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Hotel

The Golden Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

This is the hotel with the room block and where the wedding party will be staying. Call the hotel directly and reference the "Kim and Jeff Wedding Room Block". The room block is currently set for Saturday 11/14 - Monday 11/16. Follow the link below: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ON36X3 There are also Friday room options, calling the front desk is the best option if you would like to book 11/13. The shuttle will be picking up and dropping off guests at this location from the ceremony.

Hotel

Table Mountain Inn

Additional room options with a southwestern flare, located in Downtown Golden a quick walk from shops, restaurants and The Golden Hotel.

Hotel

The Eddy Taproom & Hotel

Beautiful hotel located a 5 minute drive from Downtown Golden.

Travel Note

How to get to Golden vis Public Transit

Recommended Step-by-Step Route At DIA: Head to the DEN Transit Center (inside the airport, easy to find with signs). Take the A Line train to Denver Union Station. Frequency: Every 15–30 minutes. Travel time: ~37 minutes. Fare: $10 (Airport fare zone; day pass is also $10 and covers the whole trip). At Union Station: Transfer to the W Line (West Line) light rail toward Jefferson County Government Center–Golden Station. Travel time: ~35–45 minutes. This line goes directly toward Golden. Getting to the Hotel from the W Line: Best stop for downtown Golden: Get off at Oak Station and transfer to the Route 17 bus (toward Golden), or walk/ride-share from there. Some W trains go all the way to Jefferson County Government Center–Golden (a bit farther east of downtown). From Jefferson County Government Center–Golden Station, it's about a 1.5–2 mile walk or short bus/taxi to 11th Street. Options include the free Ore Cart Shuttle, Golden FlexRide, or local buses. Total one-way time: Roughly 1.5–2.5 hours depending on connections and wait times. Total cost: Usually covered by a $10 Day Pass. Tips Use the RTD NextRide trip planner (app.rtd-denver.com/nextride/plan) or the Transit app/Google Maps for real-time schedules, exact connections, and alerts. Enter your flight arrival time for best results. Buy tickets/passes via the RTD app, machines at stations, or onboard (exact change for buses). The A Line and W Line are accessible with luggage space, but it’s not as convenient as a rideshare if you have lots of bags. Service runs daily but less frequently late at night or early mornings—check schedules. For the reverse trip (Golden → DIA), do the opposite: W Line to Union Station, then A Line to DIA. This is fully doable on public transit without a car. Safe travels!

Travel Note

Helpful Public Transportation Websites

https://www.greaterdenvertransit.com/golden/ https://www.visitgolden.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here-around/ https://www.rtd-denver.com/routes-services/airport