🇺🇸 Denver, United States
Rodeway Inn
📍 3975, Peoria Way, Denver, 80239
Your stay — Rodeway Inn
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The Property — Rodeway Inn
The Rodeway Inn is a no-frills, functional motel off I-70 in northeast Denver, aimed squarely at travellers who want a clean bed and a parking spot for the night without paying extra for style. The lobby smells faintly of coffee and cleaning spray, with a front desk clerk who’ll hand you a key and point to the breakfast muffins without much chat. It suits road-trippers, early airport departures, or anyone who sees a hotel as a place to sleep, not linger. You get a microwave, a fridge, and free Wi-Fi – nothing more, nothing less.
Chronicles of Denver
Denver was founded in 1858 during the Pike’s Peak gold rush, a supply camp that boomed when rail arrived a decade later. The city rebuilt itself after the 1863 fire and later as a federal hub, landing the US Mint and a major airport. Its architectural mix runs from Victorian brick in Capitol Hill to glassy high-rises downtown, with a stubborn frontier swagger that shows in its craft beer and legalised cannabis culture. Today it’s a young, outdoorsy city where tech workers share trails with cowboys, and the mile-high altitude gives everything a slightly thinner edge.
Best Time to Visit
Full Denver guide →Best months
September and October: warm days (20–25°C), crisp evenings, fewer crowds than summer, and the aspen turning gold in the nearby Rockies. May is also good – green and blooming before the heat hits.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak, driven by Independence Day fireworks (free shows at Civic Center Park), the Colorado Rockies baseball season, and families escaping heat elsewhere. Hotel prices jump 30-50% above shoulder rates, and this Rodeway Inn often sells out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and November are the best budget windows. April can still snow but rooms drop 20-30% from summer; November sees crisp, quiet streets and rock-bottom rates at places like this motel, as winter sports crowds haven’t fully arrived.
Weather & packing
Denver’s climate quirk is that July afternoon thundershowers roll in almost daily, often with brief hail. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and leave the umbrella – locals don’t use them, and the wind will turn it inside out.
Live City Briefing — Denver
- The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has reduced some bus routes from Denver International Airport to downtown; check the A-line train schedule – it’s reliable but trackwork can cause gaps on weekends this summer.
- Denver’s new 16th Street Mall redesign is nearing completion, but several blocks are still fenced off for construction; expect pedestrian detours and some shops closed through the 4th of July weekend.
- Water restrictions are in place due to ongoing drought; visitors at this motel won’t notice, but downtown fountains may be turned off and lawn watering is limited – don’t expect lush green parks this July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rodeway Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the south side of the building (away from Peoria Way) and on the second floor or higher – less street noise and better chance of a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing Peoria Way – traffic noise from the main road is noticeable, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Best views
South- or east-facing rooms (away from Peoria Way) look over the car park or side streets; no scenic views here, but quieter.
Quietest floors
Second floor or third floor (if the building has three storeys – typical for a 3-star roadside motel).
🔊 Noise notes
Peoria Way is a busy arterial road with truck traffic; the hotel is near the Denver International Airport flight path, so occasional aircraft noise is possible.
Insider tips
1. Park your car in the lit area near the front office – the lot is large but not well patrolled. 2. Check in after 3pm to avoid the queue, and ask for a room on the upper floor away from the road – staff are usually accommodating.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Rodeway Inn
Free basic WiFi (approx 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required; no premium tier available
No lift – this is a two-storey exterior-corridor motel; upper-floor rooms are stairs-only
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers; lobby TV shows cable news
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed if room not ready; late check-out by 11:00 incurs half the daily rate
Free storage for same-day arrival/departure at front desk, no secure lockers
Ground-floor rooms with step-free entry at main office, no accessible bathrooms or grab bars; narrow doorways throughout
Free on-site surface parking for all rooms; no valet, no public car park nearby, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Denver does not add a separate city or tourist tax on hotel stays; only state tax included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of the first night is charged at booking, plus a $100 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Greater Wayside Community Temple Church (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia Nueva Esperanza (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: Aurora First United Methodist Church (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: Love Christian Fellowship (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Montbello Open Space Park — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Jenny's Market — 127 m · ~2 min walk
Peoria — 438 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Avoid exchanging cash; use ATMs from major bank branches (Chase, Wells Fargo) for the best rates. Airport kiosks and tourist bureaus charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are accepted nearly everywhere — Visa, Mastercard, Amex. Contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are widely used, especially in chain stores and restaurants.
15-20% at restaurants (even on takeout), $1-2 per drink at bars. $2-5 for hotel bellhops/housekeeping; taxi/rideshare tips of 10-15% are standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A drip coffee from a local café or gas station runs around $2.00-$3.00.
A fast-food combo or burrito from a taqueria costs roughly $8-$10.
A main course at a casual diner or pub is about $12-$18.
Food trucks and taco stands pop up around busy intersections and near industrial parks; the Aurora/Denver border has solid cheap eats along Colfax Avenue.
King Soopers and Walmart are the main budget-friendly supermarkets in this area.
For affordable basics, check Target or Kohl's; thrift stores (like ARC) are common along Colfax.
Bus fare is $3.00 for a day pass on RTD; from Denver Airport, the cheapest is the RTD AF bus line ($10.50 one-way) or regional bus to a nearby Park-n-Ride.
Buy groceries at King Soopers and cook in your Airbnb. Use RTD buses instead of rideshares. Skip bottled water — tap water is fine.
Good to know — Denver
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Emergency Contacts
DenverWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Denver, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rodeway Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Denver International Airport (DEN) → Downtown Denver (16th St Mall Station)
💡 Best value and speed. Walk 5 minutes from 16th St station to The Oxford Hotel. Modern, reliable, skip traffic congestion entirely.
Denver International Airport (DEN) → The Oxford Hotel, Downtown Denver
💡 Most budget-friendly airport transfer. Buy RTD pass at airport for multiple rides. SkyRide Express runs directly to downtown transit center near hotel.
The Oxford Hotel, Downtown Denver → Around Denver (local transit)
💡 Downtown Denver has free MallRide on 16th Street. Buy Day Pass ($15) for unlimited transit. Hotel is walking distance to most attractions in LoDo and downtown.
Denver International Airport (DEN) → The Oxford Hotel, Downtown Denver
💡 Uber/Lyft often cheaper than traditional taxis. Airport has dedicated rideshare pickup on Level 5. Downtown location means short rides cost less.
About Denver
Wikipedia ↗
Denver ( DEN-vər) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Rodeway Inn?
Request a room on the south side of the building (away from Peoria Way) and on the second floor or higher – less street noise and better chance of a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rodeway Inn?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing Peoria Way – traffic noise from the main road is noticeable, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Is Rodeway Inn noisy?
Peoria Way is a busy arterial road with truck traffic; the hotel is near the Denver International Airport flight path, so occasional aircraft noise is possible.
Which rooms have the best views at Rodeway Inn?
South- or east-facing rooms (away from Peoria Way) look over the car park or side streets; no scenic views here, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Rodeway Inn?
1. Park your car in the lit area near the front office – the lot is large but not well patrolled. 2. Check in after 3pm to avoid the queue, and ask for a room on the upper floor away from the road – staff are usually accommodating.
What time is check-in at Rodeway Inn?
Check-in at Rodeway Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rodeway Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (approx 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required; no premium tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rodeway Inn?
None (Denver does not add a separate city or tourist tax on hotel stays; only state tax included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Rodeway Inn?
A fast-food combo or burrito from a taqueria costs roughly $8-$10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rodeway Inn?
Bus fare is $3.00 for a day pass on RTD; from Denver Airport, the cheapest is the RTD AF bus line ($10.50 one-way) or regional bus to a nearby Park-n-Ride.
When is the best time to visit Denver?
September and October: warm days (20–25°C), crisp evenings, fewer crowds than summer, and the aspen turning gold in the nearby Rockies. May is also good – green and blooming before the heat hits.
Top Attractions in Denver
💡 The Venetian-style 'Seat of the Gods' bench offers a good photo op with the Capitol dome. Avoid the north edge after dark—the park's less busy then.
💡 Tours run hourly but book quickly; arrive before 10am or go midweek. Don't miss the free visitor gallery access when the legislature is in session (Jan–May)—you can watch debates from the balcony.
💡 Grab a coffee at the on-site shop and sit in the Great Hall's leather chairs—cheaper than the attached hotel lobby. The best light for photos is late afternoon through the south windows.
💡 Park near the sailboat pond for a quiet picnic; the east side near the golf course is quieter. Free yoga sessions often happen at the pavilion on summer Sundays.
💡 Arrive early on free days; queues build quickly. The Hamilton Building's tilted walls can disorient—stick to the central stairs if you feel woozy.