Sage Hospitality Group has assumed management of The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club, a 106-room hotel located on the CU Anschutz medical campus in Aurora, Colo.
“The Benson reflects our belief that hospitality has the power to foster connection and bring communities together,” said Daniel del Olmo, president and co-CEO of Sage Hospitality Group. “As we continue deepening our expertise in experiential hospitality, we are focused on properties that create meaningful experiences and support the people they serve. The Benson’s role as a gathering place for the CU Anschutz medical campus makes it a natural fit for our portfolio, and we look forward to building on its strong foundation with our partners.”
The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club serves as a retreat and gathering place for campus visitors, medical professionals and the broader Aurora community. Located between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport, the property provides convenient access to one of the nation’s academic medical campuses.
A central feature of the property is The Faculty Club, a lounge-style environment designed to bring together academic and medical leaders. The program will continue evolving to support faculty, visiting scholars and campus partners.
Guestrooms reflect Colorado’s landscapes through four design themes like Campus, Mountain, Garden and Plains. The hotel also features The Common Good restaurant and bar, offering seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails, along with a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and flexible meeting spaces.
Developed by Denver-based AIMCO and opened in 2023, the hotel was recently acquired by the University of Colorado.
“The Benson Hotel is truly part of our front door,” said Don Elliman, chancellor of CU Anschutz. “As we looked toward the future of The Benson, we sought a management partner who understands the role hospitality plays in fostering connection, collaboration and community.”
“Sage’s commitment to experiential hospitality and operational excellence, coupled with their deep roots in our community, made them a natural choice to help steward this important campus asset in alignment with the University’s mission and enhance the experience for our faculty, visitors and partners,” said Elliman.
“With The Benson, we are continuing to grow a portfolio of luxury and lifestyle-driven properties that are deeply connected to their communities,” said Del Olmo. “Experiential hospitality is not a trend for us. It is our foundation and central to our vision to redefine the way the world experiences hospitality. Together with our partners, we will continue shaping this property into a place that brings people together and enriches lives one experience at a time.”