Golden—Local Information

This page provides travel information for visitors to the Golden offices and laboratories of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Transportation

NREL is accessible via bus on the RTD route 20 from Aurora and Denver. Route 20 travels along 20th Avenue and ends at the NREL Education Center. Visit the RTD Web site or call 303-299-6000 to plan your trip or for more information.

Visit the Denver International Airport site to find:

• Car rental agencies
• Shuttle services, and
• Other transportation options, including commuter rail, taxis, and limousines.

Lodging

There are several lodging choices available in the Golden and Lakewood area.

• Denver Marriott West — 1717 Denver West Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401 (walking distance to NREL)
• Residence Inn & Courtyard by Marriott Denver West/Golden
• Candlewood Suites Lakewood
• Hampton Inn Denver West/Golden
• Comfort Suites
• Table Mountain Inn
• Denver/Lakewood Fairfield Inn
• Sheraton Denver West Hotel

High Altitude Tips

Before traveling to NREL, please remember that the lab is located at a high altitude with varying weather conditions and plan accordingly. See high altitude tips on VISIT Denver, the travel and visitor website.