Howard Johnson by Wyndham Denver West in Wheat Ridge

This unpretentious budget hotel off I-70 lies 3 miles from the Colorado Railroad Museum and 7 miles from guided tours of the Coors brewery.The low-key rooms and suites provide free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and coffeemakers, along with microwaves and minifridges. Kids age 17 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult.Continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include a restaurant, a fitness room, a business center and meeting space.