Hilton Denver City Center
| Formerly | MCI Building, Arco Tower, MCI Plaza |
|---|---|
| Company type | Commercial office and hotel building |
| Industry | Real estate, Hospitality |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
Area served | Denver, Colorado |
| Products | Office space, Hotel accommodations |
| Website | www |
707 17th Street, previously identified as the MCI Building and Arco Tower, currently known as the Jacobs Building, is a high-rise located in Denver, Colorado. Finished in 1981, this tower stands 42 stories tall and reaches a height of .[1] It held the title of Denver's tallest structure until 1983 and continues to be ranked as the seventh tallest building within the city.[2]
Until 2005, it was known as MCI Plaza. The building experienced significant effects due to MCI Inc.'s bankruptcy in 2002 and its later acquisition by Verizon Communications in 2005.[3] Prior to the bankruptcy, MCI was the primary occupant of the upper commercial floors.[4] Vacancy rates neared 50% in 2002 but saw improvement when Carter & Burgess, an architectural and engineering firm later acquired by Jacobs Engineering Group in 2007, leased a substantial portion of office space.[4] This lease stood as one of Denver’s largest office agreements in 2006. Following a merger with CH2M Hill and relocation, Jacobs subsequently removed its signage from the building.
The structure serves dual purposes: the lower 20 floors operate as a hotel, initially branded as the Denver Marriott City Center before transitioning to the Hilton Denver City Center in December 2017,[5] while the upper 22 floors are designated for office use.[1][6] The hotel accommodates 613 guest rooms and suites.[1][6]
Architecturally notable for its "setfront" design, this building expands outward starting at the 21st floor instead of incorporating conventional setbacks typical of other Denver towers like 1801 California Street.[6] The slimmer base houses the hotel portion, whereas the broader upper levels are occupied by commercial tenants.[6] Its exterior features a black glass curtain wall consistent with international-style "black box" architecture.[7]
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