Room, Mountain View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

This 371 sq. ft. room at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is a Mountain View category, with Front Range scenery as the outlook. Blackout drapes let you darken the room when you want to sleep in.

The room has two Queen beds in a one-bedroom layout and sleeps up to 4 guests. That suits a family or two couples travelling together. A travel crib can be supplied for little ones.

It is a mobility and hearing access room with a roll-in shower. It also has a visual fire alarm and closed-captioned TV. The bathroom is private and comes with bathrobes, towels, a hair dryer, shampoo and soap. Toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request. Bathtub or shower configurations depend on the room assigned, so mention your needs when you book.

You get a coffee and tea maker, complimentary bottled water, 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping. There is a 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board, and a phone. The resort fee includes access to Arapahoe Springs Water Park, which is reserved for registered overnight guests.

Wi-Fi in public areas is complimentary. In-room wireless and wired internet carry a surcharge, reported at $14.99 per day on top of the resort fee.

Yes. With two Queen beds, space for four and a travel crib on request, it works well for families. Guests also have the roughly three-acre Arapahoe Springs Water Park, with indoor and heated outdoor pools, water slides and a seasonal lazy river. Room service runs 24 hours, which helps with early risers and late arrivals.

The resort is roughly 10 miles, or under 10 minutes by car, from Denver International Airport. There is no direct complimentary airport shuttle. You can take the RTD A-Line one stop to 61st & Peña station, where the hotel's free shuttle runs every half hour from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. The train fare is about $10.50 per person. A taxi averages about $28 each way.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Existing reservations can be upgraded to guaranteed Early Check-In at 10 a.m. or Late Check-Out at 2 p.m. The minimum check-in age is 21, and you will need a photo ID and a credit card. The resort is cashless, so cards and mobile payments are accepted.

Self-parking is $33 plus tax per night with in/out privileges, and valet is $48 plus tax. The resort sits in an isolated part of Aurora with no restaurants or shops within walking distance. Dining is on property, including Old Hickory Steakhouse, Copper Table, Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen and Mountain Pass Sports Bar. Rockies Marketplace is open daily 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM for grab-and-go.