A 48-Hour Friends' Getaway at Klee House in Denver's RiNo
It started, as most good things do, with a voice memo and a date that somehow stuck. Six days later, someone actually booked flights. A week after that, the group chat had pivoted from “we should really make it happen” to a shared notes doc full of restaurant recs waiting to be properly researched. That’s the small miracle of adult friendships: the gap between wanting to show up and actually showing up is exactly one person willing to press send, and everyone else being genuinely glad they did.
RiNo is the right call, and Catbird’s historic Klee House the perfect place to start and end with.
Friday Evening: Claim Your Bedroom
Klee House sits adjacent to Catbird at 3770 Walnut Street: a 2,500 sq ft private home with four bedrooms, mid-century modern decor, and a full kitchen stocked for however long you plan to stay. There’s no neighboring rooms, no shuffling down long hallways, your group gets the whole place.
One of the quiet miscalculations of the friends’ trip is booking separate hotel rooms and spending the better portion of the weekend texting “where are you?” from different floors. Klee House solves that. You unpack, you stake your claim on the corner bedroom, you open something from the full kitchen. By the time you’ve settled the Great Bedroom Debate and chatted until midnight on the couch, you’ve already let the city in.
Catbird’s front desk ambassadors are just a short walk or call away if you need anything. Complimentary La Colombe drip coffee is in the lobby from 7 am to noon, and grab-and-go options are available 24/7 from Catbird Kitchen.
Saturday Morning: Yoga, Then Coffee
Ease into Day 2 with a morning class at Rainy Days Yoga, RiNo’s newest yoga studio and the only one in the city that also happens to be located inside a contemporary art gallery. Just a short walk from your home-away-from-home for the weekend, the space surrounds each practice with rotating works by local and contemporary artists, while experienced instructors thoughtfully guide classes that feel equally grounding and inspiring. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or simply looking to slow the pace before the day begins, Catbird guests receive 30% off drop-in classes and class packs, and yoga mats are available upon request at the front desk for Klee House guests.
Post-class, Bad Rabbit Coffee is just a short stroll away and the perfect spot to continue your Saturday morning with a little “treat yourself” moment. Also a brand-new neighborhood addition, the women-owned café recently opened its first brick-and-mortar after building a loyal following through its handcrafted mobile coffee trailer. It’s the kind of local success story that makes exploring RiNo so rewarding, and every visit helps support the independent businesses shaping the neighborhood’s next chapter. Order their signature PB&J latte, find a spot outside at nearby St. Charles Place Park, and let the neighborhood come to you.
The streets surrounding your coffee run as you make your way back to Klee House double as a gallery tour. RiNo packs over 500 murals into roughly 10 blocks, and the alleys between Larimer and Walnut are where it gets interesting: geometric forms in electric lime green climbing the side of buildings, and Jeremy Burns’ Larimer Boy/Girl, a two-sided piece that shows a completely different face depending on which direction you’re walking. A lot of what’s here came out of Denver Walls (formerly CRUSH Walls), a festival founded by Denver graffiti artist Robin Munro in 2010 to give local artists a week to cover the walls of their own neighborhood. Part of what makes it worth paying attention to is that none of it is permanent: newer work gets painted over older pieces, so what you’re looking at on this particular Saturday is a version of RiNo nobody else will see in quite the same way. The result is a district where the art isn’t decorative, it’s argumentative. It has opinions. You’ll have a few of your own by the time you return through Klee House’s front door. 
Saturday Afternoon: Explore RiNo Through Its Street Art Scene
One of the best ways to experience RiNo is on foot, and Denver Graffiti Tour offers a deeper look at the murals, artists, and stories that have shaped the neighborhood. Led by local guides, these two-hour walking tours explore the history, culture, and creative energy behind the district’s ever-changing collection of monumental works of art. For groups staying in Klee House, it’s the kind of outing that sparks lively conversation long after the tour ends. Even better, Catbird guests receive $5 off each ticket. Just inquire with a front desk ambassador for details.
If your group prefers a private experience, Denver Graffiti Tour also offers completely customizable tours that can be tailored for everything from wedding weekends and family gatherings to corporate retreats and team-building events. And for those taking the North RiNo Tour, the walk concludes at the “You Make Me Melt” mural painted directly on Klee House itself.
Saturday Evening: Rook, Then Dinner
By late afternoon, Catbird’s rooftop spot Rook is where the day pivots. The Rocky Mountain views are doing what they do, the outdoor pool tables are occupied, the full bar is open, and somewhere between the first and second round the conversation shifts from itinerary to memory. And just like that, your phone is face down on the table and you’re caught up in a fiercely competitive game of Uno. Rook opens at 3 pm on Saturdays and runs until midnight.
For dinner, Hop Alley on Larimer is a ten-minute walk away and consistently earns its reputation. The Chinese-American menu is sharp, the bar program is serious, and a table there on a Saturday night is something to look forward to. Alternatively, Major Tom offers seasonal dishes, an exceptional wine program, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere that feels effortlessly welcoming. It’s the kind of place where one bottle turns into two and nobody’s in a hurry to leave. Either way, the walk back to Klee House is under 15 minutes, the house is yours for the night, and the kitchen is right there if anyone decides the evening calls for a nightcap.
Sunday: Brunch, Then the Right Exit
Easy Sunday mornings call for Odie B’s. Equal parts neighborhood favorite and comfort food destination, it’s the kind of place where breakfast sandwiches, crispy hashbrowns, and flavorful boozy and N/A beverages somehow become exactly what the weekend ordered. Order whatever sounds good, steal a few bites from everyone else’s plate, and recap the highlights of the weekend.
When the time comes to head home, the 38th & Blake light rail station is simply a four-minute walk from Catbird,, a direct connection to Denver International on the A Line so no one has to coordinate an Uber. The group chat stays active on the train, and the voice memo thread picks back up before anyone lands. That’s the thing about a weekend that actually worked: you don’t stop talking about it when it ends. Worth every “we should really make it happen” that came before it.
Want to learn more? Take a peek inside Klee House for yourself.
FAQ
Where can a group of friends stay together in Denver? Klee House at Catbird Hotel in Denver’s River North Arts District (RiNo) is a 2,500 sq ft private four-bedroom home at 3770 Walnut Street. It’s set up to accommodate groups with a full kitchen, shared living spaces, and mid-century modern decor, and is located only steps away from the hotel’s amenities and rooftop bar.
How many people does Klee House sleep? Klee House has four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across 2,500 sq ft, making it well-suited for groups of four to eight guests. Book directly at catbirdhotel.com/guest-rooms/the-klee-house.