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How the greats have fallen. Finding herself out of the particular gin I was drinking the Bartender brazenly downpoured (substituted a cheaper liquor for the one I ordered) my gin martini in the hopes I wasn't watching. Forget ordering a drink not off their vodka soaked 'specialty cocktail' menu, an inquiry for an Americano is only met with blank stares from the staff. It's unfortunate, you really want to like this bar, you want the staff to be passionate about their jobs, you want your lemon twist to spray oil all over your drink and not have the texture of a desiccated hangnail. A bar that rests on it's laurels is going to stay where it is which would be great if this one was back celebrating the repeal of prohibition where it belongs; alas this one is stuck in hotel-bar cliche hell.…
No Better Than This. I love this place. With 20 years of bar hopping in Denver, this is one of my favorites. Perfect for meeting before you go out. Perfect place to end the night and a perfect place to meet some interesting people. If there is a bar in Denver where you have an opportunity to meet celebrities, this is it. Most bands stay at the Oxford, so they end up in the Cruise Room. Have Fun.…
a good date bar. One of my first dates in Denver(bad date...great bar) took me here and I have been back many times since. I just love the fact that I feel kind of like I'm in a little secret spot. It's not however, but for one evening, it can be you and your pals or you and your dates own Private Idaho if you're lucky. Almost as if you are in another time zone, a little bit flirty with the mood lighting, great cocktails and a little menu to match, the Cruise Room lets you sit back, enjoy your martini and chilllllllll.…
Attached to the Oxford Hotel, this is an elegant hotel bar James Bond would love..
In Short
With a name like Cruise Room, it makes sense that the decor here resembles that of an ocean liner: Red lights emanate from the walls while large, comfortable booths welcome the
passengers. You'd expect to see James Bond at the bar sipping a Glenlivet and water, or maybe an extremely dry Ketel One martini. Instead you'll find hotel guests and locals, ranging from 20-somethings to baby boomers.…
Great atmosphere, HORRIBLE wait staff. The Cruise Room definately had a romantic atmosphere and a great list of martinis. However the only waitress seem to be to busy getting her own groove on in the corner with a couple guys and servicing us seemed to be more of a burden then her job. Definately turned me off from wanting to return with future dates as the customer service was really that bad.…
