Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, located in Aurora, has garnered attention for its impressive amenities and services, attracting a diverse range of guests. From leisure travelers to corporate attendees, the opinions on this resort are varied, painting a rich picture of what it's like to stay here.
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
8.6
(988 ratings)
Aurora, United States -
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4 km Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6.5 km Buckley Air Force Base
7.5 km The Children's Hospital
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- Stunning Architecture and Design: Guests often praise the resort for its breathtaking architecture and thoughtful interior design, creating a unique and immersive experience.
- Extensive Facilities: The availability of multiple dining options, a water park, and various recreational activities is highly appreciated by visitors, especially families.
- Spacious and Comfortable Rooms: Many reviews highlight the comfort and size of the rooms, making stays more relaxing and enjoyable.
- Exceptional Staff Service: The professionalism and friendliness of the staff are frequently mentioned, underscoring their commitment to providing a memorable guest experience.
- Convenient Location: Its proximity to local attractions and the ease of access to transportation options have been beneficial for guests looking to explore the area.
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- Price: A common concern among guests is the perceived high cost of staying at the resort, including the price of on-site amenities.
- Additional Charges: Many have noted unexpected fees such as resort charges and parking fees, which can add up and surprise guests.
- Busy and Crowded: During peak times, the resort can get extremely crowded, impacting the enjoyment of facilities like the pool and restaurants.
- Food Quality: While there are many dining options, some guests feel that the quality of food does not always match the price point.
- Room Availability and Check-In Times: There are reports of long waits for check-in and rooms not being ready upon arrival, causing inconvenience to guests.
Amenities
Waterslide
Extra beds/cribs
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi
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8.6RateScore
Total 988 Reviews
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8.6
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988 Reviews
8.6 / 10
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Fitness was mentioned 728 times
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Ron Frederick9 months ago
4/5
This place is amazing. I'm here for a conference, but wasn't able to get a room. Huge conference center. Food service was terrific. Restaurants are more affordable than I expected. Love the sports bar. Lots of open space and a ton of screens, including an absurdly large middle screen. Kids are allowed. Great outdoor pool area with another good restaurant and bar. Putting course, hoops, and tennis. Beach bikes available and paved trails nearby. The gym is huge and has a ton of equipment, including dumbbells up to 70s and a Smith rack! Downsides: Waterside and indoor pool are closed. For the price of the rooms, I think that's a problem. There is a lot of construction on-site, but it wasn't loud and didn't seem to interfere. The place is so big that it's pretty confusing getting around at first. That could be a problem for people only staying one night. Tip: I checked prices for a possible future stay (maybe when the slide is up and running). BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR DATES!! I looked at a two day stay anytime. Prices ranges from <$600 to >$2100!!!
Liz F7 months ago
3/5
This place has a lot good and a lot not so much, for the price I was not super impressed with several aspects. Like our room had a fridge but it never ran and was lukewarm inside, we discovered that when we opened the fridge in the morning and you could smell spoiled mayo and turkey from our leftover sandwich from the night before. Room service only brought part of our order then we had to wait another 40 minutes to get the rest of our food with not even a sorry for the issue. The food is extremely over priced at the quick service restaurants, a personal frozen style pizza is $15 and we even got one that was not cooked. The snowflake pick up was closed when I tried to get a cooked pizza (we went back to our room to eat), so of son was out of luck for a warm dinner. It could have been ok if there was a microwave in the room but there is not. The pullout couch in the room is also extremely uncomfortable and I would not recommend it for sleeping. Parking is outrageously expensive for a place not in a city, this is outside of Denver not in the city. The good of the place is it is beautiful for Christmas! The holiday activities were nice but it would be nice to be able to just charge everything to your room instead of being able to do it in some businesses but not others. The gym was amazing but I was shocked there was no rowing machine. The pool was great! I love that they have an adults only hot tub but the signage is not on the door going out to it so kids were in and out of the adults only hot tub a lot ruining the experience. There should be a sign on the door going out that the area is for 18+. The best time to be in a hot tub is during or after snow but for some reason the outdoor hot tubs were closed, they said there was ice but we saw none around the adult hot tub. It would be nice if they could atleast open that for adults that do not want splashing and screaming kids around them! Our city rec center can have the outdoor hot tub open at 5:30 am even with snow and ice but for some reason it can not be done here. All and all this was a nice trip but I expected more for the price tag! If the cost was half of what we paid it would have been 5 stars and easy to forgive the issues. This Gaylord definitely does not hold up to the others I have visited in DC and Nashville.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 1501
Number of floors 15
Year Built 2018
WiFi Quality
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Ping, ms
Idle
70Download
12Upload
2Wifi Speed Is Good For
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4K online movies
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Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.9 - $3.2
Coffee
$3.6 - $9.2
Beer 0.5L
$1.6 - $3.2
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$13.8 - $27.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2.5 - $4.8
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1 - $4.6
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$50.7 - $129.1
Bottle of mid-range wine
$10.1 - $19.4
McMeal at McDonalds
$8.3 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.8 - $3.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$81.1 - $184.4
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.7 - $1
Mobile phone monthly plan
$36.9 - $92.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$17.5 - $174.2
Weather In Aurora
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Air Quality
Unhealthy (For Sensitive Groups)
PM2.58
PM1017
48
Limited risk for sensitive individuals. Not recommended to do outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome