Limelight Boulder

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $366
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611
  • Place, Downtown Boulder Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pearl Street Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Folsom Field
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Flatiron Bunk)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Alumni)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Accessible (Alumni, ADA)

  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Boulder)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Aspen, ADA)

  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Aspen)

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight, ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 970 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

  • 970 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus, ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus, ADA)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Limelight Boulder

4-star Boulder hotel close to University of Colorado Boulder
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Limelight Boulder offers 252 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Boulder hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Limelight Boulder provides a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 26000 square feet (2415 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 1 miles, a shopping center shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are complimentary for guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Limelight Boulder is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Limelight Boulder has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (26,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2025
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.57 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Limelight Boulder Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room, staff was friendly, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Piper

Great location, room clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, lovely space and decor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, outstanding staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check-in cookies were delicious and every staff member was incredibly friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience- loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Was mom’s weekend so there were so many people staying at the hotel and hanging out at the bar. Could have been staffed a bit more to handle the influx of people but overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing below wonderful from the facility, to food, to location, and finally the staff. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and staff. Very thoughtful layout. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taggart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great view from room. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son's favorite place to stay in Boulder! The food was also excellent. We'll be sure to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place, clean rooms, great location, great view, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was well appointed. Cookies at check-in were delicious. Clean, comfortable, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and excellent room service. Convenient location for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk so nice, great original art, dog bed and bowls provided, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place - stylish and comfortable with welcoming and kind staff. Great location near everything. Special shoutout to Brian who helped us find something we mistakenly left in the room after we checked out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and the hotel was so nice this bed has been the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in in awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and beyond helpful, especially Marcus, Felix and Leoold.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel; friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room great location. Restaurant nice but two separate food orders were messed up and self parking very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, rooms and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025