time? Give us 25 minutes and you will get refreshed skin with cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration suited for your skin type.

Gentlemen’s Body Treatment - Perfect for those with tight, sore muscles, sports strains, or a sore, stiff back. You will begin with a 50 minute Deep Tissue Massage to release muscle tension and de-stress. Finish with a half-hour full body sugar exfoliation.

Healthy Back - An intensive treatment for the health of your back, this therapy includes exfoliation, deep pore cleansing, light massage and a hydrating masque, leaving the skin feeling clean and fresh.

Gentlemen’s Manicure - Reputations are made on a handshake. Begin with the vitamin rich scrub to exfoliate and hydrate the hands. Your hands and nails will be groomed and conditioned to leave the right impression.

Gentlemen’s Pedicure - Enjoy a calming soak, exfoliation scrub, a cleansing clay foot masque and finish with a hydrating and stimulating foot and calf massage.

Gentlemen’s Hair Care - Classic Cut, Sideburn & Neck Touch Up, Color

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