The Brown Palace Hotel's triangular atrium

Designed by William A. Lang and opened in 1892, the Brown Palace Hotel is a triangular, steel-frame hotel notable for its central atrium and skylight that illuminate several floors of guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel's original interior features and circulation around the atrium have been preserved, making it a distinctive example of late-19th-century urban hotel architecture in Denver. It has been a continuous presence in downtown Denver's architectural landscape since its opening.