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Catbird Hotel is fully booked

The Catbird has sold out for the conference dates. If you haven't booked yet, the good news is that several excellent hotels sit right in the heart of RiNo, the same walkable stretch of restaurants, breweries, and street art. You'll find other recommended hotels below; book one soon, as Denver fills up in September.

We've partnered with the Catbird Hotel as the recommended hotel for Explore DDD 2026. It's located in Denver's RiNo (River North Art District), surrounded by great restaurants, breweries, and bars, all within walking distance. Catbird is the perfect place to continue conversations from the conference over dinner and drinks.

Catbird Hotel exterior in Denver's RiNo district Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel exterior with rhino sculpture Photo: Catbird Hotel
Street art in the RiNo neighborhood near Catbird Hotel Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel lobby lounge with fireplace Photo: Catbird Hotel
Rook Rooftop lounge at Catbird Hotel Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel rooftop patio with Denver skyline views Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel fitness center Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel suite with lofted bed and projector Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Micro Studio with elevated bed and textured wall panels Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird suite with red ceiling accent and kitchenette Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel bathroom with blue tile Photo: Catbird Hotel
Catbird Hotel kitchenette with dark cabinets Photo: Catbird Hotel

Catbird Hotel
3770 Walnut Street
Denver, Colorado 80205

About the Hotel

Catbird is not your typical hotel. It's an independent, design-forward hotel with condo-style suites, full kitchens, and a creative community vibe that matches the spirit of our conference. Each suite features a lofted bed, 4K projector (instead of a TV in most rooms), and a layout that feels more like home. For attendees staying the full week for both workshops and the conference, it's a comfortable base with everything you need.

On-site amenities include rooftop hot tubs, the Rook Rooftop bar, Catbird Kitchen, a Peloton fitness center, laundry on every floor, and outdoor gear rentals. The hotel is also pet-friendly. Browse the photo gallery →

The Neighborhood

RiNo is Denver's creative district, known for its independent restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, street art, and live music. Everything is walkable from the hotel.

Other Recommended Places to Stay in RiNo

All three are on Brighton Boulevard in the heart of RiNo, a short rideshare up the corridor to the venue (about two miles, the same trip as from the Catbird).

Cambria Hotel Denver RiNo exterior with mural

Cambria Hotel Denver RiNo

Newly built and pet-friendly, with a rooftop patio and an on-site restaurant and bar, steps from RiNo's best dining.
Book →
Vīb Hotel by Best Western Denver RiNo lobby lounge

Vīb Hotel by Best Western

A modern, design-forward boutique hotel in the thick of RiNo, steps from the 38th & Blake light rail station.
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The Source Hotel rooftop bar in Denver RiNo

The Source Hotel

A boutique hotel in a restored 1870s foundry, wrapped around an artisan market hall of eateries, a brewery, and shops.
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Getting to the Venue

Catbird Hotel is approximately 2 miles from the conference venue at CSU Spur, in the same north Denver corridor.

By Car (~7 min) →

A quick rideshare along the north Denver corridor.

By Bike (~10 min) →

An easy ride through north Denver. Lime e-bikes are available throughout the area.

From the Airport

Transport from Denver International Airport (DEN) to the hotel is easy by car or train.

By Car (~35 min) →

Uber/Lyft typically $35-45. Compare both apps for best price.

By Train (~40 min) →

RTD A Line: $10.50 day pass. DEN to 38th/Blake, then a short walk.

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