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The Oxford Hotel opened to rave reviews in 1891. . The Oxford Hotel had the latest in the technology of the era, including its own power plant, steam heating, electric and gas lighting. The "vertical railway' or elevator, carried guests to the upper stories for a bird's eye view of the booming metropolis of Denver.
The Exterior of The Oxford Hotel is simple compared to the elaborate interior. The interior of The Oxford Hotel was filled with fine oak furniture, frescoed walls, stained glass accents and silver chandeliers. The Oxford Hotel survived the Silver Panic of 1893, while many of Denver's businesses, including banks, railroads and mines, collapsed.
During the Turn of the Century, The Oxford enjoyed a period of prosperity and had to turn guests away. Ads for The Oxford, Circa 1912, read "Just through the Welcome Arch. The Real Hub of Denver. Fire Proof, European Plan, Absolutely Modern. Rooms $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 a day."