Limelight Boulder

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611
  • Place, University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Boulder Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pearl Street Mall
    ‪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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Alumni)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Accessible (Alumni)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Boulder)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Aspen)

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen)

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Limelight 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 centre shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
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 baths or showers, bathrobes and hairdryers.

This Boulder hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 centre.

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

During your stay at Limelight Boulder, you're just a quick walk from University of Colorado Boulder. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle and 2 bars are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from University of Colorado Boulder and 13 minutes on foot from Pearl Street Mall
  • Free shopping centre, bus station shuttle and local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Limelight Boulder, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 26000 square feet (2415 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The family-friendly Limelight Boulder also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 1 miles, A shopping centre shuttle and a bus station shuttle are free. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Boulder hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 transport

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

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 centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (26,000 square foot 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • 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: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.57 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Limelight Boulder Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 302 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

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel nice bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean spacious rooms centrally located adjacent to campus. Lovely stay, great restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Room, staff and onsite breakfast were all wonderful.
Beautiful room view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy access to Boulder campus! Great bar & restaurant on site - great service, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, great staff and great location you can walk anywhere from this hotel to campus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property! Terrific location, clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor spaces are the best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel with great service and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy Akresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Good views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome by staff. Very clean room, lobby and restaurant. Great food in the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, really nice hotel. Would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great hotel, comfortable rooms. Welcoming employees. Recommended for a quiet, attentive stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was really special and wonderful, the location was PERFECT and the staff was very warm. We will without a doubt stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel, everything was well done and the location is on the edge of campus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel.. Top Notch. Very Happy. Thanks for such a GREAT STAY!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Location is superb for CU, the Hill for evening activities or getting out to the flatirons. Place is brand new and built with real quality- one of the best rooms I’ve stayed in for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel amenities were wonderful. I particularly enjoyed the gas fire pits, pool and hot tub area, and complementary shuttle. This is an excellent property and upcoming chain. I look forward to staying again at this or another location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to CU.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026