Slate Hotel Set to Welcome Guests This Fall

The Slate Hotel, at the site of the historic original Emily Griffith Opportunity School, will begin welcoming guests this fall. Paying tribute to the campus’ legacy within Denver, the redevelopment of the 2.4-acre Denver landmark preserved the historic buildings that housed the former Emily Griffith Opportunity School and reactivated a downtown property that otherwise sat dormant.

Stonebridge Companies purchased the former school property from Denver Public Schools in May 2017. The developer broke ground on the redevelopment in April 2019 after the Denver City Council approved the property’s redevelopment plan in October 2018.

Stonebridge will operate the hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. The four-story 135,000-square-foot property will add 251 guest rooms to downtown Denver, supporting the area’s strong demand for hospitality offerings. Located immediately adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center at 1250 Welton St., The Slate Hotel will assist the convention center in attracting additional events.

“Denver has been home to Stonebridge Companies for 30 years and since the project’s start, it’s been our privilege to play a role in honoring the legacy of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School and its vast impact on generations of Denver residents,” said Navin C. Dimond, founder, CEO and chairman of Stonebridge Companies. “We’re delighted to work with longtime partner Hilton to launch The Slate Hotel, revitalizing an important piece of our city’s history and offering Distinguished Hospitality to those visiting downtown Denver.”