DEN Hotel and Transit Center

Realizing Denver International Airport’s original vision through a world-class gateway for travel, transit, and hospitality.

Denver International Airport’s Hotel and Transit Center Program represents a transformative milestone in the airport’s evolution, completing a key component of the airport’s original master plan while serving as the first major investment in DEN’s Airport City initiative. Designed to enhance the passenger experience and strengthen regional connectivity, the development seamlessly integrates hospitality, transportation, and public gathering spaces into a unified destination.

The project consists of three distinct yet interconnected components. At its center is the 519-room Westin Hotel, a full-service hospitality destination designed to meet the needs of modern travelers. The hotel includes premium accommodations, traveler-focused amenities, and a 26,000-square-foot conference center capable of hosting events and gatherings for up to 2,500 attendees, expanding Denver International Airport’s role as a regional business and convention destination.

Integrated directly with the hotel is a state-of-the-art transit center that serves as a major transportation hub for the airport. The facility accommodates the East Rail Line, providing direct commuter rail service between Denver International Airport and downtown Denver in approximately 35 minutes, while also serving as the central connection point for Regional Transportation District bus services operating throughout the airport campus.

Completing the development is a public plaza that serves as a vibrant civic space for travelers, visitors, and the broader community. Designed as a destination in its own right, the plaza hosts events, entertainment, public art, dining experiences, and gathering spaces that create a welcoming and memorable arrival experience.

The project was delivered by MHS, a tri-venture partnership of Mortenson, Hunt, and Saunders, combining the expertise of three leading contractors to successfully execute one of Colorado’s most significant transportation and hospitality developments.

The result is a landmark gateway that strengthens regional mobility, enhances the traveler experience, and establishes a new standard for integrated airport development while positioning Denver International Airport for continued growth and global connectivity.

This project received multiple industry awards:

2016 ACE Award for Overall Project of the Year from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Colorado
2016 ACE Award for Project over $70 Million from AGC of Colorado
2016 Catalyst Award from Denver Business Journal (DBJ)
2016 Colorado Project of the Year from Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States
2016 Best Projects for Airport/Transit Category from ENR Mountain States
Platinum Choice Award, excellence in service and amenities among meeting hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean from Smart Meetings Magazine
Gold Magellan Award from Travel Weekly