The Colorado Convention Center opened in 1990 as a state-of-the-art event facility—and an unusual one. More than 100 meeting planning professionals worked with the architectural team on the venue’s design, the result of which is a venue that’s known for being both practical and user-friendly. It’s in the midst of a convention center expansion project, expected to be finished in 2023. The completed project will add around 235,000 square feet to the Denver meeting space, including a new ballroom, pre-function space, and an outdoor terrace.
Location and Contact Information
The Colorado Convention Center is located on 14th Street in Denver, Colorado.
Street Address: 700 14th St, Denver, Colorado 80202
Web Contact: https://denverconvention.com/contact-us
General Inquiries: info@denverconvention.com
Sales and Booking: (303) 228-8000
Event Management: (303) 228-8000
Exhibitor Services: (303) 228-8027
How to Book an Event in Denver
The Colorado Convention Center is a popular event venue. As such, it’s never too early to start the planning process. The venue will assign an Event Manager to your event as much as two years out from the scheduled event date. But, as a general rule, it’s sufficient to book the venue around 12 to 18 months in advance of the event.
Rooms and Spaces
This Denver convention center currently boasts a total of 2.2 million square feet of space. That includes:
- 584,000 square feet of exhibition space
- 100,000 square feet of breakout and meeting spaces
- A 94,000-square-foot ballroom
The Center’s expansion project, scheduled for completion in 2023, will add a further 235,000 square feet, for a total of 2.55 million.
Exhibit Hall: The exhibit hall is the venue’s primary event space. It includes six individual rooms that range in size from 90,000 to 100,000 square feet each. Total square footage is 584,000, all on the same level.
Mile High Ballroom: The event venue has multiple ballrooms, but at 50,000 square feet, the Mile High is currently the largest. It has a capacity of 3,000 to 5,000 guests, depending on how the space is configured.
Four Seasons Ballroom: This mid-sized ball room clocks in at 35,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 3,500 people.
Meeting and Breakout Spaces: The meeting floor comprises a total of 63 meeting rooms, which collectively provide 100,000 square feet of meeting facilities.
Bellco Theatre: This indoor amphitheater has a seated capacity of up to 5,000 people.
Event Types at the Colorado Convention Center
This Denver conference center hosts hundreds of high-profile events every year. Notable regulars include:
- The Great American Beer Festival
- The Colorado State Spelling Bee
- The Denver Auto Show
- The World Science Fiction Convention
It’s a great option for medium and large events of all kinds, including trade shows and conventions, conferences, and more.
Even though the venue is best known for its large and high-profile exhibitions and trade shows, it’s still welcoming to smaller events. With dozens of flexible meeting rooms available, it’s an ideal venue for smaller meetings and conferences.
Exclusive and Preferred Vendors and Services
The CCC has a number of exclusive services and preferred vendors. Make sure to contact the venue for up-to-date information on vendors and exclusive service providers.
Audio System: The event venue operates an in-house audio system. Only in-house Technical Services staff are authorized to operate the system. Event planners have the option of engaging a third-party audio service but must coordinate this with the venue.
Audio-Visual Services: Provided by Image Audiovisuals
Catering: Exclusively provided by Centerplate Catering
Electrical and Engineering: Exclusively provided in-house by CCC staff
Internet and Telecoms: Exclusively provided by Smart City Networks®
CCC Amenities
Childcare: Meeting Rooms 610-612 are permanently designated for child care, with toys and furniture for children aged up to 10 years. There’s also a kiddie toilet and sink and a changing table in an adjacent room.
UPS Store: Full-service business center with printing, packing, and shipping services, workstations, notary services and wheelchair and scooter rentals
Gift Shop: Carrying a range of giftware, including a special collection of Native American jewelry, the Gift Shop can tailor its opening hours to suit your event.
Nearby Accommodations
There’s plenty of accommodation available around the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, with more than 10,000 guest rooms within easy walking distance. There are even a few hotels right next door to the venue. Some accommodation options include:
- Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
- Hampton® Inn & Suites Denver Downtown-Convention Center
- Sonesta® Denver Downtown
- Hilton Garden Inn® Denver Downtown
- Hyatt Place® Denver/Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott® Denver Downtown
Accessibility
Accommodations at the Denver venue include accessible restrooms, elevators, and drinking fountains.
Trained and certified service animals are welcome at the Colorado Convention Center.
Accessible parking slots are available on all three floors of the on-site parking facility. A handicapped placard or license plate is required. Accessible parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wheelchair and scooter rentals are available at the on-site UPS Store, but the numbers are limited.
CCC Transportation Options and Parking
This Denver convention center has an on-site parking lot that can accommodate up to 665 vehicles, but the lot isn’t exclusive to the venue—it’s open to all visitors to the heart of downtown Denver. This means it’s important for your guests to arrive early if you want to be sure of securing a spot.
The venue is also a dedicated light rail stop for multiple city routes, making it easy to get around the city via public transport.
Public Safety
The CCC has an in-house security team that is responsible for building security, but, depending on the nature of your event, additional security may be recommended or required. Some security positions must be filled by contractors with Denver security guard licenses or by Denver police officers.
All events with more than 1,200 attendees have mandatory emergency medical staffing requirements.
The Mile High City Is the Perfect Hub for Your Attendees
The Colorado Convention Center has the unique claim to fame of having been designed by event planners like you. That makes it special for whatever corporate event you have planned. Plus, nothing beats the bustling city of Denver. Get started on planning your perfect Denver event today. We can help.
