Is it an art museum, or a hotel- or both? It’s hard to tell at this property — whose all-glass, misshaped exterior can’t be missed — in downtown Denver.

Opened in 2015, it is, indeed, a hotel, with art and artful décor and amenities at every turn. Artistic touches include everything from original wall paintings and statues to funky room furnishings and a colorful candy bar in the lobby.

And while the swanky hotel doesn’t often see kids, it offers kids’ menus at the onsite restaurant, cribs and baby amenities for little ones, and in-room mini-fridges (not wet bars) for storing snacks. Free Wi-Fi is also available.

the ART, a hotel has 165 guestrooms and suites, each equipped with a coffee station that includes an espresso machine and both regular and to-go cups. Rooms also have mini-fridges and cozy bathrobes. Turndown service with chocolates and bottled water is included.

Cribs are available upon request and are free of charge, as are baby amenities.

Guestrooms
Guestrooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds. In the guestrooms that have a king bed, there is an oversized, glass-enclosed shower; in the rooms with two queen beds, you'll find a shower/tub combination. Rooms come in three variations: Canvas, with views of nearby buildings; Broadway, which, indeed, faces Denver's Broadway, and Mountain View.

Suites
Suites, of course, feature more space, including separate living areas with sofa beds, plus wet bars. They can sleep up to four guests. Suite options include the Atelier Suite (no substantial views), Museum View Suite and Mountain View Suite. The Capital Suite -- the best seat in the house -- overlooks Broadway.

There aren't any activities available onsite, but the hotel is within walking distance of a few museums, and within short driving distance of family-friendly Denver attractions.

FIRE
the ART, a hotel's onsite restaurant, FIRE, uses farm-to-table ingredients in New American cuisine. Think cheese and charcuterie boards, truffle fries, grilled octopus, and Rocky Mountain trout. Burgers are also served.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and an extensive list of cocktails are available, as is a separate kids' menu for lunch and dinner. The children's menu, which doubles as an activity sheet, includes grilled cheese, chicken fingers and the like.

FIRE is open 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. On Saturdays and Sundays, brunch is hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All About the Extras
Wi-Fi
The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi to all guests.

The Library
Next to FIRE, The Library is a lobby lounge with a colorful candy bar -- fun for both kids and adults!

Fitness Center
The hotel's fitness center, located on the first floor, features cardio machines, strength training equipment, free weights- and art! Towels and fruit-infused water are also available at the gym, which is accessible 24 hours with your key card.

The Art of Smart Timing
The hotel is consistently busy, with even more guests during the summer months. Nightly room rates don't fluctuate much.

Getting There
If you're flying into Denver International Airport, take the University of Colorado A Line (introduced in 2016) to Union Station for just $9 per person. From there, it's a quick (and cheap) Uber or taxi ride to the ART, a hotel.

Getting Around
You can walk to a few attractions from the hotel, including the Denver Art Museum, Molly Brown House Museum, and the Big Blue Bear (named "I See What You Mean") outside of the Denver Convention Center. The hotel also offers a free car service that travels within a few miles of the property.

You'll need to utilize the bus system or your own vehicle to get to the Denver Children's Museum, Denver Zoo, Elitch Gardens Theme Park and other Denver attractions.

Parking
Valet parking is available for $38 per night.

For Mom and Dad
Duck into the FIRE Lounge for a nightcap, or head to social hour (3 to 6 p.m.) on the rooftop FIRE Terrace.