Presidential suites aren’t just for heads of states, celebrities, and the wealthy. In fact, they are excellent options for groups when housing corporate leaders and keynote speakers, and hosting small retreats, cocktail receptions, and board meetings.
“Presidential suites really add a touch of class for our VIPs and attendees,” says Jeanette Stensgaard, CMP, HMCC, owner of ShePlans Co. in Denver. “They give the CEO a chance to host some intimate gatherings and make our VIPs feel like the rock stars they are.” But they aren’t just about the luxury, she notes. “Apart from all the glitz and glam, these suites are just practical. They’re spacious, with separate areas for chilling, working, and entertaining. So, it’s not just about the fancy stuff; it’s about making sure our guests have everything they need to have a great time.”
Stensgaard has booked a presidential suite for her client, the Kidney Cancer Association of Houston, Texas, which is holding its 2025 International Kidney Cancer Symposium: North America at The Westin Westminster. “The presidential suite is mainly for media interviews during the conference,” she says. “It offers a casual but neat background without interruption and event noise. The CEO has the bedroom, but we use the common areas for interviews, discussions, and networking. It’s a great space to connect with folks in a more relaxed setting.”
Another independent planner, Nikki Bibbero, CMP, HMCC, of Bibbero Meetings and Events in Denver, books presidential suites primarily for after-hours cocktail receptions. “Someone gets assigned to the room and is there to unlock the door or shut the party down at the end of the night,” she says. “My groups have better success with this when attendees have more limited budgets. The ones that have big budgets either go out or keep the presidential suite as a VIP place for executives.”
Nerissa Magnuson, senior event manager for New Jersey-based company Impact XM, frequently sees presidential suites booked for a president or executive director, who in turn hosts small events for board members or sponsors. Large suites, presidential or not, can work well for hospitality gatherings, she says. “We have sold them as [part of] a sponsorship, usually as an add-on. Once booked, [the buyer can] then work with the hotel for audiovisual, food, and beverage.”
Colorado Meetings + Events has collected a sampling of presidential suites available in Denver and mountain towns that planners can take advantage of.
Luxury & Style to Spare
Presidential suites across Colorado have no shortage of upscale features for guests to enjoy. The presidential suite at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, was designed by nearby RH Denver (formerly Restoration Hardware), which has a store in the posh Cherry Creek neighborhood. The 1,300-square-foot suite is a two-story oasis featuring an open living area, a modern dining area, hardwood floors, and an abundance of natural light. The suite includes a Peloton bike, dining room for six, and 950-square-foot terrace outfitted with couches, a lounge chair, and a dining table for eight.
The Blue Sky Presidential Suite at Grand Hyatt Vail can host larger groups with 1,860 square feet, a dining table for up to eight guests, and two bedrooms. A large living room, a double-sided gas fireplace, and three 70-square-foot balconies are among the suite’s standout features.
If there is only one presidential suite at a hotel, it can be no easy task to snag a reservation. However, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel has you covered with four presidential suites available. The two largest easily transition from a workplace or cocktail reception venue to a place for rest. Located on the seventh and eighth floors of the “plaza” side of the hotel, these suites have pool tables, large dining tables, living rooms with ample seating, and stylish furnishings.
Only a few blocks away, Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver’s 15th floor is entirely dedicated to 2,500 square feet of meeting and event space, a presidential suite, fitness center, and spacious rooftop terrace that holds up to 78 guests. The presidential suite’s location, large combined living and dining area, terrace, and bedroom make it ideal for small gatherings and VIP quarters.
Steeped in History
While some presidential suites represent modern luxury, some have been providing comfort and sophistication for decades. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, offers a historic Denver setting that has attracted its fair share of celebrities since opening in 1892. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the hotel’s most frequent presidential visitor, as first lady Mamie Eisenhower grew up in Denver. In the Eisenhower Suite on the eighth floor, there is seating for eight underneath a crystal chandelier, dark blue carpeting, and richly appointed furnishings and draperies that give it a White House feel. It’s ideal for hosting dinners and meetings for up to eight guests and receptions for a maximum of 20.
The Reagan and Roosevelt suites on the ninth floor of The Brown Palace work well for gatherings of up to 15. Each suite has one bedroom and the option to add a second. President Theodore Roosevelt visited the hotel in 1905, and the Roosevelt Suite is reminiscent of his Sagamore Hill, New York, estate; the furnishings reflect his appreciation of big game, other wildlife, and the West. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan stayed in the suite that now bears his name; its design reflects the late president’s love of the California countryside and his Santa Barbara ranch. Public and private tours, led by the hotel’s in-house historian, are available and showcase these aptly named suites.
In Aspen, the presidential suite at Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, offers a spacious 1,265 square feet to move around in and delivers a beautiful view of Aspen Mountain. Located in the historical property’s original building, the dining area holds up to six and opens onto a living room with a leather sleeper sofa and comfortable armchairs. Other highlights include a wet bar, two bathrooms, and a spacious bedroom.
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