The multimillion-dollar renovation has completely transformed Denver’s ultimate urban oasis with newly remodeled guestrooms, suites, meeting and event space, all public areas and perhaps the most exciting element of the extensive renovation, the popular, progressive American steakhouse and bar EDGE introduces a fresh, new, modern look and an evolved menu to match.
The design team from Marzipan, the original designers of the property when it first opened in 2010, focused on Denver’s architecture, urban geography and vibrant social scene as three key elements to the design language for the renovation. The resulting design offers guests a modern and sophisticated space with a warm ambiance and lively atmosphere. The connection to the city and Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains, which gracefully frame the Mile-High City like a half-moon, are woven into the design with the layering of geometric and organic forms throughout the property—highlighting both the surrounding landscape with prevailing mountains as well as the bustling, artistically inspired urban center of the Centennial State.
“One of the very first projects of my design career was a small refurbish at Four Seasons Hotel Denver, about six years ago,” said Molly Dunn, associate/senior designer/FF&E manager, Marzipan. “During the renovation, we really wanted to balance the warmth of the existing architectural finishes with icy grays, midnight blues and snowy whites—mostly cooler tones that spoke to the mountains and clear blue Denver skyline. While the original design of the hotel included darker features such as earthy, natural woods, these have been organically integrated into the new design, offering a palette and repetition of materials and colors that link all areas visually.”
The transformed EDGE Restaurant and EDGE Bar will welcome guests to experience Denver’s progressive American steakhouse with an earned reputation for quality and exquisite house-made culinary delights. “I arrived at the hotel to re-select FF&E for the exterior al fresco patio just outside of EDGE Restaurant & Bar and was immediately blown away by the property and how full of energy EDGE Bar was,” said Dunn. “The mix of locals and guests created a unique energy that you don’t often find at hotel bars. At that moment, I was already dreaming about coming back into the space and revamping it with a design that would expand the energy throughout the lobby level and, most importantly, into EDGE Restaurant.”
The bar has also been completely transformed. The original bar has been expanded into three bar areas spread throughout the lobby level in order to open up the entertaining space and offer guests the option of their preferred ambiance. The Corner Bar, just off the lobby, will be an ideal location to grab an aperitif and perhaps enjoy some of the bites from the new bar menu. The original EDGE Bar has opened up to offer guests more space, and will often be activated with live music and entertainment. The al fresco patio off the original bar has been redesigned and allows an outside option for guests. The third EDGE Bar is located inside the restaurant, spanning from the new raw bar all the way around to the private dining rooms.
“The introduction of the new EDGE bar and intimate seating arrangements have dramatically transformed the space into the sophisticated, urban, chic space we envisioned,” she said.
Three private dining rooms provide additional options for guests seeking a more intimate dining experience. The Butcher’s Block is complete with a custom-built butcher’s block dining table where the culinary team will entice and engage with guests as they offer tableside demonstrations. The menus offered in this room are exclusive to this space for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Appointed and designed with bespoke cutlery and china, the Butcher’s Block offers guests an immersive dining experience with floor-to-ceiling glass wall showcasing the back-of-house talent in the kitchen.
The banquet level has also been reimagined with a new, sophisticated, modern look throughout the 24,000 sq. ft. of event space. Located on the second floor of the hotel, each of the ballrooms and private meeting rooms offers floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light and views of downtown Denver.
