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Planning Your Trip

We look forward to welcoming you to campus and adding you to our distinguished list of visitors, which include Pope John Paul II, President Bill Clinton and the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. No description of Regis University and its surrounding area can take the place of a personal visit. Visit for an hour or the day—we are worth the trip!

There's No Place Like Denver

60°
Average temperature
5280'
Elevation above sea level
300
Average # of sunny days/year

Parking On Campus

Visitors to the Office of Admissions can enter campus using the the Lot 1 Entrance off Regis Boulevard. Parking spots for Admissions Visitors are reserved in Lot 1 on the right, next to Clarke Hall. Please register for a Weekday Visit or let us know at least 24 hours in advance of your visit so that we can arrange your parking pass.

drone shot of parking lot on campus
students smile and wave while riding the Pirate's Revenge carnival ride

You're Invited

Check out our RU Events Calendar and get a feel for our vibrant campus community. Athletics games, guest lectures, adventure outings, wellness activities and food giveaways are just a few of the opportunities you'll find. And many are free of charge and open to the public. So grab a friend or family member and join us! You're always invited.

Getting Here

Air Travel

The nearest major airport is Denver International Airport (DIA), located about 30 minutes from campus. Visit flydenver.com for flight schedules and airline information. 


Car Rentals

Enterprise Rent-a-Car offers special discounts to Regis families! Mention Regis when booking to receive the discounted price. There are Enterprise locations near both DIA and the Regis Northwest Denver campus.


Public Transportation

Public transportation in and around the Denver-Metro area is provided by the RTD bus and light rail system. The A-Line provides a direct route from downtown Denver to the airport, and multiple bus lines have stops on the edges of campus.


Stay in Comfort: Recommended Hotels

Hotels marked with an *ASTERISK* offer special Regis rates. Be sure to identify yourself as a Regis visitor when making reservations to receive the discounted rate.

Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown | 303.571.1114
934 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Offers complimentary wireless Internet access and a 24-hour fitness center. On-site Starbucks.
Book on marriott.com/dencd
*Special rate with Regis University

The Curtis Denver – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel | 303.571.0300
1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on hilton.com
*Special rate with Regis University

Hilton Denver City Center | 303.297.1300
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on hilton.com
*Special rate with Regis University

Grand Hyatt Denver | 303.295.1234
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on hyatt.com
*Rate plan EXPREM and Corporate Rate CR32428

Hilton Garden Inn (Downtown) | 303.603.8000
1400 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on hgidenverdowntown.com
*Special rate with Corporate ID: 2666058

Hotel Monaco | 303.296.1717
1717 Champa Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on monaco-denver.com
*Special rate with Global Business Preferred Rate Code: GBP6625

Hyatt Regency (Denver) | 303.436.1234
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on hyatt.com
*(Rate Plan EXBR and Corporate Rate EXBR)

Magnolia Hotel (Denver) | 303.607.9000
818 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on magnoliahotels.com
*Promo Code: REGU

Residence Inn (City Center) | 303.296.3444 or 800.593.2809
1725 Champa Street
Denver, CO 80202
Book on marriott.com
*Special rate with “Regis University”

TownePlace Suites by Marriott (Downtown) | 303.722.2322
685 Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
Book on marriott.com
*Special rate with “Regis University” or use Cluster Code: RGU

Sheraton Denver Hotel | 303.893.3333
1550 Court Place,
Denver, CO 80202
Book on sheratondenverdowntown.com

The Brown Palace Hotel | 303.297.3111
321 17th St,
Denver, CO 80202
Book on brownpalace.com

The Westin Denver Downtown | 303.572.9100
1672 Lawrence Street,
Denver, Colorado, 80202
Book on westindenverdowntown.com

Hotels marked with an *ASTERISK* offer special Regis rates. Be sure to identify yourself as a Regis visitor when making reservations to receive the discounted rate.

Residence Inn by Marriott (Denver/Golden/Red Rocks)* | 303.458.5318
2777 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80211
Offers a free hot breakfast buffet.
Visit website

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (Denver/Westminster)* | 303.427.4000
8773 Yates Drive
Westminster, CO 80031
Rate includes full breakfast buffet and a Doubletree Cookie at check-in.
Visit website

Residence Inn by Marriott (Westminster)* | 303.427.9500
5010 West 88th Place
Westminster, CO 80031
Offers a free hot breakfast buffet and light-fare dinner Monday - Thursday.
Visit website

Hampton Inn (Westminster) | 303.427.0700
5030 West 88th Place
Westminster, CO 80031
Offers a free hot breakfast.
Visit website

Hilton Garden Inn (Arvada) | 303.420.9799
5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd,
Arvada, CO 80002
Offers on-site dining options including a buffet and full-service restaurant. Within walking distance of Olde Town Arvada.
Visit website

Hotels marked with an *ASTERISK* offer special Regis rates. Be sure to identify yourself as a Regis visitor when making reservations to receive the discounted rate.

Courtyard by Marriott Denver West / Golden*| 303.271.0776
14700 W 6th Avenue Frontage Road,
Golden, CO 80401
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Denver Marriott West (Golden)| 303.279.9100
1717 Denver West Boulevard,
Golden, CO 80401
Visit website
*Special rate with Regis University

La Quinta Inn (Golden)| 303.279.5565
3301 Youngfield Service RD,
Golden, CO 80401
Visit website

Residence Inn by Marriott Denver West / Golden*| 303.271.0909
14600 West 6th Avenue Frontage Road,
Golden, CO 80401
Visit website

Marriott at Gateway Park | 303.371.4333
16455 E 40th Circle,
Aurora, CO 80011
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La Quinta Inn & Suites | 303.373.2525
4460 Peoria Street,
Denver, CO 80239
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Courtyard by Marriott | 303.371.0300
6901 Tower Road,
Denver, CO 80249
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While You're Here, Eat Local

You probably know Denver as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, but did you know it's a foodie's paradise, too? Northwest Denver, in particular, is known for its wide assortment of culinary delights and award-winning fare. Whether you want something inexpensive and simple, elegant or exotic, the neighborhoods surrounding Regis University offer something for everyone.

Regis has several local eateries within walking distance of the Denver North (Lowell) campus. Check out some of our favorites.

Featured Dining:

Billy's Inn (44th and Lowell) The Noshery
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza Rocky Top Tavern
Cafe Brazil (44th and Lowell) Tocabe (44th and Lowell)
Dubbel Dutch

The commercial district on Tennyson Street is the heart of Denver’s trendy Berkeley Neighborhood. This historic street is home to locally owned boutiques, galleries and restaurants. A tour de force of tastes, Tennyson offers classic Italian food, as well as Greek, Thai, Japanese, Irish pub fare and plenty of American home cooking. And the best news – it’s less than five minutes from campus.

Getting there:
Location: 4 miles northwest of downtown Denver
Border Streets: Tennyson Street between 38th and 44th avenues
From Campus: Take 50th Ave (Regis Boulevard) west to Tennyson Street. Take a left on Tennyson, and the commercial district begins at 44th.

Featured Dining:

Berkeley Inn Okinawa Sushi
Cozy Cottage Parisi
Denver Biscuit Company The Pasty Republic
Empanada Express Grill Sushi Bay
Fat Sully's Pizza Swing Thai
Hops and Pie The Way Back

With dozens of trendy salons, coffee shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants, Highlands Square is one of the most popular spots in Denver. It is located in the heart of the Highland Neighborhood, five minutes from campus, and offers everything from award-winning cupcakes to stellar slices of pizza.

Getting there:
Location: Northwest of downtown Denver
Border Streets: 32nd Avenue between Perry and Irving Streets
From Campus: Take Lowell Blvd south to 32nd Avenue.

Featured Dining:

Common Grounds Mead St. Station
El Camino Community Tavern Pizza Alley
Fire on the Mountain Sera's Ramen Enclave
FNG Sushi Hai
Highlands Cork and Coffee Three Dogs Tavern
Himchuli Trattoria Stella

The Lower Highlands, also known as LoHi, sits on the eastern side of the Highland neighborhood, and is less than ten minutes from campus and a short walk from downtown Denver. It is home to a variety of galleries, coffee shops and restaurants, not to mention the legendary Little Man Ice Cream.

Getting there:
Location: West of downtown Denver
Border Streets: 38th Avenue, I-25, Zuni Street and Speer Boulevard
From Campus: Take 50th Ave (Regis Blvd) east to Federal Blvd. Take a right on Federal Blvd to 38th Ave, and left on 38th Ave to Zuni Street. Take a right on Zuni to 32nd Ave for the main district.

Featured Dining:

Avanti LoHi Steak Bar
Ale House at Amato's Lola Coastal Mexican
Duo Restaurant Ohana Island Kitchen
Forest Room 5 Root Down
Linger Shangri-La Coffee
Little Man Ice Cream Patzcuaro's Mexican